True, but if the made the iPod Touch thicker, I wouldn't even bother getting one. I'd just use my iPhones.
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True, but if the made the iPod Touch thicker, I wouldn't even bother getting one. I'd just use my iPhones.
According to Apple's specs and all reviews, the 5th generation Nano (with video) is exactly as thick as the 4th generation model without video.
Chances are, though, in the iPod Touch, because of better software customization, it will support pictures. Of course, it should be noted that the camera won't exactly be the best.
Even if it's not supported like that out the box, it could easily be enabled, by App Store Developers, Apple, or other Community Sources.
Perhaps they could position it as a replacement to your Digital Camera, Flip HD camera, and MP3 player..
Wow, this topic is full of fail.
First, the new iPod nano has the exact same physical dimensions as the 4th gen - the camera has not added any extra bulk to the device (didn't Steve mention this in the keynote anyway?). The only recent cases of Apple making a 'new' device thicker then the previous generation was the iPhone 3G/3GS in comparison with the original iPhone, and the 2nd gen touch which was a mere 0.5mm thicker then the original.
Second, until the hardware for the 3GS camera is radically improved/redesigned, there is no way they'll put it in the touch or it'll make it so much thicker. Steve was interviewed after this year's iPod keynote and he said if they put in a still camera they'd want to include the autofocus features and whatnot (which is fair enough, in my opinion) - but this would make the iPods a lot fatter as a result.
It's not software, it's hardware. The camera in the nano can only ever take video, Apple can't push out a software update to change this at all. I once again refer to Steve's interview following the latest keynote.
First, the new iPod nano has the exact same physical dimensions as the 4th gen - the camera has not added any extra bulk to the device (didn't Steve mention this in the keynote anyway?). The only recent cases of Apple making a 'new' device thicker then the previous generation was the iPhone 3G/3GS in comparison with the original iPhone, and the 2nd gen touch which was a mere 0.5mm thicker then the original.
Second, until the hardware for the 3GS camera is radically improved/redesigned, there is no way they'll put it in the touch or it'll make it so much thicker. Steve was interviewed after this year's iPod keynote and he said if they put in a still camera they'd want to include the autofocus features and whatnot (which is fair enough, in my opinion) - but this would make the iPods a lot fatter as a result.
It's not software, it's hardware. The camera in the nano can only ever take video, Apple can't push out a software update to change this at all. I once again refer to Steve's interview following the latest keynote.
just get an iphone, im getting tired of itouch getting to many features, lucky you even got the touch screen on it.
New Flip Video Cameras to Have Wi-Fi
http://mashable.com/2009/11/18/flip-wifi/
November 18th, 2009 | by Ben Parr36 Comments and 834 Reactions
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Ciscos popular Flip camcorder has helped sparked a revolution in digital and online video. By making video recording quick and easy to record and upload, millions of random moments have been captured (and then summarily uploaded to YouTube).
However, the Flip is getting some major challengers. Kodaks Zi8 video camera boasts impressive features and 1080p HD quality (note: I own both a Flip and a Zi8), but perhaps the bigger threat to Ciscos camera is Apple: the iPhone 3GS can directly upload to YouTube (YouTube) and even theiPod Nano now boasts a video camera.
Ciscos fighting back with new features, though. The next-generation Flip MinoHD, due in the first half of 2010, includes double the memory, a larger screen, and direct Facebook uploads. Now according to Pocket Lint (and confirmed by Cisco), the Flip will, for the first time, include Wi-Fi.
The development doesnt surprise us: this is an area where Cisco is proficient, and with the iPhone 3GS changing the face of video (YouTube uploads rose by 400% right after the iPhone 3GS after its release), the Flip had to evolve to match. You wont be able to upload video from anywhere, but it does make it a lot easier.
Theres one more new feature that shouldnt be overlooked: the new Flip will increase its screen real-estate by have a sliding screen that reveals the record and menu buttons. Sweet.
http://mashable.com/2009/11/18/flip-wifi/
November 18th, 2009 | by Ben Parr36 Comments and 834 Reactions
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Ciscos popular Flip camcorder has helped sparked a revolution in digital and online video. By making video recording quick and easy to record and upload, millions of random moments have been captured (and then summarily uploaded to YouTube).
However, the Flip is getting some major challengers. Kodaks Zi8 video camera boasts impressive features and 1080p HD quality (note: I own both a Flip and a Zi8), but perhaps the bigger threat to Ciscos camera is Apple: the iPhone 3GS can directly upload to YouTube (YouTube) and even theiPod Nano now boasts a video camera.
Ciscos fighting back with new features, though. The next-generation Flip MinoHD, due in the first half of 2010, includes double the memory, a larger screen, and direct Facebook uploads. Now according to Pocket Lint (and confirmed by Cisco), the Flip will, for the first time, include Wi-Fi.
The development doesnt surprise us: this is an area where Cisco is proficient, and with the iPhone 3GS changing the face of video (YouTube uploads rose by 400% right after the iPhone 3GS after its release), the Flip had to evolve to match. You wont be able to upload video from anywhere, but it does make it a lot easier.
Theres one more new feature that shouldnt be overlooked: the new Flip will increase its screen real-estate by have a sliding screen that reveals the record and menu buttons. Sweet.
The iPod touch with camera will not and was never intended to have the iPod nano camera. Look at the leaked pictures, the lens in the touch is much bigger than the nano's (not referring to depth, (which can't be determined from the pictures we have) but circumference). Also...
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPod-nano-5th-Generation/1157/3
There's no such thing as a camera that can only take video. (Think about what video essentially is: a fast slideshow of pictures) Apple chose not to enable still image capture because that quality would be poor. Most dumbphones have VGA cameras like the nano, and they all take pictures.
iFixit iPod nano (5th generation) teardown said:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPod-nano-5th-Generation/1157/3
There's no such thing as a camera that can only take video. (Think about what video essentially is: a fast slideshow of pictures) Apple chose not to enable still image capture because that quality would be poor. Most dumbphones have VGA cameras like the nano, and they all take pictures.
What an ignorant statement. Sorry to sound so harsh, but it's true. You going to pay for my contract length, sport? Or how about paying the $500+ to buy it outright w/out a contract?
Those who don't want the iPod Touch to be near equal the iPhone (but without the phone capabilities) are just sore that they have to pony up aaaall the money to a monopoly carrier like A&T.
Then I will say: Come up w/ your own ideas, Apple and stop copying Microsoft (Zune HD).
(Always funny the one-way street when it comes to Apple and artistic license on "borrowing".)
w.e. i'm happy with my touch. it holds my music and i can play games. The (still) camera would have been nice to mess around with some apps but video only is lame.
YUP!!! People are going to be let down again if they do the crappy video camera in the nano.
COME ON APPLE, standardize like you love to do and just give them all the iPhone camera with pics AND video!
Jobs made it clear that if they were to allow still-camera functionality that they would also include the auto-focus feature from the iPhone 3GS. Yes, the camera may be capable of taking still pictures, but Apple isn't allowing users to take advantage of it because, ideally, they want to pack more hardware in to improve it first.
I'm sure the jailbreaking crowd will find a way to enable photos, just like they found a way to enable videos with the 3G
good, i always thought adding a camera to the touch would have been done by now, but it seems like a good step
"MEH" says it all. Unless my Touch takes a dump, I'll be fine with simply continuing to use my 2nd gen. It won't last forever, but I'm sure I can skip this minor upgrade. Maybe the Touch model that comes out after the upcoming one, will make my heart beat a little faster, but I think the one mentioned would be more appealing to someone who doesn't yet own a Touch. Come to think of it, IS THERE ANYONE WHO DOESN'T YET HAVE A TOUCH????
Somebody tell Jobs he needs to up his game.
Thats why I updated my 1st gen with a 64gb. The only thing that would get me to upgrade again, over the 64gb breaking, would be a better quality higher rez screen. Maybe something that is truly widescreen.
