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[digsy]

U2 and ipod

this from atu2.com

NEW @U2 THE POD SQUAD?
October 18, 2004
posted by: m2

ThinkSecret.com, a leading source of Apple-related news and rumors, is reporting that the relationship between Apple and U2 may include a U2-themed iPod. "The U2-edition iPod will feature a distinctive enclosure and will come pre-loaded with all the band's major album releases," TS suggests, and says it may cost about $30 more than a standard iPod. Think Secret's sources say the rumored iPod may be released around the same time that U2 releases How To Dismantle and Atomic Bomb.



so glad i havent bought an ipod yet, totally would want this!

the apple/ipod-U2 link is getting stronger and stronger by the day

 

[starsgoblue]

I think I just peed a little....

That would be wonderful, I want an iPod soo bad already and if it came with the "goods" already on it....

 

[Evalicious]

i hope you´re not using a public computer.....

 

[starsgoblue]

People need to watch more MadTV....then they wouldn't think I'm so nuts when I quote good ol' Stuart....

And yes, I'm at work on the public puter

 

[doctorwho]

<----- buys StarsGoBlue some Depends for those "emergencies"





*wonders if this will start a whole new round of "U2 are sell outs" arguments.

 

[RickFly]

i need an ipod!!!!

 

[starsgoblue]

<----- buys StarsGoBlue some Depends for those "emergencies"





*wonders if this will start a whole new round of "U2 are sell outs" arguments.

I've been feigning for an iPod for the longest time and now that there might a U2 edition...my god. (runs for the bathroom)


If anyone really can call U2 sellouts after having been in the biz for as long as they have....and besides this isn't them hawking for a product really, it's still all bout them. Naysayers can bite me.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

k-rock radio in NY were giving out "uPod's" when Vertigo first hit the airwaves, which were said to be pre-loaded with every album in u2's cataloge, including HTDAAB... perhaps this is what they're giving out

 

[starsgoblue]

I don't think I can handle all this excitement..... I need some fresh air, a glass of water, and a fluffy pillow STAT.

 

[youtwohearts]

What is the i-pod exactly. Can you somehow use it in your car? I want to know if anyone won that contest on K-rock, one I was trying to win? If so I guess the prize wasn't given out yet.

I need an i-pod I think. I just wanted to be able to play it without an earphone. Is this possible?

 

[starsgoblue]

Yes, you do need an iPod and yes you can connect it to your car stereo.

 

[bcrt2000]

What is the i-pod exactly. Can you somehow use it in your car? I want to know if anyone won that contest on K-rock, one I was trying to win? If so I guess the prize wasn't given out yet.

I need an i-pod I think. I just wanted to be able to play it without an earphone. Is this possible?

http://www.apple.com/ipod/
http://www.apple.com/ipodmini/

 

[youtwohearts]

Thanks. I need one. I hope my husband is in a generous mood for the holidays.

 

[Mullen-Girl]

Hell i'd definitely get one if they release a U2 ipod

 

[drivemytrabant]

OMG that is totally awesome. If this happens I'll be pumped. Now all I have to do is save up like 300 bucks. Haha

 

[senrab]

Oh great, right after I just bought one...lol

 

[gorman]

Wow, check this out: http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=696

 

[starsforu2]

So how much do you think that the new I-Pod would cost? At a $1 per song it would cost:
$10 for Boy (11 if you count Into the Heart)
$11 for October
$10 for War
$ 8 for UABRS
$10 for UF
$4 for Wide Awake
$11 for Joshua Tree
$17 for Rattle & Hum -- $1 for Freedom For my People!!!
$12 for Achtung Baby
$10 for Zooropa
$12 for Pop
$14 for the Best of 1980-1990
$11 for ATYCLB ($12 for the rest of theworld)
$16 for the Best Of 1990-2000
$11 for HTDAAB
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The Bill would be an additional $167, pushing the I-Pod in the $470 range. Then again, if they have the royalty charge to 50 cents, then we're talking a more manageable $385.
For me, it would probably be worth it if the physical IPod itself reflected U2ness. If it's a generic with all of the U2 mp3's on it, I can load them myself (I've been a good U2 consumer)

What do you think? How much would you pay for a U2 IPod with some sort of U2 identity and all the studio tracks on it?
How much just for the studio tracks pre-loaded?

 

[bcrt2000]

they said it will be 30 bucks more than a normal iPod, so in otherwords, U2 is probably giving the songs for about half the price, and Apple is probably cutting some cost from the iPod as well, because its a win for both of them

 

[ramblin rose]

Wow, check this out: http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=696

Wow, is right.

 

[Acrobatic]

I don't mean to sound farfetched but wouldn't it be awesome if it also included rare soundboard footage which is not even out there.

This thought came to me as I pondered how great it would be if the U2 camp would put soundboard quality mp3s of the TOTP gig on I-Tunes. I'd buy it!!!!!

c-.

 

[Queen Bee]

Now I don't regret holding out on buying myself an iPod.

 

[edgeu22]

What's the difference between an iPod and a generic mp3 player.. besides iPod being more expensive?

 

[starsgoblue]

Wow, check this out: http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=696

My bladder can't handle much more excitement.....

 

[bcrt2000]

What's the difference between an iPod and a generic mp3 player.. besides iPod being more expensive?

ipod has a hard drive, its not flash memory
ipod mini stores 5 gigs and looks very sexy
regular ipod stores 20 gigs

i'm not sure about the battery life on these things though.. you can also buy headphones made for the ipod which have a remote to control the volume, track, etc

 

[digsy]

What's the difference between an iPod and a generic mp3 player.. besides iPod being more expensive?

the "cool" factor...

 

[bcrt2000]

the "cool" factor...

you can pretend to be one of those dancers in the commercial

 

[starsgoblue]

I've done that before when I borrowed someone's iPod.....stop laughing at me

 

[bcrt2000]

I've done that before when I borrowed someone's iPod.....stop laughing at me

 

[The_Edge89]

http://homepage.mac.com/colinbaxter/ipod/minisilver.html

Now!
Quit whining!
Here's paper iPods I found on the net just print and go!