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Will we see a new iSight?
- Thread starter lmcintyre
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Sorry, I don't think so mate. The new Apple cinema displays will probably have an iSight built-in. I think we'll see them after the WWDC.
I think too, considering you get native support for $40 VGA or better cameras like the XBox USB one, and only Minis and MP's come without a built-in camera, Apple really just doesn't need to sell the iSight anymore. The major redeeming feature of the external iSight over most cameras is that it has an adjustable auto-focus. Which is nice, although note how Apple got rid of it when they integrated the iSight.
I think Apple could do something cool, like a wireless camera...it would be nice if that could also work with AppleTV, so you could conference using iChat, from your TV and your computer...
Maybe I'm just a dreamer...
Agreed. The USB camera market is very competative and not much margin. To bring out a nice form factor Network or/& WiFi (G/N?) camera would be present a new market for them. Good entry level cameras cost a few hundred new - and quickly go up in price for extra features/specs.
A network camera could be used with a new AE or AppleTV as a iChat camera, as well as being a tool to get Macs into remote viewing (babies, animals, security, kids playing, business security) and even home security (a big future market).
The AppleTV doesn't have bluetooth, does it?
WiFi would be even sweeter
Yeah, an iSight with Wifi that could be a security camera too! So you could detect it via an IP address. That goes with the previous rumors of Leopard bonding with the household.
I think there was a thread about someone who hacked their AppleTV and found out it had bluetooth in it. But the most I expect for the iSight is integration into the ACDs and perhaps a resolution bump, not much more, maybe some more effects in PhotoBooth.