Originally posted by Nipsy
So, the answer is that unless there is magic third party making drives, or Apple goes to a much bigger iPod (neither of which is at all likely), there will not be a larger capacity iPod at MWSF.
Originally posted by yamadataro
If the hard drive can not have larger capacity, then making the music files smaller is the way to go. So the natural conclusion here is that MPEG4/AAC capability will be built in in the next iPod, I think. That is IF Apple release it at the coming MWSF.
Would it be possible to software upgrade older iPods to play AAC files? I guess you need hardware decoder chip?
Originally posted by King Cobra
If I am not mistaken, the 20GB iPod uses 2x 10GB Hard Drives, not a single 20GB Hard Drive. (I'm pretty sure I read this elsewhere.)
>(rugby) Maybe Apple will come out with iTunes 3.1 or 4 that has mp4 encoding...
Rumors have been flapping about regarding iTunes 4 and AAC. I would expect this update soon.
>(Raiden) Lemme get this strait, if they come out with a 40 gig ipod, with mp4 coding, then itsend will be able to hold 16000 songs?!?
>(TyleRomeo) that is if you compress your music down to 80KBPS in AAC.
Not to be rude, but MPEG-1 audio (what most people here listen to) at 160Kbps has about the same quality as MPEG-4 AAC at 40Kbps, except with a 75% file size reduction. Therefore, at 40Kbps, you could store 32000 songs on your 40GB iPod. Once you have done that, your parents should recommend you see a doctor.
Originally posted by smegdude
i was just wondering, if this is true and you can store 32000 songs then how many more are there available? how many songs are there on the planet and how big a hard disk would you need to store them?? 80gb? that would be cool, walking round with every song ever written in your pocket!!!!
you could buy them straight from apple with all the songs on it
just a thought anyway