U2 - How to Defuse an Atomic Bomb

Amanalphion · Post by **Amanalphion** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 9:12 pm

Finally! A new U2 CD will be released November 23rd! The single, Vertigo, is already out on iTunes, and it's pretty awesome. Any other U2 fans around?

Deacon · Post by **Deacon** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 1:41 am

/me raises his hand...

FriedPenguin · Post by **FriedPenguin** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 12:14 pm

ooh ooh pick me! pick me!
sorry, i lost control overthere...

ooh! glowy thingy!

Amanalphion · Post by **Amanalphion** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 12:47 pm

Try to catch the new iPod TV ads. They feature the band playing Vertigo. http://www.apple.com/itunes/u2/

Also, I heard that apple might be producing a limited edition U2 iPod...

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 2:04 pm

*Deacon raises his hand...

/me follows suite.

Sir Spankspeople · Post by **Sir Spankspeople** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 4:33 pm

Any official news on that special edition iPod? All I know so far is that they're making it, but nothing more...

Fixes the colour problem that I've always had with iPod's(Ooooooh I would LOVE one in black), plus it comes with a pantsload of U2... If they could fix the price problem I would so be sold on it.

Amanalphion · Post by **Amanalphion** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:19 pm

Even the price wouldn't be an issue for something so cool as a BLACK U2 iPOD. I'd sell some organs to get the money.

Actually, so far the U2 iPod is just a rumor. I hope it's confirmed soon. Damn, that would be cool.

awa64 · Post by **awa64** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 7:03 pm

It's confirmed.
Black, with red click wheel, and the band members' names etched into the back. Schweet.

They've also released 40GB/60GB iPods that can display pictures.

Deacon · Post by **Deacon** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 8:13 pm

The U2 iPod is only 20GB, and it's another $50 more expensive than the regular.

Tomahawk · Post by **Tomahawk** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 8:42 pm

But on the other hand, it does contain the complete U2 music collection.

Deacon · Post by **Deacon** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 9:04 pm

What? No it doesn't, not according to the site. It says, instead, that it "includes an iTunes Music Store coupon you can use to get $50 off your purchase of “The Complete U2.” As unique as the iPod itself, this digital boxed set brings together an amazing 400 U2 tracks. Songs span the band’s celebrated career. From “Boy” to “War” to “The Joshua Tree” to “Zooropa” to the soon-to-be-released “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb,” it includes every U2 album and brings us over 25 rare and unreleased tracks. Look for it on the iTunes Music Store at the end of November."

Amanalphion · Post by **Amanalphion** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 1:22 am

Hmmm... $50 off? That means the complete collection will probably be at least $100. Still, I'll probably end up buying it.

I'd definitely sell all my stuff and empty my savings to get the U2 iPod if it were 30 or 40 Gigs, but only 20GB... I just don't know. The whole point of an iPod (in my opinion) is to have room to hold ALL of your music. 20GB will just barely hold all of mine, and I'm getting more continuously. On the other hand, it is black and red. And awesome. And it has the band's autographs etched into it. Tough decision.

StruckingFuggle · Post by **StruckingFuggle** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 1:55 am

You know, you don't have to put ALL your music on an ipod .... unless it's encoded at something like 256-512 kbps variable bitrate or something, what are you going to DO with 20 gigs of music? When are you going to LISTEN to it all?

Amanalphion · Post by **Amanalphion** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:47 am

I don't HAVE to listen to it all, but should I ever want/need to, I should have the option. That's the iPod in a nutshell. (Or at least the larger models).

kaiju01 · Post by **kaiju01** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:42 am

I bought an iPod mini solely based on the fact that I didn't want or need to store all of my music. What's wrong with updating your playlist every other week?
Yes, I paid $50 more for what... 16gb less storage. Call me trendy, but it's nice sliding the mini in the same pocket as my cell phone. 600 or so 192kbps quality songs is enough for walking around campus/studying for a week. Plus green rules.

I'm also coming from my middle school tradition of listening to cassette mix tapes on the school bus.

Real Life Forums

U2 - How to Defuse an Atomic Bomb

U2 - How to Defuse an Atomic Bomb

Re: U2 - How to Defuse an Atomic Bomb

Who is online