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Apple's September 5th Keynote Outline?
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Indeed. I love the shuffle! (yes, I have a real ipod as well). But when I'm in the garden and want nothing more than a play button to hear music. Or when I know I'm going to walk home from somewhere, keep the small low profile shuffle in my pocket.
They would be fools to get rid of something that small and portable. I think too many folks here have video on the brain, and forget some of us are in it for the music and have no real interest in watching video on any small device...
I can see the headline now: "Apple event in chaos as Zombie Lennon eats Paul McCartney's brains onstage."
"Zombie McCartney and Zombie Lennon on tour this fall."
"One more thing....................
We know the Mac Pro is thirteen months old today, but we still have no updates for you. Please continue to enjoy the nearly two-year-old graphics options."
I'm tired of my Cinema Display dated everything. It's been since 2004 that Apple had a serious Aluminum Cinema Display refresh, it's well over due.
You know, the iPod Minis were more popular than ever when they were discontinued. I don't disagree with your overall assessment, I just like to point out that sometimes Apple does things that don't make any freakin' sense to us...
The iPod shuffle to be discontinued? You have got to be kidding me.
I can't believe this even made it to page 2. There isn't even mention of marketshare or business recaps for the iTunes/iPod segment. And a bunch of other crap that doesn't follow suit with Apple's apparent history, etc. (I.E. it wouldn't make sense to consumers who compare "logical" guesses with Apple's past and perceived future).
-=|Mgkwho
I can't believe this even made it to page 2. There isn't even mention of marketshare or business recaps for the iTunes/iPod segment. And a bunch of other crap that doesn't follow suit with Apple's apparent history, etc. (I.E. it wouldn't make sense to consumers who compare "logical" guesses with Apple's past and perceived future).
-=|Mgkwho
Yeah-- in that case they discontinued it while it was still going pretty strong rather than waiting for it to die down. But it should be noted that they discontinued it and immediate replaced it with the Nano-- which, while 1G nanos weren't colorful or aluminum like the mini or current gen. nano, they were a direct replacement nonetheless (so it's not like discontinuing the mini made no sense). I think it'd be weird if they discontinued the shuffle form factor without something to replace it (not just a 1gig nano, unless the nano is coming down in size (form factor) significantly and being called something else).
I think they could easily keep selling the current generation shuffle. The shuffle rumor I think could be possible is a product red version. Otherwise it's a great product-- looks good, great form factor, easy to wear... (easy to lose...) Change up the colors if you want and call it good.
While I would be very disappointed if they discontinued the shuffle, I guess it doesn't matter too much since I already have one. And since it went through the washing machine with no ill effect, I'm convinced it will last forever.
I think the shuffle is underrated, it's an excellent device, it's all the iPod I need most of the time.
That being said, I'd like to get a Nano as well, hopefully in orange... ?
Steve? Orange Nano Fun Pod? Anyone?
I think the shuffle is underrated, it's an excellent device, it's all the iPod I need most of the time.
That being said, I'd like to get a Nano as well, hopefully in orange... ?
Steve? Orange Nano Fun Pod? Anyone?
I call this fake, for a few reasons...
- Deca? There is no way in hell that Apple would call a model the iPod deca. It sounds lame and stupid. Almost something that Microsoft would do...the Zune deca!
- There is no way that they will discontinue the shuffle. It remains one of the top sellers because of the price. If that were to occur, there would be no cheap, on-the-fly iPod anymore.
- Apple isn't going to release an iPod with everything but the phone aspect of the iPhone this soon. If there was worry about Apple killing iPod sales with the iPhone, then there should be even greater worry of killing the iPhone sales with an iPod that is an iPhone with Safari, e-mail, and phone. I would drop 300 for an iPod then 500 for an iPhone and I know many other people would, too.
This rumor amounts to fortune telling.
If one throws out enough ideas out there, some are bound to be correct. I really like how MacRumors has rated this information as unreliable.
My guesses
Squushed iPod Nano, unannounced discontinuetion of Shuffle (see Apple Store afterwords)
New iPod interface and new iPod form factor across all "regular" iPods.
Old iPods to be sold at discount until stock is gone.
Beetles added to catalog, would not be suprised if the "Hey Jude" thing happend.
On the far side
Wi-fi integration of new iPods with ability to control AppleTV and remote applications.
Has anybody noticed that Apple is really not hyping the AppleTV. It's not listed as an accessory or on Apple's hardware page, but is at the bottom of the iPod page. This just seems odd, so perhaps the AppleTV will be combined with the mini or have added functionality.
It is also possible that Jobs reads the Beetles last press release and then reads a new one stating simply that the entire Beetles will be available on iTunes exclusively for 3 months. Then some Beetle song with out any live presence.
Lastly, There will be no iPod named "deca". It isn't a code name and Apple marketing department wouldn't attach a name to the size of the memory.
If one throws out enough ideas out there, some are bound to be correct. I really like how MacRumors has rated this information as unreliable.
My guesses
Squushed iPod Nano, unannounced discontinuetion of Shuffle (see Apple Store afterwords)
New iPod interface and new iPod form factor across all "regular" iPods.
Old iPods to be sold at discount until stock is gone.
Beetles added to catalog, would not be suprised if the "Hey Jude" thing happend.
On the far side
Wi-fi integration of new iPods with ability to control AppleTV and remote applications.
Has anybody noticed that Apple is really not hyping the AppleTV. It's not listed as an accessory or on Apple's hardware page, but is at the bottom of the iPod page. This just seems odd, so perhaps the AppleTV will be combined with the mini or have added functionality.
It is also possible that Jobs reads the Beetles last press release and then reads a new one stating simply that the entire Beetles will be available on iTunes exclusively for 3 months. Then some Beetle song with out any live presence.
Lastly, There will be no iPod named "deca". It isn't a code name and Apple marketing department wouldn't attach a name to the size of the memory.
Yes, the Shuffle is very versatile, but just because you CAN clip it on your fly, doesn't mean you should!
The names and details are probably fake but I think it's a pretty good guess of some of the things that will be discussed tomorrow.
Makes perfect sense to add a mobile iTunes store now that Nokia has announced theirs.
Games for iPhone would be a great addition and can't imagine hard to do?
New iPod will most likely have WiFi for access to mobile iTunes store, streaming radio, streaming music possibilities. I highly doubt as people have said that the new iPod will be a phone-less iPhone since that would definitely cannibalize iPhone sales which is Apple's biggest moneymaker (hardware+AT&T contract profit)...making people pay $600 to get that touchscreen experience is the best way to keep iPhone sales healthy. Many people would happily get a touchscreen iPod and forgo an iPhone if they could.
Time will tell...all I want is for a new software update for the iPhone to fix these really annoying Safari crashes, memory leaks and general bugs more than anything.
Makes perfect sense to add a mobile iTunes store now that Nokia has announced theirs.
Games for iPhone would be a great addition and can't imagine hard to do?
New iPod will most likely have WiFi for access to mobile iTunes store, streaming radio, streaming music possibilities. I highly doubt as people have said that the new iPod will be a phone-less iPhone since that would definitely cannibalize iPhone sales which is Apple's biggest moneymaker (hardware+AT&T contract profit)...making people pay $600 to get that touchscreen experience is the best way to keep iPhone sales healthy. Many people would happily get a touchscreen iPod and forgo an iPhone if they could.
Time will tell...all I want is for a new software update for the iPhone to fix these really annoying Safari crashes, memory leaks and general bugs more than anything.
I'm pretty sure this is fake, but until ThinkSecret declares it to be true, I'll maintain that there is a chance it is accurate.
Started out reading it, yea that seems likely for the iPhone...iPod touch souns possible, iPod deca, started to sound false, iPod Nano stays the same, WTF!?
The 1Gb is brought back at a higher price then 1st gen...and shuffle is cut?
Umm...NO!
The 1Gb is brought back at a higher price then 1st gen...and shuffle is cut?
Umm...NO!