[Fahrenheit]

Looks good to me. That picture is only a mockup, but that deep red would suit me just fine, as well as my feeling of wellbeing

Appleinsider article

Same price, with 10 bucks going to AIDS charity, and its pretty much a given that its gonna happen, since the segment has already been filmed.

[Robo]

This has been rumored for a while. It makes way more sense than the comeback of the U2 iPod...

[turtle]

I happen to like this color over all the others. It would be nice if they (Nano's) looked like the ads. Now, don't get me wrong, I'll get a blue one for me later, but I do like this red. That is, if it is real.

[Robo]

See, I guess I don't see why people should get any other color besides red now. Don't get me wrong, I like the green one, but to me, it just seems kinda selfish to deny the Global Fund $10 just to get a color that I liked better. Of course, if you make a donation to the Global Fund yourself, that's different entirely. And I'm aware that my logic could be extended to say "It seems kinda selfish to buy an iPod nano at all, when you could donate $200 to the Global Fund!" It's just...idunno. The red iPod gets $10 to woman and children in Africa. That'd be the one I'd get, even though red isn't my favorite color.

[turtle]

Originally Posted by Roboman See, I guess I don't see why people should get any other color besides red now. Don't get me wrong, I like the green one, but to me, it just seems kinda selfish to deny the Global Fund $10 just to get a color that I liked better. Of course, if you make a donation to the Global Fund yourself, that's different entirely.

See I don't see it the same. I understand the thought line, but I already give where I feel led to give. Why should it be questioned why I didn't buy the red when a portion of the goes to some fund? (While I happen to like the red one best, I wouldn't be buying it so my money will go to a good cause, just so I could get the color I want.) I can give my money on my own if I really want to support that cause, but it shouldn't ever be questioned why someone is or isn't willing to give. This isn't to justify my stance, but I don't feel led to give to this cause. I only have so much money to give. Is it really so wrong if I get the blue one instead of red?

[Majost]

Huh... I'm just one block form the Michigan Ave Apple store right now. I'll swing by there on my way home to see if they still have the demos up. I don't have my camera on me, but maybe I can rig something together with one of the iSight cameras in the store.

[CitizenTony]

Originally Posted by Roboman See, I guess I don't see why people should get any other color besides red now. Don't get me wrong, I like the green one, but to me, it just seems kinda selfish to deny the Global Fund $10 just to get a color that I liked better. Of course, if you make a donation to the Global Fund yourself, that's different entirely. And I'm aware that my logic could be extended to say "It seems kinda selfish to buy an iPod nano at all, when you could donate $200 to the Global Fund!" It's just...idunno. The red iPod gets $10 to woman and children in Africa. That'd be the one I'd get, even though red isn't my favorite color.

I can see this line of thought, but for myself I prefer to donate directly instead of buying products that do it for me. I've never felt the need to advertise where and how much I donate by buying red iPods or pink DS lites. I don't wear yellow bracelets, nor do I have a ribbon on the back of my car.

This seems more of a "now you can buy our pink/red/yellow/whatever product and feel better because a small portion went to a charity. It makes the company look good, because they 'care' by offering the option at all.

Having said all that, stuff like this brings people that would normally never donate to a cause, to donate. Whether their reason be to look like a supporter to their peers, or if they really do care, the charity gets much needed money and publicity which is a great thing.

[Robo]

Originally Posted by turtle2472 See I don't see it the same. I understand the thought line, but I already give where I feel led to give. Why should it be questioned why I didn't buy the red when a portion of the goes to some fund? (While I happen to like the red one best, I wouldn't be buying it so my money will go to a good cause, just so I could get the color I want.) I can give my money on my own if I really want to support that cause, but it shouldn't ever be questioned why someone is or isn't willing to give. This isn't to justify my stance, but I don't feel led to give to this cause. I only have so much money to give. Is it really so wrong if I get the blue one instead of red?

Yeah, I ammended my post. I can see both sides of it...although if I got a green one, I'd feel like a jerk if I didn't donate at least $10 to Global Fund.

I guess maybe I'm more "tuned in" to stuff like this then some other people are (not saying that you're not or anything), especially AIDS. I'm thinking that when I start my film studio, I'll donate like 10% of all profits to charity, a la Coldplay in their early days. There are so many people who need my money more than I do. Maybe growing up (relatively) poor taught me that?

[Fahrenheit]

Apple might as well just give $5 of every iPod to charity. They could have a special iPod fund. Make them look nice as well.

La, la, la...

[Robo]

Originally Posted by CitizenTony Having said all that, stuff like this brings people that would normally never donate to a cause, to donate.

Yeah, that's what I think is the best about all this. Some people on other forums were criticizing people for not donating all $200 of it, but I think we all know that that probably isn't going to happen.

[jondaapplegeek]

Looks like its going to happen:



Strange that Apple seem to be quite 'open' about this release.

[Fahrenheit]

A striking red. I like it.


PS: Woo! I got an exclusive post that paid off

[Robo]

Originally Posted by jondaapplegeek Strange that Apple seem to be quite 'open' about this release.

Well, it's hard to hide that they're changing the Apple logo at the Fifth Avenue store to glow red!

I'm glad to see Apple giving this the attention it deserves. Hopefully, it's good for both the Global Fund and iPod sales.

[joveblue]

I love that colour! It's the best nano after the black one.

That said, I wouldn't want to feel pressured into buying a colour that I didn't really like (if I didn't like it). It seems silly when you think about it that they don't just donate money from every iPod, not just a specific red one.

[Majost]

Well, they're not entirely open about it. At the Michigan Ave store, everything was back to normal by the time I made it there (6:30 or so). I wonder when they will officially announce it.

[Messiahtosh]

It really does look amazing.

[thegeriatric]

Hmmmmm........Nice colour. But i'd rather just buy an ipod, and then donate to who ever i choose. I do not feel the need to tell the world what i am doing. Having said that it's a nice idea well done Apple.

[CitizenTony]

From that small picture it does look nice. Looks like they went with white plastic so I assume the click wheel will be white as well. Reminds me of Coca-Cola for some reason.

[Mikester]

Obviously, this should be moved to the Apple Products section now.

Not available in the UK though - so annoying.

[Fahrenheit]

Agreed. Mods, can you lock it?

[Wyatt]

That red is smokin' hot. Any indication of how long they'll be selling this? I can't buy one yet, but it's a possibility in the spring.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by Mikester Obviously, this should be moved to the Apple Products section now.

Correctamundo.

Feel free to post in the Apple Products thread now that it's official.