since all apples products keep getting sexier, I cant wait to see what this looks like...and of course the imac mini also!
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Yvan256 said:Indeed. And they could also tie that theme with something like this:
"... but THIS will surely keep them saying that - introducing: the PowerBook G5!". The crowd goes wild, the PowerBook gets too hot and starts a fire, hundreds die.
Oups, my mind drifted a bit there. I shouldn't post at 02:24.
LOL- For some reason that made me see a startlingly clear image of Steve laughing maniacally on the stage, watching the fire and rubbing his hands with glee. And it's only 5:30 in the evening here!
As for the name of the flashPod, what would be its main selling point? The iPod photo is so named because it can display photos - iPod mini is small. I don't think they'll go for another word for "small" - too much confusion. I can't think of what the main focus of a smaller iPod would be. Maybe iPod sport? iPod go?
I don't like either. Any suggestions? The only thing I know for sure is since the iPod Photo was renamed "iPod photo" it will be all lowercase!
Conspiracy Theory:
Maybe the flash rumor is wrong, and TS purposely put this fake article out so they could claim they have no real inside secrets and no names to share. They just get this stuff sent to them via the anonymous mail link.
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Of course, I don't really believe this, but the thought did occur to me.
My bet is they have lawyers giving them bad advice, or they wanted to send a big FYou to Apple. Probably both.
Maybe the flash rumor is wrong, and TS purposely put this fake article out so they could claim they have no real inside secrets and no names to share. They just get this stuff sent to them via the anonymous mail link.
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Of course, I don't really believe this, but the thought did occur to me.
My bet is they have lawyers giving them bad advice, or they wanted to send a big FYou to Apple. Probably both.
i'll be quite disappointed if the go for the 1 & 2GB sizes. I want an iPod I can afford. At those prices it creates a dilemma of whether to fork out the extra for a mini.
I think they really have to position these in the lower end of the market.
Considering there are two types of buyers for these:
1) Those who can't afford a HDD model
2) People working out.
I'm in the first category and want to get an iPod for as cheap as I can.
And those in the second category only need an hour or so of music at a time. What's that equal to? Less than 100mb?
512Mb and 1Gb would be much more sensible. But even a 256Mb would suffice.
I think they really have to position these in the lower end of the market.
Considering there are two types of buyers for these:
1) Those who can't afford a HDD model
2) People working out.
I'm in the first category and want to get an iPod for as cheap as I can.
And those in the second category only need an hour or so of music at a time. What's that equal to? Less than 100mb?
512Mb and 1Gb would be much more sensible. But even a 256Mb would suffice.
Personally, I'd like to see the flash iPod replace the iPod mini - to ditch the little HD and go all flash. I see enough minis at the gym right now. Use 2 of these 2GB chips or something. I'm dreaming aren't I?
I beg to differ. The way you have it listed is confusing. Basically they have 4 models: A flash based one, a mini one, a regular one and a photo one. To me, these seem like 4 different market segments.jamdr said:
Here would be the lineup:
- iPod flash (1 & 2 GB sizes)
- iPod mini (4GB size)
- iPod (20 & 40 GB sizes)
- iPod photo (40 & 60 GB sizes)
As time goes on, the capacities will increase but the model types remain the same. Simple.
Sushi
I really like the idea of a flash iPod. I think the 1GB and 2GB are appropriate sizes, especially if Apple boosts the size of the mini to 8 or 10 gigs. That'd really span the entire market!
Flash...savior of the universe, king of the impossible!
I guess if you're going to be sued its better to go down kicking and screaming! However, I thought the legal action brought against think secret was to force them to give info about their source rather than an actual lawsuit. Has this changed this time are they actually beening sued or just asked to give info? Still it seems that if this rumor is true apple is actually concerned about market share for once and making all the right moves!
I guess if you're going to be sued its better to go down kicking and screaming! However, I thought the legal action brought against think secret was to force them to give info about their source rather than an actual lawsuit. Has this changed this time are they actually beening sued or just asked to give info? Still it seems that if this rumor is true apple is actually concerned about market share for once and making all the right moves!
macridah said:
Well, if their defense is going to be that they are provided with information freely, there's no reason to stop reporting the rumors they get, is there? After all, it is not illegal for TS or anyone else NOT under an NDA to openly discuss information they are given.
Rock on Think Secret people!!
As for the iPod mini/flash, WOO-HOO! I've got a good feeling that MWSF is going to be wild!
Apple iPod vs. HP iPod. When HP first came out with the iPod I was going to get one. The store I went to had them for about $30 less then the Apple iPod.
The only problem - the bow never mentions that it is Mac compatable. The box is 100% PC information. Event the system requiremets on the box never mention any Mac hardware.
Just to be sure it would work I asked a sales person and was told that it was PC only.
I know know this to be wrong, but I can see how your friend got confused.
Doug
The only problem - the bow never mentions that it is Mac compatable. The box is 100% PC information. Event the system requiremets on the box never mention any Mac hardware.
Just to be sure it would work I asked a sales person and was told that it was PC only.
I know know this to be wrong, but I can see how your friend got confused.
Doug
Yvan256 said:
Do you think its going to be branded as an eMac or an iMac? I was kinda hoping they'd go for iMac mini or somethign like that so appeal to the iPod crowd, and to offer it in different annodized colours ala' iPod mini...
one can hope at least
puckhead193 said:
Huh? Remember when iPod mini came out? Lots of people were bashing it because it was relatively expensive when looking at the HD size. You have to see the flashPod won't be for exactly the same purpose as iPod mini. Selling a kick ass 1gb player for $99 would be a rip-off.
This is aweseme. Especially when you consider the price points if these are correct.Macrumors said:
That's cheap!
Look at JetAudio and the G2 or G3 1GB players. Both quality players. They are priced at $249.
If this rumor is true, Apple is going to change the flash player market.
Sushi
djdarlek said:
Hey - you might be on to something there. Last time the iMacs came in colours, people bought accessories to go with them - why not make the headless iMac an accessory to go with your iPod mini? This might make them that much more of a must-have item.
If they *do* start selling colouriffic computers again, I wonder if a black G5 PowerBook might one day appear. I'm rather attached to my Pismo, see...
Even if Apple offered $49 flash iPods people would still complain that they are too expensive and wonder why they aren't include free with your Fruit Loops or Happy Meal.jhomayne said:i still think 1gb is too much..
i'd much rather have an even cheaper 256mb one..
*awaits shouts of "crazy man!"*
Okay... "CRAZY MAN!"jhomayne said:i still think 1gb is too much..
i'd much rather have an even cheaper 256mb one..
*awaits shouts of "crazy man!"*
1GB is great!
I already have a 256MB flash player. Purchased it about 2 years ago. It was the biggest at the time. Works fine, but 256MB is way too small.
I look at capacity a bit different. I think in terms of time.
At the rate I encode my songs into MP3 files it takes about 2MB per minute.
So a 256 player would hold only 128 minutes or about 2 hours of music.
Where as a 1GB player would hold close to 8.5 hours.
That's enough for using for using the same device for commuting and exercising. Especially with the iPod/iTunes syncing and ease of changing playlists.
Good stuff.
Sushi
jamdr said:
i think apple starting to diversify its price range is really perfect... broaden their base. it won't be confusing because
1. they will be guided by the fanatics at the appleStores, some at partner retailers and dealers
2. they have a broad range depending on customers price/mood/desire
3. they have a broader *available* range because not all versions of those iPods will be in stock
they have taken the iPod and now covered a nice chunky demographic while maintaining profit margins....
dashiel said:
unbeknownst to many, steve job's super intelligent pet chimp, iBubbles, is on ThinkSecret's payroll.