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WWDC '09. Hopes, Fears, Expectations? (69 Days Left)

milani said:
You'll need a lot more than 32GB of storage for HD video recording, I think (assuming you plan to keep music, photos, contacts, and apps on your phone as well).
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Really? How much do you reckon a 10 minute HD clip would take up in GB's?
 
milani said:
You'll need a lot more than 32GB of storage for HD video recording, I think (assuming you plan to keep music, photos, contacts, and apps on your phone as well).
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The FlipMino HD only has a 4Gig memory doesn't it? People seem to love those even with that limitation on size.
 
1Zach1 said:
The FlipMino HD only has a 4Gig memory doesn't it? People seem to love those even with that limitation on size.
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Well I suppose it would be ok, but unless you're willing to download your videos to your computer fairly consistently I bet you would fill it up quite quickly (considering all the other stuff most people have on their iPhones).
 
my hopes snow leopard(hopefully cheaper than usual although it wont happen) iphone 2, release of iphone os 3.0, macbook nano, and diff conntrols 4 new shuffle and(drumroll) steve jobs
 
=MuLti-CeLL= said:
Oh, this one goes WAY back buddy.

http://www.appleinsider.com/article...on_radio_transparent_zirconia_ce_casings.html

"Apple Computer in a new patent filing discloses that it has been experimenting with consumer electronics casing designs comprised of radio-transparent ceramic materials such as zirconia, which would allow wireless signals to pass through the enclosure and potentially enhance transmissions.


In the August 7, 2006 filing, published Thursday by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the iPod maker said zirconia -- often used to replicate diamonds for costume jewelry -- offers advantages over other materials, such as aluminum, in that it is structurally strong, stiff and radio transparent.

"This is especially important for wireless hand held devices that include antennas internal to the enclosure," Apple said. "Radio transparency allows the wireless signals to pass through the enclosure and in some cases enhances these transmissions." Cermaics would also allow for a "a smaller and cheaper antenna may be used" which could be "integrated with other components and placed at almost any location within the enclosure," making devices smaller and reducing manufacturing costs.

Other reasons for using ceramics cited in the filing are that they are highly scratch resistant, have color embedded in it (no paint or coatings), can be made into a wide variety of colors, and provide a variety of surface finishes including smooth and rough. Additionally, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company said the density of ceramics is typically higher than other materials, which would make for heavier electronics devices that feel more robust and exude greater quality.

In the filing, Apple noted that ceramics have been used in a wide variety of products, including electronic devices such as watches, phones, and medical instruments."
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Thank you Multi-Cell! Im certain that a new iPhone will be out at WWDC! Can't wait.
 
milani said:
You'll need a lot more than 32GB of storage for HD video recording, I think (assuming you plan to keep music, photos, contacts, and apps on your phone as well).
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milani said:
Well I suppose it would be ok, but unless you're willing to download your videos to your computer fairly consistently I bet you would fill it up quite quickly (considering all the other stuff most people have on their iPhones).
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You guys really think it would be that much of an issue?

I mean, I had Cycorder for quite a while and I think I took two videos over that multi-month time span. I don't even install it anymore because of how little I use it. I guess I can't speak for the average consumer but I think (my opinion, mind you) that the video recorder would go unused by a higher percentage of iPhoners.
 
Mintin8 said:
Thank you Multi-Cell! Im certain that a new iPhone will be out at WWDC! Can't wait.
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No problem. :)

The article is going on 3 years old but that's not to say they won't ever do it. Patents come and go and some may never see the light of day and then some just take time, to get it right.

They've had 2 generations, maybe they'll try something new this time around...again. ;)
 
For the iPhone...
~3rd Gen. Model with...
-7.2 mbps connection
-3.2 megapixel camera with updated lense and sensor
-updated RAM
-updated processor
-16GB and 32GB model
-same price as current iPhones subsidized, lower price unsubsidized
-video recording
-ability to unlock once you dump AT&T
-matte black back, glossy white back, and matte red back
-Released about 3 weeks after the event
-the phone will just be called the "iPhone"
~3.0 released at the same time as 3rd gen. iPhone.

For the Macs...
~Snow Leopard announced for August/September released. All features announced and displayed. Costs $130.
~10" multitouch Mac Tablet announced that runs Snow Leopard. Starts at $1099, $799 with AT&T contract.
 
randomusername said:
For the iPhone...
~3rd Gen. Model with...
-7.2 mbps connection
-3.2 megapixel camera with updated lense and sensor
-updated RAM
-updated processor
-16GB and 32GB model
-same price as current iPhones subsidized, lower price unsubsidized
-video recording
-ability to unlock once you dump AT&T
-matte black back, glossy white back, and matte red back
-Released about 3 weeks after the event
-the phone will just be called the "iPhone"
~3.0 released at the same time as 3rd gen. iPhone.

For the Macs...
~Snow Leopard announced for August/September released. All features announced and displayed. Costs $130.
~10" multitouch Mac Tablet announced that runs Snow Leopard. Starts at $1099, $799 with AT&T contract.
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Nice list.

Other than my signature wishes, I'll add a little more that I didn't feel like filling up my sig with...

  • Video Recording
  • Larger Screen (phone stays same size HxW)
  • Front Facing Cam for Video Chat over Wifi
  • Ability to Sync with iTunes over Wifi from any Wifi Connection for Firmware Updates. No 'wire' connection needed with comp.
 
lostprophet894 said:
You guys really think it would be that much of an issue?

I mean, I had Cycorder for quite a while and I think I took two videos over that multi-month time span. I don't even install it anymore because of how little I use it. I guess I can't speak for the average consumer but I think (my opinion, mind you) that the video recorder would go unused by a higher percentage of iPhoners.
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I agree with you. But, it all depends on how Apple implements it. I think it has the potential to matter if Apple linked video recording to the YouTube API, for example, or (less likely) video chat, or something like that. Personally I don't really care at all. There is the odd time where it would have been nice to record something, but for the most part video recording is meaningless to me.
 
randomusername said:
For the iPhone...
~3rd Gen. Model with...
-7.2 mbps connection
-3.2 megapixel camera with updated lense and sensor
-updated RAM
-updated processor
-16GB and 32GB model
-same price as current iPhones subsidized, lower price unsubsidized
-video recording
-ability to unlock once you dump AT&T
-matte black back, glossy white back, and matte red back
-Released about 3 weeks after the event
-the phone will just be called the "iPhone"
~3.0 released at the same time as 3rd gen. iPhone.
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=MuLti-CeLL= said:
Nice list.

Other than my signature wishes, I'll add a little more that I didn't feel like filling up my sig with...

  • Video Recording
  • Larger Screen (phone stays same size HxW)
  • Front Facing Cam for Video Chat over Wifi
  • Ability to Sync with iTunes over Wifi from any Wifi Connection for Firmware Updates. No 'wire' connection needed with comp.
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This would make THE ULTIMATE phone.
 
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