Comments on: What would make you buy a new iPod?

The rumor mill's buzzing about new iPod models apparently due to be introduced on September 5. How many more rabbits can Apple pull out of the hat?

[SactoGuy018]

I want a flash-based iPod that plays video.

I believe that Apple will introduce a new "intermediate" model between the nano and the new 6G iPod video that will be relatively small, have the thickness not much more than the current nano, plays videos on a screen almost the size of the 5.5G iPod video screen, and offers either 8 GB or 16 GB of flash memory. I'm buying such a device if Apple prices it reasonably.

[sandifop]

One Big Thing

I would like my iPod to be an "i" device: if they add Safari on WiFi (and scrap the
phone) I would be in line. I'd like it to line-up as:
-Music
-WiFi - Internet
-Video
The same form as the iPhone. I'm sure I'm out of luck since Apple would wait
until the cost of implementation is less than today.

[sandifop]

Score One For Sandifop

Wow, I must share SJob's birthday and koolaid cup. I have to stand in line now
(dang).

[daveturnley]

More music, more music, more music.

What do I want on my new iPod? Internet radio.

[grissomb]

Better iPod, better iTunes

For me to replace my ipods (I have a 60gig photo and a 2 gig nano) -- is flash memory, longer battery, and more integration with other devices. The integration of nike+ was almost enough to make me purchase the nano.

I'd also like to see an iTunes that doesn't delete songs from my library. I'm down to 13,000 songs. That's a lot. I had 15,000 3 months ago.... I'm spending a lot of money on my catalog. I'd like to keep it

[kts911]

Subscription

I, for one, need an iPod with subscription options. I know the math,
over the long term I would get more songs for less money by paying for one
song at a
time. The flaw in that argument is there are roughly two-thousand songs I
want
right now that I can't afford on this method. Maybe to fix this flaw people
could get creative and
I could pay $20 dollars a month to have unlimited access to the itunes library
on my iPod and
get to pick five songs to download and keep (Just like $.99 songs). If any type
of subscription service were offerred I could subscibe and give my self the $5
allowance. This would allow me to have my old favorites, which I lost when
my last PC crashed, and still get new songs without spending a fortune
upfront. I
would also like to see more along the line of the nike+ perhaps something for
helping track what I've eaten for a day (scan a barcode on a Big Mac or search
thorugh a database of common foods) to tell me how far I should run at night
to
burn those calories.

[Ed from Texas]

Bluetooth Integration

I've had my 5G since it came out. About the only thing that would get me to consider replacing it would be a good bluetooth implementation. Exercising, yard/house work, and lots of other motion activities have caused me to really hate the headphone cord. Too many times I'll either yank the plug out of the Ipod or yank the earphones out of my ear when the cord catches on something.

Especially if it includes mating up with a cell phone like the new Samsungs that were talked about on BOL yesterday.

Until I see Bluetooth, I've really got no need to give Apple any more of my money.

[chefangela]

ipictures please

I want my next ipod to have the capability to share pictures and video.

[Emilio2000]

Why would ANYONE want an iPod?

I'd have to be an idiot to want an iPod. Any kind of iPod.
Why shackle myself to one single company (Apple)?
The iPod is meant to do only one thing well: BUY MUSIC FROM APPLE.

It can't record off of the radio. Wait, does it even have a radio?
You can't even replace the iPod's batteries. So, when the battery dies, you have a tiny, cute, but useless brick.

There are so many good MP3 players and recorders out there that do so much more than the iPod can do, that one would be really stupid to buy an iPod.

[_Aquarelle_]

When the cows come home !!!

I wouldn't want one if it was given to me! It's one of the most thoughtless consumer products out so far! Don't think so? How many people are going to PAY Apple to change the battery in the damned things?,let alone mail it in for the procedure? All those nice shiny toys are just that much more landfill. In this day and age when all are screaming out for conservation, recycling and similar issues, Apple gives us an airtight deal to sell your soul to them. They're as bad as micro$oft...

[marikavs]

32G (or more) Flash!

[willum08]

What would make me buy a new ipod?

In a word - NOTHING !!

[mowens72]

IPod Batteries

Don't you people know that you can buy a new battery on the internet and replace it yourself. Do a little research.

[Baer]

No more iPods. NO MORE QUICKTIME!

Nothing. I have bought three of them over the last four years. I will never let Quicktime anywhere near one of my computers again.
The next player for us will not be an Apple.

[wornout99]

Just a couple of features

I would buy a new one if it was capable of Wi-Fi, and then how about a version of SKYPE. For those who love to slam a company that sells a dynomite produce I have only one word: Don't Buy.

[exjoburger]

iPhone without the phone and 16GB flash

As someone else has mentioned, an iPod which is basically an iPhone without the phone would be very tempting, especially if it has double the capacity (16GB). Hmmm, browsing the web on your iPod, sounds good.

[PFreak]

IPod's Stink

It's a digital walkman. I never got it. Was given an iPod for a birthday, never used
it, gave it away. Satellite radio is what you need. An iPod is just a jukebox for all
the music I own & have listened to so much I don't want to hear it again. It's and
endless exercise in pressing the "next" button.

[vinylMatt]

I am about to replace my 30G photo with an 80G classic as I have no space left!

I would like a line-out selector built in like the Sony walkman has. Much better sound through a decent stereo. It is annoying to be tied to docking stations / pocket docks etc.