Apple Music Event Sept. 7
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Chundles
macrumors G5
There's definitely something going on, down at my local shops it's minis-a-gogo but regular iPods seem very thin on the ground. Might be a very cool Thursday afternoon indeed....
Yeah, it'll be thursday afternoon, that's the problem with living on the other side of the world
Yeah, it'll be thursday afternoon, that's the problem with living on the other side of the world
talksalot81
macrumors newbie
Squire said:iPMS?
Hmm...I can just see it now. Sometimes it won't let you connect at all, other times it will be unbearably slow, and it flashes rude pop-up menus at you when you click the help menu. Sounds like a Windows app.
Squire
Buy that man a beer!
Adam
iTunes enabled phone to have 512MB or 1GB of built in storage.
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=25879
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=25879
Squire
macrumors 68000
talksalot81 said:Buy that man a beer!
Adam
Thanks, anyway, but I won't need one. I already have one...gulp...on my desk. Don't worry. It's evening here already.
(I'm sort of celebrating after finishing a big essay. This thread has been monumental in assisting me to procrastinate, by the way.)Back on topic: Really, after seeing both the Apple and Motorola invitations, there's no way that this is going to be just a crappy 25-song phone. No way. something bigger. I won't be able to buy a phone from these guys so hopefully there will be another announcement, too.
<gulp>
<burp>
Excuse me.
Squire
Hitachi Release Updated 1" Hard Drives
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/09/02/hitachi_bling_hdds/
Key Points:
6GB and 8GB Capacity
Consumes 40% Less Power
20% Lighter - 13g & 5mm thick
ESP - Protects drive when dropped from as little as 10cm, allowing 2000G operating shock to be withstood
3600RPM
So next generation iPod Mini will be slightly lighter, and have a longer battery life and be more robust.
In addition, new slim 1.8" hard drives launched with a 5mm thickness in sizes of 20GB and 30GB. Yes, the 20GB iPod is going to get slimmer. I now expect the lowest end vPod to be 30GB for a $50 price premium over the 20GB iPod.
As I've mentioned before, 1000 music videos will fit in 30GB. I wonder if Apple will give video capability to the Mini however - it could hold 200 music videos...
Actually, if this is such a major announcement, I'm thinking that the entire iPod range will get video capability. We'll know in 5 days time.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/09/02/hitachi_bling_hdds/
Key Points:
6GB and 8GB Capacity
Consumes 40% Less Power
20% Lighter - 13g & 5mm thick
ESP - Protects drive when dropped from as little as 10cm, allowing 2000G operating shock to be withstood
3600RPM
So next generation iPod Mini will be slightly lighter, and have a longer battery life and be more robust.
In addition, new slim 1.8" hard drives launched with a 5mm thickness in sizes of 20GB and 30GB. Yes, the 20GB iPod is going to get slimmer. I now expect the lowest end vPod to be 30GB for a $50 price premium over the 20GB iPod.
As I've mentioned before, 1000 music videos will fit in 30GB. I wonder if Apple will give video capability to the Mini however - it could hold 200 music videos...
Actually, if this is such a major announcement, I'm thinking that the entire iPod range will get video capability. We'll know in 5 days time.
wasnt there something about new 40 (single) and 80gb (double) -drives from toshiba, with the size of the older 20 and 40 gb-ones?
i think these are more likely to be in the new ipod.
and i also thought the new mini would support flash memory, as it´s been mentioned here and on many rumour sites again and again (you know, the samsung story).
i think these are more likely to be in the new ipod.
and i also thought the new mini would support flash memory, as it´s been mentioned here and on many rumour sites again and again (you know, the samsung story).
"we got some cool stuff on the way for you next week...
things so big, it´s gonna blow your mind"
i just heard it again, and listened especially to the last part.
that´s what the girl of the itunes-podcast "new music tuesday" says in the current podcast, as a preview for the next one which will be released around next wednesday.
has anybody some old itunes-podcasts? is she always enthusiastic like this?
things so big, it´s gonna blow your mind"
i just heard it again, and listened especially to the last part.
that´s what the girl of the itunes-podcast "new music tuesday" says in the current podcast, as a preview for the next one which will be released around next wednesday.
has anybody some old itunes-podcasts? is she always enthusiastic like this?
Sky Blue
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Aqua Structure
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When did TS change their layout?Sky Blue said:
Whatever. I still think we'll be seeing a vPod at this event.
hyperpasta
macrumors 6502a
ThinkSecret!
Yeah, I saw that too. Basically:
- iPod mini going flash memory, color ( I didn't know flash was that cheap!)
- Shuffle getting price-dropped, 2GB model added
But not at the event, probably at Paris instead.
The event will be on the iPhone and the partnership with CIngular. You'll be able to buy music through iTunes on the phone for $2 (otherwise, what's in it for Cingular?)
Video iPod is a maybe.
ThinkSecret is reliable but sometimes very wrong. They prediceted the iPod shuffle would have touch controls and a screen at MWSF.
Yeah, I saw that too. Basically:
- iPod mini going flash memory, color ( I didn't know flash was that cheap!)
- Shuffle getting price-dropped, 2GB model added
But not at the event, probably at Paris instead.
The event will be on the iPhone and the partnership with CIngular. You'll be able to buy music through iTunes on the phone for $2 (otherwise, what's in it for Cingular?)
Video iPod is a maybe.
ThinkSecret is reliable but sometimes very wrong. They prediceted the iPod shuffle would have touch controls and a screen at MWSF.
madmaxmedia
macrumors 68030
Here's a wild idea...
What if the rumored form factor of the phone is not correct? I know a modified Motorola E398 (not sure if that's the right model number) has been making the rounds with iTunes software and all. But what if that's just a 'placeholder' for people to test the software, and a brand new, much snazzier phone is coming?
Just a possibility to throw out there. The reason I say this is that Apple seems to be hyping up this event. If it's just a regular mid-level Moto phone with a music player that says 'iTunes', that doesn't seem worthy of hyping, for fear of disappointment.
There's the other products too, but for now Thinksecret is predicting those will be unveiled later.
What if the rumored form factor of the phone is not correct? I know a modified Motorola E398 (not sure if that's the right model number) has been making the rounds with iTunes software and all. But what if that's just a 'placeholder' for people to test the software, and a brand new, much snazzier phone is coming?
Just a possibility to throw out there. The reason I say this is that Apple seems to be hyping up this event. If it's just a regular mid-level Moto phone with a music player that says 'iTunes', that doesn't seem worthy of hyping, for fear of disappointment.
There's the other products too, but for now Thinksecret is predicting those will be unveiled later.
talksalot81
macrumors newbie
I think that there is a serious risk that what they announce could be a disappointment. If it is the phone, I (and many others) would be disappointed, if it was a new gen ipod or mini, many wouldnt be happy (though many again would). If it is the video pod, we have the same situation....
I think all the hype is maybe just a bit too much. Looking forward is one thing, but apple have people who are literally fanatical about all of this
Adam
I think all the hype is maybe just a bit too much. Looking forward is one thing, but apple have people who are literally fanatical about all of this
Adam
madmaxmedia
macrumors 68030
While some of his post seems a little iffy (such as the time travel part), I really like the possibilities of wireless iPod + video-capable Airport Express + connect to Mac.
Other companies have tried to build wifi into music players, but run into usability issues. Apple can nail this down easily (all 3 parts.)
I don't think Bluetooth would be needed, since wifi could be used for remote control as well.
I really like it! I think iPod Video with built-in wifi would sell well at $499 or $549 (unlike how the Photo was received.) Look at the biggest iPod now, it's $499. If there's a iPod Video with wifi for $549, which would you pick if you were in the market for a large-capacity player?
And a new video-capable Airport Express at existing pricing would move too, as people would want both.
Yes, it's only for early adopters, but this combination would hook/em IMO. Later of course, this stuff trickles down and in a year and half all iPods have video + wireless. And then a year later, so does the iPod Mini. Don't know about the Shuffle though...kinda hard to watch video with no screen.
Other companies have tried to build wifi into music players, but run into usability issues. Apple can nail this down easily (all 3 parts.)
I don't think Bluetooth would be needed, since wifi could be used for remote control as well.
I really like it! I think iPod Video with built-in wifi would sell well at $499 or $549 (unlike how the Photo was received.) Look at the biggest iPod now, it's $499. If there's a iPod Video with wifi for $549, which would you pick if you were in the market for a large-capacity player?
And a new video-capable Airport Express at existing pricing would move too, as people would want both.
Yes, it's only for early adopters, but this combination would hook/em IMO. Later of course, this stuff trickles down and in a year and half all iPods have video + wireless. And then a year later, so does the iPod Mini. Don't know about the Shuffle though...kinda hard to watch video with no screen.
N. Electron said:
the future
macrumors 68040
madmaxmedia said:
It's $399, actually.
i don´t agree with thinksecret on this.
releasing only the itunes phone would be a disappointment for nearly everyone, as there have been rumours for months about it.
and it´s definitely nothing revolutionary, as there are already so many mp3-phones on the market. would be ridiculous to compare it with the first ipod release.
what would make sense though, is a new ipod mini, cause it would fit the "1000 songs in your pocket"-announcement (4gb or 5gb).
with a new design, flash memory, color screen and improved battery life, that would be an nice new thing to play with.
anyone else sad that more and more people think it won´t be the ipod video?
releasing only the itunes phone would be a disappointment for nearly everyone, as there have been rumours for months about it.
and it´s definitely nothing revolutionary, as there are already so many mp3-phones on the market. would be ridiculous to compare it with the first ipod release.
what would make sense though, is a new ipod mini, cause it would fit the "1000 songs in your pocket"-announcement (4gb or 5gb).
with a new design, flash memory, color screen and improved battery life, that would be an nice new thing to play with.
anyone else sad that more and more people think it won´t be the ipod video?
Lacero
macrumors 604
Apple might as well move the new iPod mini models up from the January debut to the September timeframe to take advantage of the holiday season and further solidify their lead position. They might introduce it after Christmas but this could be a mistake. Getting a lock on the NAND flash market would drive out other flash mp3 player competitors.
MacSA
macrumors 68000
Apple COMPUTER need to be putting more energy into making better computers.. the last Mac mini "update" for instance was a joke. They seem to concentrate on Music/iPods now, in fact, I bet the vast majority of the general public would now associate Apple with the iPod/iTunes rather than computer hardware. If you asked anyone in the street what came to mind when you said "Apple", I bet few would say iMac, iBook or Powerboook.