Open the iPod connection, Hal...

[mikailborg]

Apple introduces iPod, a FireWire-equipped digital audio player (MP3, MP2, more) with a 5GB hard drive (1000 songs). iPod is the size of a standard deck of playing cards, and includes: 20 minute skip protection; FireWire connection; a 10 hour lithium-polymer battery which charges in 1 hour; backlit LCD display; playlist support; ID3 tag support; a scroll wheel for fast song access.

iPod will ship November 10 for $399.

Here's a look at it.

I really wanted one of these for about 15 minutes, until the price got posted. I can think of other things to do with $400. If this is the beginning of Apple's move into consumer electronics - well, I have my doubts. It's neat - and I do want one - but I can't afford that price.

Comments

Re: It still doesn't cut the grass.

[mikailborg.livejournal.com]

I've seen some of the same rumblings, but not from sources I believe. There seems to be a powerful collective desire among Mac geeks for an Apple PDA - the Newton was so far ahead of its time (and frequently of it's own technology, which is why it's dead.)

The best Apple rumors site I know is As The Apple Turns: not only is he about 98% accurate, he's pretty darn funny most of the time.

Re: It still doesn't cut the grass.

[mikailborg.livejournal.com]

Sorry, this is the correct link:

As The Apple Turns

D'oh!!