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Wireless Internet iPods?
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Gherkin said:
First of all, (not sure about everyone) but if I was 2,000 miles away from my home, my computer would be off. So am I streaming from my turned off computer?
Second, how would one stream from their computer while on a plane. I pretty sure a wireless network is hard to comeby 30,000 feet in the air above the Pacific ocean.
What about the possibility of streaming internet radio, catching up to the latest news. Think about the basics we would see first with wireless.
umm, asxtb - many people travel and still leave their home desktops on...i know my PM is up and running even if i'm gone for a week or two. how else can i remotely access files on my home powermac?
still, even though apple's not going to make one, i want an apple handheld...wireless ipod with video...just stick on a touch screen and some input method and it's basically a pda. wishful thinking, i know...oh well.
still, even though apple's not going to make one, i want an apple handheld...wireless ipod with video...just stick on a touch screen and some input method and it's basically a pda. wishful thinking, i know...oh well.
I think we are all missing the point here.
Wireless functions will be beneficial to the customer and to Apple as they could introduce the iTunes Music Store to the iPod so we can BUY music from our iPods
Wireless functions will be beneficial to the customer and to Apple as they could introduce the iTunes Music Store to the iPod so we can BUY music from our iPods
Hmm, I think the biggest and most obvious use would be that you just put your iPod beside your Mac, or even carry it in your pocket or whereever, and simply transfer your MP3s to the iPod, without fiddling with a plug. Or maybe when you're at a friends place for example. Makes it easier to load MP3s onto the iPod.
It would be cool if digital cameras get WLAN aswell, so you can easily send your fotos to the iPod in case you run out of space on the camera.
But nevertheless Nokia has had this for quite a few months. The N91 with its 4 GB harddisk has on the first sight only keys for music playback, a big, good colour screen, a 2 MP digital camera, WLAN, UMTS, Bluetooth, Internet, VoIP is probably also possible, and you can use it as phone. At a very premium price of course.
Hm, when I think of it... time for an iPhone.
It would be cool if digital cameras get WLAN aswell, so you can easily send your fotos to the iPod in case you run out of space on the camera.
But nevertheless Nokia has had this for quite a few months. The N91 with its 4 GB harddisk has on the first sight only keys for music playback, a big, good colour screen, a 2 MP digital camera, WLAN, UMTS, Bluetooth, Internet, VoIP is probably also possible, and you can use it as phone. At a very premium price of course.
Hm, when I think of it... time for an iPhone.
great idea
I think this is such a genious idea that we cannot at this point see exactly all the consequences here. Some questions: Is this apples attack against the mobile phone companies and their music download models (probably the only competitors to apple monopoly)? Could the wifi ipod become the "media center" also for the livingroom at home?
I think this is such a genious idea that we cannot at this point see exactly all the consequences here. Some questions: Is this apples attack against the mobile phone companies and their music download models (probably the only competitors to apple monopoly)? Could the wifi ipod become the "media center" also for the livingroom at home?
The iPod becoming a wireless controller/broadcaster for your iTunes library is going to be great. Apple IR controllers dont cut it. I want a screen - and why not make it the iPods screen.
I also want wireless headphones. Those wires really annoy me.
I also want wireless headphones. Those wires really annoy me.
I am selling my old style iPod Photo 60GB on ebay in the UK (ending today) as I had planned to get the 60GB video iPod but am holding off because I do believe that it is an intermediate product before launching the full video iPod system....
I shall continue to wait as it is in the middle of its current product lifecycle. IIRC it was April when they opened the iTunes music store? Maybe then would be a good time for that technology to be unleashed?
I shall continue to wait as it is in the middle of its current product lifecycle. IIRC it was April when they opened the iTunes music store? Maybe then would be a good time for that technology to be unleashed?
As to the iPod: I wouldn't rely on any speculation printed in The Times.
Pixar: It's obvious Disney are dying to buy them out, and have been for a while. Pixar has been the only group making any real hits for Disney recently. The biggest problem I can see here is that their quality will drop. The balance between the values of the two organisations need to be kept, so all is not lost. Maybe keeping them seperate, acting as a different company, but a wholly owned subsiduary could be the answer.
Pixar: It's obvious Disney are dying to buy them out, and have been for a while. Pixar has been the only group making any real hits for Disney recently. The biggest problem I can see here is that their quality will drop. The balance between the values of the two organisations need to be kept, so all is not lost. Maybe keeping them seperate, acting as a different company, but a wholly owned subsiduary could be the answer.
Not to brag or w/e, but that is exactly what i said under my post under the Copyrighting "Mobile Me" thread. Sounds like I wasn't i might not be so far off..Gherkin said:
I only pictured an iTrip-sized adapter.gola said:
The Swedish division of Three (www.tre.se) is already doing this here, and they will soon become a SERIOUS threat to the iPod if Apple does not act. They have a strong "early adopter" feel to them so far, but $4/month gives you free streaming and 10 free downloads (after that it's comparable to iTunes). Their library is laughable so far when compared to iTunes, but I don't think Apple should wait too long before moving in.
3G technology is getting really cheap (mopt definetly cheaper than the iPod harddrive), and integrating it into an iPod wouldn't be very complicated. Combine it with iSync to have it stream your own library in addition to iTunes, and you have a winner.
Well I think it would be cool if when you are travelling on the train to work, you can get your iPod out and see if there is anyone in range with another 6G iPod. You could then listen to their music (much like you can listen to music on other computers with iTunes now) and they could listen to yours.
Although there would of course be an option to password protect your iPod so only certain users can listen.
Although there would of course be an option to password protect your iPod so only certain users can listen.
aswitcher said:
Think this would be most likely and fit with best into the market. Every iPod stereo system has some sort of dock or whatever and changing track either involves a sub-par remote or fiddling about with a docked ipod. Wireless iPod just plays and streams to your Airport or some new airport enabled device, while you can sit on the couch and browse on your iPod. Even with a wireless chip, battery should be 10+ hours which is plenty.
Not sure about the wireless headphones though. I like small ones for ease and am imagining trying not to lose two paracetamol - either in my pocket, in my ears or swallowed by a small child. Either that or look about as cool as a blue tooth headset ... mmmm stylish. Might get myself a Mondeo too.
arn said:
This would probably be the only way that I would consider a subscription service.
What would I pay?
For music only $9-$10 per month
For music and video content - $18-$20 per month (depending upon whethor or not there is more video content than what is currently available.
gola said:
I suppose that with fast enough Wi-Fi capabilities then Apple could avert the phone companies altogether if there were some sort of Vonage for Cell phone type software. Small market at first but there are a number of cities that are working on blanketing the whole city with Wireless internet. (Search for articles on Wi-Max technology, streaming Internet radio)
Problem with adding wireless is going to increase the price of the iPod by quite a lot. Perhaps it'll be an add-on? Oh, and battery life would be reduced.
Could it be the device that AppleInsider was talking about - the Boombox that has wireless capability?
Eitherway, wireless would be good - no more wires ( apart from charging, of course).
Could it be the device that AppleInsider was talking about - the Boombox that has wireless capability?
Eitherway, wireless would be good - no more wires ( apart from charging, of course).
AirPod Extreme?
AirPod?
I would be happy if my iPod with a 3-4 inch screen could connect to Airport or 802.11 networks and access the net..... like the PSP? hm. The streaming idea is cool but no HDD? I use the HDD for more than just music and vids. I dunno bout this one.
AirPod?
I would be happy if my iPod with a 3-4 inch screen could connect to Airport or 802.11 networks and access the net..... like the PSP? hm. The streaming idea is cool but no HDD? I use the HDD for more than just music and vids. I dunno bout this one.
arn said:
I think its a great idea. This would release the ipod to roam around the hose whilst connected to a mac. Then, hey presto you have the perfect wireless remote to control a cetral home media centre where ever you are. I think this would be a great addition now there is multiple speaker streaming in iTunes.
Ive never understood why Apple haven't done this in the past. Maybe I'm the only one but I'd by one today if it existed and the softwarre enabled me to search the music on my laptop remotely using my ipod.
arn said:
Or simply to allow the ability to purchase music through your iPod from the iTMS, without having to go home to your computer?
Not that I really care about seeing any more 'enhancements' that revolve around the iTMS...
elmimmo said:
Yeah, it does seem a little odd. Jobs is a well known control freak. Why give up control of Pixar?
beyond iTunes & Music??
Cool - streaming / radio possibilities etc etc ... but:
Isn't this rumor also about the possibility that an iPod becomes a wireless global communicator ... iChat in your pocket (iSight in the iPod body or behind the screen as per the recent patent application). Thus, Apple avoids the fierce mobile phone market and goes straight to mobile video phone??
Cool - streaming / radio possibilities etc etc ... but:
Isn't this rumor also about the possibility that an iPod becomes a wireless global communicator ... iChat in your pocket (iSight in the iPod body or behind the screen as per the recent patent application). Thus, Apple avoids the fierce mobile phone market and goes straight to mobile video phone??
Mobile Me and .Mac
If Apple does go this direction, I'd bet that they will use .Mac to store your iTunes library and let you get access to that over the air.
That would allow users to turn off the computers and still have their full library.
And it would allow iTunes to use the .MAC and force more .Mac users, something that Apple has been pushing hard recently (iLife '06 has lots of .Mac tie-ins).
If Apple does go this direction, I'd bet that they will use .Mac to store your iTunes library and let you get access to that over the air.
That would allow users to turn off the computers and still have their full library.
And it would allow iTunes to use the .MAC and force more .Mac users, something that Apple has been pushing hard recently (iLife '06 has lots of .Mac tie-ins).
The Splash Power link is funny.
But it does point out a serious problem. In the coming wire-free, globally-networked world, a solution to power problems is crucial. As devices proliferate, and their power requirements rise, I think people's patience with the constant need to recharge will decrease.
Portable power sources have not even come close to keeping pace with devices' capabilities. Processing, memory, video and so on have seen orders-of-magnitude increases over the last few years. Batteries have limped along, a seeming afterthought.
But it does point out a serious problem. In the coming wire-free, globally-networked world, a solution to power problems is crucial. As devices proliferate, and their power requirements rise, I think people's patience with the constant need to recharge will decrease.
Portable power sources have not even come close to keeping pace with devices' capabilities. Processing, memory, video and so on have seen orders-of-magnitude increases over the last few years. Batteries have limped along, a seeming afterthought.