Comments on: Reasons Not to Buy the new Apple Software Update http://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:37:17 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Jacksonhttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-594595 Jackson Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:27:05 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-594595 Personally speaking, I am outraged that Apple is charging early buyers of the iPod Touch $20 for a system update that ought to be free.While I understand Apple's decision to charge money for the new applications the new $20 "application pack" also includes a SYSTEM UPDATE in the form of the home page editing, web clips, and lyrics features. All of these are updates to the currently existing iPod Touch software and NOT new applications, which means that they ought to be free to all users of the iPod Touch.Adding insult to injury these applications are all hidden in the 1.1.3 system update, a whopping 104.4mb file that all users must download if they want to fix bugs in the system. These applications can only be used when you pay Apple $20 to "unlock" them, but even if you decide not to buy them they stay on your iPod taking up precious space that could be used for songs, videos, or photos.Apple is normally wonderful when it comes to providing system support and updates, but having them shaft early adopters and loyal fans like this is offensive and shows that Apple has absolutely no regard for the iPod Touch community.You can leave Apple direct feedback here: http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipodtouch.htmlYou can also sign this petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/freeappi/petition.html Personally speaking, I am outraged that Apple is charging early buyers of the iPod Touch $20 for a system update that ought to be free.

While I understand Apple’s decision to charge money for the new applications the new $20 “application pack” also includes a SYSTEM UPDATE in the form of the home page editing, web clips, and lyrics features. All of these are updates to the currently existing iPod Touch software and NOT new applications, which means that they ought to be free to all users of the iPod Touch.

Adding insult to injury these applications are all hidden in the 1.1.3 system update, a whopping 104.4mb file that all users must download if they want to fix bugs in the system. These applications can only be used when you pay Apple $20 to “unlock” them, but even if you decide not to buy them they stay on your iPod taking up precious space that could be used for songs, videos, or photos.

Apple is normally wonderful when it comes to providing system support and updates, but having them shaft early adopters and loyal fans like this is offensive and shows that Apple has absolutely no regard for the iPod Touch community.

You can leave Apple direct feedback here:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipodtouch.html

You can also sign this petition:
http://www.petitiononline.com/freeappi/petition.html

]]> By: AppleCrumblehttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-589658 AppleCrumble Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:04:24 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-589658 Hi,I am from Canada. I recently bought (end of Jan) a 16GB Touch at an Apple store. They gave me a $20 credit to compensate for the software upgrade. I don't think they freely advertise this. If you are getting a Touch from an Apple store, make sure you ask if they will adjust the price by $20 to compensate for the software upgrade. Hi,

I am from Canada. I recently bought (end of Jan) a 16GB Touch at an Apple store. They gave me a $20 credit to compensate for the software upgrade. I don’t think they freely advertise this. If you are getting a Touch from an Apple store, make sure you ask if they will adjust the price by $20 to compensate for the software upgrade.

]]> By: ahmadhttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584967 ahmad Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:00:04 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584967 i totally agree this is totally rediculous that you have to pay for these updates. im not getting them. i totally agree this is totally rediculous that you have to pay for these updates. im not getting them.

]]> By: StormySwordshttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584951 StormySwords Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:20:07 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584951 I thought that this was the worst thing apple has done i am pretty sure many people will take the jailbreak option I thought that this was the worst thing apple has done i am pretty sure many people will take the jailbreak option

]]> By: Michael Rivera (mrivera1)http://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584926 Michael Rivera (mrivera1) Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:40:58 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584926 Apple has gotten more and more smug when it comes to this kind of stuff over the years. Why should I have to pay for something that should come standard? Why does Apple think that since their stuff is so good, they have to charge you for everything. Apple needs to quit this kind of behavior, as it is quickly changing my opinions about the company. Peace of mind is not something that we should have to pay for. Apple has gotten more and more smug when it comes to this kind of stuff over the years. Why should I have to pay for something that should come standard? Why does Apple think that since their stuff is so good, they have to charge you for everything. Apple needs to quit this kind of behavior, as it is quickly changing my opinions about the company. Peace of mind is not something that we should have to pay for.

]]> By: Mitchellhttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584924 Mitchell Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:39:46 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584924 I currently have an ipod touch, bought it 3 hours after it was announced, and I feel really screwed over with this deal. The only thing that makes it mabey ok is that its easy to hack it and get them for free. I currently have an ipod touch, bought it 3 hours after it was announced, and I feel really screwed over with this deal. The only thing that makes it mabey ok is that its easy to hack it and get them for free.

]]> By: Abbas Dharamseyhttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584919 Abbas Dharamsey Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:38:15 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584919 Chris, my sister has an iphone, and she was getting mad why she had to pay. This really sums it up, telling her not to pay if she doesn't want to. In what you said, most of the new software was already installed on it so whats the need for it. Thanks Chris, my sister has an iphone, and she was getting mad why she had to pay. This really sums it up, telling her not to pay if she doesn’t want to. In what you said, most of the new software was already installed on it so whats the need for it. Thanks

]]> By: CharlesShizanehttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584915 CharlesShizane Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:37:40 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584915 I would never buy this... This stuff is great on the iphone, but not on the ipod touch I would never buy this… This stuff is great on the iphone, but not on the ipod touch

]]> By: Aaron Shttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584898 Aaron S Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:06:08 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584898 I knew this was a way to make money right off the start. Very smart apple.. I did however really want the "Mail" and "Weather" apps the most, so I had to get this. I do feel $20 is a bit pricey. I think $5 sounds more reasonable really. I bet they just wanted to get this out before the SDK in February. However that is even more to look forward to. My recommendation is only buy this if you really like these apps and will use them, not just to show off to your friends. I knew this was a way to make money right off the start. Very smart apple.. I did however really want the “Mail” and “Weather” apps the most, so I had to get this. I do feel $20 is a bit pricey. I think $5 sounds more reasonable really. I bet they just wanted to get this out before the SDK in February. However that is even more to look forward to. My recommendation is only buy this if you really like these apps and will use them, not just to show off to your friends.

]]> By: Clees8http://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584897 Clees8 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:04:50 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584897 I can definetly see why Apple is charging for the new iPod Touch apps. They came straight from the iPhone. That means they are easily worth over $50. I did end up just paying the $20 for these apps, and I think that they are a nice addition to the iPod Touch. They are a great thing for iPod Touch owners, but just alittle bit of a stab in the back to the iPhone owners. I bet they are really mad that we get them for only $20. I can definetly see why Apple is charging for the new iPod Touch apps. They came straight from the iPhone. That means they are easily worth over $50. I did end up just paying the $20 for these apps, and I think that they are a nice addition to the iPod Touch. They are a great thing for iPod Touch owners, but just alittle bit of a stab in the back to the iPhone owners. I bet they are really mad that we get them for only $20.

]]> By: Maintoshhttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584890 Maintosh Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:01:45 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584890 I also think that apple made a bad choice for i pod touch users. They should have had a free update , they have enough money as already. Good blog ; } I also think that apple made a bad choice for i pod touch users. They should have had a free update , they have enough money as already. Good blog ; }

]]> By: UltimateFreeloaderhttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584884 UltimateFreeloader Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:56:21 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584884 I haven't bought an ipod touch, however; I do think that $20 is a bit much for such a seemingly small upgrade in features. I think they would get a much bigger response from the cost being around $5. Imagine if they were to release a total of 5 packages for $20 each thats about a 40% increase in cost when you could just buy a new ipod touch at a later date or get an iphone with free upgrades and spend less in the long run. I guess thats just me. I'm a bit frugal that way. I haven’t bought an ipod touch, however; I do think that $20 is a bit much for such a seemingly small upgrade in features. I think they would get a much bigger response from the cost being around $5. Imagine if they were to release a total of 5 packages for $20 each thats about a 40% increase in cost when you could just buy a new ipod touch at a later date or get an iphone with free upgrades and spend less in the long run. I guess thats just me. I’m a bit frugal that way.

]]> By: Waynehttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584861 Wayne Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:45:15 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584861 I stuck with the iPhone just for that reason... it's gotta be some sort of licensing issue - who knows? I stuck with the iPhone just for that reason… it’s gotta be some sort of licensing issue – who knows?

]]> By: wCurtishttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584857 wCurtis Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:44:40 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584857 When do you think we should go ahead and buy the update. When do you think we should go ahead and buy the update.

]]> By: Rafael rosadohttp://chris.pirillo.com/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/comment-page-1/#comment-584855 Rafael rosado Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:43:58 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/29/reasons-not-to-buy-the-new-apple-software-update/#comment-584855 well i think you should get it because it has extra features and new applications, but if you bought a 499-599 phone you can spare 20 bucks well i think you should get it because it has extra features and new applications, but if you bought a 499-599 phone you can spare 20 bucks

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