New "remastered" Apple iPod - new Nanos, redesigned Shuffle and 80GB Video model

MiCr0 · 12-09-2006 05:15PM #1

"We're going to give you an overview of the iPod and then move onto some other produts. we've shipped over 65 million ipods as of june, and there are lots of acccessories. there's a new place you can use your iPod [shot of ipod toliet paper dispenser] 70 percent of the new cars sold in the US offer iPod connectivity as an option."

"We've sold over 450,000 Nike +iPod Sport Kits and it's been less than 90 days."

10:04AM - "So let's' delve into the products!"

10:05AM - "Let's start today with the ipod. It plays music, tv shows, videos. we're going to enhance it a lot. we're going to start with the screen. It's 60 percent brighter. we;re increasing the battery life from 4 hours to 6.5 hours on the big model. We're improving the earphnes too, they'll come standard."

10:06AM - "You might be listening to Abbey Road or Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, and one track doesn't flow seamlessly into the next. We are going to put this back together as it was intended and offer Gapless Playback for songs encoded with MP3, AAC, and Apple Lossless."

10:08AM - Instant Searching: lets you search more like Spotlight. Faster scrolling, shows the alphabetical section (L) as an overlay on the screen. We're also adding something new today, which is: Games. These are much more robust and funner games. They're all designed for the wheel.

10:09AM - Game clips: Zuma, Texas Holden, Mini Golf, Cubis 2, PacMan, Tetris!, More Tetris! Mah-jong. ... You can buy them today off the iTunes store, and they're going to sell for 4.99 each.

10:10AM - video battery life: 75 percent longer
The most important feature today is we're going to make it more accessible: We're lowering the price to $249.

10:11AM - 30GB 7,500 songs 40 hrs video $249 80GB 20,000 songs 100 hrs video $349 Now, lets' take a look at the iPod nano. It is the most popular mp3 player in the world. So today, we're going to introduce an all new nano. It's made out of aluminum, and it's even thinner than the previous ipod nano
Maybe the most obvious feature is we're bringing back colors: Blue Pink Green Silver and Black. Battery life: 24 hours.

10:12AM - So, second generation nano: thinner alumninum case, 5 colors, 40 % brighter display, 24 hour battery.

2GB (aluminum only) $149
4GB colors $199
8GB (black only) $249

10:13AM - We've got some new packaging for the new nano as well. It turns out the be 52 percent less volume .. it redueces the amount of fuel burned to ship them around. All of these new iPods are available today.

Makaveli · 12-09-2006 05:29PM

80GB model sounds pretty nice but other than that the majority of what they list is covered already by a rockboxed iRiver.

monkeyfudge · 12-09-2006 05:30PM

oooh.. new iTunes 7... gives you free cover art for ripped CDs.

Dman001 · 12-09-2006 06:48PM

Anyone know if i can buy the new nanos on the american website because they are much cheaper

feylya · 12-09-2006 08:28PM

You would have to but you could just buy it on the Irish site.

Bard · 12-09-2006 08:47PM

Yep, the new iPod's are now on sale at the Irish Apple.com store:
Go to http://store.apple.com/ and choose "Ireland" from the drop-down list at the bottom of the page.

€289 for a 30GB player, €399 for an 80GB player. Impressive!

delly · 12-09-2006 09:07PM

Had to check i wasn't seeing things, as I was on the verge of ordering a nano this morning, glad i didn't now.

Winning Hand · 12-09-2006 09:09PM

Bugger, just bought myself a 30 gig ipod video. Ah well

Blaster99 · 12-09-2006 09:37PM

Not a lot between an 8GB Nano and a 30GB Video, is there? Like €30. The Nano is a very handy size and all, but the Video can obviously hold a lot more content and can do video. Good to see that the battery life is better when playing videos. A much needed improvement.

It'll be interesting to see what their video appliance will be like, the one that's designed to connect to a TV. That's supposed to be the killer app for downloading videos.

There was talk of a widescreen video Ipod, but that seemingly didn't happen this time around.

iFight · 12-09-2006 09:53PM

Sounds really good altogether, 80 gb iPod, whoo. Don't really get the brighter screen thing though.

swingking · 13-09-2006 09:10AM

Yet again, apple have let down the people of Ireland. We are still waiting on downloading of Tv shows and now we can't download movies.

I downloaded Itunes 7 and I can't see much of a difference

as for the new nano- no video????????????

way behind the new zen V which HAS video

rabbitinlights · 13-09-2006 12:21PM

on the spec sheet for the 80GB it says its supports mpeg-4:

MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640-by-480 pixels, 30 frames per sec

Does that mean divx/xvid support?

CombatCow · 13-09-2006 05:57PM

Bejeweled 2 and especially Zuma play really well on the iPod. Bargain for $5 each too

CC

buddy · 13-09-2006 10:38PM

MiCr0 wrote:

10:13AM - We've got some new packaging for the new nano as well. It turns out the be 52 percent less volume .. it redueces the amount of fuel burned to ship them around. All of these new iPods are available today.

I thought the whole thing was a joke when I read this??

hallelujajordan · 14-09-2006 11:25AM

swingking wrote:

Yet again, apple have let down the people of Ireland. We are still waiting on downloading of Tv shows and now we can't download movies.

I downloaded Itunes 7 and I can't see much of a difference

as for the new nano- no video????????????

way behind the new zen V which HAS video

You must be kidding ! Those who beat Apple up just for the sake of it risk seriously losing credibility !

On the TV shows / movies issue, I'm pretty sure that the limitation here is not with Apple at all but with the license etc. . given that the technology is already in place, I'm pretty confident that Apple would open up this revenue stream as soon as they possibly could. .

If you can't see much difference with itunes, i really have to suggest that you pop along to specsavers and get them to give you the once over. iTunes 7 organises music / movies / podcasts much better . . gives you a vastly improved utility to manage what is synced to your ipod and includes free album art, which you can download instantly with a right-click . It is the most significant release of itunes that I have seen since the beginning.

With regard to video on the nano, I agree that other units are offering this now but I'm really starting to ask who would possibly want to watch video on a 1.5" screen. I have the 30GB Ipod video and when I am travelling I still take along my 5" widescreen portable DVD player !

cormie · 14-09-2006 11:50AM

I'm impressed. I must say, iPod have really improved lately. 80GB for €399! Nice! 20 hours playback? Nice!

And as far as I know, rockbox has been ported to this. Can anyone confirm this as if I was able to get rockbox on this I would be very tempted to trade in my H140. iRiver have really neglected the high capacity market as of late. Double the capicity, half the size with video playback at a nice price with the iPod.

If I knew RockBox is was available on this, it would pretty much seal the deal because I can't stand itunes and the navigation system of iPods. File Tree navigation is a big thing for me.

delly · 14-09-2006 12:16PM

Never heard of RockBox tbh, but there homepage says:

Rockbox is an open source replacement firmware for mp3 players. It runs on a number of different models:

* Archos: Jukebox 5000, 6000, Studio, Recorder, FM Recorder, Recorder V2 and Ondio
* iriver: H100 and H300 series
* iriver: H10 series
* Apple: iPod 4th gen (grayscale and color), 5th gen (Video), Nano and Mini 1st/2nd gen
* iAudio: X5 (including X5V and X5L)
* Additional models are in development

Reckon i'm gonna get the 30gb model myself. Had one of the first Creative Zen's when they came out about 2 years ago and found the touch panel the most headwrecking interface around. I tried the iPod's nav click wheel and find I like it.

cormie · 14-09-2006 12:33PM

RockBox is the mother of all firmwares (Rio Karma's kicks ass but only available on the Karma, which is out of production). Reading misticriver.net it seems a lot of iRiver owners may be switching to iPod and everyones deal maker/breaker is whether or not RockBox will be available on it. From reading a big post on the new iPod, it seems it will be available in a few weeks. Hopefully by which time I'll have enough cash to get one myself.

carrotcake · 14-09-2006 12:39PM

the student discount on ipods is gone

cormie · 14-09-2006 12:46PM

Forgot about that. I tried the education link but it didn't change the price. What was the old discount? 10% off? Free engraving too, I think I'd be putting something like "If found please contact:" :cool:

Anyone want to buy H140 for €400?

cormie · 14-09-2006 12:51PM

Just rang them up and there's definitely no student discount on the 80GB model because of the price drop. Still though, €399 is a great price for this.

delly · 14-09-2006 01:01PM

cormie wrote:

I think I'd be putting something like "If found please contact:" :cool:

I was thinking of doing that, but me being a bit of a fad boy, it may effect selling it on.

cormie · 14-09-2006 01:30PM

yeah, could set up a new email address specifically and give the username/pw to the new buyer:) You'd only ever need to check it if it was lost.

delly · 14-09-2006 07:35PM

That could work all right, but i decided just to leave it blank and have gone ahead and made the order. Spending money always feels good

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cormie · 14-09-2006 08:06PM

You already ordered the 80GB? Nice one. Make sure to keep an eye on rockbox.org for the port to iPod 80GB. It's a brilliant firmware.

delly · 14-09-2006 08:36PM

Nah, just got the 30gb. I'll defo check that rockbox out though.

cormie · 14-09-2006 10:06PM

Good stuff, I'd be looking at the 80GB myself. I hate having to delete stuff off my H140 to allow room for new stuff. Breaks my heart:o

Blaster99 · 14-09-2006 10:12PM

I didn't think Rockbox supports video on iPod's?

cormie · 14-09-2006 10:26PM

yeah I'm not too sure about that. I've asked on a thread on MisticRiver and waiting for a response. But with RockBox you can boot back to the original firmware anyway so it's not a problem:)

rabbitinlights · 14-09-2006 10:54PM

My 80GB should be shipped on monday. Cant wait.

Time to upgrade my 30GB 3rd gen after all this time.....

S.

Creamy Goodness · 14-09-2006 11:05PM

if or when rockbox is out for the 80gig ipod i'll be very tempted to buy one.

would rockbox allow greater file playback right like .ogg etc.?

i never tought i'd see the day when i'd return to an ipod but it's getting closer tbh.

cormie · 14-09-2006 11:07PM

You have a H140 too, right? I'm pretty sure ogg is supported by rockbox. I'd be definite it is.

Creamy Goodness · 14-09-2006 11:09PM

yeh i do, it's just with summer and all it's been ages since i actually used my h140 only really use it to/from college

Elessar · 15-09-2006 05:36PM

Bought a 2GB Nano today with the CX300 earphones. Cant wait!

I have the great i-Hp120 (or H120) but its a pain having to reserve a pocket just for it and songs take longer to load with rockbox. The small size and 24 hour battery life will be a great help with the nano.

Edwardius · 15-09-2006 06:04PM

Blaster99 wrote:

I didn't think Rockbox supports video on iPod's?

Weeeeelll, mpeg2 playback works at about 6fps on the iriver, but I'm not sure if this applies to the 5G ipod. Anyway, you can still boot it up with the ipod firmware if you want to watch video (and blind yourself with the small screen).

On another note, I thought Toshiba would be the first out with the 80GB drives in their gigabeat player, what with them manufacturing the drives and everything...

quarryman · 18-09-2006 10:58AM

went over to the states with $400 to get the 60GB IPOD only to find out they had dropped the price drop to $300!

didn't even see the 80GB there.

Does anyone know if this new software can be added to the 60gb models? Gapless playback would be nice...

delly · 18-09-2006 11:03AM

quarryman wrote:

went over to the states with $400 to get the 60GB IPOD only to find out they had dropped the price drop to $300!

didn't even see the 80GB there.

Does anyone know if this new software can be added to the 60gb models? Gapless playback would be nice...

As far as i've heard, next time you connect your iPod up to iTunes, an option should come up to upgrade the firmware.

quarryman · 18-09-2006 02:53PM

delly wrote:

As far as i've heard, next time you connect your iPod up to iTunes, an option should come up to upgrade the firmware.

what firmware is the latest so? I downloaded itunes 7. It seemed 'analyse gapless properties' on the library on my PC then that was it. I connected up the IPOD but it says my Ipod is up-to-date.

I'm running software 1.1.2 it says...

delly · 18-09-2006 03:07PM

This linik should explain it all: http://forums.macnn.com/103/ipod/309889/5g-ipod-video-firmware-1-1-a/

delly · 18-09-2006 03:07PM

This link should explain it all: http://forums.macnn.com/103/ipod/309889/5g-ipod-video-firmware-1-1-a/

quarryman · 18-09-2006 03:57PM

thanks delly, i had "auto software update check off"

got 1.2 now!

delly · 18-09-2006 03:59PM

No bother

quarryman · 19-09-2006 11:14PM

anyone find the latest firmware makes the menus and games very laggy but ONLY when playing music?

cilldara · 20-09-2006 08:38PM

Folks,

Off to the US for a few days next week - anyone know of any problems with bringing back an iPod from there to Ireland? The 80 Gb model is $349, which equates to over a 100 euro saving!

Anyone know if there are any potential issues with video formats from/to the iPod?

Similarly, any known issues with video format on a US Archos 604 in Ireland?

Thanks,

Cilldara.

swingking · 20-09-2006 10:27PM

was over in Dixons in Tallaght this evening and they had them on display (the new nanos in green and pink) They are very nice devices and the colour adds effect.
The 4gb version is 209; not bad considering.

BTW the Apple 30gb video is now retailing in Dixons for 280, can't beat a fifty quid drop in price.

tman · 20-09-2006 10:39PM

god damn!
seriously tempted to order a 30GB model come payday...

*glares at 3rd gen model with a broken screen and shagged battery

delly · 21-09-2006 08:33AM

tman wrote:

god damn!
seriously tempted to order a 30GB model come payday...

*glares at 3rd gen model with a broken screen and shagged battery

Do it, do it, come on do it, buy that iPod
/As in Starsky and Hutch

Got mine delivered yesterday, all shiny and new, mmmmmm

cormie · 21-09-2006 08:58AM

Nobody else drawn to the 80GB model? Mmmm 80GB:D

New "remastered" Apple iPod - new Nanos, redesigned Shuffle and 80GB Video model

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