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iPod touch The Next iPod Touch
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Any hopes of a 6" iPod Touch? I want something bigger but something smaller than the iPad which is too conspicuous and pretentious to pull out when taking public transportation.
Camera
Video Camera
This is almost the perfect "fieldwork" computer, where you can do most of your research: take photos, shoot archival video, temporary notes till you get home; voice recorder for interviews. Just a bigger screen would make typing a little easier.
Camera
Video Camera
This is almost the perfect "fieldwork" computer, where you can do most of your research: take photos, shoot archival video, temporary notes till you get home; voice recorder for interviews. Just a bigger screen would make typing a little easier.
0% chance. The iPad isn't that big and is a perfect size upgrade from the iPhone/Touch. I agree a 6" would be cool but doesn't necessarily make sense business-wise for Apple to invest in. This is one of those rare times that I wish other manufacturers could use Apple's OSes so we could get some variety.
Probably, and most think that it will have a retina, which would be nice.
No, that'd be too big to fit in your pocket, probably.
+1
How is this going to work on the iPod Touch? Right now, Facetime is only available when making calls from the iPhone 4. The Touch has no ability to make or receive calls. The only way this will be possible is for Apple to broaden the use of Facetime by creating a mobile iChat app for iOS 4 and allowing Facetime to be used with that app.
I have no idea how facetime would work on an iPod touch, but Steve did say they will ship tens of millions of facetime DEVICES this year (as other posters have mentioned), which I assume means that by the end of the year, other apple devices will get facetime. Unless Steve was lying or they plan on just shipping tens of millions of iPhone 4's by the end of the year which seems unlikely. I don't even think they could manufacture them that fast. My point is some other Apple device other than the iPhone will likely be getting facetime by the end of the year.
The only thing I really care about getting in the iPod touch is a still camera, I would prefer still over video, but if it had video then I would consider that a big bonus. Again, the requirement to get me to buy it is a camera. I do not have any sort of iPod yet, but I am very hesitant to buy it without a camera (regardless of what happens this september) because I just want a camera on the touch that badly.
The touch would sell like hotcakes if they did release one with a camera, I think pretty much everyone I know would upgrade, and probably hoards of other people, which would be tons of sales for Apple. Basically this would make every touch owner salivate with jealousy over it. Its pretty much a sure way to get touch owners to upgrade and to get more sales out of current touch owners that are satisfied with their devices.
I don't think this would even impact iPhone sales because I feel now like the iPhone is another whole segment of apple, as in if people want the iPhone they are gonna buy the iPhone and nothing else, they won't even look at the other products. People who want the iPhone 4 have already bought it or have plans to buy it very shortly, they do not care about waiting for September to see what is gonna happen with the touch.
I think the sales potential of a touch with a camera is absolutely huge, and way too huge for apple to ignore.
The stores here already seem to be emptying the iPod cases just like I saw last year around summertime, its clear that retail at least here will not be stocking any more of the current line other than current stock. The display units are gone from some stores already too with just empty holders in place now.
The only thing I really care about getting in the iPod touch is a still camera, I would prefer still over video, but if it had video then I would consider that a big bonus. Again, the requirement to get me to buy it is a camera. I do not have any sort of iPod yet, but I am very hesitant to buy it without a camera (regardless of what happens this september) because I just want a camera on the touch that badly.
The touch would sell like hotcakes if they did release one with a camera, I think pretty much everyone I know would upgrade, and probably hoards of other people, which would be tons of sales for Apple. Basically this would make every touch owner salivate with jealousy over it. Its pretty much a sure way to get touch owners to upgrade and to get more sales out of current touch owners that are satisfied with their devices.
I don't think this would even impact iPhone sales because I feel now like the iPhone is another whole segment of apple, as in if people want the iPhone they are gonna buy the iPhone and nothing else, they won't even look at the other products. People who want the iPhone 4 have already bought it or have plans to buy it very shortly, they do not care about waiting for September to see what is gonna happen with the touch.
I think the sales potential of a touch with a camera is absolutely huge, and way too huge for apple to ignore.
The stores here already seem to be emptying the iPod cases just like I saw last year around summertime, its clear that retail at least here will not be stocking any more of the current line other than current stock. The display units are gone from some stores already too with just empty holders in place now.
But why? The iPad comes in two versions, 3G and no 3G. The iPod should come the same way.. the iPhone being the 3G version. I don't get why Apple wants to offer a crippled device. I love the iPod Touch, my wife and I both have one. We both find it frustrating that if we want to use the mic we have to connect our headphones, if we want to take pictures.. oh wait, can't do that but my Nintendo DSi can.
Retina Display - Probable
Gyroscope - Probable
A4 processor - Probable
GPS - not probable but I've wanted it since way back
Thinner iPhone 4 Design - not sure, do want though
Cameras - please please please. It will definitely get a back camera. I just hope it isn't some crap 2mp phone camera.
Built in mic - not probable, do want though
The iPod Touch has been burned before so I'm not getting my hopes too high. I want to upgrade but won't unless it's treated like a real, powerful product and not a dumbed down iPhone.
Gyroscope - Probable
A4 processor - Probable
GPS - not probable but I've wanted it since way back
Thinner iPhone 4 Design - not sure, do want though
Cameras - please please please. It will definitely get a back camera. I just hope it isn't some crap 2mp phone camera.
Built in mic - not probable, do want though
The iPod Touch has been burned before so I'm not getting my hopes too high. I want to upgrade but won't unless it's treated like a real, powerful product and not a dumbed down iPhone.
And I think Apple is also considering the overall price. They might feel that an iPod Touch with all the components of the iPhone, minus the cellular, might be a bit pricey and not worth it.
Retina Display-Highly Probable
Gyroscope-Probable
GPS-Probably not, but maybe
A4 Chip-Highly Probable
Square Design-Probably not
Camera-Almost definitely(back)
Built in mic-half and half, it would be nice
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I agree, GPS is most likely a no. Apple has not shown a big push in GPS.. unless Apple was to offer a 3G version of the iPod Touch like they offer with the iPad.
I'm not saying they will, just that if they do GPS they would need to do a 3G version.
Because it is A-GPS (Assisted GPS). The GPS assists in finding your location based on nearby wifi signals and cellular towers. From what I have read... 1. this is method saves on power consumption and 2. speeds up the devices ability to locate you. Apple is not the only one using A-GPS, many smart phones do.. here is a brief list
So in shorter terms it's most likely not going to have GPS unless there's a 3G version.
I really think they should reintroduce the 16gb for the price of 8gb now, 8gb is kinda sad, this will almost definitely happen if they have a higher gb's model other than the 64gb, either that or 32gb for 199. Which would be awsome, they would get so many more customers.
I really think they should reintroduce the 16gb for the price of 8gb now, 8gb is kinda sad, this will almost definitely happen if they have a higher gb's model other than the 64gb, either that or 32gb for 199. Which would be awsome, they would get so many more customers.
IPod touch specs
Well let's look at the last 3 years of iPhone iPod touch they have never really shared the same specs hears my honest list of what I belive apple will do with the iPod touch:
no A4 to much space to much power
retina display in your dreams
rear facing camera are you guys still on about the camera you lot say it every year it ain't gonna happen
no new design the iPhone 4's design wood look awful if it was any thinner plus the volume controls will be to big to allow the iPod to be as thin as it is now
front facing camera is likely but that will be the only camera
cromatic backs likely
64gb max probably
no more ram
this is the year that the iPods and the iPhones are going to be diversified
so get over it the iPod touch will never be anyway near as good as the iPhone for one major reason apple wants you to buy the more expensive product. Either lump it or buy an iPhone 4
Well let's look at the last 3 years of iPhone iPod touch they have never really shared the same specs hears my honest list of what I belive apple will do with the iPod touch:
no A4 to much space to much power
retina display in your dreams
rear facing camera are you guys still on about the camera you lot say it every year it ain't gonna happen
no new design the iPhone 4's design wood look awful if it was any thinner plus the volume controls will be to big to allow the iPod to be as thin as it is now
front facing camera is likely but that will be the only camera
cromatic backs likely
64gb max probably
no more ram
this is the year that the iPods and the iPhones are going to be diversified
so get over it the iPod touch will never be anyway near as good as the iPhone for one major reason apple wants you to buy the more expensive product. Either lump it or buy an iPhone 4
