Video iPod with 4 Inch Screen? iTunes Movies?
ThinkSecret maintains that a true video iPod is in the works and claims to have further details on the upcoming device.
Contrary to their previous report on a Touch-screen Video iPod, ThinkSecret now reports that the upcoming Video iPod will sport a 4" screen with a 1/4" border and retain similar dimensions as previous iPods. Reportedly, the 4" design has been settled on over the previously mentioned 3.5" design.
The true Video iPod is expected to debut as early as March/April alongside a new movie download service from Apple. Despite recent efforts by Apple to offer feature-film downloads, ThinkSecret states that there are a number of obstacles remaining. Most notably is Steve Jobs desire to keep the pay-to-own model consistent with Movie downloads. The movie industry, however, is firmly settled on a subscription-based model.
Finally, the rumor site reveals that the Movie Download Survey speculated to come from Apple, was instead commissioned by Starz Entertainment Group and sent to current Vongo customers.
Contrary to their previous report on a Touch-screen Video iPod, ThinkSecret now reports that the upcoming Video iPod will sport a 4" screen with a 1/4" border and retain similar dimensions as previous iPods. Reportedly, the 4" design has been settled on over the previously mentioned 3.5" design.
The true Video iPod is expected to debut as early as March/April alongside a new movie download service from Apple. Despite recent efforts by Apple to offer feature-film downloads, ThinkSecret states that there are a number of obstacles remaining. Most notably is Steve Jobs desire to keep the pay-to-own model consistent with Movie downloads. The movie industry, however, is firmly settled on a subscription-based model.
Finally, the rumor site reveals that the Movie Download Survey speculated to come from Apple, was instead commissioned by Starz Entertainment Group and sent to current Vongo customers.
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78 months ago
Cool! This sounds promising. And it makes sense to release it at the same time as an iTMS movie download service.
78 months ago
Any timeframe on this new ipod?
Nevermind that, just checked the TS page. Anywho, do you guys think that an 80gb version is in the works?
Nevermind that, just checked the TS page. Anywho, do you guys think that an 80gb version is in the works?
78 months ago
I wonder if this was supposed to be the announcement for last Tuesday, but the movie deal held them up longer than they had expected? Would explain the lameness of the event. :/
If they put a hi-res 4" touchscreen on a 5g iPod both it better have PDA feature and wireless internet options. Would be such a waste otherwise.
If they put a hi-res 4" touchscreen on a 5g iPod both it better have PDA feature and wireless internet options. Would be such a waste otherwise.
78 months ago
I don't know, it seems like from these articles, Jobs wants people to buy movies, but at probably at least $4 a piece I'd much rather go for a subscription model...like netflix, there is something to be said about going through a stack of movies every month without actually buying them.
I think most consumers would prefer to watch many movies without owning them. So for something like that, a subscription model would be fantastic.
What do you guys think? 3 movies you keep for $12 or more...compared to $15 for unlimited viewing/take-it-with you/timestamped videos....I'm just guessing on the price by the way, but it seems like it would be quite a bit more than $1.99 (like music videos) and hopefully less than $10 a piece.
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I think most consumers would prefer to watch many movies without owning them. So for something like that, a subscription model would be fantastic.
What do you guys think? 3 movies you keep for $12 or more...compared to $15 for unlimited viewing/take-it-with you/timestamped videos....I'm just guessing on the price by the way, but it seems like it would be quite a bit more than $1.99 (like music videos) and hopefully less than $10 a piece.
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78 months ago
Any timeframe on this new ipod?
Word on the street is there is a Dutch guy who is already working on a photoshoped leaked image....
78 months ago
If they put a hi-res 4" touchscreen on a 5g iPod both it better have PDA feature and wireless internet options. Would be such a waste otherwise.
I dunno. That would turn it into more of a Tablet Mac which would require lots of extra software. Apple likes to keep things simple. I mean not a single iPod has radio functionality or sound recording by default. These things need after market accessories and with those, well, how long did it take for a radio add on?
If Apple release a full screen iPod video then it'll do exactly what it says on the tin. No more, no less. Full screen video.
Edit:
The article says Late March or early April.
{cough} 30th anniversary {cough}
78 months ago
can someone mock up a 4" screen with 1/4" border on the current 5G iPod Form factor?
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