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New iPod Shuffle Announced! |
Jools
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The new iPod shuffle TV advert is now available online:
3 Sizes: Small - Medium - Large
QuickTime required, of course!
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Jools
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In other iPod news, Apple announced it has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz USA, Volvo, Nissan, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari to deliver iPod integration with their car stereo systems in 2005. The iPod Integration Kit for Mercedes-Benz will debut this April in the US with the newly redesigned 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
Volvo’s two iPod connectivity options for their entire 2005 US model line allow iPod users to listen to their entire music collection through their Volvo audio system. The Volvo iPod Adapter will be available for S60, S80 and V70/XC70 models and will connect by simply plugging the iPod into a cable located in the car’s glove compartment, while S40, V50 and XC90 owners can use a dashboard mounted FM transmitter. The Volvo iPod Adapter allows users to control their music through their Volvo sound system and steering wheel controls, and both options charge the iPod when plugged in.
Nissan, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari will announce details of their iPod integration solutions later this year, allowing customers to enjoy high-quality sound through their car’s stereo system, easily access their entire music library and control their iPod using their car’s standard controls. These companies join BMW and MINI Cooper who began providing integrated iPod solutions in 2004.
Meanwhile, Jobs reported that Apple sold 4.5 million iPods this past holiday quarter of 2004 as compared to the 733,000 sold at the same time in 2003. Ten million iPods have been sold to date, with 8.2 million of them sold in 2004.
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govigov
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From: Back home - Cochin
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What more do apple want? How much does an ipod cost? (The original one?)
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Jools
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Check out the prices at your local online Apple Store.
For you this is: http://www.asia.apple.com/store/india/
They don't have prices for the iPod shuffle yet, and if you're on WAP you won't be able to view it!
iPod mini is INR 19,500
iPod is INR 21,500
iPod photo is INR 34,100
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Superluminova
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From: ...Mummies Tummy!
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is the iPod shuffle plug and paly? or does it need iTune to work on a mac/pc?
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Jools
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It's plug 'n' play in so much as it just plugs straight in to a USB port. No drivers etc. needed.
But you use iTunes to sync/manage your music as the new iTunes has new features especially for iPod shuffle:
http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/shuffle.html
iTunes automatically fills it with your best/favourite tunes, or from a pre-chosen Playlist. Also in iTunes you set the amount of space allocated to data/music.
iTunes is by far the best music player/manager anyway!
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batesie
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From: London, UK
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who thinks they'll bring out a 2GB version.
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Jools
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It's already been rumoured that they will... but I guess it won't be until the cost of Flash memory comes down even more...
At current prices, a 2GB model would probably be priced about the same as an iPod mini, which has twice as much storage (4GB). So I guess most people would choose an iPod mini instead... especially as it also has a screen, click wheel etc.
512mb iPod shuffle = $99
1GB iPod shuffle = $149
1.5GB iPod shuffle = $199 (possibly?)
2GB iPod shuffle = $249 (possibly?)
4GB iPod mini = $249
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Jools
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EXCLUSIVE FOR EXISTING iPOD OWNERS!!!
A hack to convert your iPod into the brand new iPod shuffle
Now, just delete all but 240 of your tunes!
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batesie
Joined: Feb 13, 2004
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From: London, UK
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WOW!
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JiggyJaggy
Joined: May 21, 2002
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From: London, UK
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@ JoolsG4 you the MAC mac! I ordered my suffle from a friend in the US, should have it in 2-3 days UPS. Will post a review when im done! 
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p900 lover
Joined: Jan 08, 2004
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From: London
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i dont really understand why anyone would buy that thing.
it hasnt got a screen, only 240 song
i could get a cheaper 1gig MS and put it into my p900 (yes i no i would have to put a p910 fw on it) and use it in my fone AND have a screen
i mean goin from a blue screen to a color screen then to NO screen is crazy, even something small.
im not having a go at apple, i love most of the product and designe and even own a ipod photo, |
Jools
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The people who would buy it are the people who can't afford $249 for the cheapest HD-based iPod...
And I guess some people are satisfied with just 240 songs...
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SE Rules
Joined: Oct 07, 2004
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From: London
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I'm sorry, but I've always considered Apple to be pretty good when it comes to advancing technology, but, is this progression or just plain regression...... With the deals on Amazon for normal iPods, I'd just stick with the normal iPod.
Want to stretch your mind? Try this if you dare!!!Philips Diga > Nokia 3210 > Nokia 3650 >  K750 > Nokia N80 > K800 > K850 |
p900 lover
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i understand the $$$ issue, but only 240 song???? |
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Posted: 2005-01-12 11:21
K750 > Nokia N80 > 
