Anti iPoppers are expecting too much...

[perfmode]

How much did you all really expect Apple to charge for the iPod Photo's? The 3g 40gb was $500 and no one ever complained about that. Now, a year later, we have an iPod with a color screen, double battery life and new software for the same price. That's an amazing deal. Apple spoiled you with the 4g. You should be happy they only set the price at $400.

We also have a new 60gb version. How much did you expect them to charge for that? Did you expect them to have both the 40gb AND the 60gb at $500? Did you expect them to drop the price of the 40gb Photo down to $400, the 4g 40gb down to $300, the 4g 30gb down to $200 and the mini down to $150? Get real. You are only complaining because you can't afford it. Stop trying to make it seem like the Photo is a "gimmick" or "rip-off". Once again, Apple has released a solid product.

Expensive, yes. Overpriced, no.

[stinkiedmb]

IMO:

overpriced: yes

any other way to price the iPod Photo currently: no

i think theyre kinda stuck with the current prices due to the lower-end ipod models.

[perfmode]

Originally posted by stinkiedmb
IMO:

overpriced: yes

any other way to price the iPod Photo currently: no

i think theyre kinda stuck with the current prices due to the lower-end ipod models.

Was the 3g 40gb iPod overpriced? When they released it in 2003, did people complain?

[Stevie61]

apple overcharges for all their products but they keep seeling them don't they.AND STOP CALLING IT A FRIGGING iPop.

[enjoilax]

ITS NOT CALLED THE iPOP!

Honestly! It makes no sense what-so-ever!

I officially declare the "iPoP" -- The lamest abbreviation of iPod Photo ever.

PiPod makes more sense for christs sake. At least you understand it stands for: Photo iPod.

[Adam]

It reminds me of pop music. Which is crap.

[Bob]

Or iPodPh?

I don't know who is responsible for this but the term will be added to the word censor :D

[enjoilax]

Originally posted by MadPict
Or iPodPh?

I don't know who is responsible for this but the term will be added to the word censor :D

if that happens... wow and thank you. :D

ha ha. ;)

[Jackonicko]

Yes, iPop must have come from some 12 year old PC user.

iPodP is fine or Gen 4 (Ph), or Gen 4P

[iDec]

No, not atall! It's nothing to do with the 4th Gen's.

[Kristiano]

Originally posted by Adam
It reminds me of pop music. Which is crap.

It isn't...well most of it isn't anyway.

For prices, wait til the 5th gen. comes out. My drift is that when they do, the 20GB colorless one will drop to around $249, and the rest will follow accordingly.

Who knows, even Apple might release an all-colored lineup.

[perfmode]

Originally posted by MadPict
Or iPodPh?

I don't know who is responsible for this but the term will be added to the word censor :D

Yes, b****es. I'm responsible for the "iPop".

http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=54697


The iPod Photo isn't overpriced. It's just expensive. Apple has no reason to sell a color iPod at the same price as the 4g 40gb which is selling just fine.

[Doug Gilmour]

I would say that yes the iPod Photo is a bit expensive and overpriced, I'd also say the same thing for the 3G 40GB as well.. If someone has an opinion that says the iPod Photo is overpriced then please Infin1te don't bash him and say its wrong... Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.. Also some would say its overpriced because there are other players around today, which can do the same thing and play video for around the same amount...

In my opinion pretty much all Portable Audio/Video Players are too expensive and overpriced...

-Dan

[studogvetmed]

Originally posted by Infin1te
Yes, b****es. I'm responsible for the "iPop".

http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=54697


The iPod Photo isn't overpriced. It's just expensive. Apple has no reason to sell a color iPod at the same price as the 4g 40gb which is selling just fine.

And you asked if it was a decent idea in that thread and even though you got only about two positive responses in that thread, you still insist on using the term :-)

I can't believe how it has caught on with some people. It is an abbreviation that really makes no sense, as how does anyone who doesn't understand apple or iPod have any idea what is being talked about. You can't replace a letter in something to abbreviate it and expect people to "get it". Of course this is just my opinion.

I was going to post last night, but I knew if I waited Enjolax would step in :-)

All that aside, I agree with you Infin1te, the iPod Photo is not necessarily overpriced, just expensive. You get what you pay for and you do get a nice machine in the iPod Photo. Again, just my opinion. Could it be cheaper? Possibly, but Apple is sticking with previous pricing agenda. Two bad the 40gb isn't only fifty dollars more expensive than the 40gb 4G and the 60 would be $100 more. Regardless though, apple will still sell these things and take the profits to the bank.

Cheers all.

[Bob]

Some search results for the term in question

One (http://www.theapplecollection.com/iMac/iStore/####.html)
Two (http://www.dealer.co.za/####/)
Three (http://www.tensator.co.uk/####.htm)
Four (http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/####-Pro-Menubar/3000-2410-8548755.html)
Five (http://shop.store.yahoo.com/fridgedoor/cliccurstron.html)
Six (http://www.pilab.org/####2005/cfe.htm)
and so on.....

[zerock]

you know for me not ever using a 4g, (i had a 3g). and seeing as my ipodphoto (its almost as tick as that 3g) and being delivered on monday, im starting to like ipodu2, for its being thinner, i guess once i have my photo in my hand, i will forget all about the u2 one, besides i needed the 60gigs ;)

[enjoilax]

I was going to post last night, but I knew if I waited Enjolax would step in :-)
what am i the forum vigilante all of a sudden? Taken down nubs, wrasslin bad nicknames for iPods... lol.

:O The term has actually been banned. :D YAY! This made my hungover day half good.

[Stevie61]

I want to get an iPodPH or a U2 iPod but im just gonna wait for the G5 whos knows what apples got up their sleeve lol.

[studogvetmed]

Wow, censored. Ouch.

Enjolax:
I don't look at you like a forum vigilante, but I knew you wouldn't resist stepping in and taking the heat! Your bluntness is established, mine may have been taken wrong, especially with the sour mood I was in last night. :)

I think this is the original owner of the now censored phrase: here (http://theapplecollection.com/iMac/iStore/####.html)

Cheers,
Stu

[adambaz]

mmm...Pi-pod

[FarSight010]

I'm not anti- iPod Photo, just anti- "####." What an utterly stupid name.

[FarSight010]

Censored, eh? Sweet.