Here's the competition people...

ACE · 09-05-2007, 12:13 PM

So yeah, I posted this in the mac section, but I thought we could get some better discussion here. This is what Apple's bringin' to the table, and in my opinion, it's not that impressive...

K so here's the low down:

This is the iPod Classic. It comes in new all-metal casing, new OS, 80GB and 160Gb storage ranges, and that's about it. 80Gb will cost $249 and the 160 GB $349. The 80Gb will have 30 hours of audio/6 hours video, and the 160Gb will have 40 hours audio/7hours video...not too impressive. Next:

The iPod Touch. Not extremely impressed with this one either. It's got the great iPhone UI and screen, but other than that, it's storage sucks (8Gb for $299, or 16Gb for $399), you only get 22 hours audio/5 hours video. Oh, it does have wi-fi, but no sharing. You'll be able to buy iTunes songs wirelessly...that is, if you can still afford them....and finally...

The new iPod nano. The leaked pics ended up being dead on, except the colors. They aren't that drab. They come in 2 sizes 4Gb ($149) and the 8Gb ($199). 24 hours audio and 5 hours video is what you'll get power-wise...

That's it? All that hype and that's it? No digital radio? No wireless sharing? Lots of money for not so much stuff??? Zune has got a chance here guys....

And under all the hooplah and under the radar, Apple released a new 1GB model of their shuffle. No big lights for this one though. Same old shuffle, but with more space...

revolver183 · 09-05-2007, 12:31 PM

none of this is really innovative any more isn't that what they're supposed to be known for?

jessy · 09-05-2007, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACE

The iPod Touch. Not extremely impressed with this one either. It's got the great iPhone UI

i heard the iphone sucks for interface... like especially when choosing a song.

also heard a few people saying the iphone will be dead because of the T-pod

Chiups · 09-05-2007, 12:57 PM

What is this T pod?

Carlos · 09-05-2007, 01:20 PM

They may have a chance for the Zune, but they need to throw a Massive Zune event or something soon.

revolver183 · 09-05-2007, 01:24 PM

this alot like microsoft and the videogame systems race where someone tries gimmicky stuff and then microsoft just releases a basic awesome product.

Dragod · 09-05-2007, 01:29 PM

I assume The Tpod is the iPhone unlocked and used on T-Mobile.

Carlos · 09-05-2007, 01:53 PM

Yea it's either the T-Mobile one or T for Touch.

CameleonMK · 09-05-2007, 01:58 PM

Wow how, I don't know funny.

revolver183 · 09-05-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CameleonMK

Wow how, I don't know funny.

what?

CameleonMK · 09-05-2007, 02:37 PM

That pic that's on the classic ipod looks funny to me.

revolver183 · 09-05-2007, 02:44 PM

it looks like the screen for the classic got even smaller.

Trogdor · 09-05-2007, 02:49 PM

i honestly think they are really cool and am wondering what the zune developers will make to compete

Cursemaster0 · 09-05-2007, 02:55 PM

yea this was actually i think zune's dream. a wi-fi downloading store.

hell i might just go get one......

CameleonMK · 09-05-2007, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trogdor

i honestly think they are really cool and am wondering what the zune developers will make to compete

Me too, it's got to be really good to compete.

ACE · 09-05-2007, 02:57 PM

So if you look at it, it goes 4GB, 8Gb, 16GB (and the 16Gb is $400?!), and then jumps to 80Gb, 160Gb. Is it me, or are they leaving a whole segment out? This totally leaves Zune wide open to kill the 8Gb nano, which is the same price as the Zune 30Gb now ($199).

CameleonMK · 09-05-2007, 03:00 PM

But think 50 more bucks and you can get an 80GB.

shortsleeve · 09-05-2007, 03:13 PM

MS needs to be proactive instead of reactive. Ipod has a lock on MP3 devices. Yes the Zune is nice and I got a Zune instead of marching with the masses but if they don't unlock the features in the brick we are carry around we may as well use analog cell phones also...

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ACE I Scream, U Scream, We... zB Writer Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fresno, CA USA Posts: 2,084 Reputation: 188 $zB: 367 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	So yeah, I posted this in the mac section, but I thought we could get some better discussion here. This is what Apple's bringin' to the table, and in my opinion, it's not that impressive... K so here's the low down: This is the iPod Classic. It comes in new all-metal casing, new OS, 80GB and 160Gb storage ranges, and that's about it. 80Gb will cost $249 and the 160 GB $349. The 80Gb will have 30 hours of audio/6 hours video, and the 160Gb will have 40 hours audio/7hours video...not too impressive. Next: The iPod Touch. Not extremely impressed with this one either. It's got the great iPhone UI and screen, but other than that, it's storage sucks (8Gb for $299, or 16Gb for $399), you only get 22 hours audio/5 hours video. Oh, it does have wi-fi, but no sharing. You'll be able to buy iTunes songs wirelessly...that is, if you can still afford them....and finally... The new iPod nano. The leaked pics ended up being dead on, except the colors. They aren't that drab. They come in 2 sizes 4Gb ($149) and the 8Gb ($199). 24 hours audio and 5 hours video is what you'll get power-wise... That's it? All that hype and that's it? No digital radio? No wireless sharing? Lots of money for not so much stuff??? Zune has got a chance here guys.... And under all the hooplah and under the radar, Apple released a new 1GB model of their shuffle. No big lights for this one though. Same old shuffle, but with more space... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I'm an To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ...Do you know what the original ZuneMarketplace looked like? Last edited by ACE : 09-05-2007 at 09:53 PM.

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Chiups Makes it do what it do Moderator Expert Zuner Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,798 Reputation: 112 $zB: 364 Donate	What is this T pod? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Carlos Feels Good Man Support Team Jr. Staff Zune Freak Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,079 Reputation: 115 $zB: 410 Donate	They may have a chance for the Zune, but they need to throw a Massive Zune event or something soon. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Dragod The Master Chief Retired Staff Expert Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a house. Posts: 2,649 Reputation: 240 $zB: 425 Donate	I assume The Tpod is the iPhone unlocked and used on T-Mobile. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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revolver183 Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saint Louis MO Posts: 289 Reputation: 35 $zB: 0 Donate	none of this is really innovative any more isn't that what they're supposed to be known for?

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revolver183 Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saint Louis MO Posts: 289 Reputation: 35 $zB: 0 Donate	this alot like microsoft and the videogame systems race where someone tries gimmicky stuff and then microsoft just releases a basic awesome product.

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revolver183 Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saint Louis MO Posts: 289 Reputation: 35 $zB: 0 Donate	it looks like the screen for the classic got even smaller.

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Cursemaster0 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 202 Reputation: 12 $zB: 4 Donate	yea this was actually i think zune's dream. a wi-fi downloading store. hell i might just go get one...... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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ACE I Scream, U Scream, We... zB Writer Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fresno, CA USA Posts: 2,084 Reputation: 188 $zB: 367 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	So if you look at it, it goes 4GB, 8Gb, 16GB (and the 16Gb is $400?!), and then jumps to 80Gb, 160Gb. Is it me, or are they leaving a whole segment out? This totally leaves Zune wide open to kill the 8Gb nano, which is the same price as the Zune 30Gb now ($199). __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I'm an To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ...Do you know what the original ZuneMarketplace looked like?

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shortsleeve Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 57 Reputation: 13 $zB: 4 Donate	MS needs to be proactive instead of reactive. Ipod has a lock on MP3 devices. Yes the Zune is nice and I got a Zune instead of marching with the masses but if they don't unlock the features in the brick we are carry around we may as well use analog cell phones also...

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