[snackmac]

http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/21/tech...ex.htm?cnn=yes

I think the widescreen ipod with the touchscreen is about due...what do you guys think?

 

[CousCous]

was previously discussed here with some interesting points made, like how they would still maintain a decent battery life powering such a big screen.

 

[camera]

One thing for sure is that the new iPod Nano will be 100% matte finish metal...

 

[LFC_SL]

They may not even release a true PMP yet. They may just choose to bring out a larger capacity 5G or some other minor change; i.e. Photo > Colour... and then bring out a PMP. But we all love capitalism right?

 

[AlanY]

I think there's no question that Apple will be introducing a Shuffle replacement soon, given the unusual shortage of Shuffles for the last few weeks. It's also gone quite a long time without an update or refresh. Either that or they'll get rid of it entirely and lower the price of the entry level Nano. It's always hard to tell what Apple will do though.

 

[wowie11]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanY I think there's no question that Apple will be introducing a Shuffle replacement soon, given the unusual shortage of Shuffles for the last few weeks. It's also gone quite a long time without an update or refresh. Either that or they'll get rid of it entirely and lower the price of the entry level Nano. It's always hard to tell what Apple will do though.

I wonder how much they can improve the Shuffle without making it the Nano, though.
And sign me up for a black matte finished Nano!

 

[estoffel]

I thought the 1 gig nano was the replacement for the shuffle. With apple saying the 60 gig 5G's are going to be harder to get now, it seems like something news gonna come out, whether its different sizes of the 5G or maybe even something new.

 

[Uncle Erik]

I don't know if anyone else caught it, but Samsung dropped a big hint yesterday. Some time this year, they're bringing out a 32GB flash drive. Access is a whole lot faster than a hard drive and it supposedly uses 95% less power. Further, Apple is partnered with Samsung for flash memory. Connecting the dots isn't difficult.

Apple's 30th anniversary is coming up on April 1. I think Steve might have a bombshell or two up his sleeve to celebrate. And just to make sure, my brother-in-law and I are hitting the local Apple Store first thing on 4/1: free t-shirts and other swag are likely.

 

[LFC_SL]

32gb flash PMP or 32gb flash DAP would be heaven

However I doubt it'd be cheap enough to bring out anytime soon

 

[bolo_fd]

wow a 32gb flash drive would solve some of the actual video ipod like power consumption but how bout scratches on the screen? i think a flash drive in the 5g would be pretty sweet

 

[Bosk]

The rumour that Apple will release a mobile phone presumably with mp3 ability seems pretty definate at this point.

 

[wowie11]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosk The rumour that Apple will release a mobile phone presumably with mp3 ability seems pretty definate at this point.

How about a mobile phone with video capability and 32GB of flash memory?!

 

[biggulp]

A 32GB flash drive would cost well into the four digits when it is first released. Don't expect to be able to afford it in any portable devices soon.

 

[ScubaSteve87]

everyone keeps complaining about scratches on the screen or figner prints with the new ipod. I don't see how hard it is to just wipe it off with your shirt quick or just don't go keeping it in the drawer with your sand paper and steel wool. or just GET A CASE. I for one and not worried about scratches or smudges on the screen what so ever.

 

[PeeeMeS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScubaSteve87 everyone keeps complaining about scratches on the screen or figner prints with the new ipod. I don't see how hard it is to just wipe it off with your shirt quick or just don't go keeping it in the drawer with your sand paper and steel wool. or just GET A CASE. I for one and not worried about scratches or smudges on the screen what so ever.

Or cover it with a transparent material that doesn't scratch or get fingerprints on it