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coolmac · Feb 13, 2003, 05:34 PM

I'm standing in an Apple Store wondering if this is a good time to buy an ipod, I'm interested in the 10gig version, but with all the talk of new ipods coming out very shortly I wonder if I should wait or just go for it.

Do you think there will be a nice price decrease when the new ipods are announced?

By the way I'm typing this on a 12" Powerbook G4, fabulous!

JayTi · Feb 13, 2003, 06:25 PM

No, wait a couple weeks.

AssassyN · Feb 13, 2003, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by JayTi:
No, wait a couple weeks.

Yeah, I'd wait as well...you'd be kicking yourself if a new line of iPods come out soon (and it's extremely likely) and the prices drop and you will have paid too much for an older model one.

Landos Mustache · Feb 13, 2003, 07:39 PM

Ya, it would be a bad move to get one now.

Mediaman_12 · Feb 13, 2003, 07:44 PM

This could be said about anything at any time. What makes now (mid February) so special?

anim8ing · Feb 13, 2003, 07:58 PM

I totally agree with the above statement, I just purchased 2 iPod's one for myself and the other for my wife. If you want an iPod, and will be happy with it, go ahead and get it. If you do what other people mentioned, you could be waiting for months to get new equipment. Computers and the toys that go with them are constantly being updated, and if you always wait for the latest and greatest, you'll be waiting for a very, very long time. As before mentioned if you think you'll be happy with it, just do it. I know that if apple came out with another iPod tomorrow, it wouldn't bother me in the least...

Anim8r

arnette · Feb 13, 2003, 08:18 PM

no one NEEDS an mp3 player like someone would need a computer. Therefore, I think the whole 'technology is always upgrading so might as well buy now' arguement doesn't work.

If you don't mind losing money by NOT waiting (as I assume new iPods will result in sales of the current iPods no matter what upgrade they have) then go ahead and buy. Personally, I really, really, really want a 10GB iPod but I'm waiting for a price cut. I could buy it now but I'll feel much better when the price is dropped a bit. I've even gone so far as to narrow down my choice of iPod cases to only one. I'm pathetic and it's a crime that I have access to the internet during work.

Either way, enjoy your new iPod be it tomorrow or 2 weeks from now!

Landos Mustache · Feb 13, 2003, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by Mediaman_12:
This could be said about anything at any time. What makes now (mid February) so special?

Perhaps because they current iPods have been out for a while and toshiba just came out with better and larger drives. Also 5 Gig iPods are impossible to find for the past couple weeks.

AsahiToro · Feb 13, 2003, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by Landos Mustache:
Perhaps because they current iPods have been out for a while and toshiba just came out with better and larger drives. Also 5 Gig iPods are impossible to find for the past couple weeks.

I think Apple has some older model 5GB refurbs for $199. I'd wait though. The iPod is due for a nice upgrade.

iChristopher · Feb 14, 2003, 01:36 AM

That's what eBay is for. New Apple product comes out, post old one on eBay, go to Apple site and order new one.

No money? Run up your credit card, help the economy. Just say "No"! Stay in school. Etc., etc..

I Bent My Wookiee · Feb 14, 2003, 01:40 AM

You really want to lose $100 selling a new item on ebay or wait a couple weeks?