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iPod Mini Blog: 07/18/2004 - 07/24/2004
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Mini Ipod Review
PC Magazine have reviewed the Mini Ipod (also see our review here). In conclusion, "The iPod Mini, with accessories, costs almost as much as the full-size 10GB iPod, but we don't care. If you want cost-effective, get the Creative Nomad MuVo2. If you want premium, get the Apple iPod Mini". Other Ipod Mini reviews spotted in the wild: TechTV Review: " Pros: Sleek styling; small size; excellent integrated scroll pad (Click Wheel) Con: Price per megabyte much higher than the standard iPod" PCWorld Review: "The IPod Mini--small, sleek, and expensive--is expected to set sales records when it becomes available this weekend because, well, it's an IPod."
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Itunes Visualizer
On a slightly unrelated note, people have been asking where they can get hold of the ITunes Visualizer, a piece of software that analyzes the frequency/amplitude information in your music and displays this information graphically. The good news it that it is free, and you can get it here. Requires Mac OSX 10 & iTunes 2.0 or later.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Ipod Mini Cheap?
While it's true that the Ipod Mini is less expensive that it's bigger brother, the original ipod, some have wondered if the Ipod Mini is priced too high. The Ipod Mini is certainly not cheap. It's only around $50 cheaper than the Apple Ipod. Consider the fact that the Ipod Mini has significantly less capacity and you're paying a lot for the smallness factor. However, as production ramps up and retailers need to compete with each other as demand falls off, the consumer can reasonably expect cheaper Ipod Minis in future.
Ipod Mini in Stock
As many retailers are experiencing short supply of the Ipod Mini, Apple executive Greg Joswiak says there could contune to be shortfalls, and recommends "people get in line early". He told the BBC "supply will keep up with demand by September." Finding an Ipod Mini in stock can be difficult, so shortly we'll be listing retailers who do have the device available now.
Monday, July 19, 2004
Ipod Mini - A Lack of Drive
What makes the iPod mini the planet's most lusted-after tech toy? Simple, said market researcher Richard Doherty: It's the element of ''unobtainium....a scarcity of 4-gigabyte hard drives has left Apple's colorful digital music players in such short supply that online buyers are cooling their heels for up to two months before getting their hands on one. Apple's own stores can't keep the credit card-sized mini in stock. When shipments come in, they sell out within a day or so. And don't bother getting on a waiting list — they've stopped keeping them.... more
Sunday, July 18, 2004
4G Ipod
The 4G iPod offers a slimmer case, click-wheel navigation and improved battery life. The new models will are the 20GB iPod, which will sell for $299, while the top-of-the-line 40GB model will retail for $399. Currently, Apple sells a 15GB version for $299, a 20GB version for $399 and a 40GB model for $499. More at MacWorld...
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