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iPod Updates and Future Revamp?
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Not if he is talking about streaming. Streaming would be kind of cool. Same with Rendezvous streaming to other iPods around you. Walk into a room, you can grab files from people. Or what about transfering one song? It wouldn't be bad at all.
I don't think they'll do it, though, but it's not a bad idea, necessarily.
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didn't think he was talking about streaming; he said "transfer," so i thought he meant a whole library..... that's like over an hour on the 20 GB... might be a nice feature for single song syncing though, or maybe even an album, though it would probably still take over a minute to do that. but nevertheless, i doubt, with you, that they will add such a feature... seems like it would add unwanted bulk to the thing to have an antenna and all, and it's already strapped for power usage.
I think it would work. Problem is, it competes with the iPod because it is 20 GB. Its like $350. Apple needs to make the 20GB iPod $299.
Re: Features
Price drop 😀
I only have enough cash to buy the 5 gig at the moment. Even though it would make more sense to spend a little more and get the 10 gig - i'd rather wait and spend less money. Plus there's always a chance of other updates 🙂
Price drop 😀
I only have enough cash to buy the 5 gig at the moment. Even though it would make more sense to spend a little more and get the 10 gig - i'd rather wait and spend less money. Plus there's always a chance of other updates 🙂
regarding Bluetooth implimentation in a possible iPod with Bluetooth... I think you are barking up the wrong tree thinking of Rendezvous, and beaming songs from iPod to iPod.
No most likely Bluetooth might allow an iCal sync, or audio transmittal over short distances, such as to a Bluetooth headset, or bluetooth in a car or home stereo. Save the data (song) transmittal (outside of iCal syncing) for the firewire port.. more bandwidth there.
No most likely Bluetooth might allow an iCal sync, or audio transmittal over short distances, such as to a Bluetooth headset, or bluetooth in a car or home stereo. Save the data (song) transmittal (outside of iCal syncing) for the firewire port.. more bandwidth there.
I think Apple would be foolish to include Bluetooth in any future iPod update. It simply does not deliver enough bandwidth. As it is, everytime you attach your ipod (via firewire) for charging iSync can automatically update everything (iCal & Address Book).
Also, Bluetooth headsets might be great with your T68i, but can it really transmit great sounding quality audio? I don't think so. At best, you'd get mono & at a cost of $100+ for the headset. I don't think there aren't that many people dumb enough to buy that kind of accessory.
All I want is a 40 gig iPod w/ AAC support.
Bill Gates
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Now where the hell are those new iPods!!!!
Also, Bluetooth headsets might be great with your T68i, but can it really transmit great sounding quality audio? I don't think so. At best, you'd get mono & at a cost of $100+ for the headset. I don't think there aren't that many people dumb enough to buy that kind of accessory.
All I want is a 40 gig iPod w/ AAC support.
Bill Gates
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Now where the hell are those new iPods!!!!
We may have to wait another 3 weeks...
I got the email today from Apple about the promotion for the 10GB iPod and the XtremeMac Get Connected Kit, and it reads:
This sounds like an inventry clearance, and we may have to wait until the middle of next month for the iPod update...
I got the email today from Apple about the promotion for the 10GB iPod and the XtremeMac Get Connected Kit, and it reads:
This sounds like an inventry clearance, and we may have to wait until the middle of next month for the iPod update...
mp4 is acc right?
at anyrate i want a 120GB iPod..that way i can get a little less than half my music on there....and then my 20GB can go to my girlfriend....
at anyrate i want a 120GB iPod..that way i can get a little less than half my music on there....and then my 20GB can go to my girlfriend....
Does anyone know if it is possible to use an iPod as a storage device for a mini digital still camera like the canon Digital Elph, or any mini digital still camera?
I keep hearing this complaint, but I don't know the facts behind it. The only time I ever wore down my iPod battery (original 5 gig model) is when I failed to lock out the buttons, and it was on in my suitcase for several days. Beyond that, the lions share of my listening is in the car, where I keep the ipod on the cigarette lighter.
I bet it last longer than AAs would. I seem to recall several hours a day, over a period of several days. At least a time period longer than the typical long days driving.
How long is your iPod lasting you in the wild?
i have the 20GB and i could go a few days without charging it before they added that darn cock, now it's like 2 days....and eveyone is having that problem that i know of...
sometimes it only goes for two hours then needs to be recharged....so ya...5 to 10 hours would be nice...or, 50, or 110 hours....
sometimes it only goes for two hours then needs to be recharged....so ya...5 to 10 hours would be nice...or, 50, or 110 hours....
I have a 20 gig...I recently wanted to test my battery out, so I set it to play in the morning, and left it on all day.
It played for 12 hours before the battery gave out.
Of course, that is aided by not turning it on and off, not changing the volume, and not changing playlists and/or songs. I just let it run.
I've also noticed how easy it is to have your iPod running when you are not aware of it. It is easy to bump the play button, and drain your batteries, without even knowing it. I've begun using my "hold" button religiously, and my battery life has seen a remarkeable improvement.
So, in all, I've been really happy with battery life in my 20 gig iPod.
It played for 12 hours before the battery gave out.
Of course, that is aided by not turning it on and off, not changing the volume, and not changing playlists and/or songs. I just let it run.
I've also noticed how easy it is to have your iPod running when you are not aware of it. It is easy to bump the play button, and drain your batteries, without even knowing it. I've begun using my "hold" button religiously, and my battery life has seen a remarkeable improvement.
So, in all, I've been really happy with battery life in my 20 gig iPod.
Oh, that's easy - just cut the darn thing off!
Really, seems like I read of a workaround/fix for that for that darn c.. uh CLOCK... do you read any of the ipod sites that have boards, such as iPodlounge?
I don't care for the iPod to tell me what time it is really, I think you can cut off the clock or choose not to impliment it. And I usually do get to a point of recharging the pod sometime while actually using it for a few days, I haven't gone for week long hikes into the wilderness. Since I am almost always listening to my iPod while driving, it is charging as I use it anyway.
Wow, what took you so long to realize that Saddam is our friend and Bush is the enemy?!? Insert joke here.