“For music lovers and gadget geeks, Apple Computer Inc.’s iPod portable music player has long been a must-have accessory. But now, some of Apple’s most loyal customers are finding that one iPod just isn’t enough,” Allison Linn writes for MSNBC.
Linn writes, “It’s hard to say how many multiple iPod users are out there. A spokeswoman for Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple said the company doesn’t have any public data on how many people regularly use more than one iPod, and several analysts also said it was too early to track such usage. But analysts say there is anecdotal evidence showing that, as Apple has rolled out more and more iPod models, it has drawn in more repeat customers.”
“‘Since we are seeing the devices themselves take on different functions related to form, it’s not surprising that people would be buying more than one,’ said Michael Gartenberg, an analyst with Jupiter Research. With iPods now available in a wide array of sizes, prices and even colors, Gartenberg noted that in some ways the devices even seem to be designed to encourage users to acquire two or even three,” Linn writes.
Linn writes, “The small nano, for example, is popular for exercising, especially when paired with specialized accessories. Meanwhile, the hip, low-priced shuffle, which can be clipped to a jacket lapel, is becoming somewhat of a fashion statement, Gartenberg said. And the bigger, pricier iPods that feature video screens might appeal to users when they want to access a larger library of songs, or watch movies.”
Full article here.
iPod nano for gym/running, iPod for trips/commutes with music and video, iPod shuffle… just because. Do you have multiple iPods, too? If so, which iPod do you use for certain activities?
ipod nano for the gym and running, 1st gen shuffle for short trips to the store, the market, a quick trip for a bite to eat, 2nd gen shuffle for a play; ping pong, tennis, etc., 2nd gen ipod for home stereo in the bedroom, 3 gen ipod (photo) for everything else, i’m getting the 80 gig ipod soon, to hold all my videos.
my wife has a 30Gb 5.5Gen iPod black — for general use and viewing of her TV soaps and she also has a 4gb iPod mini she uses @ work for music purposes…
i own a 60Gb 5Gen iPod black for – general use and tons of hours of video viewing…I also own a 1Gen iPod nano for workout — it spends most of its time in my car connected to my Harmon Kardon Drive + Play!
yea, so we’re freaks!
i want the 2nd gen nano too!
Working on number ten, which will be a red nano.
Mine are more for collecting, so too many to list all the uses.
Here’s some examples:
3rd gen 15gb for speakers by the bed.
Shuffle 1st gen in a sports case, cuz it’s the most carefree ipod experience around.
U2 5th gen V2, cuz watching TV on your lunch break rocks!
Favorite ipod experience right now is a 1st gen nano with the headphone lanyard thingy.
Best ipod ever is still 1st gen 20GB touchwheel. A man’s ipod fer sure.
But of course you need more than one.
We have a 4th Gen 20GB for the home, my wife and I both have 1G shuffles for workouts etc, and both our cars now have nano’s (mine due to the company *$&#stmas; party). So, 5 ipods in my house.
1st generation, 4th generation, 2nd generation nano (green) and 1st generation shuffle and hopefully I’ll soon have a “true” video iPod – come on, Steve, don’t let me down!
Gen II Shuffle for cycling, clipping right to the helmet. Nano for kitchen music, 80 GB for mobile movies.
But I must have a dozen digital cameras/camcorders…..it’s a geek thing.
Cannot (MDN Magic Word) wait for the Apple Phone.
Actually iPod shuffle for the gym and bike rides: it’s pretty much indestructible and almost non-existent, so perfect for working out. I also have an iPod (4th Gen) hooked into my car stereo that I listen to when commuting.
Oh, and my wife and oldest child have iPod minis, and my youngest has my old (1st gen) shuffle.
An iPod family for sure!
Daughter 1 = Mini
Daughter 2 = Nano
Self = 30gb vPod
Partner = Not especially musical, sticks to odd CDs, hrmph.
It is interesting how Apple has kept the features and therefore the uses distinct (clip, video, Nike, HD, etc) so one line will not cannibalise the other lines. If their synchronisation on Macs works well, they may achieve this on Mac hardware too e.g. MacPro for big screen crunching, MacBook Pro for client demos and next a tablet for everyday portability.
Magic word ‘other’ as in ‘my other Mac is a Mac’
60 GB iPod that never leaves my car’s iPod dock. A shuffle for the gym.
i currently use 3 ipods on a regular basis:
1st gen nano – Gym w/Nike + kit
1st gen video – movies + music
1st gen shuffle – bought it the day it came out and use it sometimes.
I use the new shuffle to clip papers together on my desk. I like to be organized.
I have a 3G 30GB iPod under one of my desk legs. The floor here is really uneven.
Those are the only uses I could find for iPods. When it comes to using a portable music player, I have 3 of Microsoft’s marvelous Zunes. They rock! Redmond got it right the first time and I love ’em. Got one in each color.
Welcome to the Social.
3rd gen ipod
ipod photo
nano black
shuffle 2nd gen
my wife has a mini silver
2nd Gen 10 gig Ipod. Dropped, banged, chiped, scratched. Still strong, goes everywhere. Ipod shuffle for running until I can pickup a nano with the whole Nike+ system.
U2 iPod 4th G in my car connected to my Alpine Head Unit with KCA 420 adapter
Black 5th G for all around and showing off to other people so that they can drool and buy one.
Planning on a Nano for work.
Zune Tang has 3 so that he can socialize with himself……
iPod nano – exercising and listening to music in a coffee shop
40 Gb iPod (4th gen) – home stereo
iPod shuffles – soon to be work out iPods
iPod mini – to be relegated to bedroom music machine
I use 3 ipods for the reasons that MDN gave above. My old shuffle is now relegated to being used as a usb data drive.
I’m waiting for a larger screen iPod to replace my 3G pod.
Still waiting Apple!
5 iPods between the 2 of us:
1 nano each for exercise, mostly half marathons & training
1 iPod w/video each for trips
1 old first gen iPod because we still have it
1 x gold mini given to my wife, 1 x 1st gen black nano to run with, and for use as a data drive to transport Logic song projects between my home studio and the various recording studios I work in. will definitely get an iPod phone if it ever materializes.
No need for an iPod to watch movies while on the road; that’s why I have a MacBook…
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I have
iPod 60GB for long trip
iPod Nano 4GB for Town walking plus use with Nike
iPod Photo for leave it for Office use
iPod Mini for always docked to iHome to wake up
and my Partner has
iPod 30GB (white) for daily use
iPod Nano (green) for walking with Nike
iPod Mini (green) to connected to one of the iPod speaker in the guest room
I am thinking to get a new Shuffle for when I do climbing.
And waiting for iPhone
1. 80 gig iPod for my Porn collection (and a few TV shows that I forgot to TiVo)
2. 80 gig iPod for my music collection (well a part of it, since I rip CD’s with Apples Lossless decoder)
3. Black 8 gig Nano with 128kbps conversions and a few iTunes Store songs for my car, seducing MILFs, and long power walks.
4. First generation shuffle, because I still think it’s cool
5. New shuffle because it’s cooler
Most of my iPods replaced prior versions. I eBay my older ones, and I bet I average 90% of original value. Pretty nice!
I’ve got a 30gb black that is almost filled on account of a new conversion program that easily allows me to create porn. I went from nothing to 15gb in a month!! I like GSM Only’s idea of having an iPod just for porn, I was thinking of exchanging this for an 80gigger but maybe I’ll just buy another 80gig altogether.
I’ve got someone buying me a 2G shuffle for Christmas but I really need a screen and should’ve said nano. It’s too late of course so I’ll end up getting a nano in a month or two. Can’t hurt to have the nice chic 2G, bet it attracts the bitches like crazy.
I’ll probably end up with five iPods by spring 2007. The 5th being the touchscreen video iPod.