Comments on: CES’s last echoes show me a nifty iPod vending machine

By: RJ

RJ — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:12:12 +0000

And what’s to say that Joe next to you with his laptop full of music wont let you sync up all his music on to your new ipod.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:28:46 +0000

Here’s another one in Jersey: http://pinoymaclovers.blogspot.com/2006/11/ipod-vending-machine.html

You’ll see some models are actually sold out so I guess people actually buy from those machines. I actually think it’s a good idea. It’s probably quicker than lining up at an Apple store to get one.

By: Neal

Neal — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:32:01 +0000

There’s one in a local mall. I’ve wondered about sales because old iPod models are in the machine for months after new versions are released.

My guess is, you wouldn’t have to sell very many iPods to make a profit.

By: Vy

Vy — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:09:04 +0000

I saw something like this in Marrieta, GA a while back… My guess on your question is that it’s probably targeted at people who have their laptops with them… Maybe? Then they can transfer the music from laptop to iPod while waiting and then listen to it during the flight… Just a guess…

By: ThePlaz

ThePlaz — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:06:29 +0000

The idea someone mentioned about accessories is a good point - perfect for a gift or charging your iPod if you forgot the cord.

By: yoshi

yoshi — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:29:37 +0000

I bought my last iPod from one of these machines a year ago. Do you have electricity and indoor plumbing yet?

By: Jose

Jose — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 04:45:03 +0000

My guess is that they are targetting mainly foreign tourists. The ipods are much cheaper in the states, and if someone is passing thought the airport (connection?) they could purchase the ipod without going to Best Buy, etc.

I’ve had friends ask me to purchase and carry iphones and ipods when I go to Europe or Asia.

By: MindHacker

MindHacker — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:44:01 +0000

Its funny that you mentioned that we don’t see much of them here in the states. I actually live in Vegas, and those damn iPod vending machines are in every Vons, CVS, and corner store around here. My initial thought the first time I ran across one was that it would never last and that would be the first and last one that I ever saw. But they just keep popping up …. who is buying the damn iPods out of the vending machine?!?!? WHO?!?!?!

By: olly

olly — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:29:11 +0000

I saw one of these in SeaTac in Seattle flying out over the holidays… I thought the same thing as you until my wife (who is apparently infinitely smarter than we are) pointed out that if you have your laptop with you, with your music on it, it’d be simple enough to sync up to your new iPod.

Still, if you don’t have your laptop with you I don’t see the point either.

-olly

By: Zach

Zach — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:12:34 +0000

I’ve seen one of these at Vista Ridge Mall in Lewisville, Texas. It looks really cool. Only problem is that they don’t accept cash and they only sell Nanos and headphones.

By: Carlos

Carlos — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:58:31 +0000

we have had those in Orange County, Ca. for a while now. Theres atleast one in every malls around here including many retail shops and many times they are out of ipods and some of the accessories.

By: sir jorge

sir jorge — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:53:37 +0000

i wouldn’t waste my money

By: Albert

Albert — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:26:30 +0000

it would be useful as an impulse buy gift.

By: Steven

Steven — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:19:20 +0000

We’ve had those around Mid-GA for a few years… pretty nice little machines.