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New iPod Peripherals?

bridge between isight and ipod

What they need to release, is a bridge device that would connect an iPod to an iSight camera, thus creating a portable digital video camera w/ HD storage. That would be killer!

Both the iPod and the iSight are great values on their own, but imagine, w/ a not too expensive bridging device ($100 max?), you can also have a portable digital video camera!
 
Re: Remote!

Originally posted by nagromme
Please let one be a little dock that hooks to your stereo (and the usual cable for charging) and has a remote control... and let it ALSO be compatible with universal remotes!
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On TechTV Fresh Gear I saw an accessory that adds FM tuner to iPod which adds about an inch to the device's height.

There was also a dongle for your auto cigarette lighter socket that powers, recharges, functions as an amplifier, audio port, and another feature or two. It connects to the dock port.

I suspect the rumoured accessories are either these third party devices themselves or perhaps Apple made variants.

Rocketman
 
Maybe it is something that will help the home user create their own reality distortion field.:D

Seriously this could be anything. Without even a hint, these rumors will go crazy. Sure would be nice if it was the last piece of the puzzle that allowed me to send A/V signals to me stereo. Doubt it though.
 
You know what's interesting? Giffrin's new iTrip for 3G iPod's has been delayed until first week of Sept because of something they are working on with Apple, hmmm....

I asked them if this will add a feature to the iTrip, they said no, but perhaps it's because Apple is releasing new software for these new devices for the iPod and Griffin want's to be compatible with it so the iTrip works.

Just a thought..
 
The i-trip transmits wirelessly, therefore wireless headpones could be used to pick up the frequency.
 
Bluetooth adapter and bluetooth headphones. This would also allow you to use the new apple bluetooth keyboard that is coming out soon, download from bluetooth cameras, etc.
 
The last few posts sound great, Mmmm, bluetooth headphones, but all the suggestions are too logical. FM tuner & Mic are too boring. I'm expecting something off the wall, Apple style. Like a remote control for your car (steering wheel already in place) or a jet pack for your iPod. ;)

Seriously though, I would love Bluetooth headphones, Line in port and an FM tuner. These three would make my iPod a perfect audio player. You wouldn't even need a stereo.

Also, a wireless dock that broadcasts your iPods music via Airport across your house which can then be played in separate rooms using only speakers (no hifi needed) would rock. That would seriously rock.
 
Originally posted by loneAzdgari
Mic [is] too boring.
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I don't know about that. If they do release a mic, I know what I'll be taking with me to the Staind concert in a few weeks. :p
 
Originally posted by 9hundred
The i-trip transmits wirelessly, therefore wireless headpones could be used to pick up the frequency.
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AFAIK, the iTrip broadcasts in standard FM freqs (88-108MHz) and wireless headphones typically operate in some other frequency. If, by wireless heaadphones, you meant Sony Walkman, then, yes, you are correct. Otherwise, you'd need to iTrip to your stereo, then stereo to your headphone transmitter.
 
Originally posted by mainstreetmark
AFAIK, the iTrip broadcasts in standard FM freqs (88-108MHz) and wireless headphones typically operate in some other frequency. If, by wireless heaadphones, you meant Sony Walkman, then, yes, you are correct. Otherwise, you'd need to iTrip to your stereo, then stereo to your headphone transmitter.
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Or you could just get one of those cheap ($15) headphones which have a FM tuner built-in and tune in to the channel you've set on the iTrip.



irmongoose
 
Originally posted by mainstreetmark
AFAIK, the iTrip broadcasts in standard FM freqs (88-108MHz) and wireless headphones typically operate in some other frequency. If, by wireless heaadphones, you meant Sony Walkman, then, yes, you are correct. Otherwise, you'd need to iTrip to your stereo, then stereo to your headphone transmitter.
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Do any headphones currently exist that can enable you to pick up the frequency from a decive like the iTrip?
Is bluetooth the solution?
 
Originally posted by 9hundred
Do any headphones currently exist that can enable you to pick up the frequency from a decive like the iTrip?
Is bluetooth the solution?
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I think you guys are all overthinking it! iTrip is just a low power FM radio station. Just get any ol' radio. It uses 100 year old technology!

(Ok, well, maybe FM hasn't been around that long, but radio broadcasting... )
 
iPod

How about a Digital camara that clips onto the back of it and it uses that little port next to the headphone jack for power and the bottom port for saving Pictures....Think of the Belkin Battery pack...Or maybe something that will actually work in a car...Tired of using my old one for the car!!! Only problum with a remote for your iPod is that you can't see what it is your doing...So maybe a remote with a screen on it so you know what options your picking...The only reason I refuse to use my iPod with my home system...I have to keep getting up to change the song..or band!



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I bet that they'll offer a keyboard and a new version of the OS with more advanced system software...To make it more usable as a PDA.

Then the next iPods will have the touch screen and stylus.

We might also get a little add on to make the iPod be able to act like a digital camera.

Then again, Apple might want to wait to add this feature when it could be built in.

Conceivably, with the right drivers, you could hook up any sort of firewire device, right?

What if we had drivers for scanners and printers to hook up to the iPod. That would be awesome.
 
It would be great if they released a device like the iTrip, but had its own receiver with outputs. It would be a digital signal, so it would be much better quality than the iTrip. Then the receiver, a little box, would pick up the digital signal and have an audio line out for a stereo.

The problem with making a remote is that you can't see the screen or use the controls. For that reason, I think that if they make a remote, the iPod will be a remote, versus making a remote for the iPod.
 
Input device

One person here mentioned input devices... a keyboard or "inkpad" type thing would be cool... They could turn the iPod into a mini-PDA (maybe even run extra programs!)
 
crazier ideas

Thought I'd break it up:

*Portable user account - more a software mod, but it would take advantage of panther's multiple user feature.

Cell phone card - heard something about apple using cell phone networks for wireless connectivity.

Bluetooth - hook up to the new BT keyboard and mouse directly when within range... Or select numbers to dial directly from your iPod. "click" and your phone dials... Or hook up to a BT pen that you can write on any surface and inkwell translates directly into your 'pod.
 
If apple is releasing this stuff, it's going to be much bigger than just a mic, although that might be part of one of the things the release. The iPod is an excellent portable harddrive which also has high speed ports on it, which means that it would be great for some sort of video or image items.
 
THAT would be awesome, and definitely Apple's style.

Originally posted by loneAzdgari
Also, a wireless dock that broadcasts your iPods music via Airport across your house which can then be played in separate rooms using only speakers (no hifi needed) would rock. That would seriously rock.
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A keyboard to work with the Notes feature would definitely be spiffy.

Think, something like that Sony Palm Pilot that has that long keyboard. How about one for the iPod and let it flip open? I think I can say good bye to my m100 because I only take notes and use it as an alarm clock! Maybe a full sized keyboard with speakers. Dock your iPod and type away and listen to music. Perfect replacement for laptops in college dorms. Just need to add a printer!

But peripherals in the computer world have always been connecting one device to another. Maybe we'll just see a wireless dock. :(
 
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