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iPhone Nano Rumors Revived in Otherwise Quiet Lead-in to Macworld
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Tastannin
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I don't think Apple will mess with what is a successful formula. Remember the iPod Mini/Nano basically was Apple's reach out into flash based devices, and now is becoming the path for its future devices. I don't see what a iPhone Nano would bring to the table. The iPhone, because it's a touch device, needs the screen to be the size it is. The iPhone Nano screen, be it the same DPI or a higher DPI to keep the same resolution, will be effectively harder to use as a touch device.
I also looked at the secondary backlight link, and that looks terrible. How many people will say this means my screen is breaking, etc. ??? Ugh. That does not look like the typical Apple execution and attention to detail. (I know it's a mockup/prototype, but still.)
Like others say, I'll bet on a 32GB iPhone at MWSF over a iPhone Nano. I still hope they won't come out with the 32GB one anyways since that'd mean my 16GB's status is downgraded. LOL
I also looked at the secondary backlight link, and that looks terrible. How many people will say this means my screen is breaking, etc. ??? Ugh. That does not look like the typical Apple execution and attention to detail. (I know it's a mockup/prototype, but still.)
Like others say, I'll bet on a 32GB iPhone at MWSF over a iPhone Nano. I still hope they won't come out with the 32GB one anyways since that'd mean my 16GB's status is downgraded. LOL
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this is not a rumor. An Apple patent does show such functionality and it will make its way into a future iPhone revision.
yeah, I guess we won't see anything big until summer / xmas 09
as iphone is selling good right now
aapl can keep sellin gthem for another yaer or so.
as iphone is selling good right now
aapl can keep sellin gthem for another yaer or so.
I think it will too, but not every Apple patent finds its way into a shipping product, so it's still technically a rumor. But my main point was that it would be odd for Apple to release an iPhone with any major improvements this soon.
Usually that is the case with successful products like the iPhone, but I'm not convinced. I don't see any major advantages to the idea considering the iPhone will be $99 after christmas... It is still the data plan that keeps it out of many people's hands, and I can't see that requirement being lifted for a new model.
I agree. If the display was the same resolution as the larger iPhone, most of the onscreen buttons would be much too small to be able to press. How in the world would you have a QWERTY on such a small screen??? In my opinion, The iPhone's display is just about the bare minimum size necessary for a comfortable user experience. I know many (older) people who love the device but think it is too small to see and manipulate adequately. On the other hand, I can see the desire for a smaller device from a certain demo, and I'm sure Apple could pull off a decent compromise for the interface.
Technology was not the limiting factor for resolution in the first iphone from 18 months ago. 480x320 in a 2.5-3.0" panel is nothing.... They've had 640x480 and 800x480 panels under three inches for years now. Thankfully we are starting to see these displays in new smartphones in the West; Japan's phones have had extremely high density screens for a long time.
Tallest Skil
macrumors P6
weee.
I think that this could be true, probably wouldn't be revealed in Jan. But I can see a release around WWDC time in 2009 or atleast an anouncement of it and a new iPhone based on LTE.
I think the form factor would be good for those who don't like the "bulky" iPhone currently, so people just want a smaller phone, but with the same functionality, and I see this phone offering just that. Plus this "might" be able to get us to $99 price points, especially if it comes equiped with 4GB of memory, and have a $199 8GB model, or make it $149. With nice aggressive pricing like that Apple would surely dominate the market with it.
It would also create the form factor for the "iPod Touch Nano", cause I don't see the click wheel staying around for much longer. People want larger screens on smaller devices and the only way to do this is to turn the entire gadget into a screen. So I say bring it, leave the iPhone in the size it's in and introduce a iPhone Nano, and you will see tons of new sells due to the size and pricing alone.
Hope it's real, but I am not betting on it. 🙁
I think that this could be true, probably wouldn't be revealed in Jan. But I can see a release around WWDC time in 2009 or atleast an anouncement of it and a new iPhone based on LTE.
I think the form factor would be good for those who don't like the "bulky" iPhone currently, so people just want a smaller phone, but with the same functionality, and I see this phone offering just that. Plus this "might" be able to get us to $99 price points, especially if it comes equiped with 4GB of memory, and have a $199 8GB model, or make it $149. With nice aggressive pricing like that Apple would surely dominate the market with it.
It would also create the form factor for the "iPod Touch Nano", cause I don't see the click wheel staying around for much longer. People want larger screens on smaller devices and the only way to do this is to turn the entire gadget into a screen. So I say bring it, leave the iPhone in the size it's in and introduce a iPhone Nano, and you will see tons of new sells due to the size and pricing alone.
Hope it's real, but I am not betting on it. 🙁
alexbates
macrumors 65816
...Airport Connection!
Check out post #21 on this forum on all of the problems that are going to be fixed in 10.5.6 https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/615275/
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ob81
macrumors 65816
I thought the rumors were a little too quiet as well. I figured that the Dynasty was over. Steve can't oversee every project anymore.
They probably won't release anything and down play the event. This is why big participants at MacWorld won't be showing up. You think that they didn't get the memo? Well they did.
They probably won't release anything and down play the event. This is why big participants at MacWorld won't be showing up. You think that they didn't get the memo? Well they did.
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🙁 ah, sigh.
Here we go again. More iphone stuff.... I guess unless they release a mac tablet or something mac worthy, we should just rename it from macworld to iphone-world. And here could be the intro music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5C6X9vOEkU&feature=related
I mean seriously it is not macworld anymore. Also, the size of the ipod nano, I would say too small, but my Palm Centro has a 2 1/2 inch screen and a keyboard below it. yes, the screen is small and you have to use a stylus - but a phone that small with no keyboard and no stylus would just be too small and arkwark to use.
Here we go again. More iphone stuff.... I guess unless they release a mac tablet or something mac worthy, we should just rename it from macworld to iphone-world. And here could be the intro music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5C6X9vOEkU&feature=related
I mean seriously it is not macworld anymore. Also, the size of the ipod nano, I would say too small, but my Palm Centro has a 2 1/2 inch screen and a keyboard below it. yes, the screen is small and you have to use a stylus - but a phone that small with no keyboard and no stylus would just be too small and arkwark to use.
0098386
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I hope this is real.
A friend of mine just got some LG Renoir or something, it's small and whilst the menu and everything about it is rubbish - the size is brilliant. I'd get one. I don't give a flying hoot about games on it (I already own every major handheld console ever made), and the smaller screen would mean iPhoto pics would take up less room, it's 6gb on my iPod 5.5G and about 9gb on my iPod Touch.
A friend of mine just got some LG Renoir or something, it's small and whilst the menu and everything about it is rubbish - the size is brilliant. I'd get one. I don't give a flying hoot about games on it (I already own every major handheld console ever made), and the smaller screen would mean iPhoto pics would take up less room, it's 6gb on my iPod 5.5G and about 9gb on my iPod Touch.
DogcowUK
macrumors regular
I'm leaning towards real:
1. We all know Steve has an obsession with making things smaller.
2. We've seen prototype smaller screens in leaked images.
3. The iPhone's PPI is not the highest on the market, I'm sure the same screen res could be squeezed into a smaller package.
4. OLED screens are approaching this kind of size (maybe a possibility to save power)
I'd worry about the usability of the keyboard on a smaller screen, maybe they'd tweak it somehow, would they be tempted by T9, unlikely I'd reckon.
If the manufacturing costs of an iPhone Nano were significantly lower than the full iPhone I'm sure they'd jump at the chance to satisfy those who want a smaller or cheaper device. This together with whatever they have planned for the "Netbook" segment could be a big win during these difficult economic times for consumers.
1. We all know Steve has an obsession with making things smaller.
2. We've seen prototype smaller screens in leaked images.
3. The iPhone's PPI is not the highest on the market, I'm sure the same screen res could be squeezed into a smaller package.
4. OLED screens are approaching this kind of size (maybe a possibility to save power)
I'd worry about the usability of the keyboard on a smaller screen, maybe they'd tweak it somehow, would they be tempted by T9, unlikely I'd reckon.
If the manufacturing costs of an iPhone Nano were significantly lower than the full iPhone I'm sure they'd jump at the chance to satisfy those who want a smaller or cheaper device. This together with whatever they have planned for the "Netbook" segment could be a big win during these difficult economic times for consumers.
i'm not denying there could be a iphone nano, or a new ipod touch nano, or anything like that. but...
does no one else think that those 'leaked' pictures could be some 12 year old kid playing on MS paint? 😛
does no one else think that those 'leaked' pictures could be some 12 year old kid playing on MS paint? 😛
pilotError
macrumors 68020
Could this be why Big Steve was asking the developers to get ready for Resolution independence about... oh... 2 years ago?
anyone have the date that steve jobs was announced to be the keynote speaker last year?
was thinking about the same thing concerning lack of rumors about macworld..if something major was going to happen..i would have guessed it would have been leaked somewhat by now...i mean a major release is usally told to more people than just steve and his closest allies.
Maybe nothing to special to occur due to economy? more focus on something over summer? just thoughts
was thinking about the same thing concerning lack of rumors about macworld..if something major was going to happen..i would have guessed it would have been leaked somewhat by now...i mean a major release is usally told to more people than just steve and his closest allies.
Maybe nothing to special to occur due to economy? more focus on something over summer? just thoughts
johnmcboston
macrumors 6502
Why do they keep talking phone cost? It's the monthly plan that's the killer, not the cost of the phone....
alexbates
macrumors 65816
I think that no matter what conditions the economy are in, Apple is going to have something good planned for MacWorld. If they didn't, they would definitely experience economic difficulties that many companies are seeing now.
It's a fake iPhone mini/nano, 100% fake!
I've seen it, touched it and it's fake. How? I was in Kuala Lumpur during a PC sales Con and one of the booth was selling it. Ya definately China made, thicker and 100% windows mobile masquerading as an iPhone phony!
I got the pictures to prove it tooo!
End of Story!
I've seen it, touched it and it's fake. How? I was in Kuala Lumpur during a PC sales Con and one of the booth was selling it. Ya definately China made, thicker and 100% windows mobile masquerading as an iPhone phony!
I got the pictures to prove it tooo!
End of Story!
Tallest Skil
macrumors P6
And yet whatever gets released will be hyped out of control, Apple's stock will tank right after the keynote, and everyone will herald the end of Apple Inc.
Just like every single event.