'It's Only Rock And Roll' Banner and Last Minute iPod Production Problems?

MacRumors · Sep 7, 2009, 06:45 PM

Photo taken by Brad Immanuel

iPhone Savior points to this photo of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts that Apple has decorated in anticipation of the "It's Only Rock and Roll" media event.

The lead up to the event has generated some speculation about what Apple might be announcing. Apple is, of course, expected to update the majority of their iPod line as they have done for the past several years during their September media events.

The addition of a camera is the main feature rumored to be added to both the iPod nano and iPod touch. Appleinsider, however, has posted a vague suggestion that the new iPods may arrive late due to last minute technical issues. HardMac has a similar report with more details saying that the early iPods have been found to have a production defect:

Quote:

According to one of our reliable source (however, it remains a rumor), Apple is facing problems with the production of the new iPod Touch. The issue would be linked to the new camera module. We did not get any further details, but the problem has been spotted in the first dozen of thousands units produced. Those units have been put aside.

Given the scheduled media event, it seems that this might just delay production rather than the product's introduction on Wednesday.

Article Link: 'It's Only Rock And Roll' Banner and Last Minute iPod Production Problems?

thegoldenmackid · Sep 7, 2009, 06:48 PM

Meh, it's not like the first Touch came out in record fashion.

musukosan · Sep 7, 2009, 06:48 PM

What time in California does these things usuallu start?

twoodcc · Sep 7, 2009, 06:49 PM

looking forward to the event for sure! is there any hope left for a tablet introduction?

anti-microsoft · Sep 7, 2009, 06:52 PM

I pray for something exciting!!

Ams.

AidenShaw · Sep 7, 2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musukosan

What time in California does these things usuallu start?

10:00

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“Please join us for an invitation-only event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco on September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive early,” Apple says. The invitations also include directions to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple...t-120595.shtml

Godzilla71 · Sep 7, 2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AidenShaw

10:00

am PST

noodle654 · Sep 7, 2009, 06:54 PM

I am ready for the new iTunes. But, looking forward to see what Apple does with the iPod line.

LAS.mac · Sep 7, 2009, 06:57 PM

Probably it's just me, but it's not very appealing an event just for some ipod's.
I think something it's hidden underneath

magic hat...

Micjose · Sep 7, 2009, 06:57 PM

show me what you got apple!

rgarjr · Sep 7, 2009, 06:58 PM

I'm due for an Ipod nano..

Airforcekid · Sep 7, 2009, 06:58 PM

As long as there shipping by black friday it wont hurt too much besides most people dont know they upgraded until they see a new one on display 3 months later.

AidenShaw · Sep 7, 2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla71

am PST

Actually, it's 10:00 PDT

(too used to 24 hour clocks, 10:00 cannot be confused with 22:00)

zelmo · Sep 7, 2009, 07:04 PM

If these is a problem, better to discover it before the units hit customers.

jaw04005 · Sep 7, 2009, 07:06 PM

Here's to hoping they redesign the VoiceOver-enabled iPod shuffle complete with playback buttons.

I also hope they add voice commands for audiobooks and podcasts to the iPhone.

toujames · Sep 7, 2009, 07:07 PM

That Poster is BIG!!!

how many ink cartridges does it take to print that up!!

appleguy · Sep 7, 2009, 07:08 PM

new ipods deff..
look at the poster the headphone socket is at the bottom.
so is it a new nano? touch? classic?

Thex1138 · Sep 7, 2009, 07:09 PM

Technical issues with the product itself delaying introduction??
Hmm they've been manufacturing these things for a bit longer than a week I suspect, it's more a case of quantities or supply line delays rather than the product itself.
You think that before distribution they'll crack each box open and get out a screwdriver??? or plug every one of them into a cradle and re-image them, box and send them on their way??
They make millions of these things each week, up to 3 months prior to introduction...
The only delay would have been earlier on in manufacture, for example a late start in the factory due to manufacture procedure delays.

Bjohnson33 · Sep 7, 2009, 07:10 PM

My biggest wish is for a new version og iTunes that fixes the syncing issues with the 2G shuffle!

BJB Productions · 07:13 PM

Although I am bummed the iPods may not be available the day of the Keynote, better to find these problems now than later.

corinhorn · Sep 7, 2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twoodcc

looking forward to the event for sure! is there any hope left for a tablet introduction?

No. It's only rock and roll.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaw04005

Here's to hoping they redesign the VoiceOver-enabled iPod shuffle complete with playback buttons.

+1, but doubtful.

The current Shuffle is so superfluously small, it could get lost in my belly button.

macshill · Sep 7, 2009, 07:13 PM

Just in case the iPod Classic bites the bullet tomorrow.

According to Apple Insider, the iPod Touch with camera might be delayed to a problem.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...a_upgrade.html

SFStateStudent · Sep 7, 2009, 07:14 PM

Yaaawwwwwnnn.

Can these things get any more boring??? Wake me up when it's over.

jessica. · Sep 7, 2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corinhorn

No. It's only rock and roll.

+1, but doubtful.

The current Shuffle is so superfluously small, it could get lost in my belly button.

I'd like to see said belly button then, that'd be amazing.

That said, if a camera is causing problems then I have to question how they're finding out the night before their own event.

miketcool · Sep 7, 2009, 07:18 PM

I won't lie, I would enjoy it if Apple respected us consumers and allowed third party music player support through iTunes. Let the hating begin, but I would love to take my music with me ANYWHERE on ANYTHING. Amazon has been picking up my business as of late...

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macshill Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, Ontario, Canada	Just in case the iPod Classic bites the bullet tomorrow. According to Apple Insider, the iPod Touch with camera might be delayed to a problem. http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...a_upgrade.html

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