LifeClever ;-) » iPod http://www.lifeclever.com How to live and work as a designer Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:29:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Ask Chanpory: When should I buy an Apple product? http://www.lifeclever.com/ask-chanpory-when-should-i-buy-an-apple-product/ http://www.lifeclever.com/ask-chanpory-when-should-i-buy-an-apple-product/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:00:07 +0000 Chanpory Rith http://www.lifeclever.com/ask-chanpory-when-should-i-buy-an-apple-product/ Sara, a LifeClever reader, recently emailed me asking for advice on the dreaded problem of buying an Apple product, only to see a new version come out soon after:

I just saw something about Apple releasing new versions of the iPod this year… got any details on that? I’m still a little irritated that the folks at the Apple store didn’t tell me that the 80gig was coming out when I purchased my 60gig last year (the 80 came out 3 weeks after I bought mine). Thanks! and I love all the tips, especially the resume tips.

Unfortunately, I don’t know when Apple releases new products or updates. Even if I did, Mr. Jobs would bury me in cement and throw me in the San Francisco Bay once he finds I leaked it. All is not lost.

Mac Rumors Buyers GuideTo get a prediction of when you should buy a new Apple product, check out my favorite buying resource, the MacRumors Buyer’s Guide. Based on a combination of historical releases, current age of the product, and reasoned speculation, the guide tells you if you should buy now or hold off.

Sure, it’s still speculation, but the compilation of historical data will certainly help you make an educated guess.

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Those clever podophiles have even figured out a great, simple way to waterproof the sensor.

The sport kit contains a small plastic (white, naturally) sensor that slips into specific Nike+ shoes, and a receiver that plugs into your iPod. Together they provide and track information about your workout. Slick marketing information about the Sport Kit comes in both Apple and Nike flavors.

Shoe Hacker: Nike+iPod Sport Kit Shoe Mod [Podophile]

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