iPod Touch Details?

MacRumors · 11:06 AM

9to5mac claims to have knowledge of the upcoming full-size iPod which they are refering to as the "iPod Touch".

According to the site, the OS X based iPod will share a similar look to the current iPhone, complete with "home" button and a 480x320 pixel screen. Compared to the iPhone, the outer ridge is said to be black, with a slightly thicker case.

A report from earlier today from Appleinsider does expect up to 4 new iPod models to be introduced in September.

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northwesternmac · Aug 23, 2007, 10:31 AM

Well it will be very interesting to see what Apple does! But I won't buy any of the new iPods, because i have that iPhone thing....

Nepenthe · Aug 23, 2007, 10:33 AM

I would hope that Apple has enough foresight to include at least a couple extra buttons on the thing. Like the Shuffle. I think the ability to use the device without looking at it is an important feature. Yes?

Stridder44 · Aug 23, 2007, 10:33 AM

Is that screen size the same as the current iPod? If so = lame.

Luis · Aug 23, 2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Macrumors

According to the site, the OS X based iPod will share a similar look to the current iPod, complete with "home" button and a 480x320 pixel screen. Compared to the iPhone, the outer ridge is said to be black, with a slightly thicker case.

iPhone maybe?

BKF · Aug 23, 2007, 10:37 AM

Similar look to the current iPod, or the current iPhone?

fastbite · Aug 23, 2007, 10:38 AM

Why would be thicker than the iPhone? It would have less 'functions' so I don't understand why.

P.B. · Aug 23, 2007, 10:38 AM

it says "iPhone" on 9to5mac, not "iPod" sized screen.

ghostshadow · Aug 23, 2007, 10:39 AM

I agree, I still like the tactile feeling of the buttons. Especially if I'm "eek" driving. I don't want to look at the iPod when I'm supposed to be concentrating on the road. Trying to fumble with it with both hands etc. I hope they don't get to futuristic that it'll kill the brand.

OldTimey · Aug 23, 2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Stridder44

Is that screen size the same as the current iPod? If so = lame.

480x320=resolution of current iPhone. If these new iPods are so = awesome.

P.B. · Aug 23, 2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fastbite

Why would be thicker than the iPhone? It would have less 'functions' so I don't understand why.

hard drive vs. flash memory?

Evangelion · Aug 23, 2007, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastbite

Why would be thicker than the iPhone? It would have less 'functions' so I don't understand why.

Propably because it uses hard-drive as opposed to flash

uraniumwilly · Aug 23, 2007, 10:42 AM

If it has the new 160gb hard drive I might just pull out my plastic money and make the quantum leap beyond my Mini iPod.

blad3z · Aug 23, 2007, 10:42 AM

they probably will have tactile keys..im sure steve saw this ahead of time that touch and tactile would go well..i mean when ur sittin on the train and u wana watch a movie etc. u knw? u can use the full screen but on thte other edges there will be the tactile buttons..or like the new sony fone..u can shake it left to go to the last track or right to go to the next :P and up and down to stop it...
or steve might do with the gestures and have it so slide ur finger right = next song left=last song u knw?
so many possibilites...steve will come up for somethin for those that dont wana stare at their ipod

AdMan2007 · Aug 23, 2007, 10:43 AM

Arn...

Looks like the guys at 9to5mac have some serious sources inside Apple. What's your take on who the leaker could be? Is it likely to be one person or a few? Also, doesn't it worry you a little that these guys have been on fire lately?

boss1 · Aug 23, 2007, 10:43 AM

way to kick Zune while they're on the ground bleeding and barely breathing.

Clive At Five · Aug 23, 2007, 10:43 AM

I'm still not convinced 9to5Mac.com is a reliable source. I'm thinking they may have gotten lucky with the iMac... but we'll see.

BTW, I don't necessarily hate the proposed iPod Nano design or the idea of a multi-touch iPod, I'm just skeptical of their reliability.

We'll find out soon enough it sounds...

-Clive

Loge · Aug 23, 2007, 10:43 AM

Now this is more like it, after yesterdays nano news. Shame they didn't post the picture of these instead of the fatPods, but clearly now they've learned a lesson there. Tie it in with the new 160GB drive and we have a worthwhile update.

kyeblue · Aug 23, 2007, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastbite

Why would be thicker than the iPhone? It would have less 'functions' so I don't understand why.

An iPod needs a 60G or whatever size hard disc, and an iPhone doesn't.

G4R2 · Aug 23, 2007, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nepenthe

I would hope that Apple has enough foresight to include at least a couple extra buttons on the thing. Like the Shuffle. I think the ability to use the device without looking at it is an important feature. Yes?

Apple's approach to that problem, at least for the iPhone, has been to embed some controls on the earbuds. Would be nice to see BT included with stereo headset support.

homeboy · Aug 23, 2007, 10:44 AM

I'm tired of all this talk about buttons and tactile feedback. If you want that you can always buy a used G5.5 or buy the refreshed Nano which will in the near future come with 16GB to satisfy the hungry ones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastbite

Why would be thicker than the iPhone? It would have less 'functions' so I don't understand why.

1.8 hard drive

boss1 · Aug 23, 2007, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdMan2007

Looks like the guys at 9to5mac have some serious sources inside Apple......

I wonder what they do from 6to8

rockstarjoe · Aug 23, 2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdMan2007

Arn...

Looks like the guys at 9to5mac have some serious sources inside Apple. What's your take on who the leaker could be? Is it likely to be one person or a few? Also, doesn't it worry you a little that these guys have been on fire lately?

They sure have been cranking out the info lately. I bet they will get burned soon. Apple will smoke out the leaker with some false info that will be fed to 9to5mac.

Clive At Five · Aug 23, 2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastbite

Why would be thicker than the iPhone? It would have less 'functions' so I don't understand why.

An HDD for the high-end model, perhaps.

If Apple is really trying to push the iPod as a PMP, it'll need lots of storage. 16 or 32 GB is not going to cut it and a higher-capacity NAND flash-based device is not economically feasible.

-Clive

JCPH · Aug 23, 2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by P.B.

hard drive vs. flash memory?

There seems to be a big move towards flash memory. It'll be interesting to see which way Apple goes. As technology gets smaller, flash memory will grow even more. I'm slightly confused though as to why this thing is going to be bigger...

Aug 23, 2007, 10:28 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iPod Touch Details? 9to5mac claims to have knowledge of the upcoming full-size iPod which they are refering to as the "iPod Touch". According to the site, the OS X based iPod will share a similar look to the current iPhone, complete with "home" button and a 480x320 pixel screen. Compared to the iPhone, the outer ridge is said to be black, with a slightly thicker case. A report from earlier today from Appleinsider does expect up to 4 new iPod models to be introduced in September. Article Link Last edited by arn : Aug 23, 2007 at 11:06 AM.

Aug 23, 2007, 10:33 AM	#3
Nepenthe macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minnesota	Buttons. I would hope that Apple has enough foresight to include at least a couple extra buttons on the thing. Like the Shuffle. I think the ability to use the device without looking at it is an important feature. Yes?

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Aug 23, 2007, 10:39 AM	#9
ghostshadow macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana	I agree, I still like the tactile feeling of the buttons. Especially if I'm "eek" driving. I don't want to look at the iPod when I'm supposed to be concentrating on the road. Trying to fumble with it with both hands etc. I hope they don't get to futuristic that it'll kill the brand. __________________ Knox Ware

Aug 23, 2007, 10:31 AM	#2
northwesternmac macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Freeport	Well it will be very interesting to see what Apple does! But I won't buy any of the new iPods, because i have that iPhone thing....

Aug 23, 2007, 10:37 AM	#6
BKF macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY	Similar look to the current iPod, or the current iPhone?

Aug 23, 2007, 10:38 AM	#8
P.B. macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2005	it says "iPhone" on 9to5mac, not "iPod" sized screen.

Aug 23, 2007, 10:42 AM	#13
uraniumwilly macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2007	If it has the new 160gb hard drive I might just pull out my plastic money and make the quantum leap beyond my Mini iPod.

Aug 23, 2007, 10:42 AM	#14
blad3z macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2006	they probably will have tactile keys..im sure steve saw this ahead of time that touch and tactile would go well..i mean when ur sittin on the train and u wana watch a movie etc. u knw? u can use the full screen but on thte other edges there will be the tactile buttons..or like the new sony fone..u can shake it left to go to the last track or right to go to the next :P and up and down to stop it... or steve might do with the gestures and have it so slide ur finger right = next song left=last song u knw? so many possibilites...steve will come up for somethin for those that dont wana stare at their ipod

Aug 23, 2007, 10:43 AM	#15
AdMan2007 macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2006	Arn... Arn... Looks like the guys at 9to5mac have some serious sources inside Apple. What's your take on who the leaker could be? Is it likely to be one person or a few? Also, doesn't it worry you a little that these guys have been on fire lately?

Aug 23, 2007, 10:43 AM	#16
boss1 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2007	way to kick Zune while they're on the ground bleeding and barely breathing.

Aug 23, 2007, 10:43 AM	#17
Clive At Five macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2004 Location: St. Paul, MN	I'm still not convinced 9to5Mac.com is a reliable source. I'm thinking they may have gotten lucky with the iMac... but we'll see. BTW, I don't necessarily hate the proposed iPod Nano design or the idea of a multi-touch iPod, I'm just skeptical of their reliability. We'll find out soon enough it sounds... -Clive __________________ My Mod: G4 Cube + Atom 330 CPU + Wiimote = Ultimate HTPC!

Aug 23, 2007, 10:43 AM	#18
Loge macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England	Now this is more like it, after yesterdays nano news. Shame they didn't post the picture of these instead of the fatPods, but clearly now they've learned a lesson there. Tie it in with the new 160GB drive and we have a worthwhile update.

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