Last I heard, the raw drive from Toshiba was within a few US pennies of the corresponding new iPod from Apple (Apple gets a good volume discount which essentially pays for all the other cool bits of the iPod). In other words, it's just as cheap to just buy a whole new unit as to try and replace the HD ... this may change if other manufacturers start producing the itty-bitty drives en masse ...
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Last I heard, the raw drive from Toshiba was within a few US pennies of the corresponding new iPod from Apple (Apple gets a good volume discount which essentially pays for all the other cool bits of the iPod). In other words, it's just as cheap to just buy a whole new unit as to try and replace the HD ... this may change if other manufacturers start producing the itty-bitty drives en masse ...
yeah, I just did my research, that be true... which kinda bits. I blame Apple, but then I can see why they'd invest only in the 5gig first. I'm going to reinvest that space on my iPod, from 190 khz music files to 120 khz... I think, then I should have at least 3 or 4 more albums!
Portable dvd players are at least $699, and thats for an 8 inch screen. If you want to really watch dvd's on the go, spend the 1300 and get an iBook. If you look on ebay, you can probably get an older one with a DVD player for $700. That way you get the larger screen and the computer capabilities for the same price.
Choose: Color Screen or Mini-Plug Line In for Recording
Add recording and I will switch immediately from a Nomad Jukebox.
Add recording and I will switch immediately from a Nomad Jukebox.
Originally posted by iwantanewmac
it's 120 KB not KHZ.
cd is 44.1 khz
Being anal, it's kbps, kilo-bits-per-second. KB would be kilobytes, which is 8x as large. And these are usually running at a 44.1 kHz sample rate.
Being even more anal, 192 and 128kbps were probably meant originally.
Maybe the color screen will be used for an itune like effects when playing mp3s. You may possibly be able to view images from a digital camera, and store those images on the internal iPod HD, (that would be very useful). If this rumor is true I will be the first to fork over the credit card.
How about this: A BlueTooth iPod with Rendezvous. That's right. An iPod that can talk to Macs wirelessly. But it doesn't stop there! What if it could talk to other iPods!? Music filesharing redefined.
OK, so I got the idea off The Register's article. So sue me. It's still an awesome idea.
OK, so I got the idea off The Register's article. So sue me. It's still an awesome idea.
too slow
I rather have USB 1.1. However, I do like to see how long it will take to transfer a 6 GB music library using bluetooth (just for kicks)!
Originally posted by Zion Grail
How about this: A BlueTooth iPod with Rendezvous. That's right. An iPod that can talk to Macs wirelessly. But it doesn't stop there! What if it could talk to other iPods!? Music filesharing redefined.
OK, so I got the idea off The Register's article. So sue me. It's still an awesome idea.
I rather have USB 1.1. However, I do like to see how long it will take to transfer a 6 GB music library using bluetooth (just for kicks)!
Transfering a whole library isn't the idea - just one or two songs. Hypothetically, let's say you and four others with iPods are on a bus. Being able to listen to each others music would be awesome. One giant iPod made of five individual iPods. You could even keep to to streaming-only to keep Hilary Rosen at bay.
Awesome. Wireless.
Awesome. Wireless.
phone?
umm...yeah..i skimmed the first page...workin on college apps *wish me luck*...but just thought the possibiliity of an apple branded phone...possibly gsm..that would be pretty amazing and it's not unbelievable...just my 2¢...aight...happy new year's everybody..
umm...yeah..i skimmed the first page...workin on college apps *wish me luck*...but just thought the possibiliity of an apple branded phone...possibly gsm..that would be pretty amazing and it's not unbelievable...just my 2¢...aight...happy new year's everybody..
Yeah, I read that idea in the Reg.
Whilst iPod may be the best selling MP3 player in Tokyo, making this idea a potential filer in the thronging commuter crowds of downtown Shinjuku, I can't see it working elsewhere.
I'm based in London, and I can just imagine the one time that someone gets on the same double-decker as me, they'll have Blue & New Kids on their iPod. Great
Whilst iPod may be the best selling MP3 player in Tokyo, making this idea a potential filer in the thronging commuter crowds of downtown Shinjuku, I can't see it working elsewhere.
I'm based in London, and I can just imagine the one time that someone gets on the same double-decker as me, they'll have Blue & New Kids on their iPod. Great
I see some of your point
I like the idea of stealing someone music at the airport or on the train. Sort of like raping without them knowing it!
I honestly think it is a brilliant idea, Zion Grail.
I like the idea of stealing someone music at the airport or on the train. Sort of like raping without them knowing it!
I honestly think it is a brilliant idea, Zion Grail.
among all of the wildly crazy ideas in here i might as well throw in mine:
why not have and iPod capable of playing video, but not have a color screen, have a video output of some sort and sell a clip on screen cheap to ppl who want to watch movies, and have the possiblity of choosing video capabitlities (MiPod??MoviPod?) or one with an audio input...MicPod??
hmmm...PocketAqua...an alternative to Pocket PeeCee???ya never know...
why not have and iPod capable of playing video, but not have a color screen, have a video output of some sort and sell a clip on screen cheap to ppl who want to watch movies, and have the possiblity of choosing video capabitlities (MiPod??MoviPod?) or one with an audio input...MicPod??
hmmm...PocketAqua...an alternative to Pocket PeeCee???ya never know...
Well, obviously we could allow users to make some music protected from that and other music not. That's easy. The broadcast feature could also simply be turned off.
Still, it's like Kazaa on local iPods. Uber music sharing. Plus, it'd be awesome for local artists to help them promote their music. Take public transportation, spread your work. Coolness.
Still, it's like Kazaa on local iPods. Uber music sharing. Plus, it'd be awesome for local artists to help them promote their music. Take public transportation, spread your work. Coolness.
I don't know why this is so difficult to believe. It is inevitable. Apple is actually taking way too long on this one and the "Tivo" thing too.
Archos has already been doing this for ages, although it plays Divx video. I'd much rather have MPEG 4 though. AV out is included for viewing on TV or listening on stereo if you don't like the LCD screen and headphones.
http://www.archos.com/
Archos has already been doing this for ages, although it plays Divx video. I'd much rather have MPEG 4 though. AV out is included for viewing on TV or listening on stereo if you don't like the LCD screen and headphones.
http://www.archos.com/
I just wanted to say that
Although some people think that a color screen for an iPod is useless because it spends most of its time in your pocket (and I can see your point, DVD on an iPod is just not logical), there are times when you are waiting for a plane or train or some other mode of transportation when you have nothing better to do than reflect upon the strange smell of the person next to you or play yet another game of BreakOut which gets stale after the first 2 games.
Although some people think that a color screen for an iPod is useless because it spends most of its time in your pocket (and I can see your point, DVD on an iPod is just not logical), there are times when you are waiting for a plane or train or some other mode of transportation when you have nothing better to do than reflect upon the strange smell of the person next to you or play yet another game of BreakOut which gets stale after the first 2 games.
iPod II??
I am in the market for an iPod. I have been putting off my purchanse until the MacWorld Expo. What I would personally like to see (if there is a new version) is a way to upload digital photos so I can delete a full SmartCard in the camera. I really don't care if the screen is color or not. I love using my digital camera but hate lugging along my Powerbook on extended travels just to upload photos. I realize JoBo and Minds@Work has this product, but it would sure be nice to have this feature in an iPod.
I am in the market for an iPod. I have been putting off my purchanse until the MacWorld Expo. What I would personally like to see (if there is a new version) is a way to upload digital photos so I can delete a full SmartCard in the camera. I really don't care if the screen is color or not. I love using my digital camera but hate lugging along my Powerbook on extended travels just to upload photos. I realize JoBo and Minds@Work has this product, but it would sure be nice to have this feature in an iPod.