Dec
31
2003

i shall call you ... minipod

Rumors are circulating that Apple is getting set to unveil a new, low-end iPod next month. These new iPods would be physically smaller than the existing iPod, hold 2GB-4GB of data and cost in the neighborhood of $100-200. (MacRumors.com: “Mini iPod Buzz…” - 12/30/03)

I am so jazzed about this rumor. If it turns out to be true, I’m definitely buying one. I’ve been lusting after the iPod for months, but haven’t actually purchased one because of the price tag ($299 and up). Now I just have to wait until Jan. 6 and see if The Steve announces it in his MacWorld keynote.

Speaking of The Steve, there have been some interesting stories about Steve Jobs and Apple lately:
• Rolling Stone: “Steve Jobs: The Rolling Stone Interview” (12/03/03)
• Fast Company: “If He’s So Smart…Steve Jobs, Apple, and the Limits of Innovation” (Jan. 2004)

Also:
• BusinessWeek: “Where ‘Think Different’ Is Taking Apple” (08/05/03)
• Wired: “Why Apple Is So Tempting” (Sept. 2003)
• Wired: The Cult of Mac
• New York Times Magazine: “The Guts of a New Machine” (11/30/03)
• Washington Post: “Battery and Assault” (12/20/03)

Posted at 11:13 AM in apple, music, technology

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Also:
• Reuters: “IBook, IPod Users Plot Lawsuits” (12/31/03)

Posted by alykat on January 2, 2004 6:01 PM

Wired: “Mac Maniacs Wait to be Wowed” (01/03/04)

Posted by alykat on January 4, 2004 3:51 PM

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