Intel iBooks, Video iPod, Digital Entertainment in April?
Macworld.co.uk reports on Needham & Co analyst comments about what they expect from Apple in the coming months. One item expected is the Intel iBook, around April 2006, near Apple's 30th year anniversary.
While some of the information appears speculative, the analyst claims that a video iPod will indeed arrive soon:
This corresponds to recent rumors that a touch-screen iPod is in the works. This technology would also tie in recently revealed Gesture user-interface patents from Apple. The same analyst also predicted an "actual" video iPod in the first half of this year. While some fan-created video iPod images have recently surfaced, we have received some confirmation that actual prototypes of similar devices have been seen at Apple.
Meanwhile, he revives rumors of the Mac mini home media server:
The Mac mini as a digital hub was first rumored back in November 2005. The specs at that time included Front Row 2.0, "TiVo-Killer" DVR, iPod Dock and a 3.5" hard drive. The target date for this media appliance remains in question.
While some of the information appears speculative, the analyst claims that a video iPod will indeed arrive soon:
According to our sources, the screen on the video iPod will occupy the entire front of the current iPod with a touch-activated scroll wheel. Assuming the same form factor as the current iPod, this move will increase the size of the screen three-fold.
This corresponds to recent rumors that a touch-screen iPod is in the works. This technology would also tie in recently revealed Gesture user-interface patents from Apple. The same analyst also predicted an "actual" video iPod in the first half of this year. While some fan-created video iPod images have recently surfaced, we have received some confirmation that actual prototypes of similar devices have been seen at Apple.
Meanwhile, he revives rumors of the Mac mini home media server:
"Our sources indicate that this product was not finished in time for Macworld"
The Mac mini as a digital hub was first rumored back in November 2005. The specs at that time included Front Row 2.0, "TiVo-Killer" DVR, iPod Dock and a 3.5" hard drive. The target date for this media appliance remains in question.
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78 months ago
Wooo spiffy. Now I'm going hold on and wait for a mac mini and a newer video ipod.
my pc just broke and i think the mac mini rumored there is pretty nice.
my pc just broke and i think the mac mini rumored there is pretty nice.
78 months ago
I can't imagine how greasy the screen would get if it had the same sheen as the current (and past) crop of iPods. Yuck. Interesting idea though. May be a boon to photographers for storing photos and viewing them on site.
78 months ago
Try as I might I just cant wrap my head around a "real video iPod". I can totally see a home media center from the mac mini though.
I can only really see this new iPod as a Newton replacement.
I can only imagine the bitching and moaning of the scratches, my god the scratches!
PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!
I can only really see this new iPod as a Newton replacement.
I can only imagine the bitching and moaning of the scratches, my god the scratches!
PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!
78 months ago
I can't imagine how greasy the screen would get if it had the same sheen as the current (and past) crop of iPods. Yuck. Interesting idea though. May be a boon to photographers for storing photos and viewing them on site.
not really....the screen would be too small....about the same size as the screen on the camera...it probably wouldnt be compatible with tha many many RAW formats, and most photogs that need this kinda thing carry a powerbook....
78 months ago
Clearly if a touch screen ipod is introduced it will not have the same screen as the current ipods. touch screens are inherently made to be touched. I have followed Apple rumors long enough to just know that this is real and will be happening. Since the cat is out of the bag I expect to hear a consistent trickle of details before the release.
78 months ago
"You can't just ask customers what they want and then try to give that to them. By the time you get it built, they'll want something new." -Steve Jobs.
These rumors are just proof of Apple's dedication to the consumer. Stop complaining that you just got your iPod. We are lucky to have such a company.
The media center Mac mini would be amazing. Then we could all through our Tivos out cause Tivo has abandoned the Mac user by not supplying Tivo2go to Macs. It would be awesome if it had a progressive scan dvd player seperate from the computer also.
These rumors are just proof of Apple's dedication to the consumer. Stop complaining that you just got your iPod. We are lucky to have such a company.
The media center Mac mini would be amazing. Then we could all through our Tivos out cause Tivo has abandoned the Mac user by not supplying Tivo2go to Macs. It would be awesome if it had a progressive scan dvd player seperate from the computer also.
78 months ago
not really....the screen would be too small....about the same size as the screen on the camera...it probably wouldnt be compatible with tha many many RAW formats, and most photogs that need this kinda thing carry a powerbook....
Most photographers shoot in JPEG. It's a waste of time shooting in RAW. If it could display JPEG then it would be a great tool for semi to pro photographers. The only photographers who would need a RAW format would be commercial photographers. Carrying around a laptop to a photo shoot is not always convenient.
78 months ago
not really....the screen would be too small....about the same size as the screen on the camera...it probably wouldnt be compatible with tha many many RAW formats, and most photogs that need this kinda thing carry a powerbook....
What kind of camera do u use that has a 3.5" widescreen display?
78 months ago
Don't see Jobs putting out a "touch screen iPod", just thinking of the people who would gripe and moan about scratches would be enough to keep me from doing it.
As for media center/mini...I don't see it either. Mini is design to keep costs down down down. A media center/mini would cost easily close to 1000 so who would buy. Thats figuring a large hd(min 160), core duo chip, high ram content, ir, front row, bluetooth, wireless (would need n I would think), dl superdrive. Just don't see it in a $600 box and don't see people paying close to $1000 for a mini. (Again Jobs would get more gripes for having something that "costs too much")
Otherwise...bring on the book! :D
As for media center/mini...I don't see it either. Mini is design to keep costs down down down. A media center/mini would cost easily close to 1000 so who would buy. Thats figuring a large hd(min 160), core duo chip, high ram content, ir, front row, bluetooth, wireless (would need n I would think), dl superdrive. Just don't see it in a $600 box and don't see people paying close to $1000 for a mini. (Again Jobs would get more gripes for having something that "costs too much")
Otherwise...bring on the book! :D
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