Dear Apple,
As we all know, Apple announced the iPod classic and the iPod touch today, along with a new reiteration of the iPod nano that looks like the thinnest bar of soap ever, and frankly, I've gotta tell you.
I'm fucking sick of this.
How long ago was it that the iPhone was released? June. Not even mid June, it was the 29th, practically July. And now, a whole two months later, we've got the fucking iPod touch, which they should've released forever ago. Don't give me that "We didn't have the technology" bullshit, as you've been patenting this technology since fucking 2004. You're well aware that people want this shit, but why do you hold it back from the fans?
Because you don't give a shit what the public wants.
And I don't care if thats business, thats the worst business tactic ever. So instead of giving them what they want all in one fell swoop, you slowly decide to release new iPods, all with different technology updates, leading up to one single iPod that has everything, only for the consumers to realize that they already have all that shit in other devices, well after they buy 5 of the same goddamn thing every year. You're the fucking EA of the consumer electronics industry. And you don't have a problem with it, because since the iPod name has become popular, and unfairly may I say, people buy the shit up without even giving it a second thought to what it is they're buying. Every goddamn teenager in the country who can afford it has an iPod, and because of your somewhat aesthetically pleasing device, with shitty storage and a horrible UI, people eat the shit up, and in transition, their friends will go buy the same piece of shit because its the thing to do.
But my problems don't stop there. Oh fuck no.
First of all, I'd like to tell brainderailment that he's a fucking fanboy, and if I ever meet him in real life, you're going to end up like that fucking gardener in Hot Fuzz.
I have NEVER liked Apple products aside from the fucking Mac, and even that has given me more troubles in a fucking 6 month span than my Toshiba ever did over 2 years. Fuck Apple.
Anyone who is excited my this goddamn announcement is fucking dead to me. The iPod is the most overrated piece of goddamn hardware that has ever been developed, and for all these fucking hyped up announcements and showcases they do for it, people just fall into the goddamn trap because its pretty and popular, and I'm fucking sick of this shit.
I hate you so goddamn much Apple.
I fucking hate you.
Anyone who describes the iPhone as a phone, iPod, and internet device, is a fucking dumbass. Do you think I describe my goddamn Xbox as what it can go? Game console, hard drive storage, disc holder, usb drive, internet access, music, video, image, etc. No. Its a fucking Xbox. Thats all it is to me. An Xbox.
And yet I kinda want an iPod touch, but only slightly, as in "If someone gives me 400 bucks, yeah, I'd probably buy it." I'm not spending any more of my goddamn money on Apple until they can convince me to pay for shitty service and products. But at the same time, I wanna take one to Steve Jobs' fucking epiglottis.
Also, for reference, read this post. I'm not going to agree with him on his stance regarding the Nokia, but I will agree on his iPhone points.
Apple, give me a reason to actually like you guys. Its like you're not even fucking trying anymore.
Love,
electro "No, seriously, fuck you" lemon.
Now excuse me while I wait on my 160GB iPod classic making its way to my door.
Now...if the iPod was capable of this, then I'd be down in an instant...
I think you're a certified grade A fucking looney tune.
My love for you just went back up.
We don't cover accidental damage.
Oh.
You cover on purpose damage, my fucking bad.
So thanks electro, for writing what I didn't have the time or eloquence to say.
Also, since when was the iPod a good MP3 player? I'd rather own a Zune than an iPod, and the Zune program sucks ass.
Are you missing your arms? I installed iTunes and plugged in my iPod (back when I had one). There.
"I'm fucking sick of this."
Of what, exactly? Why are you so angry? It's a fucking product. Are they directly hurting you somehow?
What exactly do you want from Apple? They're a company. They make money. They're not your neighbor friend. They know what they're doing. Relax and for all you other people throwing out your unpopular MP3 players, the companies that make those aren't your friends either. There are no friendly indie consumer electronic companies, OK? So quit the shit.
You want to know why iPods are so popular? Because they're marketed properly. They're nice looking, easy to use. It's that simple. It's made a stamp on the industry. That's why. Don't like it? Buy something else. I'm getting a Zune this holiday just because I'm hoping that they do something with the 360. Maybe wireless sync? Hopefully. But yeah. Chill the fuck out. They're products. Stop sucking company dick, guys.
Digg much?
iTunes fucks up the sync, you can't fix it, and there's nothing you can do about it. When I tried out an iPod (Read: Bought, wasn't pleased, and got a cash refund) I had a shitload of incomplete albums just because Apple has never heard of Drag 'N Drop™. I think that I, for one, have earned a right to bitch.
I'm not looking for an argument, and I'm not a corporate whore.
Nope. Don't "Digg." And frankly, a Digg post isn't going to persuade me that iTunes screws up as bad as you're making it out to be. This is the first I've heard of anything like this happening. 90% of my friends own iPods. No complaints from them or my family who I don't count as friends. Most of them have those trendy apple products too.
@Neonie
I too have a nano and I'm not buying that touch stuff until I'm rich enough too!
I like Apple, but I don't like what they stand for anymore. I've owned a ton of Apple merch in the form of iPods over the past 7 years, but this revision didn't impress me. The original nanos were cool. The metal ones were more functional. Video on a nano is stupid and unnecessary. It does look like a bar of cheap ass hotel soap and I'd be happy to leave my pubes stuck all over it.
My friend bought an iPhone on launch day and the $200 price drop is a smack in the face. It's insulting to macfans everywhere and seriously detracts my interest in buying one of their PCs. I did order a touch simply because I wanted something new to play with. My nano is for running, my touch will be for on-the-go new podcasts, videocasts and new music I need to listen to pronto. My 5th gen 80 gb will be, as always, my car iPod, holding all the checked songs in my iTunes library.
I don't feel too bad for early adopters, 'cause even 2 months after its release if you buy it I'd still consider you an early adopter. I understand Apple is new to the cell phone game and has a lot to learn, but this move was dick any way you wack it off, and there's a reason they call it the bleeding edge of technology. You have to bleed cash to be there.
You should totally send that letter to them.