New iPods Ramping Up in September?

MacRumors · Jul 31, 2007, 10:58 AM

A Digitimes report claims that Compeq Manufacturing will start producing "rigid-flex printed circuit boards" for Apple iPods starting in August with a ramp up in shipments in September.

No word on which iPod these circuit boards would be for, but the circuit boards are said to be expected to account for 15% of the company's 3rd quarter revenues, up from less than 10%.

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Yankees 4 Life · Jul 31, 2007, 11:01 AM

this would be very very amazing... now if they could make em 100gb and touchscreen...

thejadedmonkey · Jul 31, 2007, 11:06 AM

If you combined this technology with OLED screens, would that give you a "rubber" iPod?

Wayfarer · Jul 31, 2007, 12:00 PM

This news makes me happy.

reallynotnick · Jul 31, 2007, 12:04 PM

September? But I wanted it now!

*kicks and screams*

Hopefully these are a new nano or iPhone nano, because I really want a new iPod.

twoodcc · Jul 31, 2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallynotnick

September? But I wanted it now!

*kicks and screams*

Hopefully these are a new nano or iPhone nano, because I really want a new iPod.

my thoughts as well. Apple needs to release something new soon.

Wayfarer · Jul 31, 2007, 01:19 PM

I don't mind holding out another whole month for a next gen iPod... as long as they roll out those new iMacs in August.

Clive At Five · Jul 31, 2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejadedmonkey

If you combined this technology with OLED screens, would that give you a "rubber" iPod?

Nay, alas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by www.freepatentsonline.com/5262594.html

The rigid-flex printed circuit board is capable of withstanding high temperatures experienced in high volume production environments utilizing infrared reflow ovens by providing spacers and covers for protecting the flexible section from high temperatures.

T'would be an interestingly pointless device, though.

All this aside, iPods are way overdue. Let's roll 'em out, boys.

-Clive

macflurry · Jul 31, 2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallynotnick

September? But I wanted it now!

*kicks and screams*

Hopefully these are a new nano or iPhone nano, because I really want a new iPod.

Well haven't the last two iPod releases been in October anyway?

Applespider · Aug 8, 2007, 09:50 PM

Our Apple account manager at work has told us to expect delivery of new iPods towards the end of the second week of Sept.

libraritine · Aug 9, 2007, 06:17 PM

any chance the new iPods will be able to write notes?

Draythor · Aug 9, 2007, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Applespider

Our Apple account manager at work has told us to expect delivery of new iPods towards the end of the second week of Sept.

Should you tell us that?

aswitcher · Aug 9, 2007, 06:38 PM

Good to hear. My 20GB 3rd Gen is dying. 5.5 wont cut it now I have seen the iPhone.

David G. · Aug 12, 2007, 12:46 PM

I'm no longer completely satisfied with my 512 MB first generation shuffle. I want a multitouch iPod now!

MIDI_EVIL · Aug 12, 2007, 02:44 PM

I had a £54/$100 off voucher from Apple, so I got the 80GB.

I couldn't wait any longer.

Bus journeys without music are not pleasant.

Killyp · Aug 12, 2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejadedmonkey

If you combined this technology with OLED screens, would that give you a "rubber" iPod?

I'd imagine they'll still be hard-drive based, or at least have a battery.

Hummer · Aug 12, 2007, 05:26 PM

I've been waiting forever for a new iPod since my 4th Gen died randomly. -_- Come on Apple!

RonJ83 · Aug 12, 2007, 05:36 PM

doesnt surprise me that they are holding off on releasing, they will most likely wait until they get rid of as much as they can with their back to school promo before they start releasing the new generation. i was disappointed then i couldnt use my student discount on a new ipod for my mom even though it was free with the rebate.

Jul 31, 2007, 10:58 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	New iPods Ramping Up in September? A Digitimes report claims that Compeq Manufacturing will start producing "rigid-flex printed circuit boards" for Apple iPods starting in August with a ramp up in shipments in September. No word on which iPod these circuit boards would be for, but the circuit boards are said to be expected to account for 15% of the company's 3rd quarter revenues, up from less than 10%. Article Link

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Yankees 4 Life macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, Tx	this would be very very amazing... now if they could make em 100gb and touchscreen... __________________ That thing is the most expensive phone out there! $599 for a phone? It won’t even sell enough to break even!-Steve Balmer “An A-Bomb, From A-Rod”

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thejadedmonkey macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pa	If you combined this technology with OLED screens, would that give you a "rubber" iPod? __________________ Mac Mini G4 • MacBook Pro • iPod Nano "Good judgement comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgement. - Mark Twain

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Applespider macrumors 603 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: looking through rose-tinted spectacles...	Our Apple account manager at work has told us to expect delivery of new iPods towards the end of the second week of Sept. __________________ Oops.... the cat killed the rabbit

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aswitcher macrumors 601 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sydney OZ	Good to hear. My 20GB 3rd Gen is dying. 5.5 wont cut it now I have seen the iPhone. __________________ Never underestimate the Geekfactor Switcher since June '04 iPhone 3G \| 24" Alu iMac \| 15" MacBookPro \| Elgato EyeTV/IceTV \| SecuritySpy User

Jul 31, 2007, 12:00 PM	#4
Wayfarer macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007	This news makes me happy.

Jul 31, 2007, 12:04 PM	#5
reallynotnick macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2005	September? But I wanted it now! kicks and screams Hopefully these are a new nano or iPhone nano, because I really want a new iPod.

Jul 31, 2007, 01:19 PM	#7
Wayfarer macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007	I don't mind holding out another whole month for a next gen iPod... as long as they roll out those new iMacs in August.

Aug 9, 2007, 06:17 PM	#11
libraritine macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Victoria	any chance the new iPods will be able to write notes?

Aug 12, 2007, 12:46 PM	#14
David G. macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Great State of Alaska	I'm no longer completely satisfied with my 512 MB first generation shuffle. I want a multitouch iPod now!

Aug 12, 2007, 02:44 PM	#15
MIDI_EVIL macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK	I had a £54/$100 off voucher from Apple, so I got the 80GB. I couldn't wait any longer. Bus journeys without music are not pleasant. __________________ G4 Did they mean me when they shouted my name? Or did they mean someone else with the same name as me?

Aug 12, 2007, 05:26 PM	#17
Hummer macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, New York NY-5	I've been waiting forever for a new iPod since my 4th Gen died randomly. -_- Come on Apple!

Aug 12, 2007, 05:36 PM	#18
RonJ83 macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SiNy	doesnt surprise me that they are holding off on releasing, they will most likely wait until they get rid of as much as they can with their back to school promo before they start releasing the new generation. i was disappointed then i couldnt use my student discount on a new ipod for my mom even though it was free with the rebate.

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