This is a Fantastic Read Right Here.. [bold]New Video iPod on Apple's 30th Anniversary (April 1)?[/bold] MacObserver points to a PortalPlayer analyst report issued by Craig Berger and James Schneider of Wedbush Morgan. The report predicts a decline in shipments in the 2nd Quarter for PortalPlayer -- producer of key components in the Apple iPod. However, looking forward, the analysts describe a sharp ramp up in demand based on "independent confirmation from a reliable industry source" that Apple is likely to launch the rumored Video iPod "as early as its 30th anniversary on April 1". The upcoming device is described as sporting a larger size LCD, bigger battery, higher storage and a $400-$500 price point. The new iPod would represent a higher end video targeted unit, while Apple is expected to retain the current 5G iPod for customers interested primarily in music playback. Rumors of a "true" video iPod have been circulating for months. Previous analysts expected an "actual" video iPod in the first half of 2006 alongside major content deals. These rumors were further corroborated in February with word that a new iPod with a touch-screen instead of the current click wheel. The most recent rumors describe a 4 inch screen touchscreen iPod to be launched alongside an iTunes Movie service. Rumors of a touchscreen iPod has spawned many mockups and images claiming to be the rumored Video iPod. None of the images are believed to be real at this time. Of note, April 1, 2006 falls on a Saturday -- which would be an unusual day for Apple to release a product.
It's not really a 6g, as they said they'd be keeping the 5g. It's almost like a new line in the series. We'll have to see though. I think they may unveil the item on April 1st, but I doubt it being availible for 2-3 weeks afterwards.
I don't care what apple comes out now, since i already got an ipod i will be useing that one for a long time. I still don't get why they still have shuffle though.
They have the shuffle for a variety of reasons. The main reason is that they are the cheapest, and they can double-up as a usb pen drive.
But the association with Apple is what costs you those few extra precious pennies. Apple keeps things well organized and is very friendly to someone who isn't very tech savvy. I won one off of one of those games they have with prizes in them at bowling allies, where you have to stop the light in a certain spot. So I got a pretty good deal on mine and its pretty nice. Gave it to my brother since I had a 4G 20 gig at the time, and now I've got a video. Just my thoughts on the shuffle...
[bold]Limited Edition Star Wars cases released[/bold] The Star Wars Shop and XtremeMac have teamed up to launch limited edition 60GB/30GB iPod and iPod nano cases. The 30GB iPod ($29.95) case features Star Wars characters, [bold]Luke, Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vadar[/bold] and[bold] Chewbacca [/bold]rocking out as if in a rock band. The iPod nano ($24.95) case features Stormtroopers attacking. The cases are available for pre-order and will ship sometime in March. Here is a picture of the upcoming star wars case on an iPod nano..
Apple has added several refurbished iPod minis to its online store. Apple is currently offering first-generation 4GB minis in silver, blue, pink and green for $149. The company also has a stock of second-generation 4GB models in silver, blue and green for $159. The second-generation mini offers 18 hours of battery life (compared to the original’s 8), color-matching icons on the device’s click wheel, and ship without a FireWire cable or AC adapter, which were both included with the first-generation model. The iPod mini was discontinued with the introduction of Apple’s iPod nano in September 2005.
The store is getting better but i would never use it exept from podcasts because i rip my music from CDs and encode MP4s through imtoo DVD to iPod converter
I think that they will include it into the new iTunes versin 6.0.5 in a month or so because they can add a movie category to the store, although I don't use it anyways! LOL
i hope so maybe it'll give 'em more time to add other movies and have almost perfection?! a very scary thought for Microsoft!
What I really want to know, is if this movie will run with the same flaws as other movies on the 60GB iPod with Firmware 1.1. Most people on the site have downgraded, but hopefully someone for the sake of our curiosity will test it out. This could give us some insite as to whether or not the flaw with the 60 GB is deliberate or not.
when it comes to downloading videos off iTunes it doesn't really matter about the firmware because of the fact that we use third party software is the fact that makes the firmware important or not!
Well I was curious because of a few things. It the error usually occurs with longer videos, and as far as we can tell the videos we make compared to purchased videos are identical. Outside of the DRM that is. I think thats what I want to say, I'm rather sick so excuse any incoherence
Ad blackipod states, it only occurs with videos transcoded using third party applications. Whether this has been purposely implemented by Apple or is just a genuine bug remains to be seen.
