Re: Questions of 10GB Ipod

["Bob Regis" <bob_regis@yahoo.co.uk>]

Michael J. Sch�lke wrote:
> Bob Regis wrote:
>> Am after one of these for my sister for christmas
>
> That's very nice of you.
>
>> and I have 2 questions.
>
> However, your questions are off-topic here -- this group deals with
> Apple II computers (and occasionally Is and IIIs as well).
>
>> 1. On the website it states that the 20GB and 40GB are new models
>> which are thinner and lighter. Does that mean that the 10GB is
>> thicker than these models?
>
> AFAIK, the "thinner and lighter" refers to the 3rd generation iPods
> (with the "dock connector") as opposed to 1st and 2nd generation
> iPods. All 3rd generation iPods (10GB, 15GB, 20GB and now 40GB) are
> the same size and about the same weight; a 2nd generation 10GB iPod
> would be slightly heavier.
>
>> 2. What do I need to show to prove that I am entitled for a
>> educational discount on the apple UK site to get it for �225.
>
> When I ordered my 15 GB iPod in June from Apple's online store in
> Ireland (which processes all orders from within the EU), no proof was
> requested. Saying that I was a university student was enough.
>
> Regards,
> Michael

My apologies for posting in the wrong forum.

Thankyou for your help.