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Open Letter to Apple Concerning the Mistreatment of Apple Customers
New open letter to Apple needs everyone to help spread the news. With a catchy Apple-Like "Think Differently" image, I spent hours in the hopes that classic iPod users will be heard!
If, somehow, everyone could unite and possibly contribute a dollar we might even be able to put this image on a billboard somewhere near Apple Headquarters in Cupertino, Ca. How we'd accomplish that I'm not sure, but sending this page to let everyone know about how we've been treated by Apple is a great start!
Ediotr's note: The above 'open letter' regards the fact that Apple has not released iPod Software 2.0 and all its new features for Classic iPods.
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All I can say is—- Some People! Give me a break. Whine, whine, whine is all I hear. You think if you bought any other mp3 player they would give you free updates??? You are f-n crazy. Just so you know most other players aren't even upgradable at all!!! Also there is no way in hell that you can prove that it is even technically possible to upgrade your old model. I have owned and serviced macs for a long time now and what I can tell you is that if it can be done to make customers happy apple will do it. How do you know they aren't working on doing it right now??? Maybe it is harder than you think. I am glad you are such a genius and know so much about the ipod and about what is going on at apple. Apple is running a business. I don't know about the world you live in but businesses survive because they improve products with new models. This brings in new customers and makes them more money. PC or Mac, whatever you own you have to know that nothing in the electronics world lasts over a year before becoming old. Not obsolete, just old. It still works fine, it still functions as purchased. You can't bitch about that. You bought it how it was. If they never released a new model you wouldn't even have a problem with yours. You can't bitch about it now because they did relese a new one. That is how the cookies crumble. Did you just expect them to sit on their asses for a whole year and then release the new ipods with no changes?
Posted by Domenick on June 12, 2003 at 12:28 PM (CDT)
It's fine for any of you to have a different opinion than mine. Of course, I still stand firm with my affirmation. Nowhere did I ever say that it should be free. I wouldn't mind paying a few dollars for an update, or an update service. I know that it's not difficult for them to port that version from one iPod hardware to the other because there aren't many major differences between the two iPods. And why should I buy a new iPod after four months? Mine works flawlessly, and it's a hell of a lot "sexier" than the new iPods, even if it could use a few more pounds. I don't hate Apple, but I'm not a huge fan. I'd like to be, but you have to realize something. Apple is mostly a hardware company, and their updates have always been free. So why should they start withholding updates and charging for them? I mean seriously back in the days of OS 7,8,9 you'd never have to pay for an update such as Jaguar. My point is valid. Too many people are way too committed to Apple, as if Apple is infallible. They are not my friends…they are not. And I'm a college student remember I can't just go out and buy a new one especially when I like the design of my current one so much better, not to mention that I don't really like eBay. Still, it is fine if you are against me. I just wanted to express my opinion.
Posted by zync on June 12, 2003 at 12:35 PM (CDT)
That guy spent "hours" on that graphic? Ouch. Must have created it on a Windows machine.
And there's no way that would make a readable billboard. The text is too small.
Posted by Joe on June 12, 2003 at 12:35 PM (CDT)
"They are not releasing 2.0 for "old" ipods simply because of marketing reasons."
Prove it.
Where do you get that information? Because you think it's true? Because you can't imagine a reason other than marketing why it might be true?
Because I have taken both iPods apart. I know what I am talking about. I mean, ipodlounge even ran a series of articles about taking both ipods apart and comparing- the conlcusion, the physical properties were vastly different due to the decrease in size; but the components are nearly the same. 2.0 Firmware could easily be put on the old ipod if it wasnt for one major technology barrier that can only be broken by Apple. After extensive tries to hack 2.0 for the old ipods, several indiviuduals came to the conclusion that it is a barrier that has to do with the way the ROM image flashes, nothing else. Look it up on the ipodlounge old forums if you dont believe me. There is an entire thread for it. You obviously have no clue what you are talking about; and it is also quite obvious someone planted a badger in your ass last night.
"There's no reason OS X has to use 512MB of RAM, except for marketing."
Wow, that felt good.
"There's no reason 56k modems can't run at DSL speeds, except for marketing."
Ooh, this is fun.
I am not going to comment much on such ignorant statements. Obviously, OS X and 56k modems are limited by technology. Sigh. I have 56k, and I'm not bitching I dont get 100k a second. My old G3 laptop has 256 megs of ram, and I'm not bitching that I cant upgrade. Grow up. Use some logic in your argument.
Posted by SuperCaptainJ on June 12, 2003 at 12:36 PM (CDT)
I could always enlarge the text :) Anyway, I also said that I understand that the product gets old. Obviously I understand the market behind that, but remember my version of the iPod isn't that old. I have the new 20GB and mine's only four months old. Well five now I guess….
Posted by zync on June 12, 2003 at 12:37 PM (CDT)
Thank you very much SuperCaptainJ for your impeccable logic. You've helped me to more elegantly put my point. I'm not complaining because I want new hardware or anything of that nature. I want my version of the iPod to be the most it can be. Not only that but I've even asked for the features via their online form. I wouldn't have a complaint if there were a hardware reason for the difference in versions but there isn't. Thank you for pointing out how the internals of the iPod have been shown. I thought everyone had seen them but I guess they hadn't looked.
As for the person who complained, or rather didn't complain, about their PB 800 and then the 900 coming out….That's a hardware issue….I didn't say they should give me a ne iPod for free. They did advertise the iPod as having an upgradeable firmware. Thus, if there are no firmware updates they are not satisfying their part of the deal, and what I paid for is not what I'm getting. Now, I understand that there should be an end to updates but that should only come when the iPod is too far off technically to worry about creating two or more versions at the same time.
Posted by zync on June 12, 2003 at 12:50 PM (CDT)
Actually zync, I have to applaud your attitude here. We're tossing light-hearted jabs and downright mean snipes at you, and you're still taking it coolly.
Yeah, when I read about 2.0, I fully anticipated Apple would release it for the previous hardware. I was surprised when they did not, since it didn't seem like that much of a difference in software.
I bought a 10GB last fall, and I would like the on-the-go playlists and the extra games. But they are not deal-breakers for me. My 10GB works great, works with the latest iTunes, and still makes everybody I know coo over its coolness factor.
But the days of completely free updates are over. You can't point to the generosity of system 7 and expect that to continue. The computer market is much tougher and Apple needs to fight hard to stay afloat. Sure, you should expect free security updates to OSes, and stuff like the non-pro Quicktime… But when it comes to fluff upgrades, forget it. You pay or you don't play.
And don't wave Windows around as a model for customer service. When I'm from, nine service packs isn't a benefit, it's a nuisance.
Posted by Joe on June 12, 2003 at 12:53 PM (CDT)
>Apple is mostly a hardware company, and their updates >have always been free.
I think it was a writer for Macworld, possibly Chris Breen, that once said, "Apple sells hardware to support the development of software." Whether or not that's true, I think that they are exceptional at both, but they're more dedicated to software than other hardware companies. Their software and hardware are united. That's why if releasing iPod software 2.0 for older iPods means comprimising the sales of Gen 3 iPods… they won't do it.
>So why should they start withholding updates and
>charging for them? I mean seriously back in the days of >OS 7,8,9 you'd never have to pay for an update such as >Jaguar
If I remember correctly, you did have to pay for the "major" updates, but not smaller ones such as going from a .1 version to .2. Jaguar was a major release. But notice how 10.2.1 - 10.2.6 were free? I hate to burst your bubble, but you'll have to pay for 10.3, Panther as well. And with the iPods, when the software is so closely tied in with the sales of the hardwre, it's no wonder they don't want to release the software for free.
Posted by Dave on June 12, 2003 at 12:55 PM (CDT)
Apple has promised iTunes for Windows - you will gain the ability to play AAC encoding music and shop at the Apple Music Store. So that will require a firmware update for your iPod. Will such an update make you happy? Or do you want the on-the-go playlists and silly games?
Would you be happier if Apple didn't release new products until whatever you paid money for was at least a year old?
When you buy a product, you buy THAT PRODUCT. If you always want the latest and greatest, you have only one option: spend a lot of money.
"You're losing all the users you've gained and it's not like we're all going to buy new iPods, especially since we've been wronged in this manner. You didn't even let us know it was coming."
You've been wronged? Apple made your iPod not work? Look at the iPod box: which features written on the side of the box don't work anymore?
As far as Apple letting you know what's coming… think about it. "New iPods coming in 4 months! DON'T BUY ANYTHING NOW!!!"
Yeah, that's a grand marketing scheme. Next up from Volkswagen: "Don't buy any of our cars now! We'll have new ones coming in January that MAY OR MAY NOT BE EVEN MORE FUN TO DRIVE!"
From "Joe": "That guy spent "hours" on that graphic? Ouch. Must have created it on a Windows machine."
Although this "Joe" sounds very angry, he also makes an excellent point.
Posted by Matt on June 12, 2003 at 1:22 PM (CDT)
Dave, I understand what you mean. My friend gave me most of the info about the earlier OSes because that was his complaint in the deal. His mom has a new (kinda new) imac and he didn't like that they'd charge him to update to Jaguar, so he didn't. I understand how the market works on the iPod and I said I'd be willing to pay for updates. If apple had told me yes this is an upgradeable device but there's a service for 20 more dollars or even 50 that would give me updates until the hardware couldn't support it that would be fine.
Oh and to Joe, I'd tell you thank you but it'd be weird telling someone thank you when they have your name :) But thanks for your comments. I don't really see people attacking me personally other than a few ignorant people. Like the person who called me a brat. Do you think that really made me upset? No. It was a childish comment and it was dealt with in that manner. People are attacking my opinion and that's perfectly fine. I am happy to live in a world where people have their own opinions. It makes life fun.
Posted by zync on June 12, 2003 at 1:30 PM (CDT)
For anyone saying how the on-the-go playlist isnt a big deal then the ipod has obviously been your first mp3 player. Even the creative nomad jukebox line has had on the fly playlists since it came out and once you play around with it for a few hours you realise how much the ipod is lacking without this feature.
Talking of creative, they dont make computers, they arent a huge company (even though they are pretty big) and they make soundcards. Apple are a faceless corporation with a mickey mouse mask on. Creative have been releasing regular updates for their first jukebox (nearly THREE YEARS OLD) every few months or so and for the most part these are cosmetic or deal with little niggles that people have talked about on unofficial forums. It almost seems like the nomad guys actually have fun making these updates even thought they make no money. hell, their even programming games for it now.
Apple sell 25% of all mp3 players.
Does an update really seem that out of order?
Posted by Meatmcguffin on June 12, 2003 at 1:35 PM (CDT)
Matt, all very good points except you neglect the fact that on the Apple website for the classic iPod they advertised it as an upegradeable piece of hardware. Upegradeable doesn't mean that they'll only fix bugs, it means that you can UPGRADE it. I've not gotten a single upgrade, only minor bug fixes. On the go playlists is an upgrade. I don't even care for the stupid games. All I want is the playlists features like most everyone else with classic iPods want.
None of you who own a Classic iPod can tell me that you don't want those on the go playlist features. If you did, you'd be lying.
Posted by zync on June 12, 2003 at 1:35 PM (CDT)
Thank you Meat? I tried to allude to how we're at a loss by buying the best MP3 player because we don't have basic features common to most all other MP3 players. I mean doesn't anyone notice how much of a pain it is to try and cue up another song while stopped at a red light? Or while skating? Or while doing anything? I can't simply make a playlist at home that will cover all situations. Plus making playlists in musicmatch is equally a pain. Even making them in EphPod is annoying.
Posted by zync on June 12, 2003 at 1:40 PM (CDT)
Also, I don't expect Apple to tell me years in advance that they're going to create a new iPod. But I do find it annoying that one day their website's front page says new iPod shipping in 4 days. There was no notice at all. Just by telling us a month in advance an iPod is coming out isn't going to make everyone wait to buy an iPod. People who think the 20GB is too much would wait and buy one when they're old. They would still sell them and the people who'd buy them would be people who didn't want to pay that much in the beginning, thus increasing their customer base. And I don't understand how that'd be a bad thing.
I, for one, used to HATE Apple products before I started looking at iPods and OS X. I wouldn't even walk in my local Mac Store. And you know what? Now I wish there were one closer. I wish I had the money to buy a dual processor Powermac G4 and a few Xserves as well as a 17" Powerbook G4 to connect to it all wirelessly. Apple products have that effect on people. I'm looking to buy a slighlty older TiBook or an iBook. If Apple focuses on getting people to buy and love just an iPod, they will be making customers that will last a lifetime.
Posted by zync on June 12, 2003 at 1:48 PM (CDT)
I think this dude is right on the money and should hardly be called an "a-hole", "baby" or "whiner" for his concerns. The true "brat" is the one who can toss $500 bucks to the wind and not care about customer support.
Comparison to automobiles are TOTALLY off base. Besides, Ford produced the Galaxy for 16 years with many interchangable parts. Buyers of this car were not, and do not, want to turn their car into a Mustang.
The big concern here is continuing support for those loyal customers who have "obsolete" iPods, like myself, who purchased these VERY recently. Might I suggest taking the "soon-to-be-obsolete" models OFF THE SHELVES several months prior to releasing completely new devices.
Posted by aaron on June 12, 2003 at 1:58 PM (CDT)
I'm not a big supporter of Apple products (the ipod is the only Apple product I own) but from what I understand the firmware for the previous generation of ipod was outsourced to another company while the 2.0 firmware was written in-house. This could explain why Apple is reluctant to add new features to older firmware as it would probably involve maintaining two separate code bases.
I also think it's a bit premature to say that there NEVER will be a firmware update for the older ipods. It's only been a little over a month since the newer ones were released. It's not like Apple to really comment on anything they're working on at the moment—new products and announcements really just seem to come out of nowhere. At the moment I would guess that they are more worried about fixing the bugs that have surfaced in the 2.0 firmware.
Posted by Matt on June 12, 2003 at 2:33 PM (CDT)
I don't see the problem for asking a software update for the old ipod. It's for marketing reason that Apple didn't realize it. The hardware is almost the same (see the test of the anandtech website). Even if it's clear that the new ipod will have new fonctions in the future (recording for example), the actual software can surely be realised for the old ipod. Apple is a company and we are customers (and yes fans perhaps), all the critics for the letter seems to me a litte crazy, it is not because apple does something that thing is right.
Posted by romain on June 12, 2003 at 2:48 PM (CDT)
I appreciate the reasoning for your letter, but it comes off sounding like your whining—I'd make it a bit more professional sounding.
Personal opinion: your iPod is not "obsolete" in the least. I have a 30Gig iPod (replaced a 10 gig). In fact, I wish I would have waited and gotten one of the classic 20Gigs on sale as 2.0 has a lot of problems at the moment. Regardless, your current iPod does what it's primary purpose is (without bugs), and you DON'T know that all 2.0 features could work on your original. Further, you don't know that they WON'T release 2.0 for the older iPods.
As for "soon", the meaning is all in the context: If I was at a restaurant and the waiter said "I'll be with you soon", I'd expect to see him in less than 5 minutes.
You published your 2
Posted by bw on June 12, 2003 at 3:14 PM (CDT)
i am so angry there are no more ipod updates, they should give free updates on all software no matter what! windows is constantly doing that why cant macs, and i think they really need to allow us to update our old gen 1 and two ipods to the gen three, i think we are entitled to a queable playlist without having to try to sell our old one on ebay than shell out another 300 or 400 bucks
Posted by ari on June 12, 2003 at 4:40 PM (CDT)
Your iPod has upgradeable firmware. It can be upgraded, it can be updated. Nowhere do I recall ever reading that Apple would upgrade it with every feature that new products support. They could, but don't get all pissy just because they don't.
Another thing. Just because some people took apart their iPods and decided that the new and old version are very similar does not make the task of porting firmware a simple one. Do not trivialize the effort it might take.
Seems like at least some people here take the concept of "voting with their wallet" seriously. I suggest you do the same. Given the price point of these devices, your expectations are a bit unreasonable. It might help to think of it more like a cell phone. You gotta spend the cash to stay on top.
Posted by Dissenter on June 12, 2003 at 5:10 PM (CDT)
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Prix Prices from : 49 €
Best Western Hotel De Paris
22 Rue De La Paix F - 53000 Laval
Prix Prices from : 66 €
Situated in Laval city centre, near numerous shops and restaurants, the hotel offers a warm welcome and quality service. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with an en suite bathroom, a lounge area, and key card lock. Facilities for making hot dr..
Restaurants Laval
À la Bonne Auberge
170 r. de Bretagne F - 53000 Laval
On the road to Rennes, you can recognise the building by its walls completely covered in Virginia creeper, but foodies know it for its tasty cuisine. Try dishes like joue de veau à l'ail (veal cheeks with garlic) or riz crémeux aux agrumes (creamy ri..
Perier du Bignon
7 r. du Marchis F - 53000 Laval
64 r. de Vaufleury F - 53000 Laval
In the heart of the old town, L'Antiquaire proves a pleasant and cosy place. Hearty and classic cuisine, showing flashes of creativity.
Bistro de Paris
67 r. du Val-de-Mayenne F - 53000 Laval
In the heart of the historical centre, a lovely old façade and an elegant Art Nouveau decor. The restaurant is renowned in the town, and was taken over by a new team in 2010.
La Gerbe de Blé
83 r. Victor Boissel F - 53000 Laval
A lovely traditional menu, with dishes made using regional and seasonal ingredients. Cosy, contemporary decor (cream tones, pale beams). Well-kept rooms for a stopover.
99 av. Robert-Buron F - 53000 Laval
Next to the train station, Edelweiss is a convivial restaurant with ethnic touches in the decor (paintings by a Franco-Senegalese artist). Traditional dishes prepared with real skill.


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MPLS Based Architecture for Mobility and End-to-End QoS Support in Fourth Generation Mobile Networks
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Cellular mobile networks have evolved rapidly in the past few years. At a time when the industry is upgrading its second generation networks to 3G technology, the research community is looking into fourth generation networks and its challenges. Each generation of networks brings in a wealth of solutions, technologies and a number of new problems and research challenges. Third Generation (3G) mobile systems were designed to support high speed multimedia traffics including data and voice, while Fourth Generation (4G) networks will bring wireless systems to the All-IP Net-era. All-IP networks apply the IP technology end-to-end, from the mobile user to the gateway that connects it to the Internet. IPv6, the latest generation of the Internet Protocol, will be the glue that interconnects this heterogeneous world.
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The Sparta Celtic Festival is a FREE, FAMILY FRIENDLY event focused on the expression of Celtic heritage. Located in Roger's Park in Sparta Michigan. The festival offers music, food, and merchants with a Celtic focus. Features two stages filled with music and dancing. The children's area offers activities for kids of all ages. This year our festival is celebrating our 5th anniversary, and we will be making this year special with the launch of a few new attractions, including the Celtic Tens Rugby Tournament, High Tea House and more from 9am to 9pm.
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