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iPod touch The Next iPod Touch

When will it be released?

  • July

    Votes: 7 1.1%

  • August

    Votes: 22 3.4%

  • September

    Votes: 520 79.8%

  • After September

    Votes: 55 8.4%

  • NEVER!!!

    Votes: 48 7.4%
  • Total voters
    652
Davy.Shalom said:
Hmm, I get the applecare warranty and then when the new touches come out I turn in my used up one with a bad battery in saying that it had a bad battery. Which they all do, based on the amount I use mine.

My warranty expires in October, so I would probably have to get it in late August or September, when all the refurbished 2G touches are sold out. Last time apple gave me one of their older discounted models, which pissed me off.

When do you guys think the new touches will be out?
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Why would you be pissed off if you're cheating them ? You're returning yours after you use them to get a new one.

Sorry that this is off topic I just had to say something.
 
Davy.Shalom said:
Hmm, I get the applecare warranty and then when the new touches come out I turn in my used up one with a bad battery in saying that it had a bad battery. Which they all do, based on the amount I use mine.

My warranty expires in October, so I would probably have to get it in late August or September, when all the refurbished 2G touches are sold out. Last time apple gave me one of their older discounted models, which pissed me off.

When do you guys think the new touches will be out?
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It doesn't matter, Apple will not give you a new touch. The Apple stores keep refurbished stock of discontinued models for warranty exchanges. Stop trying to cheat the system. If you want a new touch, buy one. Don't try to con Apple into giving you a free upgrade.
 
Peterson8765 said:
Most likely both, if they really want to promote FaceTime, and us as consumers expect both cams this year.
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Unfortunately, consumer expectations don't seem to matter much. There were expectations of a camera last year too. I could see Apple putting anywhere form zero to two cameras - I would not be surprised by zero frankly.

The problem is that there isn't really any credible competition to the iPod touch. I don't think Apple cares about Nintendo or Sony or Zune. Looking at it in the context of iOS, the war that matters to Apple is iOS vs. Android. I think that is what it boils down to in the mobile device market. There is no credible Android device that competes with the iPod touch - virtually all the devices are smart phones. Apple's smart phone offering is obviously iPhone 4, which needs to get substantially all the best features because of the competition with Android. On the other hand, with the iPod touch, Apple just needs to give just enough in the way of upgrades to maintain its momentum. They had a relatively lackluster update last year, and it still continues to sell well.

Here's a question: what happens if there is zero cameras? Yes, we will all be disgruntled and many of us will not buy. However, I still think the iPod touch will sell. What features are included comes down to profit margins and Apple's market analysis. Unfortunately, A4, retina, 2X memory, gyroscope, and wireless-N may be just enough of an upgrade in Apple's estimation. Strictly comparing to last year's model for the same price it's actually a pretty good upgrade.

Speaking for myself, I still wouldn't buy it if it didn't have at least one camera, preferably two. I am just pretty pessimistic about the whole camera business.
 
ct95 said:
Unfortunately, consumer expectations don't seem to matter much. There were expectations of a camera last year too. I could see Apple putting anywhere form zero to two cameras - I would not be surprised by zero frankly.

The problem is that there isn't really any credible competition to the iPod touch. I don't think Apple cares about Nintendo or Sony or Zune. Looking at it in the context of iOS, the war that matters to Apple is iOS vs. Android. I think that is what it boils down to in the mobile device market. There is no credible Android device that competes with the iPod touch - virtually all the devices are smart phones. Apple's smart phone offering is obviously iPhone 4, which needs to get substantially all the best features because of the competition with Android. On the other hand, with the iPod touch, Apple just needs to give just enough in the way of upgrades to maintain its momentum. They had a relatively lackluster update last year, and it still continues to sell well.

Here's a question: what happens if there is zero cameras? Yes, we will all be disgruntled and many of us will not buy. However, I still think the iPod touch will sell. What features are included comes down to profit margins and Apple's market analysis. Unfortunately, A4, retina, 2X memory, gyroscope, and wireless-N may be just enough of an upgrade in Apple's estimation. Strictly comparing to last year's model for the same price it's actually a pretty good upgrade.

Speaking for myself, I still wouldn't buy it if it didn't have at least one camera, preferably two. I am just pretty pessimistic about the whole camera business.
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I still think it will have 2 camera's. But you are right too. Apple likes to hold things back .. Maybe they just make another excuse and don't even put 1 cam in it ? :s We'll see in September! (hopefully at least one .. )
 
The squared off and more flat design of the iPhone 4 feels more sturdy and nicer. I don't really want the touch to have all glass, because I think anodized aluminum would be better. The chrome has got to go.
 
Peterson8765 said:
The squared off and more flat design of the iPhone 4 feels more sturdy and nicer. I don't really want the touch to have all glass, because I think anodized aluminum would be better. The chrome has got to go.
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I like the glass better than the anodized aluminum, but I agree, that chrome fingerprint magnet HHHHHAAAAASSSSS to go!:eek:
 
Predictions:

8 GB iPod touch 3rd gen: $199
32 GB iPod touch 4th gen $299
64 GB iPod touch 4th gen $399

The base model will have same specs as the current third gen iPod touch

The 4th gen will have retina display, front-facing camera, boxy design, stronger glass, 512 mb of ram, and A4 chip. :)

I would like one!
 
Anyone notice Touch model in giveaway?

I was just reading the details on the iPod Touch they are "giving" for the back to school promotion. The fine print states that it is only the 2G they are offering in this promotion. Does that possibly mean they are going to leave the 3G in the lineup as the bottom of the line model? Just speculating, like we all are...fills the time while I wait and wait and wait for the new Touch.
 
ademuth93 said:
The last statement is true.

However, by that same argument, one could say that Jobs will try to keep all models equal across all prices– it would simplify the product line, right?

The reason Apple didn't do an "across the board" deal with the 3G is that they could get away with it. It wasn't a very exciting update. Except for the whole profit margin thing, I almost think it would be in Apple's best interest to make it an "across the board" model.

But they won't.:(
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They wont have the $199 have all the features of the actual 4G, my guesses for the $199 are: 16GB, Gyroscope, maybe Retina, and the cameras.
Peterson8765 said:
The squared off and more flat design of the iPhone 4 feels more sturdy and nicer. I don't really want the touch to have all glass, because I think anodized aluminum would be better. The chrome has got to go.
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Chrome is gone. Apple has to realize this.
MsMerryMac said:
I was just reading the details on the iPod Touch they are "giving" for the back to school promotion. The fine print states that it is only the 2G they are offering in this promotion. Does that possibly mean they are going to leave the 3G in the lineup as the bottom of the line model? Just speculating, like we all are...fills the time while I wait and wait and wait for the new Touch.
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It is not strictly a Touch, it is for any iPod up to $199. They cant get away with having the 3G as baseline; its too big of an update.
 
Biker said:
saw these on a thread somewhere, looks just how i want it to be:apple:
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Hope this is real
 
TuffLuffJimmy said:
If anything they'll not put a camera on the back, but there will definitely be one on the front. Apple said they will be shipping FaceTime devices this year, meaning the aren't just going to make it a premium feature. They're trying to get it on as many devices as possible.
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apple could just as much leave it has a tier feature for iphones only... I would rather have the camera on the back if i had to choose. I take way more pictures with my back camera then the front one.

Or apple could be cool and have both camera so everyone is happy =)
 
JoEw said:
apple could just as much leave it has a tier feature for iphones only... I would rather have the camera on the back if i had to choose. I take way more pictures with my back camera then the front one.

Or apple could be cool and have both camera so everyone is happy =)
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That is just what I am thinking! :D I also use the back one more often. But two is always better ! ;) (but the back one is more important ... 5MP please ?? :p )
 
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