08-09-2005 00:44									#1
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quote: Hone your Quidditch skills. Hitch a ride on Buckbeak the Hippogriff. And always do your Defense Against the Dark Arts homework, in case He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named lurks around the next corner. Relive the adventures of Harry, Hermione and Ron with all six Harry Potter audiobooks, available for download only from the iTunes Music Store. Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince Harry Potter, Exclusively on iTunes Every spell, every foe, every flavor of Bertie Botts’ Beans contained within the virtual pages of all six Harry Potter audiobooks are now available for download only from the iTunes Music Store. Download each audiobook individually or buy The Complete Harry Potter box set, featuring exclusive extras such as author J.K. Rowling reading from the latest book in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, to a group of young fans at Edinburgh Castle. The box set also comes with a digital booklet containing complete descriptions of each of the six books, plus J.K. Rowling’s biography and more. That’s over 100 hours of audio wizardry, downloaded straight to your Mac or Windows PC, for about $100 less than buying each audiobook CD separately. Collector's iPod A Broomstick-worthy iPod Of course, you’ll want to take your Harry Potter audiobooks everywhere on an iPod. Why not make it an official Hogwarts iPod? For a very limited time, when you purchase The Complete Harry Potter box set, you can also purchase a collector’s iPod from the online Apple Store. You’ll be the envy of wizard and muggle alike with this color-display, 20GB iPod emblazoned with the Hogwarts crest. Designed by author J.K. Rowling herself, the crest illustrates the four houses that make up Hogwarts — Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw — and the Latin motto “Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus.” (“Never tickle a sleeping dragon.”) This magical iPod lets you sync all six Harry Potter books and still have plenty of room left over for your favorite tunes. Conjure The Collection To download each Harry Potter audiobook individually or to download the entire box set, simply click on the links to the right. You’ll be transported to the iTunes Music Store faster than you can say “Diagon Alley,” and from there you can download exactly what you want in minutes. Once you download The Complete Harry Potter box set, you can also shop the Apple Store online for the collector’s iPod with Hogwarts crest. Hurry, before your Hogwarts iPod disappears!

iPod Nano, the successor to the iPod Mini

quote: Take everything you love about iPod and shrink it. Now shrink it again. With 2GB (500 songs) and 4GB (1,000 songs) models starting at $199, the pencil-thin iPod nano packs the entire iPod experience into an impossibly small design. So small, it will take your music places you never dreamed of. iPod nano comparison Believe Your Ears Call it astonishing. Unbelievable. Impossible, even. Then pick it up and hold it in your hand. Take in the brilliant color display. Run your thumb around the Click Wheel. Put on the earbuds and turn up your music. That’s when everything becomes clear: It’s an iPod. It holds up to three days’ worth of music. It plays for up to 14 hours between battery charges.(1) It displays the color album art for the song you’re listening to right now. It carries your photos, podcasts and audiobooks. It syncs seamlessly with iTunes. It connects to a host of iPod accessories. Simply put, iPod nano is 100-percent iPod. And then some. Touch and Go Apple Click Wheel iPod nano’s Click Wheel puts music under your thumb. Click to fast-forward, rewind, play, pause or access menus. Use the touch-sensitive surface to control volume or browse music. You can do it all without looking. But with an iPod this beautiful, who’d want to? iPod Dock Connector Song Stylings Add accessories to your iPod nano via the Dock connector and headphone jack and your music will always keep up with you — at home, on the go, even in your car. Of course, in either signature white or sleek black, iPod nano itself makes the ultimate accessory. iPod nano Armband Up to 4GB(2) of skip-free storage on a featherweight iPod means you can wear almost three days’ worth of music around your neck. Or jog with 1,000 songs on your arm. Now that you can take your music everywhere, there’s no limit to where it will take you.

	08-09-2005 00:46									#4
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quote: Originally posted by Sava apple ipod harry potter

one trick ponies who need to stfu and go back to TKing on Battlefield 2

	08-09-2005 00:47									#5
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iTunes for your Phone

quote: Introducing iTunes for your mobile phone. With iTunes on your Motorola ROKR E1, you can listen to music on your mobile phone, wherever, whenever you want. It Rings and Sings With iTunes for your mobile phone, your songs live right alongside your contacts. Think of it as musical multitasking. Hear a selection of your favorite tunes while sending text messages, taking pictures or checking your email. Listen through the included headphones or out loud on the ROKR E1’s speakers. You can even pause the music when your phone rings, so you won’t miss incoming calls. iTunes source menu As Easy As It Sounds The ROKR E1’s handy menu interface lets you scroll through your playlists, select a song and play it — complete with any accompanying album art. Putting your music on the ROKR E1 is as easy as syncing to Motorola ROKR E1 iTunes, the world’s best digital jukebox. Just connect the ROKR E1 to your Mac or PC, then choose the songs you want to sync or let iTunes choose them for you — autofilling your phone with a random selection from your iTunes music library. Cingular Sensation As the exclusive U.S. carrier for the Motorola ROKR E1, Cingular Wireless offers great plans to go along with your iTunes-enabled phone. Only Cingular lets you get in on the action of ROKR E1 and all its musical mobility. Plus, ROKR E1 phones from Cingular come pre-upgraded to support up to 100 songs. That’s a lot of music for your money.

	08-09-2005 00:47									#6
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dont cry!

	08-09-2005 00:56									#7
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It's thin but it's way too tall to be considered nano...

And the phone/mp3 player combo will never take off to the mainstream.

	08-09-2005 00:57									#8
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What is that logo above the apple in the right side of the second picture? The one that looks like a coat of arms.

	08-09-2005 01:13									#9
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quote: Originally posted by Asher It's thin but it's way too tall to be considered nano... And the phone/mp3 player combo will never take off to the mainstream.

Why? A phone/mp3 combo is what I've been waiting for for ages.

(not necessarily this specific one, but the concept)

	08-09-2005 01:16									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Eli What is that logo above the apple in the right side of the second picture? The one that looks like a coat of arms.

quote: Hone your Quidditch skills. Hitch a ride on Buckbeak the Hippogriff. And always do your Defense Against the Dark Arts homework, in case He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named lurks around the next corner. Relive the adventures of Harry, Hermione and Ron with all six Harry Potter audiobooks, available for download only from the iTunes Music Store. Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince Harry Potter, Exclusively on iTunes Every spell, every foe, every flavor of Bertie Botts’ Beans contained within the virtual pages of all six Harry Potter audiobooks are now available for download only from the iTunes Music Store. Download each audiobook individually or buy The Complete Harry Potter box set, featuring exclusive extras such as author J.K. Rowling reading from the latest book in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, to a group of young fans at Edinburgh Castle. The box set also comes with a digital booklet containing complete descriptions of each of the six books, plus J.K. Rowling’s biography and more. That’s over 100 hours of audio wizardry, downloaded straight to your Mac or Windows PC, for about $100 less than buying each audiobook CD separately. Collector's iPod A Broomstick-worthy iPod Of course, you’ll want to take your Harry Potter audiobooks everywhere on an iPod. Why not make it an official Hogwarts iPod? For a very limited time, when you purchase The Complete Harry Potter box set, you can also purchase a collector’s iPod from the online Apple Store. You’ll be the envy of wizard and muggle alike with this color-display, 20GB iPod emblazoned with the Hogwarts crest. Designed by author J.K. Rowling herself, the crest illustrates the four houses that make up Hogwarts — Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw — and the Latin motto “Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus.” (“Never tickle a sleeping dragon.”) This magical iPod lets you sync all six Harry Potter books and still have plenty of room left over for your favorite tunes. Conjure The Collection To download each Harry Potter audiobook individually or to download the entire box set, simply click on the links to the right. You’ll be transported to the iTunes Music Store faster than you can say “Diagon Alley,” and from there you can download exactly what you want in minutes. Once you download The Complete Harry Potter box set, you can also shop the Apple Store online for the collector’s iPod with Hogwarts crest. Hurry, before your Hogwarts iPod disappears!

	08-09-2005 01:16									#11
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quote: Originally posted by Eli What is that logo above the apple in the right side of the second picture? The one that looks like a coat of arms.

The crest of Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry!

	08-09-2005 01:20									#12
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quote: Originally posted by KrazyHorse Why? A phone/mp3 combo is what I've been waiting for for ages. (not necessarily this specific one, but the concept)

Because using your MP3 player will drain your cell phone battery.

Because the interface is clunky.

Because the device is a hackjob.

It's a niche market.

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	08-09-2005 01:39									#14
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The nano thing is sort of neat looking, but good god: $250 for only 4 gb?

I'll take my 20 gb zen touch over an ipod any day of the week, no matter how small they get them or how many gimmicky features they add.

	08-09-2005 01:47									#15
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I just can't imagine how the mobile phone + itune market could possible not get off.

I mean, it's the epitome of whimsical consumption. When you have a MP3-phone in your pocket, you have the potential to hear any song recorded on this planet. It's a gorgeous prospect, and it's make a gorgeous gadget. For artsy types just as much as for anybody who enjoys music.

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Verto has taken up Mr. Nice Guy's mantle.

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That said, Nano's a nice idea, but after a certain point, it becomes too small to be comfortable or even useful. I have a funny feeling that Nano's coming closer to that point.

	08-09-2005 01:58									#17
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quote: Originally posted by Spiffor I just can't imagine how the mobile phone + itune market could possible not get off. I mean, it's the epitome of whimsical consumption. When you have a MP3-phone in your pocket, you have the potential to hear any song recorded on this planet. It's a gorgeous prospect, and it's make a gorgeous gadget. For artsy types just as much as for anybody who enjoys music.

You can't download songs using the cell phone network, you download them in iTunes for an overly inflated price then transfer them to your phone.

Look at the device -- not only is it big, it's ugly and limited and less functional.

It reminds me of the times in the late 90s when everyone was all about convergance...all these appliances and devices would be merged into one...and it turns out it was a niche market.

	08-09-2005 02:02									#18
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I sympathize strongly, now, with those who like the really small players - since school started, I've been bringing my Zen in with me rather than leave it in my car, but the first day I actually kept it in my pocket. I was wondering why my leg was hurting towards the end of the day, and then realized it's probably because I'd been walking slightly differently with the weight in my pocket.

Of course, now I just keep it in my backpack, so it's not an issue.

	08-09-2005 02:07									#19
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quote: http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000683041511/ The Nokia N91 is part of Nokia’s new media-centric N series, and apparently they’re throwing down against Motorola, Sony Ericsson, and Samsung and putting a 4GB hard drive in there, an industry standard 3.5mm headphone jack, support for playback of MP3, M4A, AAC, and WMA audio files, and USB 2.0 so you can just drag and drop your files over from your PC. Better still, the N91 has 3G (WCDMA) and both built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. Should be out sometime around the end of the year.

	08-09-2005 02:09									#20
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My favorite feature of the new Motorola phone is Apple forcing Motorola to limit the amount of songs on the device to 100, regardless of the size of the memory card people put in the device.

Apple, here for the consumer.

	08-09-2005 02:11									#21
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In regards to playing mp3s via decent camera-phone..all I can say is N90+1-4GB mmc card

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	08-09-2005 02:11									#22
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quote: Originally posted by Asher You can't download songs using the cell phone network, you download them in iTunes for an overly inflated price then transfer them to your phone.

All Apple merchandise has an overly inflated price, but it certainly didn't prevent the Ipod to take off. And more generally, depite being quite expansive, MP3 players have an immense success.

quote: Look at the device -- not only is it big, it's ugly and limited and less functional.

That's a primitive device, not the only device that could possibly be made. This argument is like saying (in the 80ies): "portable phones will never take off - they're entirely unpractical, with them being as big as luggage".
The thing will evovle, just like phones have evolved since the mid-90ies, or just like portable music has evolved since the cassette-walkman.

quote: It reminds me of the times in the late 90s when everyone was all about convergance...all these appliances and devices would be merged into one...and it turns out it was a niche market.

That's funny. It seems that pretty much all cell phones now have a camera function. Yet it's really a gadget.

To me, MP3 playing abilities will be the obvious feature on phones if the near future (if it isn't already), and with the progresses of cellphone-supported internet, the download of music to cellphones will be huge.

	08-09-2005 02:19									#23
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quote: Originally posted by Spiffor That's funny. It seems that pretty much all cell phones now have a camera function. Yet it's really a gadget.

That's different -- how many people will go on vacation and take all their pictures with a camera phone?

Camera phones are supplemental, they're there for those times with friends when you don't have a real camera (most of the time). They don't take marketshare away from real cameras.

	08-09-2005 02:24									#24
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IMO, all this stuff is garbage and a waste of money...


GG on wasting your money on stupid useless crap

why do people feel the need to have music constantly pumped into their head?

why the need to have your phone do 80 million things? (and not one of these things it does well)

and the devices get smaller and cheaper so they break easier

and they're all made in china by slaves and children

don't even get me started on stupid custom ring tones

and morons actually pay money to download them from the internet

I just want a phone...

and stupid botox queen Catherine zeta jones needs to go fight Joan cusack to the death

can you hear me now?

	08-09-2005 02:39									#25
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Apple is behind the times...the Cowon iAudio U2 is almost as small as a AA battery, $170, 1GB, includes FM radio.

quote: Because using your MP3 player will drain your cell phone battery. Because the interface is clunky. Because the device is a hackjob. It's a niche market.

Yeah but these devices are getting better all the time...I guarantee you that before 2010 an mp3-camera-phone will be released with a good battery life that will have features you would drool over. Personally I liked the Nokia one pictured earlier in this thread but it's probably uber expensive and I don't need to replace any of my mp3 player, camera, or phone...

quote: I was wondering why my leg was hurting towards the end of the day, and then realized it's probably because I'd been walking slightly differently with the weight in my pocket.

I've been carrying my cell phone in my pocket for the last few years now...never hurt my leg. I should probably be more worried about testicular cancer.

	08-09-2005 02:46									#26
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My Zen is a lot heavier than a cell phone.

Of course, it could've just been that I was adapting to the desks again.

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	08-09-2005 03:06									#28
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The phone thingy will be huge. The reason is simple, teens.

My kids already download music clips as ringtones, and they are very annoyed that they can only get 10-sec clips. They have been wanting to get whole songs for quite a while.

27 million teens with phones already + money to burn + the ability to set a unique song with each person in their contact list = $ billions to Apple.

Ah, but that formula isn't quite right. Apple will only have the market to themselves for a short while. Once another manufacturer brings out something similar that is also more easily hackable and tradeable (i.e. not using iTMS), Apple will quickly lose the teen market.

But that just means that the parents will be the ones stuck with the old phones. And they will HATE the music selections already loaded up by their kids, so they will replace a couple tunes with something more age-appropriate.

So....

27 million teens + money to burn + link song to contact + say 4 months market capture = $millions for Apple
plus
maybe 10 million phones go back to the parents + 2 songs 'reloaded' each = another $20 million for Apple
plus
maybe 500,000 of those parental phones will see extended use and get the parents hooked on this whole downloading music thing, so that's maybe another $1 million monthly...

Not a bad little business plan...

Game over.

	08-09-2005 03:06									#29
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Well, not in my left pocket at least.

	08-09-2005 05:05									#30
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Ooooh... that Nano is nice. Wish it had a Hogwarts crest .