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Apple iPod Event on September 5th, 2007?
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What features are you hoping they add to the apple tv? I'm just curious because I can't think of a feature that I want added....but then again, I am still just waking up
For one, add internet radio feature. I want the ability to store presets right on the Apple TV, so that the computer with iTunes does not need to be running. Squeezebox, Roku Soundbridge and several other players can all do this. There is nothing technically stopping apple from doing this unless it is some RIAA related arm twisting going on.
Maybe Not...
If you look at the promotion detail it states specific model numbers so if they chose to release a new ipod I assume it would have a different model number and therefore it would not apply for the student deal. That being said I doubt sept 5th will be the date but hey, I won't complain if it turns out to be true!
If you look at the promotion detail it states specific model numbers so if they chose to release a new ipod I assume it would have a different model number and therefore it would not apply for the student deal. That being said I doubt sept 5th will be the date but hey, I won't complain if it turns out to be true!
So funny story...
I got married a couple weeks ago, and it just so happened that my car had chosen to spite me in the worst way possible (probably for my all-to-common violent outbursts) by dying that very morning. Sucky deal, huh?
But wait, there's more!
I typically keep my iPod in my center console. (I live in the suburbs and park in a garage, okay?) Today was no exception. My iPod sat in my derelict vehicle stranded on a suburban side-street while I went and got married.
At the reception, my father meets a friend of my father in-law who happened to be an auto mechanic. The following morning, unbeknownst to me, my father had the car towed to his shop... in the slums of St. Paul.
I called him later that day and he had told me that he had it taken in to the shop. Thinking it was a cushy suburb shop, I wasn't too worried. A couple days passed before I learned that the diagnosis for my beloved station wagon wasn't good. I decided to pull the plug and went to retrieve my belongings.
"Where's the car?" I asked before the fateful trip.
"[so-and-so]'s shop in St. Paul" he replied.
"NOOOOOooOOOoooOOoOOoo! My iPod was in there!"
"Well, say goodbye to that!" he jested.
Sure enough, my iPod had been lifted... without any damage to the car, even! Now, I know what you're thinking, but I happen to know the guy who runs the shop. He would never do such a thing. It was a soulless St. Paul bandit who dared to thieve my iPod.
The joke's on him/her, though. My iPod's 40GB HDD died a couple months ago and I replaced it myself with a 20GB I bought for $40. Remember, the back of the iPod case says "40GB." Also, in the process of "fixing" my iPod, I must've shorted something because my battery only lasts for 8 hours.......... EVEN WHEN OFF. It was fine for me because I only used it in my iPod radio (with built-in charger) and my car (with a car adapter). I feel bad for the poor sucker who buys that thing off eBay. If anyone sees an auction for it, let me know...
So long story short, I want a new iPod!
-Clive
I got married a couple weeks ago, and it just so happened that my car had chosen to spite me in the worst way possible (probably for my all-to-common violent outbursts) by dying that very morning. Sucky deal, huh?
But wait, there's more!
I typically keep my iPod in my center console. (I live in the suburbs and park in a garage, okay?) Today was no exception. My iPod sat in my derelict vehicle stranded on a suburban side-street while I went and got married.
At the reception, my father meets a friend of my father in-law who happened to be an auto mechanic. The following morning, unbeknownst to me, my father had the car towed to his shop... in the slums of St. Paul.
I called him later that day and he had told me that he had it taken in to the shop. Thinking it was a cushy suburb shop, I wasn't too worried. A couple days passed before I learned that the diagnosis for my beloved station wagon wasn't good. I decided to pull the plug and went to retrieve my belongings.
"Where's the car?" I asked before the fateful trip.
"[so-and-so]'s shop in St. Paul" he replied.
"NOOOOOooOOOoooOOoOOoo! My iPod was in there!"
"Well, say goodbye to that!" he jested.
Sure enough, my iPod had been lifted... without any damage to the car, even! Now, I know what you're thinking, but I happen to know the guy who runs the shop. He would never do such a thing. It was a soulless St. Paul bandit who dared to thieve my iPod.
The joke's on him/her, though. My iPod's 40GB HDD died a couple months ago and I replaced it myself with a 20GB I bought for $40. Remember, the back of the iPod case says "40GB." Also, in the process of "fixing" my iPod, I must've shorted something because my battery only lasts for 8 hours.......... EVEN WHEN OFF. It was fine for me because I only used it in my iPod radio (with built-in charger) and my car (with a car adapter). I feel bad for the poor sucker who buys that thing off eBay. If anyone sees an auction for it, let me know...
So long story short, I want a new iPod!
-Clive
I just got married in May! Isn't it great? I love it.
And to keep it on the ipod topic: I bought my wife a pink nano to give to her with some other presents the morning we got married. It was loaded with a "honeymoon" playlist I made before carefully placing it back in its packaging.
Birthday Suprise
September 5th is my birthday and I turn 33 (3 + 3 = 6th Gen iPod).
I have been waiting for the 6th Gen iPod for over a year and it would be sweet if they announced it on my 33rd birthday!
I fully support a September 5th announcement for the next iPod!!
September 5th is my birthday and I turn 33 (3 + 3 = 6th Gen iPod).
I have been waiting for the 6th Gen iPod for over a year and it would be sweet if they announced it on my 33rd birthday!
I fully support a September 5th announcement for the next iPod!!
I think they're going to drop the x.5 bomb. Spoke with a regional apple rep today. They said there is a real crunch on the new iMacs. One has my name on it and will now ship by 9/6/2007.
well it is possible. after holidays, apple has had a history of releasing things on a Wednesday. i hope it's true this time as well
Where did you get this from? It all sounds like its spot on to me.
Bringing back the iPod Mini name makes sense. It's a good time, since the new Mini actually has all the features of the 5.5 G.
And of course the new iPod Touch. My only fear is what the starting price will be for the Touch- I hope it's $299. By having a Mini, they could conceivably start the Touch at $349 or $399. I think $299 is really the magic number though.
Bringing back the iPod Mini name makes sense. It's a good time, since the new Mini actually has all the features of the 5.5 G.
And of course the new iPod Touch. My only fear is what the starting price will be for the Touch- I hope it's $299. By having a Mini, they could conceivably start the Touch at $349 or $399. I think $299 is really the magic number though.
bump in mbp speed and hdd size/speed
and leopard release date
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and leopard release date
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Don't know where people are getting "iPod mini" from, the screenshots that turned out to be dead on (Apple legal had them pulled) explicitly used the "nano" term in the filename on the shot.
iPod touch seems possible and I suspect it'll replace the existing disk based iPods. New iPod nano (the wider, video enabled, version) seems absolutely certain. Possibly an iPod shuffle refresh but I doubt it.
iPod mini? Not a chance.
iPod touch seems possible and I suspect it'll replace the existing disk based iPods. New iPod nano (the wider, video enabled, version) seems absolutely certain. Possibly an iPod shuffle refresh but I doubt it.
iPod mini? Not a chance.
Well, if the Nano takes on the role of the current iPod, then Apple doesn't need to append any suffix to the iPhone-form factor units. They can simply remain "iPods".
I just hope Apple keeps the Nano form factor. Maybe make it even smaller and thinner and call it the "iPod Angstrom".
I just hope Apple keeps the Nano form factor. Maybe make it even smaller and thinner and call it the "iPod Angstrom".
Yes, but how much can you draw for certain from a file name of a photo? I think it makes more sense for Apple to keep the current narrow Nano form factor, and simply add a new iPod with the larger screen and 5.5G functionality. Making the existing Nano bigger makes it a little less convenient for people who want a small player for working out, etc.
The gradual trend has been towards more iPod products. There used to be 1, now there are 3. So I don't think it's a huge stretch to imagine 4 soon, as functionality expands.
I totally agree, since people like a vast array of products. Honestly, the iPhone could serve as a "4th" iPod, just with more features. So I wanna say that if this September 4 or 5th date is accurate, we'll most likely see something like the iPhone--of course, without the phone and web features. Maybe we'll even see downloadable games from iTunes? Who knows. If the outcome is how I think it'll be, I'll definitely be buying it. I love the iPhone's iPod interface!
My 3G iPod died yesterday so the 5th would be very nice for an update.
Its been a very leaky Apple recently (Keyboards, Alu iMacs) so I have some hope this is going to come true.
Its been a very leaky Apple recently (Keyboards, Alu iMacs) so I have some hope this is going to come true.
Nothing "for certain", but the person putting together the ad would have had to have been drunk if they'd put "nano" (and only nano) in the filename of ad copy intended to advertise a device that isn't the nano.
It's impossible to tell exactly what it is from the photo, but it seems probable that it's a flash based iPod, like the nano, that would presumably be made up of similarly costing components, with the exception of the larger screen. So, in all probability, we're looking at a device that would cost the same as the existing nano, have similar capabilities, be a similar size, and have a larger screen.
Why would they keep the existing nano around under those circumstances?
They need to make a super super high end device for those of us who have money, and want the best thing possible.
I'm hoping for an iPod that is hard drive based, has a 4" screen, and possesses all the features of the iPhone, for $799 or something.
Why not?
I'm hoping for an iPod that is hard drive based, has a 4" screen, and possesses all the features of the iPhone, for $799 or something.
Why not?
Because the existing Nano form factor is better for active use- working out, exercising, etc.
That's why I'm surmising that they will keep the existing Nano form factor, and then add a larger one that basically replaces the old 5.5G.
Then add the Touch at the top-of-the-line. Which I'm finding hard to imagine will start at $299, but my fingers are crossed.
Clive, That sucks dude!
I had my iPod lifted a few months ago, and I am waiting until they release the new one. I spend a lot of time on airplanes, and a widescreen iPod + my Shure E2C's = Very Happy BiikeMike!
I have to say though, The Creative Zen Vision W looks pretty nice......
I had my iPod lifted a few months ago, and I am waiting until they release the new one. I spend a lot of time on airplanes, and a widescreen iPod + my Shure E2C's = Very Happy BiikeMike!
I have to say though, The Creative Zen Vision W looks pretty nice......
If they believe that, why release the new version at all?
And seriously, I doubt the new nano form factor is going to pose any serious issues with active use. It's apparently slightly wider (though no more than a regular iPod, which isn't that wide), but much much shorter and it retains (presumably) the width of its predecessor.
This is the company that will not release an expandable 3-box Mac in anything other than the prosumer price range, chosing instead to divide its desktops amongst three entirely unalike machines, appealing to entirely different groups, yet priced at strictly adjacent price bands. The idea they're going to create two different shaped (with different screen sizes) but otherwise identically spec'd iPods at roughly the same price strikes me as totally out of character.
The new nano is not going to be perfect, but it'll be "good enough" for the target audience. And as long as it's "good enough" for the largest possible target audience there is, it'll sell like hot cakes.
The squarepods are the new iPod nanos.