New Toshiba Hard Drives Could Boost iPod Classic to 220 GB

[ssalerno]

220gb ipod

I agree that what is needed is a 220GB & 160GB iPod touch.The classic is dead, IOS is the future. My new Mini Cooper has Mini connect which gives amazing functionality with my iPhone or an iPod touch but only primitively hooks up to my 160GB iPod classic. Hopefully, Apple will give some 128GB or 256GB !!!, solid state love to the iPod touch, if not the iPhone, in the near future. ( Not holding my breath for so large a capacity in the iPhone but maybe the iPad. Maybe the iPhone can at least see 64GB.

 

[applesith]

I remember getting my iPod 5G with video playback in high school. It was so amazing to easily carry movies with me. Oh my how things have changed.

 

[asdf542]

Although I would love the 220GB over my 160GB classic, I'm still quite annoyed that there isn't a 128GB Flash Classic yet.

The iPod Touch and iPhones easily store 64GB in those super thin designs...the Classic is much thicker and could likely hold 128GB sometime very very soon since things always get smaller, faster, and cheaper in the computer world.

Maybe 2 Classics...a 220GB HDD and a 128GB Flash.

I think Apple is just waiting for the opportune moment to kill of the Classic which will likely be when the Touch gains an 128GB storage option. It will be 'close enough' to the Classic's current 160GB. The Classic is pretty much at its EOL and I can't see it sticking around much longer. Apple has stated that they want as many people as possible on iOS and the Classic isn't helping them do that.

 

[shervieux]

Sorry to get a little off topic but I don't see how a .41 inch iPod classic has more flash storage than a .5 inch iPad. 220 GB should go into the next generation iPad!

I'd like to see this and have that much storage in my ipad. But.. the problem you run into is IT IS A MECHANICAL DRIVE. It would not like all the movement the ipad goes through (carrying, flipping orientation, etc). Then they would also have to have a flash drive in it for quick boot up. However, your data loading and apps would be slower than flash. So in sense we would be just talking about a thin one-peice laptop.

Still though. I would have no need for another computer (for most things). an Ipad and a mac mini with lots of ram for syncing itunes and back ups, and the few applications I need on a desktop would be fine. As it is, I am almost at a point of doing 90% of my stuff on the iPad. I only do heavy stuff on my macbook anymore. Would be great to be able to carry all my music, electronic documents, Itunes U, etc on an ipad. My 32gb is almost full (with only apps, documents, and books [mostly technical reference manuals or church related books for teaching).

I always wanted to get to a place where everything i had was mobile and in a convient form factor.

 

[Rafterman]

I agree that what is needed is a 220GB & 160GB iPod touch.The classic is dead, IOS is the future. My new Mini Cooper has Mini connect which gives amazing functionality with my iPhone or an iPod touch but only primitively hooks up to my 160GB iPod classic. Hopefully, Apple will give some 128GB or 256GB !!!, solid state love to the iPod touch, if not the iPhone, in the near future. ( Not holding my breath for so large a capacity in the iPhone but maybe the iPad. Maybe the iPhone can at least see 64GB.

128GB iPod Touch is probably the most we can expect for the next refresh. Putting in 220GB or even 160GB flash would cost too much this year, due to the (rediculous) prices of large flash capacities. Apple doesn't want to sell a $600 iPod. This year, a 64GB iPhone is more possible than a 128GB iPod is, IMO, unless they completely phase out the iPod Classic and need a 128GB iPod Touch to fill the gap.

 

[0815]

nah, i'm waiting for an ipod with a 2TB hard drive, otherwise i'd have to leave some of my music at home and that would suck.

I'm waiting for the "iPod 3G Cloud Edition" that can suck everything over the air (and of course free unlimited data plan). I'm mean really, it is too much to ask that I think ahead and select some of my music - I might change my mind on the road and I need to get things from the cloud. many terra bytes of video and music - too much too decide in advance.

 

[asdf542]

128GB iPod Touch is probably the most we can expect for the next refresh. Putting in 220GB or even 160GB flash would cost too much this year, due to the (rediculous) prices of large flash capacities. Apple doesn't want to sell a $600 iPod. This year, a 64GB iPhone is more possible than a 128GB iPod is, IMO, unless they completely phase out the iPod Classic and need a 128GB iPod Touch to fill the gap.

Flash storage GENERALLY goes the following sizes:
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
512

 

[ciTiger]

The space would be great but I don't feel like going back to the classic..

 

[ravenvii]

I might be wrong, but I think Apple is about to put the iPod classic on the chopping block. As soon as the iPod touch gets 128 GB, the iPod classic will be no more. I don't think Apple will put the 220 GB drive in the iPod classic - that will just prolong it's life where Apple wants it put out of its misery.

 

[0098386]

I'd replace my 80gb 5.5G iPod with a 220gb one in a hearbeat.

My touch is great for everything except music. 34gb of music on it and it lags when loading, touchscreen controls aren't as good as physical buttons for music playback (better for navigating those larger libraries though). I use my touch more as an email, Twitter and basic web browsing platform now. Whereas my original iPod handles media.

220gb... that would hold all my music, my photos and almost all my videos!

 

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Let's not forget the classic isn't just huge for music and video reasons... It's also a hard drive. You can hook it up and drag/drop files to it from the desktop. 100+ GB of music, and 100+ GB of data in a tiny form factor? Yes please. I remember reading awhile back about how the dailys from one of the LOTR movies were being flown from NZ to the UK on an iPod.

 

[TigerWoodsIV]

What would be more useful would be the option to select bitrate for synching with iTunes. I rip to ALAC on my Mac, but do I need that on my iPod with crappy earphones? No, but neither do I want just the option to transfer at 128kps.

Having said that, I don't feel the need to carry all my music with me anyway.

The 128 thing is a joke. I would love if I could choose 320. Too bad they'll never incorporate LAME mp3 encoding, would love to transfer all my ALAC in V0. Oh well.

 

[Yankee617]

I'd love a 220GB iPod. My 160GB gave up the ghost about a year ago....

Really!? My ancient 30 GB iPod still works great. At the time, this was considered a lot of capacity and it was enough to hold my entire music collection. Now 30 GB is considered paltry and my music collection has swelled to 68 GB.

I'd certainly consider buying a 200 GB iPod Classic for $199... but first I'm gonna buy an iPad 2 decked out with as much flash capacity as they have on offer (I'm hoping for 256 GB).

I won't buy an iPhone until the service providers stop gouging their customers.

 

[logandzwon]

I wonder if I could upgrade an iPod Color with a bigger HD? I have two 60GB iPod colors.

 

[lgutie20]

I'd like to see this and have that much storage in my ipad. But.. the problem you run into is IT IS A MECHANICAL DRIVE. It would not like all the movement the ipad goes through (carrying, flipping orientation, etc). Then they would also have to have a flash drive in it for quick boot up. However, your data loading and apps would be slower than flash. So in sense we would be just talking about a thin one-peice laptop.

Still though. I would have no need for another computer (for most things). an Ipad and a mac mini with lots of ram for syncing itunes and back ups, and the few applications I need on a desktop would be fine. As it is, I am almost at a point of doing 90% of my stuff on the iPad. I only do heavy stuff on my macbook anymore. Would be great to be able to carry all my music, electronic documents, Itunes U, etc on an ipad. My 32gb is almost full (with only apps, documents, and books [mostly technical reference manuals or church related books for teaching).

I always wanted to get to a place where everything i had was mobile and in a convient form factor.

I keep reading that the iPad is eating away at notebook sales and I can't believe that 64GB does the trick. The iPad really needs more storage and you're right, a Hard Drive is out of the question. I just hope that for 2011 we get a much needed 128GB iPad.

 

[anthonylambert]

Or they could launch a slightly fatter iPhone with 220gb or storage?

 

[7thMac]

What would be more useful would be the option to select bitrate for synching with iTunes. I rip to ALAC on my Mac, but do I need that on my iPod with crappy earphones? No, but neither do I want just the option to transfer at 128kps.

Agreed. I would like to transcode to other bitrates, and to turn off conversion from files that are not already in ALAC (because lossy to lossy conversion sounds horrible).

 

[bobobenobi]

I would need a 400GB iPod to hold my whole music collection. That said, I would go buy a 220GB iPod *right this very minute* if one were available.

 

[ericinboston]

I think Apple is just waiting for the opportune moment to kill of the Classic which will likely be when the Touch gains an 128GB storage option. It will be 'close enough' to the Classic's current 160GB. The Classic is pretty much at its EOL and I can't see it sticking around much longer. Apple has stated that they want as many people as possible on iOS and the Classic isn't helping them do that.

I agree...I only used the Classic for music...the screen was way too small.

When the Touch is affordable at 64GB or 128GB I will get one. $365 for a 64GB today is insanely expensive.

 

[timerollson]

Yes please. Just filled my 160GB iPod Classic.

I like having my entire library on hand.

 

[tbobmccoy]

Flash storage generally goes the following sizes:
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
512

Usually, but not always. Look at Intel's SSD X25 series: 40, 80, 160, [future: 300, 600]

Any even number can be fit into a flash storage capacity.

 

[Jacquesass]

My ideal device (other than a mythical touch with 512GB of storage)? An iPod classic with this HD - but with an iPod touch interface on the back. One side has the click wheel with tactile feedback (and the still-superior-for-music traditional iPod interface; the other side has an iPod touch screen for movies and apps. A switch would let you switch interfaces.

No chance this chimera would ever come from Apple - but it would be sweet.

 

[asdf542]

Usually, but not always. Look at Intel's SSD X25 series: 40, 80, 160, [future: 300, 600]

Any even number can be fit into a flash storage capacity.

Uhh, hence why I said "generally".

Really!? My ancient 30 GB iPod still works great. At the time, this was considered a lot of capacity and it was enough to hold my entire music collection. Now 30 GB is considered paltry and my music collection has swelled to 68 GB.

I'd certainly consider buying a 200 GB iPod Classic for $199... but first I'm gonna buy an iPad 2 decked out with as much flash capacity as they have on offer (I'm hoping for 256 GB).

I won't buy an iPhone until the service providers stop gouging their customers.

The chances of the next iPad having a 256GB option is incredibly slim. People should be expecting 32GB, 64GB and 128GB options.

 

[cvaldes]

does anyone really need to store 220gb of music?

I guess if you rip raw though

The iPod classic also plays video.

 

[gnasher729]

Are there really some peolle who want moving parts in their ipad? Why not a vhs player?

This is absurd. Does it make the slightest difference to me whether there is a rotating hard drive inside or a solid state hard drive? The drive is hundred times faster than needed to play back music, so speed doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is the number of gigabytes, and the cost per gigabyte.

With VHS vs. DVD the video quality was a lot less good on VHS, because DVD had much more storage capacity. Now guess what has more storage capacity: It is the rotating hard drive. We are not talking about floppy disk vs. solid state drive, we are talking about drives that cost about one tenth and give the same results.

The chances of the next iPad having a 256GB option is incredibly slim. People should be expecting 32GB, 64GB and 128GB options.

I just bought a 500 GB hard drive for my MBP for £50. 500 GB SSD would cost me about £900, 256 GB would cost £350. That's more than the rest of the iPad costs. And I'll let you in on a secret: When Apple puts stuff into their computers, it doesn't get cheaper, it gets more expensive. So the 256 GB SSD in an iPad would cost a lot more than £350.