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iPod Flash Early 2005?

aswitcher said:
Price might be bit high but the stats are exactly what I am after...maybe a 4gig microdrive...

I would also expect it to work fully with iLife...
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Yes, that price seems high, and I was certainly being "mildly" sarcastic, but a decent PDA runs anywhere from $200 to $400, a good cell phone costs from $100 to $300, and the alleged iPod micro mini will sell for $200 at 1GB. That's a range of anywhere from $500 to $900 for all three devices. How much is it worth to someone to have all three features in one device that does them all well enough? And how much premium can Apple afford to charge for their elegant and functional design?
 
MacinDoc said:
Since Apple announced its cooperation with Motorola to make an iTunes-compatible cell phone, do you think that such a device would be produced by a joint venture (gasp!) between Apple and Motorola?
:eek:

Flame away!
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Ummm, look at post #209 in this very same thread. :rolleyes:
 
Chappers said:
They had this link on maccentral
http://www.macworld.com/news/2004/11/15/freecom/index.php

I think we are looking at the possible size of a uPod (the 'u' was my sad attempt at a micro symbol)
No idea where they'll put the battery - I'll leave that task to Apple.
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As I mentioned earlier, I see one possible option as being the mini iPod in height and width, but having a very thin thickness.

Similar to a PC card if you will like you show.

The nice thing about a thin version, is that it will fit in a suit/shirt pocket very nicely. Also will be light enough to hang from a neck strap.

The flash player that I have, all the memory is mounted to the motherboard. It is about the thickness of 1.5 times a stick of gum. The battery is about the same. Add the interface and you get the pack of gum shape.

With a credit card sized device, there is much more real estate from which to place the chips. I can see a device the size of a credit card but about 2-3 sticks of gum in thickness.

Here's to hoping we see it in January.

Sushi
 
I guess the only thing we all know about this (apart from it's coming I hope) is that when it comes, lots of people will want one cus it will look so good.
 
Chappers said:
I guess the only thing we all know about this (apart from it's coming I hope) is that when it comes, lots of people will want one cus it will look so good.[/QUOTE


No, we know a lot more than that...

• We can also easily and accurately predict that many people will call it simultaneously too expensive and lacking in storage capacity.
• We will complain about the form factor, and also about the color choice(s).
• Naturally, battery life will get bashed, too.
• Of course, there are those who, despite it being the low-cost entry into Apple digital music players, will also complain that it doesn't have a 7" color screen, video out, and pda functionality.
• Why isn't this a phone and an iTunes remote for my Airport Express network?
• Given that this type of device is great for workouts, bike rides, runs and such, some people will wish it could track how many calories you are burning and what mileage you cover, too. C'mon Apple, why can't it measure your heart rate???
• What, no bluetooth headphones? What is Apple doing??
• And let's not forget the ever popular general standby "Why does Apple always seem to miss the boat on new products?" whine-fest.

Can't wait :D
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It amazes me how many people seem to use a music player on a bike. How dangerous is that? The iPod micro flash sport will have to come with a big sticker, "Hey, cyclists, this iPod could easily kill you." :eek:
 
powermac666 said:
Chappers said:
I guess the only thing we all know about this (apart from it's coming I hope) is that when it comes, lots of people will want one cus it will look so good.
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No, we know a lot more than that...

• We can also easily and accurately predict that many people will call it simultaneously too expensive and lacking in storage capacity.
• We will complain about the form factor, and also about the color choice(s).
• Naturally, battery life will get bashed, too.
• Of course, there are those who, despite it being the low-cost entry into Apple digital music players, will also complain that it doesn't have a 7" color screen, video out, and pda functionality.
• Why isn't this a phone and an iTunes remote for my Airport Express network?
• Given that this type of device is great for workouts, bike rides, runs and such, some people will wish it could track how many calories you are burning and what mileage you cover, too. C'mon Apple, why can't it measure your heart rate???
• What, no bluetooth headphones? What is Apple doing??
• And let's not forget the ever popular general standby "Why does Apple always seem to miss the boat on new products?" whine-fest.

Can't wait :D
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Spitting milk through my nostrils!

Damn that was funny! :D

Sushi
 
So do you guys really think that Apple is going to release something like this? If so, when?

I would definitely buy one. Mostly because I hardly use my 3gen iPod anymore. My main use for a portable music player is at the gym or when running. The iPod is simply too cumbersome and heavy for me to worry about. Much like someone said in an earler post, I was probably the chick at the gym who was chained to the iPod brick. :rolleyes:

A 2 or 4gb smaller, lighter ipod would be great for me. I'd probably still keep my 3rd gen, but I know that the smaller one would get a lot more use.

I've considered getting a mini, but feel like they are not worth it due to their problems, battery life, ugly colors, etc. We'll see.
 
Has this already been posted?

http://www.macosxrumors.com/article...based-rumor-but-also-claim-cheaper-ipod-mini/

From MacOSXrumors

Recent rumours expect Apple to release an entry level iPod based on Flash memory late this year. Sources not only confirm a possible release of an iPod based on Flash-memory, some of them also claim Apple will also have a hard drive based iPod mini priced $199 in its line of MP3 players.

The flash based iPod rumour seems to be more and more confirmed, though details on these new iPod and their storage capacity remain very unclear. Unconfirmed reports suggest that Apple will release a flash-based iPod with 1Gb capacity that could be priced from $149 to $200.

As for the current iPod mini, some sources expect Apple to reduce it’s price to $199. Storage capacity of the down-priced iPod mini has not been revealed, but some data, that we cannot publish, suggests that the current 4Gb iPod mini will be priced $199 and that a higher capacity 6Gb iPod mini will be priced as the current one, $249.
 
MacSA said:
The flash based iPod rumour seems to be more and more confirmed, though details on these new iPod and their storage capacity remain very unclear. Unconfirmed reports suggest that Apple will release a flash-based iPod with 1Gb capacity that could be priced from $149 to $200.

As for the current iPod mini, some sources expect Apple to reduce it’s price to $199. Storage capacity of the down-priced iPod mini has not been revealed, but some data, that we cannot publish, suggests that the current 4Gb iPod mini will be priced $199 and that a higher capacity 6Gb iPod mini will be priced as the current one, $249.[/I]
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One thing for sure, with flash memory prices dropping so quickly, it will be very interesting to see:

1. If Apple does enter this market.

2. At what price range.

Already we are at the $200 mark for 1GB versions. I would expect 2GB within the year being at this level.

I sure hope that the rumor is right. Looking forward to a flash based player that will integrate with iTunes.

Sushi
 
sushi said:
Yep, next Tuesday for sure. :eek: :D

Sushi
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Can you imagine how much of the flash player market Apple could grab if they actually had a $149 1GB flash iPod micro available for purchase before Black Friday? It wouldn't hardly cut into iPod mini sales at all if they also upped the mini to 6GB or 8GB at $249. Oh well, they will make nice graduation gifts next Spring.
 
powermac666 said:
Can you imagine how much of the flash player market Apple could grab if they actually had a $149 1GB flash iPod micro available for purchase before Black Friday? It wouldn't hardly cut into iPod mini sales at all if they also upped the mini to 6GB or 8GB at $249. Oh well, they will make nice graduation gifts next Spring.
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At $149 they would fly off the shelves over here.

Even at $200 they would sell like hotcakes.

Flash players are hot over here. So many models and options. Most never make it to the states unfortunately.

Today, I finally got the chance to test a 1GB one (23,000 yen or about $220 depending on the yen rate) that I'm contemplating purchasing. Well, I couldn't make sense out of the interface. In a word, it sucked.

This is where I see Apple heads and shoulders above the others. Total usage and integration with iTunes.

Please Apple, let's do it. One awesome 1 or 2GB flash based player to go!

Sushi
 
powermac666 said:
Can you imagine how much of the flash player market Apple could grab if they actually had a $149 1GB flash iPod micro available for purchase before Black Friday? It wouldn't hardly cut into iPod mini sales at all if they also upped the mini to 6GB or 8GB at $249. Oh well, they will make nice graduation gifts next Spring.
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It would be "perfect" :D
 
StarbucksSam said:
Guys, this is going to sound REALLY ignorant, but could someone explain to me what the difference between a flash player and a hard drive is?
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Ummmm.....

A flash player uses flash memory. Flash memory cards are about the size of a postage stamp, and have about 64mb-1gb of storage. Unlike hard drives they have no moving parts.


A hardrive player like the iPod (white) uses a spin-up hard drive, like that in your computer.

Corey

P.S. That was so IGNORANT!!!! :eek: jk
 
StarbucksSam said:
Guys, this is going to sound REALLY ignorant, but could someone explain to me what the difference between a flash player and a hard drive is?
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A flash player uses flash memory, which is solid state (no moving parts), like the RAM in your computer or the little memory device (memory stick, compact flash card, etc.) in a digital camera. A hard drive player like the iPod uses a tiny disk drive, like the hard disk in your computer. This thread is about the rumored introduction of Apple's first iPod based on flash memory.
 
Bonnie said:
So do you guys really think that Apple is going to release something like this? If so, when?
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I'm so glad you have an interest in the flash ipod because I was going to recommend you look into it if you sell your 3rd gen. But we never get to talk! :(

Nonetheless, perfect for the gym, running, etc. I had an iRiver flash drive that was 128MB and it worked great. The only problem was that it only held about 25 songs. A 512 or 1GB would be the best thing. Let's hope!

Take care
 
Oh boy now us people with less money then other can afford one :D ... It would really wipe the PC MP3 Players off the marked and give Apple a Market Share like no other, and Apple will own music :cool: :rolleyes: ... Well, I know I would buy one... To bad its after xmas and it would miss out on those sales... But, I think is a great start to a new type of iPod.
 
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