New iPod Range
mrdeejay
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I was wondering if anyone had any info on any the new range of iPods?? Do they usally change the range in September???
Looking at a Classic just now but want to see if there is new ones coming out.....
Looking at a Classic just now but want to see if there is new ones coming out.....
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Apple are notorious for their new product security - it'll all just be rumours at the moment.
The only obvious item will be adding more storage to the Touch.
- nicer hardware, bigger screen when viewing videos
- compatibility with more formats (wma, wmv as well as AAC, mp3 etc)
- radio (with programme information onscreen)
- reverse synching so can be used for backup
- better user interface and better software
- you can continue using iTunes to buy music, as Zunes play it
- wireless sync if you have a wifi network set up
I don't see any new Classics adding much more features other than larger storage to be honest. The touch is Apple's flagship audio product.
The UI and software is not as good on the Zune as on the iPod and nor is the content available for it. The Zune will play music files from iTunes but it won't lay any TV shows or Movies. The Zune is also unsupported in this country where as the iPod is backed by the excellent Applecare.
The Zune hardware is pap and alwyas has been and while the Zune HD looks nice it misses the key features of no apps. It is still just a Mp3 player where as the iPod Touch is a mini Mac.
If you think the UI is better on the Classic, you haven't tried the Zune. Simple as.
I've owned iPods for several years and bought very few videos. If I want to watch videos on my iPod or Zune (on its big landscape screen) I'll rip them DRM free thank you very much.
Didn't mention Zune HD, did I? As for definite lack of apps, do you know something the rest of the world doesn't?
Supportwise, it's been easy. My 1st Zune broke? B & H Photo got it replaced. My 2nd Zune developed dead pixels? the ebay seller I bought it from exchanged it. My iPod touch got dead pixels too, so don't come to me with these "pap" comments.
Ha ha talk about aggressive. Zune sucks mate. You found a good eBay seller - there is no guarantee that 3 or 4 months down the line an eBay seller would take back a Zune that the original OP had brought on your recommendation. There is no support and you will be lucky to get any from an eBay seller.
What you do with your videos is great for you but that doesn't mean everyone will steal them like you do. The OP may want to buy TV shows or Videos from iTunes and is another reason why the Zune may not be any good for him but as you are so self absorbed you seemed to have ignored the point that the OP was asking about an iPod refresh, not a Zuntard.
MegaShaft have already said the Zune will have no apps.
Oh and your Zune, with your big landscape screen, is running the same resolution as your iPod :rolleyes: Plus it has a poorer battery.
The touch rocks as an all round mini computer, but there are better media players available, such as the Cowon S9.
The OP was looking at the iPod classic. Every time someone on these forums notes they are looking at this model, I will suggest they take a look at the Zune hard disk models. Simply because the Zune 80/120 is a Classic-like player that is better. If the OP is big on iTunes TV shows and movies, then obviously the Classic is for them. If not, and they want to try something new, nothing's wrong with offering an alternative option. In my opinion/experience the Classic's a waste of money when you can have something better.
And the insults keep rolling in. Ripping one's own DVDs is classed the same as ripping one's own CDs - they're both illegal. I'm sure you've "stolen" a lot of music as I have stolen videos off my DVDs. You thief, you.
Out of interest, do you mean the 1st gen software (shudder) or 2nd/3rd gen?
Ricardo and Jammers in shock agreement thread! Careful, you'll be lectured at
Read this topic, then go to the 3rd post down
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1096251
The OP asked about iPods. Why has the Zune been bought into the thread?
Your wasting your time.
Uh-oh
Oh well, I still stand by it.
Do you have a stutter? Why is it wrong to recommend a better product?
If the topic was in anticipation of a new iPod touch, I'd hold my tongue, but this is the Classic...
From a non-denominational, you Apple guys are wayyy overprotective.
Which is better than the Zune so meh.
Because the OP was clearly and solely asking about the iPod range. Nothing else. iPod range. He specifically did NOT ask for information on any other range of digital music player. The OP actually said "I was wondering if anyone had any info on any the new range of iPods??". Instead of helping him, you decided it would be a much better idea to talk about the Zune range. How constructive. :rolleyes:
I talked about a model that happens to be better than the model they mentioned, and said they could check it out. If not then no harm done. I'd like someone to tell me if there's a better product than the one I'm looking at, and the advantage of these forums is that people here do just that.
It's not my fault someone latched onto this and decided to suggest something is better than the Classic is an outrage. :eek:
Since you're analysing what people have said, where exactly has jammers addressed the topic? I only see childish insults suggesting he jammed his manhood in something years ago and hasn't grown up yet.
Either way, it's for the OP to decide.
are you sure that Zunes are nicer and have a better UI and software?
i was always under the impression that iPods had been the success they are largely down to them being the best looking players on the market, and having the best UI and software.
as for the new iPods - i think the main thing is they're likely to add cameras to them.
and iTunes is looking like having some social networking functionality added, but not sure what it'll involve exactly.
Iain
what was that second video supposed to be showing?
Iain
The Classic is nothing more than a bog standard mp3, wait no AAC, player. The screen gets easily damaged and ruins any movie watching. If i had a choice i wouldn't be buying one.
However, if the OP wants an iPod classic so be it:)
If Apple added cameras to all its iPods as standard, that would be an awesome feature. Camera in a nano? Nifty.
2nd video shows what happens in the Zune software when you play albums by certain artists. The player goes into a slideshow mode with artist pictures.
iPods were first on the scene with a desirable mp3 player and an online media store. Many people don't know anything else. Doesn't mean no-one can add to and improve on them.
Zune software has a social network. I have a profile that updates my most played (from PC software, as well as updating from device). There's a friend bit in the software where you can see what friends have played recently etc. People who buy the subscription (not available in UK yet) can have automatic playlists that downloads friends' recently played music.
@CoolboyA
Yes! That's all I've been arguing.
just that i think it works out a bit cheaper there and im going on holiday in october
Apart from that it should work
Will work fine, it will come with a US plug rather than UK you can charge it through USB fine.