Apple Readies 4th Generation iPod

JengoJengo Pasco, WA | USA
edited August 2004 in Science & Tech
Apple Computer has created a fourth-generation iPod that offers a slimmer case, click-wheel navigation and significantly improved battery life.
According to Newsweek magazine, the two new models will offer greater capacity for the same price as the current lineup. A 20GB iPod 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.
Source: Cnet Tech News

Comments

  • KingFishKingFish
    edited July 2004
    Have they worked out the proprietary battery scandal snafu yet?

    KF
  • JengoJengo Pasco, WA | USA
    edited July 2004
    yes, i beilive they sorted that out a couple months ago, with that new battery replacement program
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited July 2004
    I saw 40gb and 20gb models in BB the other day.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited July 2004
    Yeah, instead of 100 dollars a battery, it's $50. :rolleyes:
  • KingFishKingFish
    edited July 2004
    That's what I figured. Why not simply equip it with size AAA rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries that are universal and relatively cheap? There's no excuse for this battery rip off program that has a high rate of failures, usually soon after the warranty period is up. Scandalous I say...

    KF
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited July 2004
    Just another reason not to buy anything from them. Proprietary ****ing hardware sucks! :rant:
  • john
    edited July 2004
    Well actually, as I've heard, the nickel metal batteries develop a residue inside that cause them to not be easily recharged to full compaciy . A new Litium Ion Battery really isn't all that expensive anyway. Ipod charges you tons in labor. With the Creative Labs hard drive based mp3 player, there is a removable faceplate that exposes the litium ion battery that can be replaced for $20. Now why doen't Ipod try that!
  • KingFishKingFish
    edited July 2004
    Because they would lose revenue in repairs. It's not a legitimate excuse IMO. It is/will hurt(ing) them in the long run.

    KF
  • shmoe811shmoe811
    edited August 2004
    they can do it because nothing can even touch the ipod. name one other mp3 player that even comes close!!!

    free ipod!
    http://www.freeiPods.com/default.aspx?referer=7723545
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited August 2004
    Any MP3 player that doesn't have $50-$100 batteries surpasses the iPod in my book.
  • LincLinc
    loves his iPod.

    Laptop batteries are proprietary and expensive and I don't see anyone complaining about that... :scratch:
     Owner Detroit Icrontian
    edited August 2004
    loves his iPod.

    Laptop batteries are proprietary and expensive and I don't see anyone complaining about that... :scratch:
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