Jobs: Minis for iPod owners

Randman · #1 January 8th, 2004, 11:58 PM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/default.aspx?id=3900437

“I think that one of the biggest customers for the mini is going to be current owners buying a second iPod. They’re going to have both—when I go on a trip I take my whole library with my iPod and when I go to the gym I take the mini.” - Steve Jobs

I have to admit, I hadn't even considered a mini as I'm happy with my Gen 2 20 (though I still ache for the Gen 3 40, but I have to admit his logic is valid. I do use my iPod at the gym and a mini would be perfect as a second device. Maybe once the price drops.

phatcactus · #2 January 9th, 2004, 12:03 AM

Why on earth would anyone need two? The iPod is not a large device. I'm sure it wouldn't get in the way any more than a slightly smaller one. Unless they cut prices drastically, I see G4 Cube all over again. Boo.

weaselworld · #3 January 9th, 2004, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by phatcactus

Why on earth would anyone need two? The iPod is not a large device. I'm sure it wouldn't get in the way any more than a slightly smaller one. Unless they cut prices drastically, I see G4 Cube all over again. Boo.

Agreed. If the minis were to cost 100-150$ less, then maybe, in a moment of lapsed judgement, I might consider buying a one to go with my regular iPod. But even then I'd never be able to actually justify that purchase. Boo too.

**Giaguara** · #4 January 9th, 2004, 12:44 AM

I've got a 2nd gen 20 G as well and I love it.

But I might consider selling it .. and getting the small one (I want to see them alive first..) .. and just rotate my music (over 20 G) and still keep it partially as a backup device/portable hd too.

Arden · #5 January 9th, 2004, 02:53 AM

Gia, considering your penchant for small gadgeteria, I think you'd love a mini. I checked both models out today at the expo, and after playing with the mini the regular iPod just seems, well... big. And the iPod seemed just right when I've played with them before.

The guy giving the presentation on the minis today said we should get 5, one in each color, so we can choose the one that matches what we're wearing. My thoughts: Yeah, right, spend $1250 to match colors with the same 4 GB of music. Bull superjuice.

gigapet · #6 January 9th, 2004, 03:21 AM

Do they have a colour matched dock? How about headphones? Wouldn't it be great if they had Nokia-style changable facias? I may consider upgrading my first generation 5 gig iPod for one.

applewhore · #7 January 9th, 2004, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Randman

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/default.aspx?id=3900437

“I think that one of the biggest customers for the mini is going to be current owners buying a second iPod. They’re going to have both—when I go on a trip I take my whole library with my iPod and when I go to the gym I take the mini.” - Steve Jobs

I have to admit, I hadn't even considered a mini as I'm happy with my Gen 2 20 (though I still ache for the Gen 3 40, but I have to admit his logic is valid. I do use my iPod at the gym and a mini would be perfect as a second device. Maybe once the price drops.

his logic works for me!!!

citizentony · #8 January 9th, 2004, 09:15 AM

I doubt there will be a huge market for current iPod owners to buy a new mini. The mini is not that much smaller than the 3g ipod, and the cost is too high.

I see it going to folks that don't have a giant music collection, and are out door's active. Like joggers, bikers, climbers... It would be great for me on the motorcycle, but I'll stick with the normal model since it holds more and barely costs more.

Great idea. Flawed.

I do, however, think they will eventually do away with the bigger iPod and only sell mini's with bigger drives. Once the price comes down on components, anyway.