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The Beat Goes On: Nano, Touch, Beatles, Wireless?
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I think Don Bagles works for the Daily Mail (UK newspaper) 
As they were also stating rumours as if they were fact. Kidding, the papers always do that.
Anyway their statement is that Apple are expected to release a widescreen and touchscreen iPod, and are going to completely revamp the entire iPod range including the shuffle.
They said that also in development were a miniature iPhone and wireless capability for the iPods. (Yes, this would suggest that these upcoming iPods will not have wireless, but that future versions incorporating it are in development)
However one should always take the UK taboids with about the same pinch of salt as is required for Jim Donuts.
As they were also stating rumours as if they were fact. Kidding, the papers always do that.Anyway their statement is that Apple are expected to release a widescreen and touchscreen iPod, and are going to completely revamp the entire iPod range including the shuffle.
They said that also in development were a miniature iPhone and wireless capability for the iPods. (Yes, this would suggest that these upcoming iPods will not have wireless, but that future versions incorporating it are in development)
However one should always take the UK taboids with about the same pinch of salt as is required for Jim Donuts.
i think its funny how all news sources are saying "there is a good chance that the iPod will probably be updated on wednesday" as if there is 50% chance it will happen
its either being discontinued and announcing defeat to the zune (not happening until steve jobs starts smoking crack) or its being updated. there is not a single iPod in any bestbuy, target, circuit city, walmart etc. either in stores or online. (there might be one or two somewhere) but this is by far the biggest sign its going to be updated.
its either being discontinued and announcing defeat to the zune (not happening until steve jobs starts smoking crack) or its being updated. there is not a single iPod in any bestbuy, target, circuit city, walmart etc. either in stores or online. (there might be one or two somewhere) but this is by far the biggest sign its going to be updated.
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I am so excited. For me the real excitement lies in the design. Apple always designs such gorgeous products. I want to know what they pull out of their large black hat next.
I am so excited. For me the real excitement lies in the design. Apple always designs such gorgeous products. I want to know what they pull out of their large black hat next.
There have never been widescreen rumors like this. And there has never already been an obvious precedent (the iPhone, the 'best iPod ever') before such an event- the hardware and even UI are already there. On top of that, I don't recall iPod stocks being so empty like they are now.
It's pretty much a foregone conclusion IMO a widescreen iPod is coming. The only question is how Apple positions it compared to the other iPods (is the fatty the 5.5G replacement or the Nano replacement) and to the iPhone. The fact that Nano stocks are gone too would seem to suggest the fatty iPod might be the Nano replacement.
Also just as important is how Apple's new product(s) tomorrow differentiate themselves against the competition (in the short run this is no big deal since Apple is the leader, in the long run it's the only thing that matters.)
Some things that point to the actual physical look of the iPod being like the iPhone is the iMac. I was just watching the press event for when they revealed the new iMac and Steve was saying that they slowly want to integrate their whole line of products into Aluminum and Glass, which means the new iPod will most likely look like the iPhone. Because why would they release the iPhone, the SR MBP, the G5, and the iMac with aluminum and glass, (MBP could have changed its look but they stayed with the "Aluminum and glass" look) if they werent going to release the ipod that way? Now, most of their line will look the same and have a "signature look".
i really hope thinksecret is wrong about the screen size being 3.5", an extra 1/2" would make a big difference, being 4" would distinguish its purpose from the iPhone more. the iPod on the iPhone is only secondary, they would give people less of a reason to buy the iPod, if it has the same screen size as the iPhone.
Don't y'all find it funny that everyone from this thread has gone to the new "iPod Rumor Roundup" thread?
The rumor mill moves like a flock of birds.
The rumor mill moves like a flock of birds.
I haven't bothered with the other thread Maybe later, probably not. It'll just be the same old arguments yet again, every possibility has been discussed to death, revived and then discussed to death a second time (in the radio thread)... I don't need to see them all revived and discussed to death a third time!
All that remains is to wait and see what happens
Maybe later, probably not. It'll just be the same old arguments yet again, every possibility has been discussed to death, revived and then discussed to death a second time (in the radio thread)... I don't need to see them all revived and discussed to death a third time!All that remains is to wait and see what happens
you are so freaking wrong,
i know many people that are pissed at the idea that the new ipod may have very similar functions as the iphone. why spend 600 on a phone with an ipod, when you can spend 300 on an ipod and get a phone for free on whatever carrier you want. Personally i think a new jacked up ipod will be a slap in the face to all current iphone owners, THANKS IN ADVANCE CRAPPLE!!!!!!
I thought you wanted Visual Voicemail.
Seriously, that's what the elitists get, waving around their little iPhones. It's called Justice. I've spent a heck of a lot more on the iPod and stuff than you've ever spent on your iPhone. And there's WAY more iPod Users with WAY more money than there are iPhone Users buddy.
Wow buddy, calm down. I hope your mom dosen't put the wrong lunch meat on your sandwich; you would kill her!!
First off, this is an Apple Rumors Site, not a soundingboard for your warped and malicious opinions. Second of all, no, I wasn't wrong, I tried to create a thoughtful analysis of what might happen on Wednesday. You, on the other hand, spewed hate. Just because you are jealous of the soon-to-be new iPod doesn't mean you have to take it all out on us.
I may be wrong, but at least I tried to use my best judgement. Do us all a favor, and please refrain from unruly conduct next time you post. The forum rules might help you a bit. Hey, it may even become your Bible.
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By the way, I read your previous edits, and they're all attacks on other users. You better stop or someone can and will report you for abuse.
You CANT get the iPhone on whatever carrier you want. and the iPhone is a phone with the iPod as a secondary feature, and it doesnt bring in 50% of apple's revenues like the ipod, so no its not a slap in the face. the iPhone having touchscreen, widescreen was a slap in the face to iPod users.
I don't agree. How can you say that Widescreen with Multi-touch doesn't offer anything new? Aside from less than a million iPhone users, who else experiences the advancements that exist with an iPod that runs OS X? Factor in the increase in screen real estate, video is suddenly going to be something that you're doing a whole lot more often. The iPod's current 2.5" screen (320 by 240 pixel resolution) is barely watchable. Yeah, a video off of YouTube that lasts for a few minutes is fine, but having to watch a full movie is simply murder. The iPhone's 3.5" screen (480-by-320-pixel resolution at 160 dpi)... video is not just something you play to show off the iPod's features, but rather, something you actually enjoy using. Also, we're bound to get additional drive space for even that much media.
Lastly, if you factor in that the RUMOR of the 5" video screen that has been floating around that might just come true and you've got one hell of an experience! Nothing new?
There's nothing else like it. Not even the 5.5 Generation iPod has the experience that is imminent, Wi-Fi or not. Not even close. As it's been said ad nauseum: It's not about some check list that you "tick" off. There's a lot of other devices that theoretically do more, but nothing comes close to the experience the iPod provides. Tomorrow, that's going to increase in a big way.
And I have 6 other screennames that'll back up my point of view, too. J/K
Would it be cool if Wi-Fi is included? MOST DEFINITELY! BRING IT ON! And perhaps you're right. Perhaps people who just plunked down $350 sometime last year might be reticent to buy now and wait for the 6.5 Gen next summer, but what about 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Generation owners? Isn't it about time for a new iPod?!
Although you do raise a good point, that's not neccesarilly true. For example, the 5gen iPod was out for a pretty long time if you think about it. Everyone who still had a 5gen could have very easily updated their firmware to the full capability of a 5.5gen. So, if a 6.5 does come out, (boy, we're talking about new models when the newest one hasn't even came out yet!) I'm sure that the 6gen could just as easily been updated with a firmware update.
No bones need to be thrown
I'm not touchey unlike some other people on this board. If you are speculating then you cant get upset if someone speculates different then you!i think its funny how some sites are charging above retail for ipods right now, like http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Video-P...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1188960143&sr=8-1
their probably sold out now but they had 3 left a few minutes ago now theres only one. HOW COULD YOU BUY ONE TODAY OF ALL DAYS ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE CHARGING YOU EXTRA??
their probably sold out now but they had 3 left a few minutes ago now theres only one. HOW COULD YOU BUY ONE TODAY OF ALL DAYS ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE CHARGING YOU EXTRA??
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