After Apple launched the
not-exactly-6G iPod at the
"It's Showtime" event, we had plenty of fun
dissecting the new nano and
handling the appropriately dubbed
5.5G iPod, but we couldn't help but
notice how the dear ole U2 iPod was apparently uninvited to the refresh party. Apple has finally got around to bringing the long-standing "special edition" 'Pod to 5.5G specs, as it now sports the "brighter display," extended battery life, and a new model number (MA664LL/A) to boot. Aside from getting the 5.5G goodies (and a coupon for an "exclusive" half hour U2 video download), the real news is the price drop; while the engraved signatures of Bono and friends (and that blaze red click wheel) still demand a premium, the coinage required to pick up a 30GB
U2 iPod sank from $329 to $279 -- a whole $50 -- to fall more in line with its standard $249 sibling. For a second there, we just figured the U2-branded 'Pod was
stuck in a moment it couldn't get out of.
[Via
iLounge]
posted September 22nd 2006 9:48AM
What a waste...
Yes, its a waste to want to pay a premium for a nifty special edition of an audio player. *rolls eyes* . This is ENGADGET. We're all about the sexy tech here. Otherwise we'd all be listening to anonymous flash MP3 players, or hard drive based systems the size of your head.
It's a waste to spend $30 to get the same exact Ipod with a bunch of worthless U2 stuff included.
if you like U2 it is worth the extra $30. I dont like U2 but the bullseye is purty.
"stuck in a moment it can't get out of"
Musical puns? Seriously?
hmmm
Sorry to hear $30 breaks your bank.
What pisses me off, is that Apple keeps updating this stupid ipod, but it never updates thier collection of U2 music. I have to use allofmp3.com, which I understand has a grey area of legality. U2 has a whole bunch of singles cds and other rare stuff that you cant find on itunes, but I can find them on allof or bittorrent. WTF.
i for one enjoyed the musical pun... sense of humor anyone?
Touché Rob...
just kinda sounded like they were trying too hard though...
I don't know why there's so much animosity towards the U2 iPod. It's a collectors edition. I'm a fan of U2 but have been buying the U2 iPods not because they have Bono's signature but because they stand out in a world of iPods. It's nice to have something that is strikingly different from the rest of the crowd, and since I use a Mac iPods are close to my only option for a capable mp3 player.
I currently own a 4G U2 iPod and will definately be upgrading to this one since I've been holding out on the video until a bump in battery life, but the black back is also pretty snazzy... just wish they mentioned if it came with the new earphones.
Kyle what kind of coupon is that? I'm interested.
Kyle what kind of coupon is that? I'm interested.
yet anoither ipod for people to steal...
i have a $60 coupon for anything over $200
anyone want to buy?
I can't think of any other reason why Apple would continue releasing this U2 iPod except for the fact that Bono and Steve Jobs are both total hippies. The only way I'd pay premium for a band iPod would be if they made a Cure one.
Fishes,
narco.
agreed
Phil, it's been a while since I last checked, but when the U2 iPod was first introduced, iTunes also released the U2 Digital Box set.
At the time, that was supposed be a complete collection of everything the band had ever officially released, and I know I found "A Celebration" - which was the only one of their previously out-of-print and impossible-to-find songs I really needed, since it had never been released on CD.
i know engadget likes to be snarky and all, but why use quotes around brighter display? are you that skeptical that it's brighter? didn't you guys even post a pic of the old and new for comparison purposes?
its just like how apple makes the nano (and the macbook) only in black. i think its totally absurd, especially for the nano. if im gonna spend the extra cash to get the 8gig model, i expect total choices.