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- sldSquirrel, on 10/12/2007, -4/+18OLD. No digg.
...just kidding, guys. - hyperpasta, on 10/12/2007, -3/+17^AppleOSuX
The iPod came out in october of 2001. It represented 1000 songs in your pocket. Go find another MP3 player availible then that held 1000 songs AND fit in your pocket. Provide a link maybe. IF you can find one, then we can compare the two and see which was easier to use and had the best software. - cjurczak, on 10/12/2007, -3/+16I remember that ad clear as day now that I've seen it again...I know I wanted one from back then...
- elroy, on 10/12/2007, -4/+13BACK IN MY DAY WE PUT PORN ON PUNCH CARDS
- logic, on 10/12/2007, -9/+18That's actually a really funny ad. I haven't seen any other ipod ads, but using U2 sounds like a regression to me.
- newdigger, on 10/12/2007, -1/+9I have an original 5Gb iPod and yes they did have a big firewire connection on top.
- NumbCore, on 10/12/2007, -1/+9I like this kid's comment that is on top of the YouTube page. Haha.
"that thing was huge i got a nano its way smaller n holds the same amount" - HoboMaster, on 10/12/2007, -2/+8Yeah, all those crazy people who like to listen to music while going places. God, those people are annoying. I mean, what kind of person walks and listens to music at the same time? Shame on them.
- awhiteflame, on 10/12/2007, -2/+8Also, for the interested, this is Steve Job's introduction of the first iPod as well.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kN0SVBCJqLs - mashmal, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5I'm still on my 1st gen, and it's still as good as any other player... just not quite as svelte.
- awhiteflame, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6Er...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61688#touchwheel
(or, direct link to picture ..)
http://a248.e.akamai.net/7/248/51/616881150125149/www.info.apple.com/images/kbase/61688/61688_1.jpg - ZapWizard, on 10/12/2007, -4/+9Shouldn't they put a disclaimer?
"Warning! Dancing like you see on iPod ads, such as swinging your iPod around in all directions, will void the warranty of your iPod and cause an early click of death." - zephc, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6Looks like he's running 10.1 (guessing by the Finder and iTunes icons, and that safari isn't in the Dock)
- cyrix, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5There were a bunch of CD's in the commercial. I'd think it would be safe to assume he ripped them.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5This was very effective for the first ad. It let everyone know what an iPod was and spread the word. Now they can just make ads, and since it's such a staple in our culture, everyone knows what it is. The idea now is just to keep the buzz alive.
- cardinale, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5This is better than any ad with U2
- bluerpk, on 10/12/2007, -0/+317,968 views 558 diggs.
That makes it about 10,000 views since the story has been posted.
Approx 20 views per digg.
Guess this supports the digg information freeloader theory posted here a while back. - Mexrocker, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4oh man, I really do remember that ad and I just wanted an iPod so badly... 1000 songs... that thing is not much compared to what is out now... how times change...
- eppitek, on 10/12/2007, -4/+7Just as a point of reference, before I put this story on digg there were 7,322 views... its interesting to see the number of views increasing vs. the number of diggs...
- xyqxyq, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4Holy crap, I feel real old. I remember that commercial clear as day.
- ditoa, on 10/12/2007, -2/+5Yeah me too. I keep forgetting the iPod came out in 2001, its only 5 years ago yet you would think it was 10 considering how many different models we have had!
- sych0, on 10/12/2007, -2/+5wtf @ 15fps
- rjcarr, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4For the record, this is *not* Jeff Goldblum. JG is really tall, probably 6'4" and has always been skinny and in great shape. This guy does look like him, but is of average height and a bit pudgy, and looks to be a bit younger (iPod didn't come out that long ago, what 2001?).
I had heard that a few times and just wanted to clear that up. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4That's not Jeff Goldblum people, pause near the beginning, I'll give you he has the hair/nose, but it's not him.
- PsycoMonkey, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3Wow! i remember that. Ohh how time has flown by
- khag7, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3i dont think thats goldblum. do a google image search and compare the video (paused) and a pic side by side.
edit: pause at 5 seconds, and it could easily be confused for Jeff, but if you pause at 28 seconds you'll see.. that is NOT goldblum. no way.
and also an interesting thing to do is pause the video when the actor is looking at his iTunes library. theres some music in there i've never heard and will download just to see what it is. - YourTechSupport, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3That's what I was thinking. This guy's younger, and... you know, ALOT MORE ANIMATED.
- appleswitch, on 10/12/2007, -2/+4Actually, your wrong In every way. The orignal iPod was introduced in 2001, but the iTunes music store diden't open untill 2003. He Imported the songs off CDs. Alot has changed In 5 years hasen't it, where were you?
- ash91, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2not in a world where technological advancements happen so damn quickly
- matthewconnelly, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3I wish I could moon walk like that guy!
- TeKoverride, on 10/12/2007, -1/+31000 Songs in my pocket!!!! That's soooo many!! I want it now!
- FBMGriever, on 10/12/2007, -2/+4It's still there, pal.
And boy does this bring back some good memories! I had completely forgotten about this ad :D
Dugg ^^ - Night, on 10/12/2007, -6/+8Cool add, much better then the new ones.
- fr0z3nph03n1x, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3I love the Propellerheads, especially this song.
- sandig, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3It's called 'Take California'.
I agree, the Propellorheads are an awesome band. I only wish there was more music out there like them. 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' is musical genius. - mashmal, on 10/12/2007, -3/+5AppleOSuX, didn't I see you at the Charlotte City Council meeting a while back?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA1hyqA6UTY - mlmurray, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2I remember this commercial. It didn't make me buy an iPod, but it did get me interested in the Propellerheads! The song in the commercial "Take California" is excellent, as is most of their stuff.
A very effective Propellerheads commercial. - mentat, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2I know, I know. I remember when having something like two hundred songs was a huge library. I thought "How could someone EVER have a thousand songs on their computer? What kind of voo doo storage system could they have?!" Now, I own a 60 GB iPod, and have over 1,700 songs. And I thought the 20 GB iPod would be more than anyone would ever need.
- e3mw, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2That was only 5 years ago, too. I remember when it aired all the time.
- nerditup, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2This is the ad! I was thinking about it the other day when updating my pod! +digg for refreshing my memory.
- HoboMaster, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Yeah, all that, and the fact that this guy's Indian.
- tomalakborg, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Agreed! I think apple should get back to stuff like this - think different was one of the best ad campaigns ever. Remember: the best ads are unique, amusing, and have you entertained so you don't think of the product until it's over. Every time I see Bono I think of ipods and selling out. Every time I see Bono on tv I think "another ipod ad", and change the channel. You're damn right the U2 move was a regression. (By the way, I like U2, and respect Bono --- I just hate ad whores)
- sxtxixtxcxh, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2:) i still have my 1st gen... and it's still kicking, even after all the hell i put it through. say what you want about the ipod, just leave the 1st gen out of it.
- NewPunk, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Oh man, that commercial rocked. I remember seeing that on tv a long time ago, brings back memories... Couldn't afford them back then, but now I've got my big beautiful 60GB with video. Gotta love iPods.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2The Apple Music Event video is kinda funny, I remember wanting a RIO waayyyy before the ipod was available, I could only pray I'd ever have a Nomad, I had an iriver before the ipod, and they have 9 minutes explaining the basics of mp3 players like it's a completely new take on the concept.
It's just funny that this stuff is readily available, ready to take off, but it takes an apple product and then everyone has one. Apple did a good job with the design of course, making it smaller, pushing more battery life, but did everyone wait for the Color TV before getting one? - ok maybe some did, but clearly not the majority as is the ipod. - corsairstw, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2I definitely remember when this Ad came out. It was one of my favorites and probably still is!
- rjcarr, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Not zealous, just a lazy typer.
- dknighton, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1That iPod looks sooo freaking old now!
- Linkage155, on 10/12/2007, -5/+6The song that the guy copied over was his 987th song out of 1000.
Apparently, he would spent 1000 dollars on songs, or did he ;) - agentbillo, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I still have my 1st gen too. I ordered it the day they were announced. The thing still rocks, still has original battery. The wheel rolls around on its own a little, though ;-)
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