Rejected Limited Edition iPods

mobile version

news,
reviews and
how to's

home

gadgets

games

music

video

picts

reviews

tutorials

about

Rejected Limited
Edition iPods
After Apple released the limited edition U2 Black iPod, the door opened for imitators to follow. Let's hope these ideas never even make it past the drawing board.

Created: 10/26/2004

Updated: 04/11/2009

Authors: Bernie Maas, Jon Accarrino

Ashlee Simpson iPod:
Special vocal equalizer plays a random voice track each and every song. Comes with free SNL tickets and a $50 gift certificate for "acid reflux" medicine. Also check out the special Ashlee Simpson Karaoke Edition.

[Ashlee Simpson Un-Synched Video]

Paris Hilton iPod:
It looks good, but does nothing. WARNING: Hard drive not included.

[Paris Video]

The iAight:
Rap-themed limited edition comes packaged in gold foil with $50 gift certificate to Burger King.

The Jacko Pod:
This special edition iPod comes out of the box black, but fades to white over time. NOTE: Only available in Mini size.

The W Pod:
Accepts user request for a particular song, pauses for 10 seconds, then plays whatever it wants while screen flashes the words " It's Hard Work!" Scroll wheel only spins to the right. NOTE: Only expect a C+ performance.

The Kerry Pod:
It automatically plays the tune you most want to hear but flips to another tune when someone else walks by. Comes with a free pair of flip-flops. NOTE: Your playlists change by themselves daily.

The jloPod:
Includes an extra large rear battery attachment.

The iDiddy:
This iPod comes with a special necklace attachment and is spiced up with lots of cubic zirconia "bling". iPod hood ornament adapter sold separately.

Lindsay Lohan iPod:
Takes two DD-size batteries in the front compartment for extended play time. Can also run on alcohol.

The iMSFT:
Preloaded with viruses, sloppy code, and vaporware. Includes a special BSOD function.

The Steve Balmer iPod:
Special docking system spins around in circles leaking sweat and repeatedly flashes "Developers!" on the LCD screen.

[Watch the Balmer Monkey Dance]

iSteve:
Capable of single handedly saving the music industry. Comes preloaded with Beatles' catalog. Caveat Emptor: you may be sued if you hit play!

Britney Spears iPod:
Pre-loaded with "Hear Comes the Bride" and has a spare wedding ring compartment for quickie ceremonies with wannabe white rappers. Comes pre-engraved with the word "White Trash " on the back.

FEMA iPod:
Intelligent design circuitry constantly primps and improves the appearance of this iPod, while thousands of people in New Orleans starve and swim in their own waste. ~sbonniol

Special thanks to the following people for submitting content:
aarond12, Thomas Veil, tpatricks, ruskraus, death2spammers, sbonniol and Sir_Giggles.

Got a funny idea for a Rejected Limited Edition iPod? Send it to us.

Related iPod Rejection Articles.....

Rejected Limited Edition iPods

Rejected iTunes iMixes

Rejected iPod/iPhone Engravings

Subscribe to methodshop.com via Email or feed.

iPod Help Articles

most popular

iPod Help

iTunes Help

General Info

Copy Music Off Your iPod
Has a virus or hard drive crash wiped out your entire music collection on your computer? No problem. Here's how to copy music off your iPod and back onto your computer.

Erase Your iPod
Is your iPod acting funny? There are a number of things that can be wrong with it, but this super fix solution will cure most problems.

Do Not Disconnect Won't Go Away

Are you trying to eject your iPod from your computer but the "Do Not Disconnect" won't go away? Don't worry, this is a common problem with a fairly easy solution.

VIP iPod Repair & Mod Service
If you need some TLC for your iPod ASAP, contact us for our special VIP repair service. We offer general or complex repair services as well as many customization options.

top

tutorials

most popular

Twitter Related Tutorials

Converting Videos for iPod/iPhone Tutorials

Apple TV Tutorials

iTunes & iPod/iPhone Tutorials

Misc Tutorials

Sony PSP Tutorials

Downloading & Hijacking Media Tutorials

Hacks, Tips & Tricks

Palm Pilot Tutorials

Copy Videos Off YouTube
YouTube prevents viewers from downloading files off their site. But there are ways around this. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to rip video files off YouTube.com and convert them for your Video iPod.

Mac Mini RAM Upgrade Tutorial

Want to upgrade the RAM in your Mac Mini? You can definitely save a few bucks by buying a stripped down Mac Mini and upgrading the RAM yourself. But before you can install that extra RAM, you'll need to take a walk down to your local hardware store and grab a couple putty knives.

Hack Your Apple TV with Boxee
Boxee is a free open source cross-platform media center and entertainment hub that can play movies, TV shows, music and photos, as well as streaming content from websites like Hulu, Netflix, CBS, Comedy Central, Last.fm, and flickr. All you need to hack your Apple TV so it can use Boxee is a USB stick. If you own an Apple TV, then you need Boxee. Install Boxee and set your Apple TV free.

How to Auto Follow People on Twitter
There's a way to auto follow your followers on Twitter. This auto follow Twitter trick can be pretty useful if you find yourself managing a Twitter account for a public figure, company or celebrity.

How to Explain Twitter to Your Grandma

As Twitter continues to gain in popularity and users, those of us already on Twitter might find ourselves in a position where we have to explain Twitter to a non-techie type person. So what do you say when someone asks you something silly like "What is the Twitter?" or "Are you taking the Twitter?"

iPod Alarm Clock
bed

Whether you prefer to be woken by the scream of a rock star or the French horn in a classical symphony, the iPod's Alarm Clock can help you open your eyes every morning with style!

Rip DVD's to iPod Video

Need something to watch on your iPod Video? Here's a tutorial that explains how to use a program called Handbrake to rip DVD's into iPod compatible MPEG-4 video files.

Install Free PSP Games
Think PSP games are overpriced? Us too. Here's a tutorial on how to download free games off the Internet and install them on your PSP.

Copy Videos onto a PSP
Can't get enough of your favorite TV show or movie? Here's a short tutorial that expalins how to add videos to your Sony PSP.

Format a PSP Memory Stick
When you first purchase a Memory Stick for your PSP, you need to format it before you can use it. Here's how.

iPod World Clock
iPod owners might have noticed the World Clock. Seemingly trivial but helpful at the same time.

Remove iPod Scratches
Got a scratched up iPod Nano? Me too. After a few failed attempts to get Apple to help me out, I decided to fix the scratches myself. Here's how to remove the scratched from your iPod Nano for only $4.

Search Engine Submit
If you have a web site, then you know how important it is to get listed in the search engines. Here's a collection of direct links to the submission pages of all the best free search engines on the net.

Add GPS Info to Your Blog
You probably know what your zip code or area code is (at least I hope so) but what about the GPS of your house? Here's how to find out and add it to the metadata on your web site

Expose the Exposé Blob
Like using Exposé but hate hot corners and function keys? Why not unleash the hidden Exposé Blob built into Mac OS X? You can even make your blob look like Eric Cartman.

Play Commodore 64 Games Again
Want to play those old Commodore 64 games from the early 1980's? All you need is the game ROM and an emulator. Here's a tutorial to get you started.

Reset iTunes Play Count
Has a crappy song crept its way into your ‘Most Listened To' playlist? This tutorial explains how to reset the Play Count of one or more songs in your iTunes library.

top

The article titled "Rejected Limited Edition iPods " has been reported on by the following organization(s) and/or media:

christian carlson - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (05/06)
http://www.christiancarlson.com/nuke/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=81

Opinions of the Wolf - Not So Good Past 24hrs (08/05)
http://www.redwolf.com.au/column/opinion/2005/08/not_so_good_past_24hrs.html

NW Fusion - Rejected iPods (11/03/04)
http://www.nwfusion.com/weblogs/layer8/006655.html

Network World - Rejected iPods (Nov 2004)
http://www.networkworld.com/weblogs/layer8/006655.html

WIRED - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (10/27/04)
http://wiredblogs.tripod.com/cultofmac/index.blog?entry_id=496329

MacBytes - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (10/27/04)
http://www.macbytes.com/

MacSurfer - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (10/27/04)
http://www.macsurfer.com/archive/2004-10-27.html

My Apple Menu - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (10/27/04)
http://www.myapplemenu.com/2004/10/28/

Madville.com - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (10/27/04)
http://www.madville.com/link.php?id=81602&t=20

AppleTalk Australia - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (10/27/04)
http://www.appletalk.com.au/index.php

CollegeMix.com - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (10/27/04)
http://www.collegemix.com/

SnikkSnakk.com - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (10/27/04)
http://www.snikksnakk.com/

MacRoundup - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (10/27/04)
http://www.macroundup.com/archives/appleblogs/2004-10-27/

Mac Rumors - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (10/27/04)
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=95124

iPod Fun - Abgelehnte Special Edition iPods (10/27/04)
http://www.ipodfun.de/news2/archiv/2004/10/27/abgelehnte-special-edition-ipods

Airbag Industries - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (10/28/04)
http://www.airbagindustries.com/bucket/ipod/

MacOSX.nl - U2 iPod niet de eerste Special Edition-iPod (10/28/04)
http://www.macosx.nl/?p=showarticle&art_id=1696

MacNed - De Special Edition iPods die het niet haalden (10/28/2004)
http://www.macned.nl/content/news/1467

Power Page - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (10/29/04)
http://www.powerpage.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/powerpage.woa/wa/story?newsID=12541

iPod France - Des iPod Edition Limitée A La Pelle.... (10/29/04)
http://www.ipodfrance.com/ipodfrance/forums/viewtopic.php?t=238

Computer PowerUser - iPod Idea Rejections (11/01/2004)
"Suddenly the special edition U2 iPod seems like a pretty good idea!"
http://www.computerpoweruser.com/weblogArchive.asp?guid=05A3C821AC86

Mac User Group - Rejected Limited Edition iPods (11/02/2004)
http://www.macuser.org.sg/yabbse/index.php?topic=16856.0

Mac Speed Zone - Rejected Limited Edition iPods
http://www.macspeedzone.com/html/hubs/central/other/ipod.html