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New Generation iPods?
Discuss New Generation iPods?
Posted by: Qiranworms
The last iPod revision was in September. It's about time that they are updated. Worry of getting something only to have it outdated in a week is what's holding me back from buying one right now.
Does anyone know anything about the iPod revision? Or even the 4G iPods release? Or perhaps the Mini's 2G?
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Posted by: g5orbust
No one is sure whats going to happen or when though theres speculation of video-out capabilities.
Posted by: mac_mogul
I'm hoping for PDA features : Either a stylus, or some sort of built in note taker proggy. I'm also hoping for BlueTooth capabilities! :D
Posted by: g5orbust
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by mac_mogul [/i]
[B]I'm hoping for PDA features : Either a stylus, or some sort of built in note taker proggy. I'm also hoping for BlueTooth capabilities! :D [/B][/QUOTE]
PDA is doubtful, though its not farfetched to strive for note taking ability (I mean, the ipod already has read-only vcard abilities, why not step it up a notch with a keyboard that attaches the bottom?)
Bluetooth 2 will most likely make its appearance on the ipod, as its speeds are concurrent with current firewire speeds.
Posted by: Qiranworms
The way I think about it, is that I just simply want an MP3 player. I don't want all these extra features that are coming out on the iPod. Perhaps more battery life, and FM capability, but that's all I can think of. Perhaps the normal iPods are evolving into PDAs and the iPod mini's are going to continue the digital music player line...or I'm just speculating randomly.
The other thing I could do is wait until the fourth generation ones come out so I can get a third gen for a vastly reduced price. :cool:
Posted by: ben2the4th
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by qiranworms [/i]
[B]The way I think about it, is that I just simply want an MP3 player. I don't want all these extra features that are coming out on the iPod. [/B][/QUOTE]
I agree. An Mp3 player is fine for me. The only thing I like on the I-pod is def. the scroll wheel on the front, thats cool.
Posted by: Qiranworms
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ben2the4th [/i]
[B]I agree. An Mp3 player is fine for me. The only thing I like on the I-pod is def. the scroll wheel on the front, thats cool. [/B][/QUOTE]
I like almost everything the iPod has right now. The 20 GB model would more then suit my needs. In my mind, the best improvement for now is battery life. Which, by the way, would still work fine for daily use if I put it in the dock every night.
Posted by: mac_mogul
Yes, I really appreciate the iPod as an Mp3 player, but I really would not like to haul around an iPod, a Palm, etc... with me wherever I decide to go :) It would just be nice to have an all in one device.:D
But otherwise... I feel the next iPod will have a redesign, and a larger storage option :)
Posted by: Apokalipse
what type of storage does the Ipod have? is it magnetic, or like a flash drive?
Posted by: Qiranworms
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by apokalipse [/i]
[B]what type of storage does the Ipod have? is it magnetic, or like a flash drive? [/B][/QUOTE]
It's an actual hard disk drive. I don't think there is currently another technology to get an entire 40 gigabytes in a package that size. I guess we'll have to wait for the IBM Nanodrives (the Millepede project).
Posted by: mac_mogul
The iPods HD is not a revolving HD is it? At one point I'd thought apple said there were no moving parts on the new iPods to prevent skipping. :confused:
Posted by: Qiranworms
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by mac_mogul [/i]
[B]The iPods HD is not a revolving HD is it? At one point I'd thought apple said there were no moving parts on the new iPods to prevent skipping. :confused: [/B][/QUOTE]
There are two moving parts in the iPod. The HD, and the Hold switch. They eliminated the push buttons and the wheel that actually turned a while ago.
The Mini has a small revival of the push buttons, however...we'll see what happens in the future I suppose. And obviously push buttons can't have anything to do with skipping, nor are they a huge culprit of defectiveness.
Posted by: g5orbust
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by mac_mogul [/i]
[B]The iPods HD is not a revolving HD is it? At one point I'd thought apple said there were no moving parts on the new iPods to prevent skipping. :confused: [/B][/QUOTE]
The iPod uses a 1.5" hard disk, same as your computer, just smaller. The iPod mini uses a Hitatchi 4GB Microdrive, which is the same size as a type II Compact Flash card. It doesnt skip because the hard drive only spins to refill the 32MB memory buffer. So in essense the iPod is a 32MB flash player with a hard drive expansion.
Posted by: Qiranworms
Interesting read on the subject here:
[url]http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/12/16/portalplayer_photo_edition_paves_way/[/url]
Posted by: digitaloracle
iPods do what they do, and they do it better than almost anyhting else. The only thing they might consider morphing it into would be a video player, but the price and power requirements of such a device should really mandate a whole new line. Don't mess with (near)perfection.