So a car company, which I’ll call Jaguar (if I may be so bold), is offering up a chance to win a black iPod to promote its X-Type automobile. And what’s interesting, besides the chance at a mythical black iPod, is the fact that there was once 75 of these custom-painted devices, at least according to MacCentral. But why? I presume that the other 74 had something to do with Jaguar, too, but where did they go? Were they given to other X-Type buyers? If you know, please share.
My guess? I think the original iPods were black, and then were later changed to white, just like they did to Jesus.
Read – Jaguar offers limited edition black iPod [MacCentral]
Read – X-Type Product Page [TheXType]
Follow up inside.
MacMinute has noted that the picture Jaguar seems to be using is the same picture shown on ColorWare’s site — the people that do aftermarket modifications of iPods, iBooks, and whatever else. I didn’t really think the Black iPod came from Apple; it’s more just curiosity about what the other 74 were used for (and when they might be popping up on eBay).
It should be noted, too, that ColorWare will sell you a black (or whatever color) iPod right now if you want to pay their premium.
Read – ‘Limited edition’ black iPods available [MacMinute]
UPDATE: MYSTERY SOLVED
A little ringing bell told me:
Alright, here’s the story I got from someone on staff who has one…
Jaguar loaned out 75 new XJsomething-or-others to various marketing people for a weekend and gave them gift bags, which included the black iPods. All the iPods are laser engraved with the Jaguar logo.
And there you go.
