iPod classic posts

Apple quietly cutting iPod prices ahead of event

by Megan Lavey (RSS feed) on Sep 9th, 2009

We've just started receiving tips that Apple is quietly cutting the price of existing iPods ahead of its planned event later today. Thus far, we've seen the following price cuts. All prices given are in USD:

iPod nano is now $129 for 8GB and $149 for 16GB.
iPod classic is now $229.
iPod touch is now $189 for 8GB, $249 for 16GB and $279 for 32GB.

There is no change to the price of the iPod shuffle.

These changes haven't completely gone through the site yet. As seen in the screen capture, some parts of the site still list the iPods at their old price.

Thanks to Scott and Max for the tip!

Tags: ipod, ipod classic, ipod nano, ipod touch, IpodClassic, IpodNano, IpodTouch, price

Filed under: Retail, Rumors, iPod nano, iPod classic

Current iPod SKUs are disappearing

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Aug 29th, 2009

If you're looking to own a current-generation iPod, you best buy one before they're gone. Ars Technica notes that vendors inside Apple's Authorized Reseller network are reporting that dwindling stocks aren't being met with new shipments, lending further credence to the presumption that September's press event will be about new iPods.

Apple typically introduces new iPods in September, just in time for back-to-school shopping. We've heard rumors that the whole line will get cameras, including the Classic. With 120GB of storage, that thing could hold a lot of photos. It's also quite likely that there will be a storage boost, but if the shuffle gets any smaller it'll simply cease to exist.

Personally, this just means I'll have another opportunity to call my fat nano an ancient artifact.

Tags: ipod, ipod classic, ipod nano, IpodClassic, IpodNano, retail, rumors, september

Filed under: Hardware, iPod Family, Retail, Rumors

Rumor: iPod Classic will get a camera

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Aug 27th, 2009

Apple has traditionally updated the iPod line in September, just in time for the back-to-school shopping season, and this year will be no exception. With an event supposedly scheduled for September 9th, it's expected that Apple will introduce new models.

There's a rumor at DigiTimes that the iPod Classic -- the only hard drive-based iPod -- will receive a camera, along with the iPod touch and nano. That's unexpected, but less surprising that the Classic's continued existence. I predicted that device's death a while ago, and figured the Sept. 9th even would be that fateful day. The "Classic" model was introduced on September 5th, 2007, with 80GB (US$249) and 160GB (US$349) configurations. I can only assume that building a 160GB iPod touch would be cost-prohibitive.

According to DigiTiimes, OmniVision will supply the 3.2-megapixel camera image sensors.

[Via AppleInsider]

Tags: apple press event, ApplePressEvent, camera, ipod, ipod classic, ipod touch, IpodClassic, IpodTouch, rumors

Filed under: Humor, Cult of Mac, Odds and ends

Taking it too far: Ice Pod ice cream bars

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Mar 3rd, 2009

Oh, those crazy Norwegians. Ice cream maker Henning Olsen has announced their plans to produce a chocolate covered-ice cream bar that looks like, you guessed it, an iPod. The iPod Classic, to be exact.

But wait, there's more! Each "IcePod" as they're called comes with access to a free song by a Norwegian artist. Details are unclear as to exactly who is providing the download, though. Supposedly they're in production right now and should hit stores sometime in March.

Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet speculates whether the IcePod will draw Apple's attention in a less-than-sweet way. Keep your eyes peeled, Norway-bound TUAW readers, and let us know if you see one of these, and what the deal is with the download.

Thanks, Jørn!

Tags: ice cream, IceCream, icepod, ipod, ipod classic, IpodClassic

Filed under: Gaming, iPod Family

Spore iPod game now in iTunes

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Aug 26th, 2008

Update: Tipster Mike writes in to note that the game has disappeared from the store. As of 5:45 pm ET today, it's gone.

iPhone-wielding gamers rejoiced when EA announced a version of Spore for the iPhone, set to debut in September of this year (check out our hands-on with Spore). This week, click wheel iPod owners got a leg up, as Spore: Origins is now available in the iTunes Store [link].

Origins, as the name implies, lets players experience the 1st level of the game, in which you guide a single-cell organism through the primordial ooze. Game play is straight forward: Use the click wheel to guide Jr. around, and the center button to eat other organisms he finds. No word on sharing your progress with the full game once it's released on September 7th.

If you really can't wait, you can also download the desktop Creature Creator. Spore: Origins for iPod costs $4.99US.

Tags: EA, iphone, ipod, ipod classic, IpodClassic, spore

Filed under: Accessories, Hardware, iPod Family, Mac Pro, iPhone, MacBook Air

More Apple gold for superstar athletes

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Apr 2nd, 2008

David Beckham recently received a snazzy gilded iPod touch from his teammates. That's nice and all, but this guy is a superstar. He needs some seriously togged out Apple goodies. With that in mind, we're offering the following shopping list:

The golden MacBook Pro. This sucker features gold-plated casing, a keyboard painted to match and "...your logo in diamonds." Try opening one of these at Starbucks.
The $39,750 MacBook Air. Twelve thousand hand-applied Swarovski crystals decorate its 24k gold casing. For forty grand, you would think you get a solid state hard drive.
The golden iPhone. You knew this one was coming. Unfortunately, the pricing is still "to be announced."
Golden "classic" iPods. Why stop at the touch? You can just as easily get your 160GB or 80GB classic dipped in gold, as well as the nano.

Here's hoping someone special in David's life reads our list and makes a purchase. While you're at it, a buffing cloth would be good, too.

Tags: ipod, ipod classic, ipod touch, IpodClassic, IpodTouch, macbook air, macbook pro, MacbookAir, MacbookPro

Filed under: iPod Family, Hacks

Make your old iPod's UI look like an iPod Classic

by Scott McNulty (RSS feed) on Oct 14th, 2007

Apple uses new features and UI enhancements that are only available in the current generation of iPods as a carrot to get people to upgrade to the newest model. The new UI on the iPod Classics is a great example. These features could have been placed on the previous generation of iPods with a firmware update, but Apple decided not to do that. as they have for most of the iPod's history (which is their right, of course).

Some eager hackers have modded the 5th gen iPod's firmware to make it look more like the iPod Classic's. If you're jonsing for split screen navigation but don't want to pony up for cash for a new iPod this is for you.

Keep in mind, though, that this entails changing the firmware that is currently on your iPod (which is Apple approved, the firmware that is, not replacing it) to something that was modified by a third party. Bad things could happen (though they could just as equally not ) so be prepared to deal with the consequences should the process run amok.

Thanks, Kai Cherry.

Tags: ipod classic, ipod-classic, IpodClassic

Filed under: iPod Family

iPod nano/classic take-aparts

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Sep 10th, 2007

People love to dismantle their expensive, new toys for whatever reason (probably the same reason I took transistor radios apart as a kid - to see "how it works").

Today, AppleInsider is pointing to fully illustrated take-aparts at iFixit.com - one for the iPod nano, and one for the classic. They note that Apple abandoned the anodized aluminum enclosure of the former nano for the scratch-hungry gloss of the original. Also, Apple used lots of adhesive with the nano, which makes getting it back together difficult.

As for the classic, it has metal enclosure tabs instead of the old plastic ones, making it harder to get apart.

If you're still compelled to disassemble your iPod, iFixit has the how-to.

Tags: ipod, ipod classic, ipod nano, IpodClassic, IpodNano, take apart, TakeApart

Filed under: iPod Family, Video

TV out locked in new iPod classic and nano

by Mat Lu (RSS feed) on Sep 8th, 2007

This is rather disappointing. According to iLounge, Apple has re-designed the TV out functionality of the new iPod classics and nanos so that they no longer work with older third-party TV out cables and docks. Apparently, the new classics and nanos require an Apple authentication chip in the dock/cable to unlock the TV out setting and these chips are only available to official third-party suppliers. At this point only official Apple products and a few select third-party offerings will unlock the TV out setting. The AV cables for the new iPods will reportedly sell for $49 when released.

Tags: dock, iPod classic, IpodClassic, nano, TV

Filed under: iPod Family, Cult of Mac, Apple

iLounge posts iPod Classic, iPod nano unboxing pictures

by Scott McNulty (RSS feed) on Sep 6th, 2007

Our good friends at iLounge have gotten their hands on some brand new iPod Classics (both colors) and iPod nanos (all 5 colors) and did what any self respecting member of the Mac web would do: posted a bunch of unboxing pictures on Flickr.

The iPod Classic comes in a box very much like the one the iPhone comes in (economies of scale I imagine) while the nano comes in a clear container to show off the nifty colors.

Tags: iphone box, IphoneBox, ipod, ipod classic, ipod nano, IpodClassic, IpodNano, unboxing

Filed under: iPod Family, Software, Video

VisualHub updated to support new iPods

by Mat Lu (RSS feed) on Sep 6th, 2007

Regular readers know that we're big fans of VisualHub here at TUAW. It's generally the easiest and quickest way to convert video from one format to another, particularly for playing on our favorite Apple hardware. Techspansion is really on the ball and today released version 1.27 adding video support for the new iPod nanos and classics. The new release adds presets for the new iPods, and also includes a "universal preset designed
to be compatible with all Apple video devices at the highest quality possible."

This is a free update for registered users. For everyone else, VisualHub remains $23.32 and a demo is available

[via Macworld]

Tags: iPod classic, iPod nano, IpodClassic, IpodNano, VisualHub

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