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iPod Nano Case Leaks, iPod Touch to Have GPS?
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thats just a patent, dont take it too seriously.
Ahhhh....the joker patent in the office.
Very good pick up mate, very good.
Yap I wasn't serious at all. I wasn't.
Without a wireless connection, it would have to be a full GPS system with on board maps.
Don't see Apple going away from their dock connector.mini USB port?
Agree, with the exception of the Shuffle.
This would be the only way to implement GPS if the Touch does not have wireless connectivity.
Sweet! I wand one.thats just a patent, dont take it too seriously.
what they do is provide the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing a invention, it dosent mean that the filer has the intention in distributing the product, but more or less keeps other people from stealing your ideas.
if apple gets a neat idea, they file a patent right away, and sometimes they turn into products, and other times they're just abandoned.
this is one that did come true....sorta
This kinda doesn't look like a mini USB port to me:
And right next to it, there's some kind of loop, looks like you're supposed to put a handband through that. I can see a similar dock as used for the iPod shuffle, where syncing and charging goes through the headphone jack. Saves a lot of space.
This might be an iPhone nano by the way... bad for texting and all, but the rotary dial should work for the few occasions the number is not in your address book.
I don't get why people are complaining about the sideways video though. The iPod TOuch and iPhone do that, too. You can't even choose the direction, you HAVE to turn it to the left.
And right next to it, there's some kind of loop, looks like you're supposed to put a handband through that. I can see a similar dock as used for the iPod shuffle, where syncing and charging goes through the headphone jack. Saves a lot of space.
This might be an iPhone nano by the way... bad for texting and all, but the rotary dial should work for the few occasions the number is not in your address book.
I don't get why people are complaining about the sideways video though. The iPod TOuch and iPhone do that, too. You can't even choose the direction, you HAVE to turn it to the left.
I hope the GPS thing is true. I don't want iPhone as long as I can't choose the mobile operator, so an iPod Touch with GPS would be perfect for me.
If it's cheaper (everywhere) than the iPhone in the US, then it's the best thing I could imagine spending <200 .
The iPod Nano seems like a step backwards, but I don't really care. My GF already has a fatty Nano and we both like it.
If it's cheaper (everywhere) than the iPhone in the US, then it's the best thing I could imagine spending <200 .
The iPod Nano seems like a step backwards, but I don't really care. My GF already has a fatty Nano and we both like it.
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The green image does look like it has a USB port in the bottom rather than a dock port.
An interesting idea...
Could Apple be chucking the dock port now? It is an interesting idea. It would mean that all the current ipod goodies that use the dock port are worthless but the change would mean millions to those companies that make and supply accessory ipod stuff and I'm sure that they won't be weeping (all the way to the bank).
Has anyone looked at itunes for possible clues to the new dockless ipod? I'd think that the method of interfacing it to the new hardware would require a re-write and/or additional code to that part of itunes...
The green image does look like it has a USB port in the bottom rather than a dock port.
An interesting idea...
Could Apple be chucking the dock port now? It is an interesting idea. It would mean that all the current ipod goodies that use the dock port are worthless but the change would mean millions to those companies that make and supply accessory ipod stuff and I'm sure that they won't be weeping (all the way to the bank).
Has anyone looked at itunes for possible clues to the new dockless ipod? I'd think that the method of interfacing it to the new hardware would require a re-write and/or additional code to that part of itunes...
So, the iPod Nanos are coming out soon, and you expect it to include USB 3.0 which won't be released until late 2009/2010?
And a converter? So, if you have bought a Dock recently, you'd have to go and buy an adapter, and carry that around with you just so you can use it in people's Dock's?
Doubt it.
I say this with affection (because hey it's not about being right, it's about the thrill of guessing) but you are insane if you think Apple will release an iPod with a shell like that. Curved screen shield? Even at the edge? Oh man I feel like Eric Cartman trying in vain to hide maniacal laughter.
And that lanyard loop that will break off? Oh, man, somebody stop, this is ridiculous.
I'm not saying the shape is bad - I love the shape in this context:
http://www.google.com.au/search?q=b...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
And that lanyard loop that will break off? Oh, man, somebody stop, this is ridiculous.
I'm not saying the shape is bad - I love the shape in this context:
http://www.google.com.au/search?q=b...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
Funny what a bit of experience and research can do.
This kinda doesn't look like a mini USB port to me:
it does to me
the rotary dial should work for the few occasions
i hope it's non rotary dial, seeing as im not exactly sure how to use one
I don't get why people are complaining about the sideways video though.
me niether, i actually like it that way, the new nano would be a bit more.....grippable than the current one
I can't see Apple redesigning the Nano yet. It just seems too soon to trash the more square design. Preloaded GPS in the Touch will only happen if iPhone gets it in a software update. Sort of similar to how iTunes was released for the Touch first, and given to iPhone users in an update.
mini USB port?
Don't think this is true. I agree that there is a mini-USB port in this picture. Therefore, Hopefully, NOT TRUE!! As we all know, Apple does not use mini-USB ports for their iPod and iPhone products, and besides, the Design is really weird.
Its a work in progress. Its only fault is that it was taken out of the incubator too soon.
I really can't imagine they would add GPS to the ipod touch. Firstly you would need wifi coverage everywhere if you were planning to use it as a guide, which is not possible or you would need something like 3g, which they definitely wouldn't add as that's for iphone.
I don't like that they're scraping the FatPod design. They looked terrible in the leaked shots that came out, but I remember going into the Apple Store and REALLY loving it. Its the perfect size that you can just put it in your pocket and forget about it.
i don't think Apple would add a feature in the hope that TeleNav, TomTom or Garmin were to use it for their Application. if Apple were to create their own maps for a turn-by-turn solution than it would put them in direct competition with existing GPS navigators where they have no experience at all creating software for (and many would ponder why there is a second application for google maps). after that what's left? obviously not geotagging photos since there is no camera. location awareness apps already triangulate position with wifi. i would have to agree that GPS on the touch really doesn't seem useful.
keep in mind that he's been very very wrong before. plus his first mac notebook was a 17" G4 PowerBook a few months before WWDC2005.
based on the photos and rumors the 4th Gen Nano looks to technically be the same height but just with a longer screen as the 1st and 2nd Gen Nanos.
you can replace the battery yourself on ifixit.com for only $15! it's actually not very scary and kinda fun. plus the 5th Gen iPod IMO is the best looking iPod ever released.
