Macworld

Originally posted by Xmasie Markie:

Originally posted by pollard:


1)and that it is smaller than a pack of gum and


2)only $99 for people to say they have an ipod

1 is hardly novel.

2 is a pretty poor reason.

I think a lot of people will buy it as a second iPod… it's exactly what I've been waiting for, since it's flash based and cheap (I run with my current iPod, but it sucks for that).
Also, a lot of people who don't have an iPod at all will buy it since it's so affordable

Originally posted by Xmasie Markie:
I thought the main thing about the ipod was its navigation via the screen. I guess the only thing the shuffle has going for it is its integration with itunes.

And it's marketing.

i STILL don't get why everyone likes them so much.

i just dont. and i am assuming i never will.

It's a better version of the portable CD player/walkman.

Originally posted by sonickteam2:
i STILL don't get why everyone likes them so much.

Apple or the ipod?

ipod=easiest, most user-friendly interface of any mp3 player.

and Apple just makes quality products, plus they have phenomenal support.

I'm not too into the iPod shuffle myself. The mini mac looks really cool though.

the mac mini looks cooler than most people i know. i think a $99 iPod does crack a new market for apple especially since other companies have started to some out with slick mp3 players in that price range. as for not understanding why they're so great, let me count the ways: iPod and Apple computers look cool, work great, are user friendly, have fantastic support and are not succeptable to a lot of the problems that microsoft/pc computers are (spyware, etc).

Originally posted by econo:
I'm not too into the iPod shuffle myself. The mini mac looks really cool though.

Sounds like Dell circa 2002, except mouse and keyboard were standard.

Yeh, that was my impression. I certainly don't need a computer right now, but if I did I would definitely consider the mini mac.

Originally posted by vansmack:
Sounds like Dell circa 2002.

Originally posted by kcjones119:
the mac mini looks cooler than most people i know.

Geez, my grandma's vacuum cleaner looks cooler than most of the people *I* know!

Originally posted by My Cat Can DJ:

Originally posted by kcjones119:
the mac mini looks cooler than most people i know.

Geez, my grandma's vacuum cleaner looks cooler than most of the people *I* know!

I declare "old timey spinning blade lawnmower" coolest looking grandparent-owned household device.

Originally posted by kcjones119:
why they're so great, let me count the ways: iPod and Apple computers look cool, work great, are user friendly, have fantastic support and are not succeptable to a lot of the problems that microsoft/pc computers are (spyware, etc).

for a lot of my friends who regretfully bought PCs within the past couple of years that have since been destroyed by viruses, the mac mini is a great option. all they do is invest $500 for an 80GB G4 and hook up their now useless keyboard, mouse and monitor. kcjones (btw, is your name a celtics reference or the greatful dead?…i'd like to think it's the former) was exactly right…the support and lack of issues (spyware, viruses, etc.) is a big draw. once you go mac, you never go back.

Kenneth Carroll Jones be the name although I do have a KC Jones basketball card (coaching for the Sonics) taped to my bedroom door.

Originally posted by kcjones119:
Kenneth Carroll Jones be the name although I do have a KC Jones basketball card (coaching for the Sonics) taped to my bedroom door.

close enough i guess…were the 'rents deadheads to boot? i guess that song is casey jones tho not kc jones.

they weren't, but i also go by casey because it's a family name and Irish people are crazy.

Originally posted by sonickteam2:
i STILL don't get why everyone likes them so much.

i just dont. and i am assuming i never will.

I was like you, till I owned one. I would never have given full price for one. I got mine 2nd hand. Now I cannot immagine being without it and would rush out and buy a new one the instant my old one died or got lost.

Originally posted by econo:
It seems that Markie's under the impression that people only buy things they need. Consumers have been eating up iPods for the past year. A cheaper product in the market only helps the consumer buy one.

Not at all. But there are a gazillion flash based players out there already. The shuffle is jumping into a full market and all that it is bringing to the table is its itunes integration and name.

I guess Pollard is right though. I didnt think the name that important, but right now, if I wanted a flash based player I would get the shuffle…….

I can get shoutcast streams on my cell phone (treo) with pocket tunes. It's pretty damn cool.

Originally posted by vansmack:

Originally posted by Xmasie Markie:
The big announcement is the phone deal with motorola. It lloks like motorola phones will run a version of itunes. Alhough mac geeks are still hoping the whole phone and interface will be of apple design……

I did hear the new 3G phones were incredible. Video and streaming music delivered at DSL speeds to your cell phone (in America, finally!). Likely to be a part of the Motorola plan for Sprint and Verizon customers.

Originally posted by Xmasie Markie:
I was like you

what a frightening place that must have been for you.

well, you survived.

perhaps i will own an Ipod one day. if for nothing else to pretend i am staying in touch with all those new fangled devices coming out these days!

Originally posted by chaz:
I can get shoutcast streams on my cell phone (treo) with pocket tunes. It's pretty damn cool.

It's been available to Treo's and Pocket PC Cell phones for a while, and yes, it's super cool!

These are for your standard size, run of the mill cell phones:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6792003/