Originally Posted By alexbook >>I'm much more concerned about durability. I drop my iPod constantly, and have broken a couple.<< This has always been my concern when it comes to high-end portable devices. I can't count how many portable calculators/radios/tape players/CD players/cell phones I've destroyed or lost in my lifetime. Why should I shell out big bucks for something that I'm inevitably going to drop or sit on or leave behind on a bus? I'd rather buy something cheaper, knowing I can replace it easily.
Originally Posted By thenurmis I think I would wait for a year or so , just to see how many issues this new toy has. Ipod mini, Ipod batterys, Ipod programs, have been enough Iproblems for me to afford all ready. It look cool, but I will let you gotahaveit's work out the bugs, and drop the price to a level thats more realistic
Originally Posted By ecdc I agree that the iPhone looks like it is trying to be more seamless and maybe it will be. But will you be able to play any video on it that isn't downloaded from Apple's iStore? It took me a few minutes to find a free third-party app for my Q that plays all forms of video (and most codecs) and music. I'm not saying the iPhone looks like junk - no question it'll be a fine piece of equipment. I just think Steve Jobs (who I like, BTW) manages to garner media attention that isn't always warranted. "More seamless" shouldn't command this much focus.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut it will play anything in mp4 format as the iPod does now. Of course you have to remember that Mac Fanboy interest has fueled this thing along.
Originally Posted By avromark Hey my 1st generation iPod works, it just doesn't have any battery life anymore...
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I still have my iPod from 2004 -- it still works great -- no problems at all.. I still have my mac laptop -- from 2005 -- no problems at all. I love me the Apple...
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy I just ate an apple about a half hour ago. How "WHOA..." is that?
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Huh. I'm not the least bit excited about it. It retails for $499.99 and $599.99? I can buy a full PDA phone for much less than that price that will do exactly the same things and more. >>> I was going to comment further, but then you beat me to it: <<< But then, I've never been an iPod owner either. ... If you're a fan of Apple and iPod software, then I guess I can see the excitement, but the way Apple portrays it, it's some kind of technological breakthrough; people have been doing this stuff on their PDAs for a while now. >>> If you're not an iPod fan, then I guess you won't see what all the excitement is. Keep in mind that even though you might consider the iPod just another mp3 player, it outsells all other mp3 players COMBINED by more than 2-to-1 even while it's the most expensive product. The iPhone has the same potential, even if there are 20% of the people out there that remain naysayers. If you want to tick down the list of things an iPod can do (play ripped "fair use" music, illegally-downloaded music, or DRM music purchased from an online store) then yes, it's not a unique product. But you're missing the fact that most people do view it as unique, as they've been willing to pay a premium price to get it.
Originally Posted By SuperDry And please note that I'm not trying to convince you that you should run out and get an iPod or an iPhone, or even that they are the best products. The simple fact is that the vast majority of people consider the iPod to be a superior product, even when it costs them in the pocketbook.
Originally Posted By avromark <<I still have my iPod from 2004 -- it still works great -- no problems at all.. I still have my mac laptop -- from 2005 -- no problems at all. I love me the Apple...>> In regards to apple durability, I would have to say most apple products are well built, I have a G3 and Apple Studio Display that are robust and top notch, I can't vouch for my new iMac since it's currently on loan to a younger sibling. In regards to the Rev A. iBook I have, it still works, it was dropped on concrete bleachers, it surfed carpeted stars, it was puked on (All by my "wonderful" little sister. And it still works. Granted some keys stick, one key flaps, I don't think I'll try to remove the airport card, it has cracks on the handle, a crack above the screen and some dead pixels, but it's still alive. (Granted it has been out of daily use and in storage for years now).
Originally Posted By avromark Oh and my MAC SE/30 still works great, the 9" Black & White Sony screen is still picture perfect, you can still word process on it, use Pagemaker on it, play games on it, however the case is much more yellow then when it was new. But in all fairness, I've never broken any of my Cell's or PDA's. I have broken portable CD-Players though.
Originally Posted By CrouchingTigger My wife was intimidated by my previous MP3 player, but she picked up and used the iPod without any instruction from me. That, IMHO, makes the iPod superior. For those of you Microsoft fans out there, MS is now selling the ZunePhone: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRLRjKCGHek" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =WRLRjKCGHek</a>
