iPod Nano Details, and Full Touchscreen iPod?

MacRumors · Jul 31, 2007, 01:39 PM

9to5mac updates with claims that sort out some of the mixed signals arriving these past two weeks surrounding upcoming versions of the iPod.

9to5mac had earlier posted a mockup of what was felt to be a next generation iPod which showed a shorter proportioned iPod. While met with some skepticism, a later ThinkSecret report corroborated the dimensions ("in some ways more resemble a BlackBerry") and confirmed that the leaked iPod interface videos would be used.

This latest report now claims that the mockup of the shorter iPod is in fact a mockup for the iPod Nano, and not the "full size" iPod as suggested. They also claim the leaked interface videos are for this upcoming Nano.

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It will be about two inches square and play video (so technically we were right about being the new video iPods). It is coming in 4GB and 8GB size and will likely keep the same pricing. These little square machines are also coming in a new set of colors for all of us sick of the five already out.

This leaves room on for a high end iPod config, which is said to be a "phoneless iPhone" that many have been waiting for.

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randyharris · Jul 31, 2007, 01:41 PM

I'm waiting for facts, not rumors...

Frisco · Jul 31, 2007, 01:42 PM

The current Nano is perfect. That thing is plain ugly.

gloss · 02:01 PM

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Would you pay $299 for this thing at 4GB and $399 at 8Gb? Apple thinks you will.

This makes me nervous, because it's referring to the iPod Touch.

100-120gb, plz.

edit: Interesting, they edited that and removed the capacities. Ah well.

dlastmango · Jul 31, 2007, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randyharris

I'm waiting for facts, not rumors...

This is MacRUMORS.com

Rumors are more fun...

Chris

macintel4me · Jul 31, 2007, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randyharris

I'm waiting for facts, not rumors...

Then go to macfacts.com instead.

studiomusic · Jul 31, 2007, 01:46 PM

2" square for the whole thing? That means about 1.5" for the screen? Kinda small for video. Even the ipod video screen is a bit too small...
I'm spoiled by my iphone I guess.

MLeepson · Jul 31, 2007, 01:46 PM

If it's ever coming out, 9to5mac would be getting a little call from Apple Legal.

BoyBach · Jul 31, 2007, 01:47 PM

My iPod is up for sale on eBay at the moment to help fund my 'travels' for the next 9 months.

So I hope I will still be able to a lot of $ for my £ when I'm in the USA next year.

A new iPod Nano or 'Touchcreen' iPod. Woot!

trevorlsciact · Jul 31, 2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by randyharris

I'm waiting for facts, not rumors...

I'm waiting for rumors, not outlandish speculation...

LillieDesigns · Jul 31, 2007, 01:48 PM

Time to sell my 2 nano's.

gusapple · Jul 31, 2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MLeepson

If it's ever coming out, 9to5mac would be getting a little call from Apple Legal.

Yeah, I am going with the video of the iPods that Apple put out that were taken down.

gloss · Jul 31, 2007, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MLeepson

If it's ever coming out, 9to5mac would be getting a little call from Apple Legal.

I'm pretty sure that describing hardware/software is not on the same level as posting pictures/video belonging to Apple.

And that mockup is, well...a bad mockup.

carfac · Jul 31, 2007, 01:50 PM

Not impressed- 299 for 4 gig, 399 for 8 gig... Jobs taken to smoking crack again?

Wonder what the new colors will be.

Wolfpup · Jul 31, 2007, 01:51 PM

A Nano that plays video at the same price point would be perfect for me. I don't use that much storage space. Actually add and internal speaker to it and it would be perfect.

Padriac · Jul 31, 2007, 01:52 PM

While we're in speculation-land I'll note that I just don't see an iPod as a phone-less iPhone happening. At best I see the new iPod having touch controls and the basic iPod-in-the-iPhone interface, but I'll go on record as saying there is no way in hell it will have wi-fi, safari, or anything of that sort. Apple will release lower cost iPhones to hit that demographic, but not higher-end iPods.

LillieDesigns · Jul 31, 2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carfac

Not impressed- 299 for 4 gig, 399 for 8 gig... Jobs taken to smoking crack again?

Wonder what the new colors will be.

Brown, duh.

twoodcc · Jul 31, 2007, 01:52 PM

i would love for this to be true.....but i just don't see it. we'll see though. it stinks though, cuz i'm getting a new nano this weekend (tax free)

chrisgeleven · Jul 31, 2007, 01:54 PM

I don't buy an August 7th release date. iPod's almost always get updated in the September/October timeframe.

Not to mention the buy a mac get a free iPod promotion that runs through September 16th.

Guarantee we won't see a new iPod until at least September 17th.

shunpike · Jul 31, 2007, 01:54 PM

No way... nano's are never going 2 b like that the form factor is 2 good at the moment. plus who would want to watch a film on a device whoch would only store a couple and show them on a screen smaller than 2" square? this is very un-apple!

I vote tht this is pure speculation and should be ignored.

However i do think that the videos were real and i love them!

Analog Kid · Jul 31, 2007, 01:54 PM

Phoneless iPhone with a hard drive? My biggest complaint with my 60GB 5G is that I'm out of space for all the stuff I want to keep there...

WannaGoMac · Jul 31, 2007, 01:54 PM

Wow, why is this on the site?
I come to Macrumors for iPhone news and rumors.

Weird, what is this iPod thing you're talking about anyway?

Kidding...

Revolutionary · Jul 31, 2007, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisgeleven

I don't buy an August 7th release date. iPod's almost always get updated in the September/October timeframe.

Not to mention the buy a mac get a free iPod promotion that runs through September 16th.

Guarantee we won't see a new iPod until at least September 17th.

Nope, they'll simply exclude the new iPod part numbers from the rebate, thus making them ineligible.

Cfour · Jul 31, 2007, 01:58 PM

That's possibly the worst mockup I have ever seen. Must of taken all of 30 seconds in PS.
Apple would never pass that off.
Better luck next time.

Cfour

gloss · Jul 31, 2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cfour

That's possibly the worst mockup I have ever seen. Must of taken all of 30 seconds in PS.
Apple would never pass that off.
Better luck next time.

Cfour

I'm pretty sure they said themselves that it was a really, really quick mockup just for the sake of proportions.

Jul 31, 2007, 01:41 PM	#2
randyharris macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2006	I'm waiting for facts, not rumors... __________________ Randy at MacSeven.com

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Frisco macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Nutley, NJ	The current Nano is perfect. That thing is plain ugly. __________________ Frisco

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LillieDesigns macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2005	Time to sell my 2 nano's. __________________ Please Watch My Shorts! Flickr

Jul 31, 2007, 01:52 PM	#18
twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	i would love for this to be true.....but i just don't see it. we'll see though. it stinks though, cuz i'm getting a new nano this weekend (tax free) __________________ tville pump Smarter than the average bear

Jul 31, 2007, 01:46 PM	#7
studiomusic macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Round the world	2" square for the whole thing? That means about 1.5" for the screen? Kinda small for video. Even the ipod video screen is a bit too small... I'm spoiled by my iphone I guess.

Jul 31, 2007, 01:47 PM	#9
BoyBach macrumors 68030 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK	My iPod is up for sale on eBay at the moment to help fund my 'travels' for the next 9 months. So I hope I will still be able to a lot of $ for my £ when I'm in the USA next year. A new iPod Nano or 'Touchcreen' iPod. Woot!

Jul 31, 2007, 01:50 PM	#14
carfac macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2006	Not impressed- 299 for 4 gig, 399 for 8 gig... Jobs taken to smoking crack again? Wonder what the new colors will be.

Jul 31, 2007, 01:51 PM	#15
Wolfpup macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2006	A Nano that plays video at the same price point would be perfect for me. I don't use that much storage space. Actually add and internal speaker to it and it would be perfect.

Jul 31, 2007, 01:52 PM	#16
Padriac macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA	While we're in speculation-land I'll note that I just don't see an iPod as a phone-less iPhone happening. At best I see the new iPod having touch controls and the basic iPod-in-the-iPhone interface, but I'll go on record as saying there is no way in hell it will have wi-fi, safari, or anything of that sort. Apple will release lower cost iPhones to hit that demographic, but not higher-end iPods.

Jul 31, 2007, 01:54 PM	#19
chrisgeleven macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manchester, NH	I don't buy an August 7th release date. iPod's almost always get updated in the September/October timeframe. Not to mention the buy a mac get a free iPod promotion that runs through September 16th. Guarantee we won't see a new iPod until at least September 17th.

Jul 31, 2007, 01:54 PM	#20
shunpike macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oxford, UK	No way... nano's are never going 2 b like that the form factor is 2 good at the moment. plus who would want to watch a film on a device whoch would only store a couple and show them on a screen smaller than 2" square? this is very un-apple! I vote tht this is pure speculation and should be ignored. However i do think that the videos were real and i love them!

Jul 31, 2007, 01:54 PM	#21
Analog Kid macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2003	Phoneless iPhone with a hard drive? My biggest complaint with my 60GB 5G is that I'm out of space for all the stuff I want to keep there... __________________ "Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand... Ignorance and Prejudice and Fear walk hand-in-hand." --Peart

Jul 31, 2007, 01:54 PM	#22
WannaGoMac macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2007	Huh, what does this have to with iPhone?> Wow, why is this on the site? I come to Macrumors for iPhone news and rumors. Weird, what is this iPod thing you're talking about anyway? Kidding...

Jul 31, 2007, 01:58 PM	#24
Cfour Banned Join Date: Jul 2007	That's possibly the worst mockup I have ever seen. Must of taken all of 30 seconds in PS. Apple would never pass that off. Better luck next time. Cfour

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