also, if a true widescreen video ipod is coming, I am pretty sure will be at least $450, more than $100 if you compare the top of the line ipod. Right there, there is a distinction.
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Back and Forth: True Video iPod In December?
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whooleytoo said:
Very good point. How long before a media event does Apple usually send out invites? If the 5th anniversary is October 23rd and the possible launch for this anniversary then we shoul be hearing about it soon. Pure speculation of course but it would be cool.
Now, I don't care who does and who doesn't have Thanksgiving Day -- the point is December would be to late for a lot of people to add an iPod video to their shopping list and Apple would get a lot of returns from those who bought a 5.5g for hte kids.
I don't think Apple is delaying the annoncement for any other reason other than they are unable to iron out some production problem or another -- I am sure if it were ready the iPid video would be out ASAP. Now timing is an issue with a MWSF announcement (next to revamped MBP and a new Mac Tower (something between an mini and a Pro) and availability not long there after.
Well, I hope...
gugy said:this is getting old!
As am I
Ad I hope an iPod video is out before I die or we can start calling the rumor 'The memorial iAlan iPod video next Tuesday" thread
If the widescreen comes out this year, I expect it on the same week of the Zune. middle of November. later than that is too late for Xmas season. If that's the case then maybe we will see it at MWSF.
Still no answer!
I'm completely baffled. I posted earlier in this thread and got no replies, so I'm even more confused than when I posted the first time. Why is it so out of the realm of possibility that the 5th anniversary of the iPod would be the release date for the "True Video" iPod?
Everyone seems to be ignoring this time as a great release date. Yes it's early, but they could do pre-orders to ship before December.
I'd love to be told I'm wrong in this speculation, but it's the "why" I'm wrong I'm interested in most. No one is mentining this date!
I'm completely baffled. I posted earlier in this thread and got no replies, so I'm even more confused than when I posted the first time. Why is it so out of the realm of possibility that the 5th anniversary of the iPod would be the release date for the "True Video" iPod?
Everyone seems to be ignoring this time as a great release date. Yes it's early, but they could do pre-orders to ship before December.
I'd love to be told I'm wrong in this speculation, but it's the "why" I'm wrong I'm interested in most. No one is mentining this date!
That would fit perfectly with the wonderful 30th anniversary Macintosh that Apple released...MrFirework said:
Already done with Windows
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/2006/09/27/idf_fall_20061/page3.html
That's been demo'd at IDF this year... A Passat that had on onboard system that used Wimax to show multiple streams of movies/etc from a UMPC with Wimax.bankshot said:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/2006/09/27/idf_fall_20061/page3.html
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I am saying yes for a 6G iPod in December, I'm not going to speculate if it will be a true video or not (but that would be nice).
I believe Apple will release a new 6G iPod come December beause of these two main reasons:
1) The iPod Nano just had a HUGE overhaul and redesign, the last iPod release was a real non-event.
2) Zune is being released Apple will definantly do something to steal the limelight from this product.
I believe Apple will release a new 6G iPod come December beause of these two main reasons:
1) The iPod Nano just had a HUGE overhaul and redesign, the last iPod release was a real non-event.
2) Zune is being released Apple will definantly do something to steal the limelight from this product.
PowerBook G5 coming next tuesday!
I suppose the "True Video" iPod will be released at a special event along side the iPhone and PowerBook G5?
(Well, two out of the three would be nice.)
I suppose the "True Video" iPod will be released at a special event along side the iPhone and PowerBook G5?
(Well, two out of the three would be nice.)
Another iPod NOT the New iPod
I believe actually that we're about to see not a replacement for the existing iPod but more of an iPod Pro. They won't call it that but it will the newest in the lineup, with the current 5.5G iPod continuing selling.
I see Apple continuing selling the current version for $249 and $349 and then offering this bigger brother for $449 and would come with the screen the full length of the iPod as we have seen countless mockups. Would it have more than an 80GB drive? Possibly. But I think we'll just see one model with the bigger screen and it might have a bigger hard drive.
I would bet, though, that Apple does not get rid of what's been working for them. The 5.5G is safe... for now.
I believe actually that we're about to see not a replacement for the existing iPod but more of an iPod Pro. They won't call it that but it will the newest in the lineup, with the current 5.5G iPod continuing selling.
I see Apple continuing selling the current version for $249 and $349 and then offering this bigger brother for $449 and would come with the screen the full length of the iPod as we have seen countless mockups. Would it have more than an 80GB drive? Possibly. But I think we'll just see one model with the bigger screen and it might have a bigger hard drive.
I would bet, though, that Apple does not get rid of what's been working for them. The 5.5G is safe... for now.
JGowan said:
Agreeed.
Here is the line-up
iPod schuffle <-- should read Shuffle (thanks Chundles -- see 3 posts down...)
iPod nano
iPod
iPod X (X being a real cool marketing name)
the iPod X will be the 'True Video iPod'
If Apple does intoduce the video ipod as a seperate product and keeps selling the 5.5g ipod will we ever see a 6g ipod and how could it differ from the widescreen video ipod?
L3X said:
Yeah, yeah, right.
But if true the name suggests specific in-car functionality. For example: Bluetooth for a GPS receiver (or built in GPS), route finding software.
And why not? In car GPS route finders are now incorporating MP3 playing capabilities, streaming to the stereo via Bluetooth. It makes sense for Apple to integrate further functionality, when it is the right time, to the correct product.
Chundles said:
Crap...I always type 'schuffle' when will I ever learn...
And you pointed it out to me in the past...
I guess you can change my sig to something to do with old dogs and new tricks...
Anyway, let's hope something new in the iPod universe is on the way no matter how it is spelt...
ehurtley said:I suppose the "True Video" iPod will be released at a special event along side the iPhone and PowerBook G5?
(Well, two out of the three would be nice.)
why is it still funny to sarcastically imply that the Powerbook G5 will be here "next tuesday". It's not so clever anymore and it doesn't really pertain to anything. so please guys, can we poke fun at apple's track record in a new and exciting way?
Speaking of the Ipod: I honestly don't think apple would have dropped the prices of the current 5.5's without providing a top end product (i.e. Video Ipod) before the end of the year. As it stands, the current 5.5 is only 50 bucks more than the overpriced nano. That's not much product differentiation at all and it hints that the current Ipod won't be top tier much longer.
peace
jellomizer said:
What makes this a "True" video iPod? Simple: it's an iPod that is DESIGNED FOR VIDEO. Larger screen, possibly better resolution, larger storeage space...
The current "iPod Video" wasn't ever intended for video, it was "adapted" from previous generation iPods to be able to show video. But screen size (as many users have noted throughout it's existance) makes it an "eh" choice for watching movies or TV shows.
Not to mention, your "smudged screen" senario? You've obviously never used a touch screen before. They don't smudge, unless your hands are dirty.
This one has to be the true video ipod... with widescreen and all that stuff, but seriously do you people actually see movies on that little ipod screen, i mean if the screen of the ipod will be like that one from the psp, sure i will see movies on it...
Marx55 said:
Yeah, and while they're at it they can throw in Phone capabilities and make it the ultimate Smart phone. Of course it would need to have WiFi and bluetooth too! Also they should put GPS on it so that you can use it in your car as a gps system also!
Ooh, and while they're at it, they can throw in a Sattelite reciever feed so that it can run off of sattelite TV! And we could watch TV on it@ Of course they'd have to launch some new sort of sattelite that can affix to a moving signal!
Then give it some microwave and toaster capabilities and I'd be Set!!
....it's an iPod, not a super-duper all in one life saving device.
Ipod Video
Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. The new ipod video features a digital click wheel, does that mean the surface of the new ipod be reinforced glass that doesn't scratch unless you try really hard or is it still gonna be the carbon polymer(why do people call it carbon polymer when they know that carbon polymer is plastic, it doesn't appeal to pro macists)? Because regular use will mean an extreme amount of scratching even from the thumb. Second point, is it going to be as chunky compared to current line of ipod as the first ipod photo? Remember how it compared with the G4? (Almost twice as thick and twice as heavy)
Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. The new ipod video features a digital click wheel, does that mean the surface of the new ipod be reinforced glass that doesn't scratch unless you try really hard or is it still gonna be the carbon polymer(why do people call it carbon polymer when they know that carbon polymer is plastic, it doesn't appeal to pro macists)? Because regular use will mean an extreme amount of scratching even from the thumb. Second point, is it going to be as chunky compared to current line of ipod as the first ipod photo? Remember how it compared with the G4? (Almost twice as thick and twice as heavy)