Video iPod Really Coming on Oct 12th?

MacRumors · Oct 11, 2005, 08:31 PM

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ThinkSecret backsteps with an article reporting that a Video iPod may indeed be debuting tomorrow at Apple's October 12th Media Event.

ThinkSecret previously reported that tomorrow's event would bring 40GB/80GB iPods as well as Powerbook and PowerMac updates... but no Video iPod.

The rumor site amends its previous report with notes that the iPod updates may instead be 30GB/60GB iPods with video playback ability. They are quick to point out that video playback may only focus on music videos, podcasts and possibly TV, but unlikely to feature full length films.

Meanwhile, one unconfirmed blog post reports that "a popular video blog" has been asked by Apple to be used during Apple's presentation tomorrow... suggesting that Video playback will featured at the event.

The highly anticipated event will take place at 10:00 a.m. PT, Oct 12th, at the California Theatre in San Jose, CA.

WRXHokie · Oct 11, 2005, 08:33 PM

I hope there are Mac updates tomorrow... i've waited long enough for Powerbook updates.

I will still say it though... a video IPOD so soon would be extremely surprising considering Apple doesnt have the transfer software for them yet. Or at least doesnt have the kinks in the software worked out yet. I hope this rumor is wrong.

RoxStrongo · Oct 11, 2005, 08:35 PM

i dont care about a video ipod. i do care about them constantly getting our hopes up with mac updates and then dashing them against severely jagged rocks.

Trowaman · Oct 11, 2005, 08:35 PM

I have a job interview tomorrow during the event.

I hope to catch the fun here afterwards

deanwaterman · Oct 11, 2005, 08:36 PM

Well I for one would appreciate a Video Capable iPod. This is good news to me and intriguing. I am wondering where Think Secret is getting their information that caused them to backtrack and reanalyze their prediction.

I was somewhat excited about the idea of a 40G iPod for $299.00 but I would pay more for a player capable of video. Imagine taking your iMovie production with you, hooking up to your buddies TV and showing off the great catch at the lake... Or going to Grandparents house and showing off the kids videos. The possibilities are exciting and I hope that ThinkSecret gets it right this time.

agreenster · Oct 11, 2005, 08:36 PM

Expect it.

It will be black

Bradley W · 02:29 PM

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m-dogg · Oct 11, 2005, 08:36 PM

Here it comes...!!!

Though I would rather see larger HD capacities over video capabilities. And yeah, through in some gapless playback while you're at it!

berkleeboy210 · Oct 11, 2005, 08:37 PM

I'll be sure to bring the PowerBook to school tomorrow so I can check in on the news. Thankfully my lunch hour is from 1:00 to 2:00

... Hope Berklee's Network won't crash with me refreshing the pages every second

Dr. Dastardly · Oct 11, 2005, 08:38 PM

Thats what we call waffeling.

I for one hope there will be Video in the next update. It will have to happen eventually to stay compettive but it will also just be plain cool. I would love to download the latest episode of so and so and watch it on my way to work.

And if you really don't use video then just dont scroll down to it in the extras menu.

deanwaterman · Oct 11, 2005, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agreenster

Expect it.

It will be black

Is this Steve Jobs? Maybe you are... Getting us fired up with confirmation and we hear it here first!

gugy · Oct 11, 2005, 08:38 PM

I've lost my faith on Think Secret!
I'll be so maaaaaaaadddddddddd if we don't see Powermac upgrades tomorrow.

deanwaterman · Oct 11, 2005, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Dastardly

Thats what we call waffeling.

I for one hope there will be Video in the next update. It will have to happen eventually to stay compettive but it will also just be plain cool. I would love to download the latest episode of so and so and watch it on my way to work.

And if you really don't use video then just dont scroll down to it in the extras menu.

I will take my waffle in 60G Black please. And throw in some video while you are at it. Thanks!

d.perel · Oct 11, 2005, 08:41 PM

I've saved for this for the past year, and I'M READYYYY!!!!!

rainman::|:| · Oct 11, 2005, 08:42 PM

holy ****, it's really going to happen?? i just lost so many bets. Gotta come up with some cash, quick.

bit density · Oct 11, 2005, 08:42 PM

I hope it is Tiki Bar...
If you have no idea what this is, do a search in the podcasts of ITMS...
Trust me it is BRILL!

izzle22 · Oct 11, 2005, 08:43 PM

I Need 80 Gigs!! Please!! Ive run out of room on my 60 Gig Pod and need more. i'm just being selfish, I know.

nagromme · Oct 11, 2005, 08:43 PM

And Macs may be delayed? I hope people can wait a week.

TS and AI are coming into alignment. Looks like video. But I still see it being "video as an extra" on music iPods. Not "video iPods" as some people think of them. Not devices dedicated to video on the go.

Video podcasts are good way to make that "extra" be useful. Plus music videos. And both have a connection to the core function of the iPod: audio and music!

However... I do wonder if Apple is just trying to fish out who is leaking info

And "one more thing" could still be something else...

robertseadog · Oct 11, 2005, 08:45 PM

I just bought myself a 20 gig ipod.. Now I'll have to wreck it, and hope for a black new one

nagromme · Oct 11, 2005, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoxStrongo

i do care about them constantly getting our hopes up with mac updates and then dashing them against severely jagged rocks.

"them" meaning the rumor sites, of course, more than Apple themselves

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainman::|:|

holy ****, it's really going to happen?? i just lost so many bets. Gotta come up with some cash, quick.

Depends on how carefully those bets were worded

Define "video iPod" one way and it's a no-brainer, a nice little extra as part of a redesign.

Define "video iPod" another way (the full deal some people hope for) and I just don't think the world is ready yet. I think your bet may be safe by that measure

Bradley W · 02:29 PM

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hyperpasta · Oct 11, 2005, 08:47 PM

I'm not interested. Wake me up when its over. Theres so much evidence for it, but so little market. People will buy it, but not for video. It'll be an ill-fated extra like photos. At least they're not doing a seperate line for more $$$ like the photo was. They've learned their lesson.

EricNau · Oct 11, 2005, 08:48 PM

I'm waiting...tic...toc...tic...toc!
I can hardly stand it!

What will it be?

iDM · Oct 11, 2005, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deanwaterman

Well I for one would appreciate a Video Capable iPod. This is good news to me and intriguing. I am wondering where Think Secret is getting their information that caused them to backtrack and reanalyze their prediction.

I was somewhat excited about the idea of a 40G iPod for $299.00 but I would pay more for a player capable of video. Imagine taking your iMovie production with you, hooking up to your buddies TV and showing off the great catch at the lake... Or going to Grandparents house and showing off the kids videos. The possibilities are exciting and I hope that ThinkSecret gets it right this time.

Exactly why i want one!

ErikGrim · Oct 11, 2005, 08:51 PM

Well, that pretty much confirms it. Video iPod here I come

Oct 11, 2005, 08:31 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Video iPod Really Coming on Oct 12th? http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif ThinkSecret backsteps with an article reporting that a Video iPod may indeed be debuting tomorrow at Apple's October 12th Media Event. ThinkSecret previously reported that tomorrow's event would bring 40GB/80GB iPods as well as Powerbook and PowerMac updates... but no Video iPod. The rumor site amends its previous report with notes that the iPod updates may instead be 30GB/60GB iPods with video playback ability. They are quick to point out that video playback may only focus on music videos, podcasts and possibly TV, but unlikely to feature full length films. Meanwhile, one unconfirmed blog post reports that "a popular video blog" has been asked by Apple to be used during Apple's presentation tomorrow... suggesting that Video playback will featured at the event. The highly anticipated event will take place at 10:00 a.m. PT, Oct 12th, at the California Theatre in San Jose, CA.

Oct 11, 2005, 08:35 PM	#3
RoxStrongo macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bournemouth, UK	i dont care about a video ipod. i do care about them constantly getting our hopes up with mac updates and then dashing them against severely jagged rocks. __________________ www.lookatjack.com _________________ "There is no emoticon for what I'm feeling"

Oct 11, 2005, 08:36 PM	#5
deanwaterman Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota	Backpedaling At The Speed of Streaming Video Well I for one would appreciate a Video Capable iPod. This is good news to me and intriguing. I am wondering where Think Secret is getting their information that caused them to backtrack and reanalyze their prediction. I was somewhat excited about the idea of a 40G iPod for $299.00 but I would pay more for a player capable of video. Imagine taking your iMovie production with you, hooking up to your buddies TV and showing off the great catch at the lake... Or going to Grandparents house and showing off the kids videos. The possibilities are exciting and I hope that ThinkSecret gets it right this time.

Oct 11, 2005, 08:36 PM	#6
agreenster macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2001	Expect it. It will be black __________________ www.willanimateforfood.net

Oct 11, 2005, 08:36 PM	#7
Bradley W macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2004	_ Last edited by Bradley W : May 22, 2008 at 02:29 PM.

Oct 11, 2005, 08:33 PM	#2
WRXHokie macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newport News, VA	I hope there are Mac updates tomorrow... i've waited long enough for Powerbook updates. I will still say it though... a video IPOD so soon would be extremely surprising considering Apple doesnt have the transfer software for them yet. Or at least doesnt have the kinks in the software worked out yet. I hope this rumor is wrong.

Oct 11, 2005, 08:35 PM	#4
Trowaman macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CD: TX-22	I have a job interview tomorrow during the event. I hope to catch the fun here afterwards

Oct 11, 2005, 08:36 PM	#8
m-dogg macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Connecticut	Here it comes...!!! Though I would rather see larger HD capacities over video capabilities. And yeah, through in some gapless playback while you're at it!

Oct 11, 2005, 08:37 PM	#9
berkleeboy210 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts	I'll be sure to bring the PowerBook to school tomorrow so I can check in on the news. Thankfully my lunch hour is from 1:00 to 2:00 ... Hope Berklee's Network won't crash with me refreshing the pages every second __________________ Mac: 13" MacBook Pro 2.2ghz Netbook: Dell Mini 10v Phone: Palm Pre Music: awaiting iPod Touch 3rd Gen

Oct 11, 2005, 08:38 PM	#10
Dr. Dastardly macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: I live in a giant bucket!	Thats what we call waffeling. I for one hope there will be Video in the next update. It will have to happen eventually to stay compettive but it will also just be plain cool. I would love to download the latest episode of so and so and watch it on my way to work. And if you really don't use video then just dont scroll down to it in the extras menu.

Oct 11, 2005, 08:38 PM	#12
gugy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: La Jolla, CA	I've lost my faith on Think Secret! I'll be so maaaaaaaadddddddddd if we don't see Powermac upgrades tomorrow.

Oct 11, 2005, 08:41 PM	#14
d.perel macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2005	I've saved for this for the past year, and I'M READYYYY!!!!! __________________ --------------------------------- You call this a bagel?

Oct 11, 2005, 08:42 PM	#15
rainman::\|:\| macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: iowa	holy ****, it's really going to happen?? i just lost so many bets. Gotta come up with some cash, quick.

Oct 11, 2005, 08:42 PM	#16
bit density macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle	TIKI BAR!!!! I hope it is Tiki Bar... If you have no idea what this is, do a search in the podcasts of ITMS... Trust me it is BRILL! __________________ -- Bit Density --

Oct 11, 2005, 08:43 PM	#17
izzle22 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kansas City, Mazurah	I Need 80 Gigs!! Please!! Ive run out of room on my 60 Gig Pod and need more. i'm just being selfish, I know.

Oct 11, 2005, 08:43 PM	#18
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	And Macs may be delayed? I hope people can wait a week. TS and AI are coming into alignment. Looks like video. But I still see it being "video as an extra" on music iPods. Not "video iPods" as some people think of them. Not devices dedicated to video on the go. Video podcasts are good way to make that "extra" be useful. Plus music videos. And both have a connection to the core function of the iPod: audio and music! However... I do wonder if Apple is just trying to fish out who is leaking info And "one more thing" could still be something else... __________________ nagromme Would you like a treatment?

Oct 11, 2005, 08:45 PM	#19
robertseadog macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2005	I just bought myself a 20 gig ipod.. Now I'll have to wreck it, and hope for a black new one

Oct 11, 2005, 08:47 PM	#21
Bradley W macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2004	_ Last edited by Bradley W : May 22, 2008 at 02:29 PM.

Oct 11, 2005, 08:47 PM	#22
hyperpasta macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey	w/e I'm not interested. Wake me up when its over. Theres so much evidence for it, but so little market. People will buy it, but not for video. It'll be an ill-fated extra like photos. At least they're not doing a seperate line for more $$$ like the photo was. They've learned their lesson. __________________ Aluminum iMac (Early 2009) 24", 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, 640GB HD 10.5 Leopard, iLife '09, iWork '09 First Gen. iPod touch, 8 GB

Oct 11, 2005, 08:48 PM	#23
EricNau macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA	I'm waiting...tic...toc...tic...toc! I can hardly stand it! What will it be? __________________ November is Pancreatic Caner Awareness Month www.PanCan.org \| Get Involved

Oct 11, 2005, 08:51 PM	#25
ErikGrim macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Gold Coast, Australia	Well, that pretty much confirms it. Video iPod here I come

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