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Two New iPods, Four New Mac Configurations

the technology is only just coming into being

This is the most informed post I have seen yet. Also Apple won't be getting any deep discounts on this kind of integrated total solution like the do with a simple memory chip from Samsung. You also might as well have a 3.5" display because the boards will be the size of a PDA.

madmaxmedia said:
From what I understand, making a portable video device than can display TV/DVD resolution compressed (MPEG4/Divx/H264) video is actually pretty tough. As in the technology to create something like a video-enabled iPod with quality TV out is only just coming into being.

I don't think Apple will roll out a video-enabled iPod until it can output a good picture to TV screen (wired or wirelessly.) It may be that this type of hardware is just now becoming available. I've read some stories about new chips by companies like Sharp, PortalPlayer, and Sigma, but there is very little information on the actual resolution or bitrate of video they are able to display. Anybody that wants HD quality output, come back in a 1 or 2 years...

A wireless output would make the most sense, but a wireless iPod constantly streaming video off the hard drive is going to kill the battery.

I would expect Apple not to introduce something until they have the whole package well-thought out. That's what they did with the original iPod, and why it is a big success even if it wasn't the first.

So we'll see where the technology is right now, and what is feasible in a reasonably priced device.

Wednesday will certainly be interesting...
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OY

I cannot wait until tomorrow has come and gone so I can actually get some work done without checking Mac Rumors every 5 min :D
 
Aww....

The store IS updated. Click on "See All" under new releases and today's list it there and ready.

That being said, i STILL think tomorrow we'll see some iTMS-impacting releases.
 
jmelrose said:
The store IS updated. Click on "See All" under new releases and today's list it there and ready.

That being said, i STILL think tomorrow we'll see some iTMS-impacting releases.
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ok, so totally ignoring the UNUPDATED homepage.... you're right
i know they updated music onto the page.... like clockwork at midnight, my pre order of jaimie cullumn's new album took off downloading.... but what i am saying is... there arent any new graphics, playlists, or anything of that sort on the main page
 
clcnyc said:
I cannot wait until tomorrow has come and gone so I can actually get some work done without checking Mac Rumors every 5 min :D
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But then you'll be too busy talking about what was released (good or bad). And after that, whatever the next big thing is. It's a vicious cycle. :p
 
Has macrumors stated that they will provide coverage of the event tomorrow?

Any websites doing a live feed?

Will MR go into low bandwidth mode?
 
hattey said:
oh yeah... that holiday that every other college got except mine... lol... almost forgot about that...
still kind of strange... i am an avid tuesday music buyer, have been for a couple years now, and have never seen anything this delayed
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I didn't get it off either... but my college hates mac so they just suck all around haha!
 
Peace said:
Steve Jobs WILL be doing the Financial conference call today..

EPS were only .01 over expectations..
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I know this sounds dumb but can you listen to the broadcast after it takes place? I have a final during when it is going to be happening so I won't be able to listen. I want to hear what Steve says about marketshare and the earnings per share results. Thanks!
 
Peace said:
If Apple were to buy a company that does video it should be Elgato systems
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Why? They don't hold any impressive intellectual property in terms of PVR/DVR. They also aren't a known brand, unlike TiVo. They also do not have 2 million + customers or a distribution agreement with Comcast.
 
Peace said:
I'm more inclined to believe the "red curtain" has more to do with a new product release..
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Right. And from the last "One More Thing" invitation sent out, Apple obviously released a pair of jeans.
 
Nice

I wondered when Apple was going to jump on the Digital/Satellite radio bandwagon!

bertagert said:
OK knuckleheads...I'm only listing this once. Some may get it, others will not...so pay attention! And please don't ask me to respond (this is a one time deal).

As an extra, I'm going to curb the red curtain theory. The curtains are only hiding what's beind them. They could blue, green, yellow, black. It could have been a sheet, a door, or anything else you would conceal something with. They have zero meaning other than to keep you guessing.

Now, listen close! In the very near future you will not be seeing video on your ipod. You will not be accessing movies from your computer through a wireless connection and into your tv, your PowerBooks and PowerMacs will run at the same speed they do today, and Madonna will not appear on stage.

You need to start looking towards the sky and contemplate what the heavens may sing back to you. This will take Serious thought beyond what these postings have offered.

Again, please don't ask me to respond. Just know a few of you will be very happy with what is about to happen with your iPods.
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Chrispy said:
I know this sounds dumb but can you listen to the broadcast after it takes place? I have a final during when it is going to be happening so I won't be able to listen. I want to hear what Steve says about marketshare and the earnings per share results. Thanks!
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I only repeated what the lady from cnbc said..
Jobs was there but he didnt talk.Maybe once in the background.
 
Lynxpro said:
Why? They don't hold any impressive intellectual property in terms of PVR/DVR. They also aren't a known brand, unlike TiVo. They also do not have 2 million + customers or a distribution agreement with Comcast.
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Apple wouldnt buy the company because it had a userbase..
 
Where's Steve?

Peace said:
I only repeated what the lady from cnbc said..
Jobs was there but he didnt talk.Maybe once in the background.
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According to the Financial Times (ft.com), Steve did not attend today's conference call:
"Mr Jobs who was not on the earning call on Tuesday, is widely expected to launch a new version of the iPod that plays videos at Apple event in San Francisco today (wed).

Could Steve be on a plane to London to link in from the BBC?
 
Mac_Freak said:
Think secret now says "Video after all? " when it come to iPods :D
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Just saw that. And Macs may be delayed until next week :eek:

All this back-and-forth might work very well to pinpoint who is leaking to TS! ;)

Now, if Macs ARE delayed... will we be able to survive the next week of "Apple PROMISED new Macs on the 12th!" :rolleyes:
 
Diomedes said:
If the iPod storage bumps are true, I wonder if they will be USB-sync only. I was disappointed the nano did not support FireWire syncing...after making the Mac my main computer, I have quite a bit invested in FireWire devices. Is Apple's switch to USB a foreshadowing of its overall drop of support for FireWire?
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The nano just doesn't have space for the Firewire controller. Not only is USB hardware smaller, it's more universal, so it was the clear choice for the nano. The fact that they're catering to the USB audience shouldn't really surprise anyone. I'd wager that once the iPod went Windows-compatible, the only reason it didn't support USB from the beginning was because USB 2.0 had just started to take off.

I would expect the new full size iPods to continue to support Firewire, but then again, if Apple dropped FW, I wouldn't be too terribly surprised. Everyone with an older Mac probably has had four years to buy an iPod if they want one, and everybody else has USB 2.0.
 
kkapoor said:
No HD-DVD for two reasons. Firstly, Apple is backing Blue-Ray, second, the format will not be available till spring of next year.
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Actually, Dell is supposed to be including Blu-Ray technology in their computers beginning in January.
 
Who Knows???

madmaxmedia said:
So does this guy have actual inside dirt, or is he speculating like everyone else? I can't ask him directly to respond to my question...
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But FWIW, the rest of his post makes sense--same speeds for PBs/PMs. The 7448 will likely not have a faster clock speed but will improve the FSB (slightly). Likewise, the PMs will probably be at the same or lower clock speeds except dual-core. This is no longer revolutionary because AMD and Intel already released dual-core chips. So despite my previous post, an iPod with satellite radio is about the only thing (other than an over-hyped PM) that makes sense for "one more thing." It is also a small step that is doable (as has been pointed out).
 
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