New Video iPod on Apple's 30th Anniversary (April 1)?
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.
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.
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77 months ago
Sounds accurate to me. Do you think Apple will market it as a 30th anniversary event?
77 months ago
Hm... I think a "real" video iPod is quite a possibility. But a Saturday... no.
I personally think Apple would make the date for the 4th, no?
Tuesday!! :p ;)
I personally think Apple would make the date for the 4th, no?
Tuesday!! :p ;)
77 months ago
The video iPod is clearly a question of when not if. 30th anniversary seems as good a time as any, especially for a product that has become so synonymous with Apple over the last few years.
77 months ago
HERE WE GO AGAIN. Not sure if this is a repost but look at this....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1H_d_7CVPc&feature=Views&page=1&t=w&f=b
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1H_d_7CVPc&feature=Views&page=1&t=w&f=b
77 months ago
Video iPod and additional content on iTunes sounds like a winner - perhaps now is the time to get some stock....
77 months ago
Wow. What a strange coincidence; I was planning to buy every registered MacRumors use a new iPod on April 1st.
(And if you believe that, I'll tell you another!)
(And if you believe that, I'll tell you another!)
77 months ago
HERE WE GO AGAIN. Not sure if this is a repost but look at this....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1H_d_7CVPc&feature=Views&page=1&t=w&f=b
77 months ago
Come Join us as we Celebrate Apple's 30th Birthday!
We have some great presents for you.
:cool:
We have some great presents for you.
:cool:
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