iPhone nano - don't just dismiss it as a silly idea

[Dmac77]

1. That should be "You're". Always best to check (or learn) punctuation before accusing others of looking dumb.

2. I don't think the OP is making himself look dumb; on the contrary, those categorically asserting (in four languages!) that there will not be a nano are only giving hostages to fortune. I look forward, like OP, to laughing my ass off come the new year.

I can say it in 4 more, would you like me to?

Don

 

[D1G1T4L]

1. That should be "You're". Always best to check (or learn) punctuation before accusing others of looking dumb.

2. I don't think the OP is making himself look dumb; on the contrary, those categorically asserting (in four languages!) that there will not be a nano are only giving hostages to fortune. I look forward, like OP, to laughing my ass off come the new year.

What are you and others going to be laughing at?

 

[dominicrusho]

Let the iPhone Nano civil war commence!




(Mac civil war - ITS NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN)

 

[yoyo5280]

Exactly what I was trying to say! Guess it didnt get across as well as I hoped...

BUT! I highly doubt its something apple will do, NONE of the app-store apps would work, AND how the bloody hell would you type on it.

Hey! I want one as much as the next guy (i have made a few *****ty mockups) but I just don't see it happening.

 

[Dmac77]

BUT! I highly doubt its something apple will do, NONE of the app-store apps would work, AND how the bloody hell would you type on it.

Hey! I want one as much as the next guy (i have made a few *****ty mockups) but I just don't see it happening.

It's the iPhone for anorexics, or will apple release a stylus for the iPhone Nano?

Don

 

[dominicrusho]

It's the iPhone for anorexics, or will apple release a stylus for the iPhone Nano?

Don

God, whatever happens I really hope they wont have a stylus.

 

[tsice19]

Exactly what I was trying to say! Guess it didnt get across as well as I hoped...

Sometimes people dismiss things a bit to rabidly. But I honestly see it happening. With the current iPhone lineup, it's way to pricey for it to really take off and crush the iPod.

I couldn't find a link, but didn't the MacRumors forum hate the iPod when it came out?

 

[yoyo5280]

It's the iPhone for anorexics, or will apple release a stylus for the iPhone Nano?

Don

A kid at my school uses his iPhone with a stylus (accessory). It makes me want to slap him.

 

[Dmac77]

A kid at my school uses his iPhone with a stylus (accessory). It makes me want to slap him.

You should. I know I would, then I would take his stylus and shove it somewhere, where the sun doesn't shine.

Don

 

[tsice19]

It's the iPhone for anorexics, or will apple release a stylus for the iPhone Nano?

Don

If the operating system was optimized as I and the OP said, the smaller size wouldn't matter, and you wouldn't need a stylus.

 

[.Andy]

Not everyone is dismissing

Which is why no one took issue with anyone not dismissing the possibility of an iPhone nano outright.

 

[Dmac77]

If the operating system was optimized as I and the OP said, the smaller size wouldn't matter.

So with what you're suggesting, you would have to scroll to different parts of the keyboard. Either that or shrink it to the point that you would need a stylus.

Don

 

[D1G1T4L]

Which is why no one took issue with anyone not dismissing the possibility of an iPhone nano outright.

So guess a new Pippin rumor would be fun

 

[Dmac77]

So guess a new Pippin rumor would be fun

How about a iPod that you get implanted in your brain. That sounds like fun.

Don

 

[dukebound85]

man, the iphone screen is small enough. a touch screen need to have some size to even be useful

 

[.Andy]

So guess a new Pippin rumor would be fun

The possibility of Apple opening up the iTunes store to sell games that run on the AppleTV wouldn't be beyond belief. But that is getting off topic!

 

[D1G1T4L]

How about a iPod that you get implanted in your brain. That sounds like fun.

Don

Well Apple getting back into the gaming console business right now would be more likely

 

[D1G1T4L]

The possibility of Apple opening up the iTunes store to sell games that run on the AppleTV wouldn't be beyond belief. But that is getting off topic!

See there we go! Gaming is coming to AppleTV! It could happen!

Now just need to photoshop the interface and we have a multipage thread

 

[Dmac77]

The possibility of Apple opening up the iTunes store to sell games that run on the AppleTV wouldn't be beyond belief.

Oh Yes, a Tetris and song quiz game box will be such an XBOX 360 killer.

Don

 

[D1G1T4L]

Oh Yes, a Tetris and song quiz game box will be such an XBOX 360 killer.

Don

Well I was going for a new Pippin. An update to the Apple gaming console.

 

[redman042]

I agree with the OP... There are some very sensible reasons for Apple to release an iPhone Nano. That would allow them to tap the "feature phone" market which has huge potential, and compete with the Samsung Glyde, LG Dare, etc. The Nano could even come with a simple WAP browser, and perhaps its own app store.

Of course I'm not surprised by the blanket dismissals being posted in response to this idea. That's par for the course around here Everyone is a freakin' expert. Oh well.

Hey, and just for the record, I'm not advocating a Nano because I want one. I don't. I'm quite happy with my 3G and fully utilize all its features. Now an iPhone Pro would make me drool. But a Nano is also good news because it shows Apple expanding its market share, which can only help my Apple stock

We'll find out for sure in a month. Should be interesting.

 

[tsice19]

So with what you're suggesting, you would have to scroll to different parts of the keyboard. Either that or shrink it to the point that you would need a stylus.

Don

You don't understand. The OS will be set up so that you text in landscape. And since the OS is slimmed down, that's the only thing you need a keyboard for, since everything else (with the exception of contacts) would be managed from the Computer. Keep in mind what I said above, where all you have is Phone, SMS, and iPod.

 

[Dmac77]

You don't understand. The OS will be set up so that you text in landscape. And since the OS is slimmed down, that's the only thing you need a keyboard for, since everything else (with the exception of contacts) would be managed from the Computer. Keep in mind what I said above, where all you have is Phone, SMS, and iPod.

It makes so much sense for the maker of the most innovative cell phone in history to make a dumbed down version of it for preteen wannabe divas, who text obscene pictures to there 10 year old "boyfriends".

Don

 

[tsice19]

I agree with the OP... There are some very sensible reasons for Apple to release an iPhone Nano. That would allow them to tap the "feature phone" market which has huge potential, and compete with the Samsung Glyde, LG Dare, etc. The Nano could even come with a simple WAP browser, and perhaps its own app store.

Of course I'm not surprised by the blanket dismissals being posted in response to this idea. That's par for the course around here Everyone is a freakin' expert. Oh well.

Hey, and just for the record, I'm not advocating a Nano because I want one. I don't. I'm quite happy with my 3G and fully utilize all its features. Now an iPhone Pro would make me drool. But a Nano is also good news because it shows Apple expanding its market share, which can only help my Apple stock

We'll find out for sure in a month. Should be interesting.

I doubt they would put in a WAP browser since they seem to be set on having the 'real' internet on your phone. And an app store for the nano would be pointless because it would mean developers would have to make an app twice.

BTW: I don't want one either, I already have an iPhone... I just think it would make sense to compete with other phones.

 

[tsice19]

It makes so much sense for the maker of the most innovative cell phone in history to make a dumbed down version of it for preteen wannabe divas, who text obscene pictures to there 10 year old "boyfriends".

Don

The most innovative phone in history also doesn't compete with most phones due to the price. They are in two different markets IMHO.

And they wouldn't be able to text photos, since by the time this is released, MMS would only be available on the regular iPhone.