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Video iPod Really Coming on Oct 12th?

I still don't think the general iPod user is ready for video. Of course, Steve-oh could still announce some wicked-crazy deal to bring serious content (videoblogs, tv, movies) to the iTunes + iPod world.

But here's the thing, we know that Apple doesn't make Macs for people to sick back, watch tv and give off beta brainwaves. They know that Mac users like to be productive (giving off alpha brainwaves.)

If video is being enabled on the iPod then AirTunes/Airport Express will have to be expanded to handle video as well. They will handle HD video once wireless-n is implemented.
 
As I'm going into London Town later to meet a couple of mates from pre-during and post -England match beers, I may well go in early and watch the announcement from the Apple Store. So much better if they have some of the new products ready to go.....

Anyone else tempted? Or am I taking my obsession for everything Apple a little too far...

Gutted that MacSA's post disproved the (current) possiblility of having BBC programs on an iPod with them being Winbleugh only at the mo. Unless Steve-O has a joker up his sleave.... which is probably quite uncomfortable ;)
 
...I propose that anyone who says "Apple store is Down" for a "joke" :rolleyes: when it isn't, should be banned for one week. ;) ;) :p
 
If it's a Madonna iPod, I'm gonna scream.....

But, just in case, here it is...

The Madge nano, with special "screen protectors."

Using it is really, really, really easy....
 

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DavidCar said:
A post this morning on MacOSXRumors says someone on MacRumors noticed a glitch on the South African iTunes website, now removed, that mentioned a video iPod. I can't find that message here.

http://www.macosxrumors.com/
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Yeah, it wasn't an iPod video, it was a video of iPod + iTunes released after one of the past events.
 
MacSA said:
...I propose that anyone who says "Apple store is Down" for a "joke" :rolleyes: when it isn't, should be banned for one week. ;) ;) :p
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I agree....hang-on, I was one of those 'jokers' DOH!

I was at the Shibuya Apple Store here in Tokyo and was looking behing every counter, under every display and into every unlocked cupboard but could not find any brown carboard boxes with 'Do not open till...' on the side.

HOWEVER...

There is a basement at the Shibuya Store and an elevator to access it - but it is for store employees only, no display space. Today was the first time I have ever seen an Apple Store employee standing in front of the elevator door (and i have been to the store about 15-20 times since it opened - it is not far from my office). With someone standing guard i suspect that there might be something down there (and it was not your usual store security guard, there was one of those as usual as well). The store did have the iPod nanos the day they were announced (well the next morning in Japan given the time difference) and I bought one (can you say impulsive)...

If only I took my x-ray goggles with me to see through the floor...
 
Yebot said:
I still don't think the general iPod user is ready for video. Of course, Steve-oh could still announce some wicked-crazy deal to bring serious content (videoblogs, tv, movies) to the iTunes + iPod world.

But here's the thing, we know that Apple doesn't make Macs for people to sick back, watch tv and give off beta brainwaves. They know that Mac users like to be productive (giving off alpha brainwaves.)

If video is being enabled on the iPod then AirTunes/Airport Express will have to be expanded to handle video as well. They will handle HD video once wireless-n is implemented.
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It's pretty obvious that the current powerbrokers of the broadcast industry recognize that things are changing fast and that they are NOT the catalyst. Many of the major networks and cable companies are adding podcasts to their websites as we speak. If video content becomes available on demand via a wi-fi connections just about anywhere... just imagine. Everything changes.
 
Chundles said:
But, just in case, here it is...

The Madge nano, with special "screen protectors."

Using it is really, really, really easy....
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Well done! But be careful not to poke someones eyes out with those "screen protectors".

BTW, do they come in larger sizes for the more fuller figured iPods out there?

Actually, the though of a Madonna iPod would make me want to put a condom on one if I were t0 buy one - you just never know where it could have been. Always practice safe scrolling I say...
 
More BBC rumors

Quoting TS now to keep themselves out of trouble

From the BBC
The BBC's Television Centre in London is hosting part of the event which has fuelled gossip about the video iPod.
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This is just so funny. Are the BBC people really in the dark about the event?
 
What's cool is that I have this week to find out if I need to buy Apple Care on my 60GB iPod Photo. The 1year warrantee is about to expire. New video iPods = NO. Boring storage bumps = Yes.
 
iAlan said:
I agree....hang-on, I was one of those 'jokers' DOH!

I was at the Shibuya Apple Store here in Tokyo and was looking behing every counter, under every display and into every unlocked cupboard but could not find any brown carboard boxes with 'Do not open till...' on the side.

HOWEVER...

There is a basement at the Shibuya Store and an elevator to access it - but it is for store employees only, no display space. Today was the first time I have ever seen an Apple Store employee standing in front of the elevator door (and i have been to the store about 15-20 times since it opened - it is not far from my office). With someone standing guard i suspect that there might be something down there (and it was not your usual store security guard, there was one of those as usual as well). The store did have the iPod nanos the day they were announced (well the next morning in Japan given the time difference) and I bought one (can you say impulsive)...

If only I took my x-ray goggles with me to see through the floor...
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Why didn't you use the ole' "LOOK AN IPOD VIDEO!" trick and run past him.
 
Shattering Fast said:
I never doubted you for a second podfuture ;) .
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We're not through the gate yet.

ThinkSecret backpeddling? Figured they had to sooner or later 'cause they had to align with what's coming down.
 
podfuture said:
We're not through the gate yet.

ThinkSecret backpeddling? Figured they had to sooner or later 'cause they had to align with what's coming down.
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What happened to hanging up the keyboard?

You know you're right.
 
podfuture said:
We're not through the gate yet.

ThinkSecret backpeddling? Figured they had to sooner or later 'cause they had to align with what's coming down.
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Errrr.. Podfuture....? In one sentence you're putting doubt on your own predictions and on the second you're bigging up your prediction!!!!???

So come on which is it?! iPod Movie or no iPod Movie!? :eek: :confused:

macam
 
mddharma said:
:mad: :mad: Well... tomorrow may make it official. Apple is no longer a computer company but a sony want to be. The powerbooks should of had a nice update months ago, everything needed is out there. If they are not updated, one has to wonder what Apples intentions are. I have heard all the talk of how sweet they are now, but that is just rationalizing to avoid the fact that they are TOO long in the tooth.

Steve Jobs release the updates!! :mad: :mad:

As far as an ipod 'video' is concern - I think the market will be very limited. If that is the 'one more thing' - I think it is a waste of time. Just another revision of an ipod like the ipod photo. Hopefully they will release a surprise tablet, media center - ANYTHING other than just an 'video' ipod.

I hope Apple remembers where it's roots are... :( :(
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Amen brutha! Even sony updates their vaio line like every 3-6 months. They have 2.26 dothan chips with ddr2 in their powerbook-priced and copy line. We should have either a 2.0 g4 or aequivalent g5 mobile and ddr2 on a 533 bus. The motherboards for all computer types (amd, intel, moto, ibm) all feature similar technology. There is little excuse for a 167mhz bus in anything that isnt a pda or phone these days.
 
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