iPod Vending Machine in the Las Vegas Hilton

[Grant]

Maybe you hate dealing with pushy salespeople, trying to force you into some overpriced extended warranty plan. Maybe buying online is a little too complicated for you, or you don't want to wait for shipping. Well, if you happen to be in the Las Vegas Hilton, you can just wander on downstairs and hit up the iPod vending machine.

Okay, so iPods are everywhere already, but I never thought that you'd be able to pick one up from a vending machine the same way you grab a can of soda. From these Zoom Systems machines, you'll not only be able to get everyone's favourite glossy white music player, but also loads of accessories. Based on the pictures, things like iTrips and headphones are readily available.

Similar machines have popped up in an airport or two across the country – notably San Francisco International and Hartsfield Atlanta – where sometimes you can even grab a Sony PSP. But you've got to wonder: if you're on vacation and you want a music player, wouldn't you need to charge the thing up and load it with songs before it can actually be useful?

And how many quarters would you need?

[Grant]

Is this a little ridiculous??

[misterKeno]

I saw a vending machine in SF @ a Holiday Inn..it was about 70% larger than that one, lol.... it was like a little 'market'...

it had:

mouthwash $4
Norelco razor $60
maps $7
swiss army knife $20
cel phone with charger $145
blank CDR media
nail clippers
curling iron
designer sunglasses

Was crazy---but what makes me sad is some clerk @ a gift shop is prolly out of a job.

ROFL...Grant! Quarters...LOL

I know what you mean Matthew. My thought was, oh yeah-right, we know how vending machines eat your money and burb up zilch. So I presume you use a credit card in these monsters and then what??? No product and you have to fight to get that charge off your account.

I think I'll stick to the gift shop.

[misterKeno]

yep, you slide your card & BUY !!!

But, i guess they call that 'progress'... the machine is open 24 hrs a day, doesnt need a break, nor health insurance.

[Grant]

I agree it my be convienant but really, how many people are actually going to buy an ipod from a vending machine??

[misterKeno]

someone who left theirs at home -- that's who