Apple Resellers Report iPod Stocks Dwindling, All SKUs Being Discontinued [Archive]

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Aug 28, 2009, 02:09 PM

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Ars Technica reports (http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2009/08/sources-current-ipods-discontinued-hinting-at-refresh.ars) that Apple resellers are currently reporting low stocks of most iPod models, and no additional shipments of the existing models are reported to be available. Additionally, resellers report that the stock-keeping units (SKUs) for all existing models have been classified as discontinued.The current line of iPods is on its last legs, lending more evidence that an iPod refresh is just around the corner. Sources from Apple Authorized Resellers have confirmed to Ars that current stock is dwindling (if not completely gone in some cases) and that no more of the current models are coming in. Additionally, all current SKUs are being discontinued, with no word on when new models may arrive.Apple has been rumored (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/08/17/apple-media-event-scheduled-for-september-9th-no-tablet-announcement/) to be holding a music-focused media event on Wednesday, September 9th, at which many Apple followers expect the company to introduce new iPod models as it has done at similar September events in previous years.

A number of rumors have pointed to the inclusion of digital cameras (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/08/27/ipod-touch-nano-and-classic-to-receive-3-2-megapixel-cameras-at-september-media-event/) in the iPod touch, iPod nano, and even the iPod classic lines, but there have been no claims of changes to Apple's diminutive iPod shuffle, which saw a complete design overhaul (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/11/apple-releases-smaller-4gb-ipod-shuffle-in-black-and-silver/) in March of this year.

Article Link: Apple Resellers Report iPod Stocks Dwindling, All SKUs Being Discontinued (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/08/28/apple-resellers-report-ipod-stocks-dwindling-all-skus-being-discontinued/)

gan6660

Aug 28, 2009, 02:13 PM

8gb shuffle anyone?

iOrlando

Aug 28, 2009, 02:13 PM

video and camera in shuffle

Tallest Skil

Aug 28, 2009, 02:14 PM

Discontinued?! NO MORE IPODS?! :eek::mad::confused:

Blu-ray support in the iPod shuffle is imminent.

macaco74

Aug 28, 2009, 02:15 PM

Looking forward to the new nano's

The Samurai

Aug 28, 2009, 02:15 PM

Bring on Sept 9

FortunesFool

Aug 28, 2009, 02:16 PM

SystemZERO

Aug 28, 2009, 02:17 PM

Clever of Apple to get rid of stock through the student buy a Mac, get an iPod promotion

DMann

Aug 28, 2009, 02:19 PM

Let the good times roll! Bring 'em on!!

safetyobc

Aug 28, 2009, 02:19 PM

I can't wait to see what they come up with next!!!

goinskiing

Aug 28, 2009, 02:24 PM

Looks more like September 9 every day!

motulist

Aug 28, 2009, 02:25 PM

Blu-ray support in the iPod shuffle is imminent.

You're crazy, everyone knows that the shuffle is going to support VHS video tapes before it gets blu ray capabilities!

buxtone17

Aug 28, 2009, 02:28 PM

How about an all-new line of aluminum uni-body iPods?

After all the talk of cameras, mics and GPS, that would take everyone by surprise...

wizard

Aug 28, 2009, 02:28 PM

This is very interesting and leads to many possibilities with respect to the new product lineups. I've imagined a whole new family of devices myself.

1.
The shuffle is nice and all and I really don't have the negativity that I've seen on line about it. However I do believe Apple screwed up in the sense that the device should have been a USB dongle with separate USB and headphone jack ports. Yea I know a slightly larger device but in the end worth while.

2.
Nano is interesting and I don't see major changes to its physical size, rather I see a major overhaul of its internals. The one external change will be a hybrid click wheel and Touch interface. The Touch interface is needed to support things like the rumored camera. I suspect Apple will try ot keep the software the same across models as much as possible.

3.
The Touch obviously will get a speed up. But for the current device I see modest improvements beyond the camera and GPS. I'm really hoping GPS will be there as that could result in a huge explosion in new apps. Combined with a camera though it provides for many commercial apps.

4.
Classic will morph into a Newton 2 type machine. That is a larger screened device than the current Touch and with far more storage. Imagine a machine with 128 to 256 GB of storage. It might even be optionally available with 3G networking. The goal is to fill the need for a massive storage iPod, provide for a larger screen for enhanced apps and bump the internal specs a bit.

5.
I still think the rumored tablet will be an iPod also. Much bigger of course and with a more generous OS but an ipod none the less.

Dave

iMark50

Aug 28, 2009, 02:29 PM

something must be going on with the Shuffle...was in the ubiquitous WallyWorld yesterday and decided on the fly to pick up an old school shuffle, just cuz it would be handy...not a single one in sight and they usually have way more of those than the new one...

buxtone17

Aug 28, 2009, 02:30 PM

You're crazy, everyone knows that the shuffle is going to support VHS video tapes before it gets blu ray capabilities!

And the classic is going to support the behemoth of innovation known as the LaserDisc...

http://neilkoster.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/laserdisc1.jpg

Master Chief

Aug 28, 2009, 02:32 PM

iPod Touch with GPS because the USMC needs it badly (no more lost soldiers).

VinitaBoy

Aug 28, 2009, 02:34 PM

As of this writing, there are 2 "negative" responses to this news article. I wonder just WHO might find this announcement "negative." SanDiskers, perhaps? Microsofties? Hmmm.

I would wager that if the article revealed that a vein of solid gold half a mile wide had been discovered under the Cupertino campus, there would still be a handful of "negative" reactions.

Indeed, the Trolls live and thrive here on MacRumors.

radicalcentrist

Aug 28, 2009, 02:38 PM

The Pentagon City Apple Store in Arlington, VA is closed between Sunday and Wednesday of Labor day weekend.

goinskiing

Aug 28, 2009, 02:47 PM

This should be a pretty good update...

A GPS would be very very nice, but I think the camera is most likely.

buxtone17

Aug 28, 2009, 02:47 PM

I would wager that if the article revealed that a vein of solid gold half a mile wide had been discovered under the Cupertino campus, there would still be a handful of "negative" reactions.

The discovery of gold under Infinite Loop would be a negative because then Apple would charge $4000/$6000/$8000 for the iPod 14k/20k/22k.

GeekLawyer

Aug 28, 2009, 02:51 PM

As of this writing, there are 2 "negative" responses to this news article. I wonder just WHO might find this announcement "negative."...

Googlebots and other spiders that crawl the net follow links blindly. They follow all links on pages, including the "Positive" and "Negative" links on front-page stories. Spiders like these account for some such responses. The rest are just dirtbags who hate fun.

With that said, bring on the new iPods!! :)

gilkisson

Aug 28, 2009, 02:51 PM

iPod Touch with GPS because the USMC needs it badly (no more lost soldiers).

Um, Master Chief? The Corps has no "soldiers"... and they don't need to rely on an iPod. They still teach how to use things called "maps" and a "compass"...

Small White Car

Aug 28, 2009, 02:53 PM

How about an all-new line of aluminum uni-body iPods?

Been there. Done that. (http://images.google.com/images?q=ipod%20mini&rls=com.microsoft:*:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GZHZ_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi)

run-kmc

Aug 28, 2009, 02:59 PM

I want Betamax.

BJB Productions

Aug 28, 2009, 03:04 PM

video and camera in shuffle

Um...I'm thinking no? :rolleyes:

MrENGLISH

Aug 28, 2009, 03:05 PM

Clever of Apple to get rid of stock through the student buy a Mac, get an iPod promotion

that's how they've been doing it for years now

BJB Productions

Aug 28, 2009, 03:07 PM

that's how they've been doing it for years now

And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care! :eek:

Lukeyboy01

Aug 28, 2009, 03:15 PM

i want a 32GB nano NOW!!!!!!!

Ambrose Chapel

Aug 28, 2009, 03:17 PM

i want a 32GB nano NOW!!!!!!!

seconded

gianly1985

Aug 28, 2009, 03:21 PM

And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care! :eek:

Well "buying" is a big world......."Back to school"-ipods are almost a present......you barely pay them....it can be worthwhile even knowing that they're soon-to-be outdated....

BJB Productions

Aug 28, 2009, 03:23 PM

Well "buying" is a big world......."Back to school"-ipods are almost a present......you barely pay them....it can be worthwhile even knowing that they're soon-to-be outdated....

Good point.

Gasu E.

Aug 28, 2009, 03:23 PM

Blu-ray support in the iPod shuffle is imminent.

And bring back Firewire! Big mistake, Apple, to drop Firewire from the shuffle. BIG mistake!!!

;)

TheCheapGeek

Aug 28, 2009, 03:24 PM

I would really like to see some new features to the iPhone/iPod software when they inevitably release 3.1 around this event. Maybe hd video output, who knows what else. Maybe the social aspects rumored in iTunes 9 will make their way to the ipod touch iPhone.

eff pc

Aug 28, 2009, 03:42 PM

hmmm...conveniently the day after the educational free ipod touch promotion ends...def new ipods coming on the 9th!!!

Berek

Aug 28, 2009, 03:44 PM

Let's not forget The Beatles.

Sehnsucht

Aug 28, 2009, 03:48 PM

Sounds about right. All that remains at my place of employment are a crapload of black 8 GB nanos, and a crapload of 16 GB touches, all others long gone. I haven't seen a green nano for about 4 months now.

Lesser Evets

Aug 28, 2009, 03:54 PM

8gb shuffle anyone?

That would be ridiculous.

4GB is already crazy. They should revert the design, limit the GB, and reduce the price drastically, making it a feed into Itunes and Apple for very young buyers.

....but, I can imagine the 8GB popping up soon. Now that I think about it, yeah.

Marvin1379

Aug 28, 2009, 03:54 PM

Clever of Apple to get rid of stock through the student buy a Mac, get an iPod promotion

They do this every year.

mcmlxix

Aug 28, 2009, 03:55 PM

You're crazy, everyone knows that the shuffle is going to support VHS video tapes before it gets blu ray capabilities!

no...that's the Zune Shuffle you're thinking about.

Brien

Aug 28, 2009, 04:01 PM

Discontinued?! NO MORE IPODS?! :eek::mad::confused:

Blu-ray support in the iPod shuffle is imminent.

Lol, with a slot-loading drive no less.

I'd actually be happier if the shuffle was axed in favor of a $99 iPod Nano.

Aidoneus

Aug 28, 2009, 04:02 PM

Nevermind the new iPods, we need a new Apple TV.

And it needs Shake to Undo.

samab

Aug 28, 2009, 04:19 PM

Japan just announced a cell phone with blu-ray support.

http://wirelesswatch.jp/2009/08/27/blue-ray-handsets-by-kddi/

BJB Productions

Aug 28, 2009, 04:21 PM

no...that's the Zune Shuffle you're thinking about.

Ohhhhh yeah... "Just what I want" NOT

wallaby

Aug 28, 2009, 04:35 PM

The shuffle is nice and all and I really don't have the negativity that I've seen on line about it. However I do believe Apple screwed up in the sense that the device should have been a USB dongle with separate USB and headphone jack ports. Yea I know a slightly larger device but in the end worth while.

A thousand times, this. I still consider the first-gen Shuffle the most thought-out and useful, since it doubles as a USB drive and is its own charge cable.

video and camera in shuffle
Septuple-click to begin taking video! Nontuple-click, hold, and then quadruple click to send to MobileMe!

If they're planning on doing a line-wide revision, I'm really curious as to what will happen to the Classics and the Nanos. The only givens are the video camera and tech updates to the Touch. Nanos are a cash-cow and trendy, but the Classic seems like it has an expiration date; as soon as the Touch gains capacities higher than the Classic (256GB anyone?) and the price drops a bit in Flash memory, I can't see why they'd keep around the Classic. Touch Apps are the direction Apple is headed, not the limited apps that you can use on Touchwheel iPods.

iphones4evry1

Aug 28, 2009, 04:43 PM

I'm very interested to see where this goes - definitely looking forward to the day when I can have one device that does everything and does it well. Ideally you could just have your phone in your pocket and have a wireless keyboard and monitor...

So if I'm walking down the street and my iPhone is in my pocket and I'm holding an LCD screen and keyboard ... wouldn't it be easier to just be holding my iPhone that already has a keyboard and monitor? :confused:
(please explain what you mean)

updater: oh wait, I think I get what you are saying. My desk at home and at work would just have a monitor and keyboard, and the entire computer would be my phone that would always be with me. Everywhere I go, they just have a monitor and keyboard? Is that what you mean?

I think hackers would have waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much fun with that. Perhaps, if the monitor was bluetooth broadcast (one-way connection) only, and the keyboard had to plug directly into your phone (think of a headphones jack on your phone), it would be secure.

iphones4evry1

Aug 28, 2009, 04:51 PM

I can't wait to see what they come up with next!!!

It's called the iEye. It's coming next. :) :apple:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=8366468#post8366468

buxtone17

Aug 28, 2009, 05:21 PM

And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care! :eek:

Whenever you're buying any kind of new technology, you're buying a soon-to-be outdated product.

Even your Late 2008 MacBook Pro was soon-to-be outdated, as a newer model came out only eight months later (or fewer, depending on when you bought).

I guess I should get rid of my Early 2005 PowerBook and my 1st Gen nano (even though they both work perfectly) because they're extremely outdated.

How can anyone buy soon-to-be outdated technology! Horror of horrors! :rolleyes:

Bubba Satori

Aug 28, 2009, 05:38 PM

And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care! :eek:

Why, do they stop working at midnight ? :confused:

buxtone17

Aug 28, 2009, 05:48 PM

And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care! :eek:

And I shouldn't have bought a never-been-used 2007 model Yamaha Vino 125 in 2008 either! Even thought I ended up saving about $600!

What a terrible idea that was...

Love

Aug 28, 2009, 06:06 PM

Teh computer market is ridiculous, but what can you do? All teh stuff you buy is bound to be out of date in a short time.

Bregalad

Aug 28, 2009, 06:14 PM

That would be ridiculous.

4GB is already crazy. They should revert the design, limit the GB, and reduce the price drastically, making it a feed into Itunes and Apple for very young buyers.

....but, I can imagine the 8GB popping up soon. Now that I think about it, yeah.

Seriously, why does anyone need a shuffle that holds more music than it has battery life? My 1GB needs recharging long before I run out of new songs.

I still think the USB plug is the best shuffle interface. The first gen shuffle recharges almost anywhere without the need to carry a stupid data cable around with you.

Given that the shuffle is frequently updated independently of the other models I'm surprised the report says all SKUs are discontinued. Nobody was expecting anything so maybe it's just a color change.

I am looking forward to getting a 3rd generation touch on Sept. 9th.

gianly1985

Aug 28, 2009, 06:15 PM

I was wondering...why not a 1,8"-SSD based classic? If Intel can supply Apple with 34nm x18-Ms at 150$ each it could be possible...capacity would drop down to 80gb though......

capncrunch14

Aug 28, 2009, 06:30 PM

Clever of Apple to get rid of stock through the student buy a Mac, get an iPod promotion

What if you buy the mac and ipod an hour before the promo is over... can you send it the ipod back and request the updated version?

zenoran

Aug 28, 2009, 06:45 PM

Better sell those free iPods quick before the word gets around! I felt sorry for the guy I sold my touch to knowing the new ones will be out in less than a month and be double the size for the same price... oh well, thanks apple for making my mbp cheaper! :P

chameleon81

Aug 28, 2009, 06:46 PM

ipod touch with blue-tooth which can connect cell phones for internet. Right now internet features on iPod do not make great sense

buxtone17

Aug 28, 2009, 06:52 PM

What if you buy the mac and ipod an hour before the promo is over... can you send it the ipod back and request the updated version?

Seriously?

inkswamp

Aug 28, 2009, 07:34 PM

inkswamp

Aug 28, 2009, 07:36 PM

And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care! :eek:

It's so easy to get tunnel-vision on a site like this but if you ask around, there really are a lot of people out there who simply do not care if what they buy today is "outdated" next week.

RazHyena

Aug 28, 2009, 09:06 PM

I wonder what the new Nano will look like. :D

rmcjls

Aug 28, 2009, 09:41 PM

Maybe I'm reaching, but does anyone else think it might not be a coincidence that Beatles Rock Band also is being released on the 9th? The whispers of them on iTunes might also come true...

Jensen

Aug 28, 2009, 09:54 PM

charlituna

Aug 28, 2009, 10:24 PM

Clever of Apple to get rid of stock through the student buy a Mac, get an iPod promotion

this is like the 3rd year they have done it. the only difference is that previously they did the laptop refresh after the promo was over and this year they did it in June. which is actually a better time for it.

sam10685

Aug 28, 2009, 11:23 PM

Bring on Sept 9

Snow Leopard was a crock like I thought it might be... Bring on September 9th!

SactoGuy18

Aug 28, 2009, 11:24 PM

Here's my latest "three-day wild guess" (if you're old enough to remember Rush Limbaugh's radio stint at KFBK in the 1980's you might just remember what I mean by that! :) ) on what the new iPod models are:

iPod shuffle

No changes in models--shuffles usually do their "hardware refresh" in the early spring.

iPod nano

New model that looks externally almost like the current model, but will sport a 16:10 display, click wheel moved to the bottom of the case, and now incorporate a 3.2 megapixel camera. Due to circuitry needed for camera functions, storage capacities will stay at 8 GB and 16 GB flash memory. On-screen menus will almost be the same but will add camera functionality and functionality necessary for the "Cocktail" album liner note system.

iPod classic

New model that uses the same basic case design as current "6.5G" 120 GB classic, but sports a new 16:10 aspect display, smaller click wheel to accommodate larger display, new 3.2 GB still-image camera and the same on-screen menu as the new iPod nano (including "Cocktail" album liner note system compatibility). Storage capacity may stay with 120 GB hard drive, though it's possible we may see a 160 GB single-platter hard drive or a 128 GB SSD (if Apple can get a large-volume discount on 128 GB SSDs).

iPod touch

New model, essentially an iPhone 3Gs minus the cellphone functionality, but with 3.2 megapixel camera sensor. Will get iPhone 3.1 software, including full "Cocktail" album liner note system functionality. Storage capacities will be 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB flash memory.

DISCOMUNICATION

Aug 28, 2009, 11:33 PM

I love that Apple releases new iPods on my birthday. Makes me feel special. Might actually replace or upgrade from my 2nd gen nano. It's been freezing regularly after every few charges since I bought it. I have 2 shuffles as backups when the nano freezes.

sam10685

Aug 28, 2009, 11:35 PM

And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care! :eek:

If someone wanted to give you a free 4th gen ipod classic, you'd reject it??:rolleyes:

angemon89

Aug 28, 2009, 11:45 PM

OLD NEWS!

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=768868

;)

Takuta-Nui

Aug 29, 2009, 12:11 AM

Can't wait to see what the 5th gen will look like. All indicators point toward that - and hey, Apple confirmed SL for August 28 when we were in a frenzy about that possibility. I'm sure they won't disappoint us after that. :P

SystemZERO

Aug 29, 2009, 12:21 AM

RMo

Aug 29, 2009, 12:22 AM

It's official: Apple is retiring their entire iPod line, never to return again. Nobody buys those things, anyway. :D

6daniels

Aug 29, 2009, 12:57 AM

And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care! :eek:

which is why the smart people research before buying things i found this http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

6daniels

Aug 29, 2009, 01:04 AM

And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care! :eek:

I think Apple could replace the nano with an iPod Touch Nano. I'd like to see a tiny clip on wireless remote control for easier access to music functions.

http://lcdlagtester.googlepages.com/ipodtouchnano.jpg

im pretty sure its going to be the same size i ordered the case for it and its almost fit into the 2g perfectly http://9to5mac.com/files/image/00000/iPod-3G-case.png

TripHop

Aug 29, 2009, 02:09 AM

Jensen

Aug 29, 2009, 03:03 AM

im pretty sure its going to be the same size i ordered the case for it and its almost fit into the 2g perfectly
They could replace the mini with a touch mini, while keeping the normal size iPod Touch. I think the whole iPod line, except the shuffle, will eventually have touchscreens that take up most of the front of the device.

macshill

Aug 29, 2009, 03:19 AM

The camera in a itouch is a compelling feature. Although I have the 32GB iPhone 3GS, I still want more and i know the iTouch will be running even faster than the iPhone does.

If the Classic is 160GB with camera I'm going to adopt that as well. But not a 120. I have a 160 already. Another with a camera would be great. :)

Anyone know where Quicktime preferences went in Snow Leopard?

Pleeeeeeeease don't call it that. I won't even type it out. :p

Do you know what would be cool? I own one those Citizen Ecodrive watches that have the solar panel on the watch face that absorbs the light to constantly keep the battery charged. The instruction manual says I can keep it in constant darkness for 6 months and it will still tell time! I'd love to see a strip behind the black glass at the top of an iPod Touch (!!! ;)) that could help maintain battery life by using that same technology. I'm not asking to totally go w/out the battery, but use that strip -- which would be virtually naked to the human eye (unless you look at it super close) -- in the iPod Touch to extend battery life.

shadow1

Aug 29, 2009, 04:41 AM

You notice the ipods in Australia. Eg $176 for ipod nano.

Anaemik

Aug 29, 2009, 06:55 AM

I'd just like something that sounds as good as my 3rd gen iPod so I can finally retire it. A nano with the same quality DAC/output circuitry so I can plug some decent phones into it and not have it sound semi-awful would be incredibly welcome.

Master Chief

Aug 29, 2009, 08:25 AM

...
Do you know what would be cool? I own one those Citizen Ecodrive watches that have the solar panel on the watch face that absorbs the light to constantly keep the battery charged. The instruction manual says I can keep it in constant darkness for 6 months and it will still tell time!
That must be one of the Cronosphere watches – all other solar driven models are capable of storing it up to 8 months :p

I personally have the non-radio controlled AV 0030-60E (448 euro in Spain) and I am loving it.

I'd love to see a strip behind the black glass at the top of an iPod Touch (!!! ;)) that could help maintain battery life by using that same technology. I'm not asking to totally go w/out the battery, but use that strip -- which would be virtually naked to the human eye (unless you look at it super close) -- in the iPod Touch to extend battery life.
And a sapphire class on top of one of these nice amoled displays :-)

Master Chief

Aug 29, 2009, 09:32 AM

Um, Master Chief? The Corps has no "soldiers"... and they don't need to rely on an iPod. They still teach how to use things called "maps" and a "compass"...
Right. But what if I tell you that I used "soldiers" instead of Marines without being disrespectful to the USMC? Just use your imagination, as I am not going to help you with it.

Also; Marines don't even need a map or compass! Neither do I.

CaptMurdock

Aug 29, 2009, 11:22 AM

And the classic is going to support the behemoth of innovation known as the LaserDisc...

http://neilkoster.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/laserdisc1.jpg

Don't even joke. I know a guy who would SQUEE! over a iWhatever that plays laserdiscs, his Stack o'Platters having no working player the last I heard. Don't start with "just get the DVD" -- if you value your discretionary time, you will not get into a discussion with this guy about the Superiority of the Laserdisc Format. Don't do it.

buxtone17

Aug 29, 2009, 12:19 PM

Don't even joke. I know a guy who would SQUEE! over a iWhatever that plays laserdiscs, his Stack o'Platters having no working player the last I heard. Don't start with "just get the DVD" -- if you value your discretionary time, you will not get into a discussion with this guy about the Superiority of the Laserdisc Format. Don't do it.

Hah...

I've never watched a movie on LaserDisc, but I wouldn't be surprised if they output higher quality video than DVDs. Bigger disc = more info, more info = better quality.

But the ridiculousness of the LaserDisc comes in the size. One LaserDisc case probably takes up the same amount of space as four DVD cases. And while the quality is better, I'm sure it's not that much better.

puffnstuff

Aug 29, 2009, 01:02 PM

Maybe not on september 9th and maybe not next year but eventually I see Apple replacing the iPod lineup with media tablets i.e the iPod Touch with various sizes and features.

Roessnakhan

Aug 29, 2009, 01:23 PM

Maybe not on september 9th and maybe not next year but eventually I see Apple replacing the iPod lineup with media tablets i.e the iPod Touch with various sizes and features.

Replacing the iPod? That would be a poor move, anything that gets bigger than the iPod touch (i.e. won't fit in your pocket) will kill them in the portable player market. Tablets are a very different market.

puffnstuff

Aug 29, 2009, 03:48 PM

Replacing the iPod? That would be a poor move, anything that gets bigger than the iPod touch (i.e. won't fit in your pocket) will kill them in the portable player market. Tablets are a very different market.

I think that is where the market is going towards devices like the iPod Touch which I consider a media tablet. Sales for the iPods are down while sales for the Touch are up. The app store is a huge success. Why wouldn't Apple want to capitalize on this?

Anything with a screen size in between 3"-5" I would say is pocketable and usable. Apple could easily make 2-3 devices in that range. The Touch now is has a 3.5" screen size the device itself could be made smaller with the home button on the side. A 4"+ screen could fit the device as it is now.

DMann

Aug 29, 2009, 03:59 PM

no...that's the Zune Shuffle you're thinking about.New Product Announcement to Compete with the iPhone:
New Product Advertisement (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opTfPmN0YEM&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eedibleapple%2Ecom%2Fmicrosofts%2Dnew%2Dsmartphone%2Dthe%2Dfune%2Dvideo%2F&feature=player_embedded#t=68)

gilkisson

Aug 29, 2009, 04:13 PM

Right. But what if I tell you that I used "soldiers" instead of Marines without being disrespectful to the USMC? Just use your imagination, as I am not going to help you with it.

Also; Marines don't even need a map or compass! Neither do I.

Tell you what, walk up to a group of Marines and ask them how they feel about being referred to as soldiers. You'll get a much more vibrant, personal user experience that way.

And yes, I imagine there might be some things you could find without a map and compass... Best of luck to you!

Now, back to speculation on what new toy there might be to purchase... oh dear oh dear..

malachiman

Aug 29, 2009, 05:09 PM

What will happen....

Every iPod will receive a super reflective glossy screen, but apple will innovate it a little further, every time you look into it, you see your reflection as Steve Jobs , will fall in love with your self and the product so much, that you will happily pay an increase of 20% for any Apple product in New Zealand :D:D:D while the rest of the world receives a price drop :(:(:(:(

Tofaha

Aug 29, 2009, 05:29 PM

im excited to see what they have up there sleeve.
i want to see "leaks" like last year :rolleyes:

Target362

Aug 29, 2009, 06:14 PM

8gb shuffle anyone?

Nope. shuffle lives by its name. you dont need a ton of storage

video and camera in shuffle

and how will that work? As said above the shuffle lives up to its name. Its a music only player. nothing more.

Discontinued?! NO MORE IPODS?! :eek::mad::confused:

Blu-ray support in the iPod shuffle is imminent.

no more "last years" ipods ;)

and how will you get the disc in? let alone a screen thats worth watching a movie on?

How about an all-new line of aluminum uni-body iPods?
..

I'd love to see an unibody ipod Touch, sliver and black like the nano

As of this writing, there are 2 "negative" responses to this news article. I wonder just WHO might find this announcement "negative." SanDiskers, perhaps? Microsofties? Hmmm.

I would wager that if the article revealed that a vein of solid gold half a mile wide had been discovered under the Cupertino campus, there would still be a handful of "negative" reactions.

Indeed, the Trolls live and thrive here on MacRumors.

Its mostly kids. They see "ipods being discountued and they screm "OMG no more ipods, what will I listen to when Ms applebee talks about history with that large pimple on her nose! ahhh i need to talk to my bff jill" :rolleyes:

I think Apple could replace the nano with an iPod Touch Nano. I'd like to see a tiny clip on wireless remote control for easier access to music functions.

http://lcdlagtester.googlepages.com/ipodtouchnano.jpg

erm no. Wont happen. Sorry.

New model that looks externally almost like the current model, but will sport a 16:10 display, click wheel moved to the bottom of the case, and now incorporate a 3.2 megapixel camera. Due to circuitry needed for camera functions, storage capacities will stay at 8 GB and 16 GB flash memory. On-screen menus will almost be the same but will add camera functionality and functionality necessary for the "Cocktail" album liner note system.

why 16:10? 16:9 is best for movies.

iPod classic

New model that uses the same basic case design as current "6.5G" 120 GB classic, but sports a new 16:10 aspect display, smaller click wheel to accommodate larger display, new 3.2 GB still-image camera and the same on-screen menu as the new iPod nano (including "Cocktail" album liner note system compatibility). Storage capacity may stay with 120 GB hard drive, though it's possible we may see a 160 GB single-platter hard drive or a 128 GB SSD (if Apple can get a large-volume discount on 128 GB SSDs).

Same as before, why 16:10. 16:9 is best for movies. \

and you mean 3.2 MP, not MB,

The camera in a itouch is a compelling feature. Although I have the 32GB iPhone 3GS, I still want more and i know the iTouch will be running even faster than the iPhone does.

iPod Touch

shanmugam

Aug 29, 2009, 08:44 PM

this is like the 3rd year they have done it. the only difference is that previously they did the laptop refresh after the promo was over and this year they did it in June. which is actually a better time for it.

unless apple does not refresh the laptops again, when was the 32nm Intel CPUs to be available, i heard it is september!

I am more looking forward to iMac refreshes with some new intel CPUs.

if apple can release $149 iPod touch (8GB) will be awesome (still keep one or two iPod nano models)

SactoGuy18

Aug 29, 2009, 11:25 PM

brendanspah764

Aug 29, 2009, 11:52 PM

I think the iPod line-up will be...

iPod Shuffle - same
iPod Nano - 16GB $139 32GB $179
iPod Classic - 160GB (if they can) $199
iPod Touch - 16GB $199 32GB $299 64GB $399

Target362

Aug 30, 2009, 12:00 AM

The reason why I mentioned going to a 16:10 display is fact a it may be easier to make a 16:10 display as opposed to a 16:9 display. A 16:10 display may (in my opinion!) allow for more information to be displayed when you see the display in portrait mode.

Sort of...

http://www.displaywars.com/comparisons/32-inch-16x10-vs-32-inch-16x9.png

16:9, while in portrait mode you'll gain more space at the top/bottom, but loose at the left and right

it would be smart to do 16:9 if they really want to push movies on the device. It could elemate the black bars

AidenShaw

Aug 30, 2009, 01:09 AM

it would be smart to do 16:9 if they really want to push movies on the device. It could elemate the black bars

16:9 is HD television widescreen, movies are wider and will still have letterboxing on a 16:9 display. 16:9 is 1.78:1, and most movies are 1.85:1 or 2.35:1 - significantly wider.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspect_ratio_(image)

iAlan

Aug 30, 2009, 02:24 AM

Pure speculation on my part, no friends of friends, or sisters cousins uncles work for Apple, and nothing found siting in an elevator, but here is my take...

Aside from a boost in storage and hopefully a drop in price (or no price change if other specs are added).

The iPod touch will see:

Camera
GPS
Digital compass
and Augmented reality for the masses

The iPod Nano and iPod Classics will see:

no Camera
no GPS
no Digital compass
very little change in physical design

The iPod shuffle will see:

a return to the physical controls on the device itself

sparks9

Aug 30, 2009, 06:47 AM

I think that is where the market is going towards devices like the iPod Touch which I consider a media tablet. Sales for the iPods are down while sales for the Touch are up. The app store is a huge success. Why wouldn't Apple want to capitalize on this?

Anything with a screen size in between 3"-5" I would say is pocketable and usable. Apple could easily make 2-3 devices in that range. The Touch now is has a 3.5" screen size the device itself could be made smaller with the home button on the side. A 4"+ screen could fit the device as it is now.

the ipod nano is still a huge seller. it would be stupid to discontinue it.

tabasco70

Aug 30, 2009, 07:04 AM

Pumped for the new iPod line up.
Hopefully they don't overkill and add a camera to all models like some rumors claim.

DYER

Aug 30, 2009, 09:00 AM

I think Apple could replace the nano with an iPod Touch Nano. I'd like to see a tiny clip on wireless remote control for easier access to music functions.

http://lcdlagtester.googlepages.com/ipodtouchnano.jpg

oh please god no...
I need a damned click wheel... i hate touchscreens so much i just pray they don't drop it. I hardly use my touch nowadays as i just dont like touchscreens...

buxtone17

Aug 30, 2009, 09:16 AM

Anything with a screen size in between 3"-5" I would say is pocketable and usable. Apple could easily make 2-3 devices in that range. The Touch now is has a 3.5" screen size the device itself could be made smaller with the home button on the side. A 4"+ screen could fit the device as it is now.

The current touch has a 3.5" (diagonal) screen and is 4.1" tall (or long, depends on how you're using it).

At current specs, a touch device with a 5.0" (diagonal) screen would have to be 5.75" x 3.35".

You must have some giant pockets...

macintoshtoffy

Aug 30, 2009, 09:17 AM

All I can say; if they only thing they do is make 3.x standard on iPod Touch and increase the storage capacity to 64GB (or maybe even 128GB but I'd doubt it would happen), I would be a very happy man. I just hope that there is an increase to 64GB because right now 32GB is absolutely pathetic. Come on, some of us have more than a couple of cd's in our collection.

Target362

Aug 30, 2009, 12:27 PM

The current touch has a 3.5" (diagonal) screen and is 4.1" tall (or long, depends on how you're using it).

At current specs, a touch device with a 5.0" (diagonal) screen would have to be 5.75" x 3.35".

You must have some giant pockets...

I'd rather have the screen go to the whole device.

All I can say; if they only thing they do is make 3.x standard on iPod Touch and increase the storage capacity to 64GB (or maybe even 128GB but I'd doubt it would happen), I would be a very happy man. I just hope that there is an increase to 64GB because right now 32GB is absolutely pathetic. Come on, some of us have more than a couple of cd's in our collection.

+1

I like to carry my whole collection (movies and tv shows too)

manray1

Aug 30, 2009, 05:08 PM

will this mean a change in current iPhone line-up. maybe a price deduction?

Pegasus665

Aug 30, 2009, 05:11 PM

Will there be a new Ipod Touch coming out, 3rd gen? As i have an unopened boxed 2nd gen which I was hoping to sell near enough to the RRP & buy an Iphone 3GS...?

JAT

Aug 30, 2009, 05:25 PM

99jb99

Aug 30, 2009, 06:05 PM

BestBuy has stopped allowing 16gig and 32gig Touches to be shipped. They are only available in-store.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8772072&type=product&id=1204332254492

twoodcc

Aug 30, 2009, 06:15 PM

no surprise here. new ipods next week!

CharBroiled20s

Aug 30, 2009, 06:54 PM

Newest iPod Touch wiill have a samsung 30" LCD screen with multi-touch gestures and official support for PC Hackintosh Snow Leopard installs.

It will also run Newton OS out of the box and cook pizza with its battery in under 8 minutes.

iPod Shuffle becomes a new form of plastic explosive that's capable of demolishing even the most rugged composit jewelery safe resulting in a 10x increase in retail jewelery theft.

the iPhone remains unchanged, but the Classic iPod becomes a clay putty based amorphous blob audio device where you insert your CD's Cassette and 8track media and it assimilates them as easily as the South Park trapper-keeper while slowly evolving into a sentient life form bent on human destruction.

............ Or maybe they include a camera, higher pixel density screen & more touch sensitive devices........... your best guess is as good as mine :-P

WHY IS THE WEEKEND OVER!!!!! I HATE SUNDAY NIGHTS!!!!!!!

Kyprioth657

Aug 30, 2009, 08:26 PM

Please, for the love of Jehovah, iPods that don't use that scratchtastic chrome on the back that Apple loves SOOO much. I baby my iPod completely but within a year the back looks like ****. I promise you Apple, you're very close to losing me to the Zune HD or Archos 5 with Android. Give the iPod touch the same back as the iPhone...pleaseeeeee.

I hold that my iPod which I put in my left pocket with NOTHING else should be able to stand up to pocket lint without looking like it was attacked by a rabid dog on the back.

Ericatomars

Aug 30, 2009, 08:33 PM

I really really dislike the shuffles. I dont want them to speak to me. The shuffle should come with a tracking device so you when you lose it, you can recover it. I don't know what apple was thinking on that one!

gan6660

Aug 30, 2009, 09:05 PM

BestBuy has stopped allowing 16gig and 32gig Touches to be shipped. They are only available in-store.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8772072&type=product&id=1204332254492

So are most of the 2nd gen shuffles and about half of the nanos.

Please, for the love of Jehovah, iPods that don't use that scratchtastic chrome on the back that Apple loves SOOO much. I baby my iPod completely but within a year the back looks like ****. I promise you Apple, you're very close to losing me to the Zune HD or Archos 5 with Android. Give the iPod touch the same back as the iPhone...pleaseeeeee.

I hold that my iPod which I put in my left pocket with NOTHING else should be able to stand up to pocket lint without looking like it was attacked by a rabid dog on the back.

I think I am going to pick up a Zune HD unless apple releases the tablet or the touch is totaly redesigned. I have a 1st and 2nd gen touch and a 4th gen nano so I think Im just want something I never had before. I really like the OLED screen.

Target362

Aug 30, 2009, 09:53 PM

will this mean a change in current iPhone line-up. maybe a price deduction?

nope.

Will there be a new Ipod Touch coming out, 3rd gen? As i have an unopened boxed 2nd gen which I was hoping to sell near enough to the RRP & buy an Iphone 3GS...?

but of course.

All I can say; if they only thing they do is make 3.x standard on iPod Touch and increase the storage capacity to 64GB (or maybe even 128GB but I'd doubt it would happen), I would be a very happy man. I just hope that there is an increase to 64GB because right now 32GB is absolutely pathetic. Come on, some of us have more than a couple of cd's in our collection.

Yes, 3.1 still be on the newest touches. No brainer there my firend

Newest iPod Touch wiill have a samsung 30" LCD screen with multi-touch gestures and official support for PC Hackintosh Snow Leopard installs.

a 30" ipod touch? won't happen. I pod touch already has multi touch bulit in, and no, it wont haave hackin tosh . it will have a web broswer to go to the websites with guides though

DMann

Aug 30, 2009, 09:58 PM

So are most of the 2nd gen shuffles and about half of the nanos.

I think I am going to pick up a Zune HD unless apple releases the tablet or the touch is totaly redesigned. I have a 1st and 2nd gen touch and a 4th gen nano so I think Im just want something I never had before. I really like the OLED screen.About the OLED screen - beautiful contrast and vivid color saturation while indoors - outdoors, however, the screen becomes washed out completely:

http://encoreppc.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/stytn2.jpg

http://dailymobile.se/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nokia-n85-sun.jpg

At this stage of development, OLEDs different color pixel elements degrade at widely different rates - the screens eventually become tinted blue/green. Until additional backlighting is available, or reflective pixel technology can be integrated within, OLEDs need some more time to evolve from these early stages.

macintoshtoffy

Aug 31, 2009, 12:02 AM

What's your definition of "couple"?

Anything less than 50 cds.

Target362

Aug 31, 2009, 04:37 AM

About the OLED screen - beautiful contrast and vivid color saturation while indoors - outdoors, however, the screen becomes washed out completely:

http://encoreppc.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/stytn2.jpg

http://dailymobile.se/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nokia-n85-sun.jpg

At this stage of development, OLEDs different color pixel elements degrade at widely different rates - the screens eventually become tinted blue/green. Until additional backlighting is available, or reflective pixel technology can be integrated within, OLEDs need some more time to evolve from these early stages.

Well that explains it. Nokia is crap. Every one knows that. They make cheep products that look at least 10-12 years old