Video iPod Orders Shifted?
A previous report had claimed that Quanta had won an "iPod with Video" contract back in March. The details of this report were vague, however, making it unclear if the manufacturing contract was for the current 5G iPod or was, in fact, the rumored touch-screen video iPod.
Regardless, a new Commercial Times report claims today that the order has shifted to another manufacturer.
Most recent rumors on the touch-screen Video iPod (Mockups) indicated that it had been delayed due to technical difficulties.
Meanwhile,there have been a flurry of speculation on upcoming iPods in recent weeks:
- 8GB and 10GB Nanos this Summer?
- iPod video media on Blu-Ray?
- New Nanos in the Fall?
- Comments by Apple that the average price of iPods sold is expected to drop this summer.
Regardless, a new Commercial Times report claims today that the order has shifted to another manufacturer.
Most recent rumors on the touch-screen Video iPod (Mockups) indicated that it had been delayed due to technical difficulties.
Meanwhile,there have been a flurry of speculation on upcoming iPods in recent weeks:
- 8GB and 10GB Nanos this Summer?
- iPod video media on Blu-Ray?
- New Nanos in the Fall?
- Comments by Apple that the average price of iPods sold is expected to drop this summer.
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76 months ago
There's defiantly something weird going on with the next gen iPod, we probably won't see it until close to 2007 if not in 2007.....This isnt a bad thing as Apple can make sure they make it as good as possible, and the current 5g will more than suffice until then,
SHadOW
SHadOW
76 months ago
I guess that fits--problems found, and unable to be fixed while staying with the initial manufacturer, resulting in a delay and a change of manufacturers.
I could believe it.
I could believe it.
76 months ago
Was the entire contract shifted? Or was another EMS provider added to handle demands?
Regardless, Apple has a lot more R&D $ and resources. A video iPod is gonna be connected to so many more things when it is announced. Wouldn't it be odd if Apple left the iPod alone and just released something completely different? I mean, if your going touch sensitive, might is well go all the way and work on a resurrected newton right? This next player/device is going to be a major breakthrough I think.
M$ seemed hasty with their Origami and made a fuss about it when Apple released their iPod HiFi at a small press release. M$ analyst probably have Apple pegged to release this device and thought it was going down early. Apple has definatly taken a bold stratedgy, watch to see it continue into the madness.
Regardless, Apple has a lot more R&D $ and resources. A video iPod is gonna be connected to so many more things when it is announced. Wouldn't it be odd if Apple left the iPod alone and just released something completely different? I mean, if your going touch sensitive, might is well go all the way and work on a resurrected newton right? This next player/device is going to be a major breakthrough I think.
M$ seemed hasty with their Origami and made a fuss about it when Apple released their iPod HiFi at a small press release. M$ analyst probably have Apple pegged to release this device and thought it was going down early. Apple has definatly taken a bold stratedgy, watch to see it continue into the madness.
76 months ago
To be honest I'd really like a nano size full screen iPod. Obviously a bit thicker to allow for more battery.
Even a nano that played video would be awesome, it can do it, to the detremement of battery life. The screen is easily big enough to watch an episode of family guy or lost, or even clips taken with a digital camera.
Even a nano that played video would be awesome, it can do it, to the detremement of battery life. The screen is easily big enough to watch an episode of family guy or lost, or even clips taken with a digital camera.
76 months ago
When do the rumors start getting tagged with the heading "YA"?
YA Video iPod rumor
YA Video iPod rumor
76 months ago
I mean, if your going touch sensitive, might is well go all the way and work on a resurrected newton right?
Oh yes, please! Alas - I don't think this is going to happen any time soon :(
This next player/device is going to be a major breakthrough I think.
Agreed.
My 3G is getting on a bit now - esepcially when I compare it to my brother's 5G :rolleyes:
Whatever top range iPod model Apple decides to release next, I'm getting!
RodC
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www.expodition.com - for iPod users who love to travel
76 months ago
There's defiantly something weird going on with the next gen iPod, we probably won't see it until close to 2007 if not in 2007.....This isnt a bad thing as Apple can make sure they make it as good as possible, and the current 5g will more than suffice until then,
SHadOW
Defiantly eh? :D
76 months ago
Well today is my birthday, why can't they release it now! I guess that tax refund will just have to get invested or put in the savings account, how boring!
76 months ago
I need no 6G iPod, all I want is an iPod with at least 80GB, be it 5G or whatever. I'd buy it on the spot. Come on Apple, gimme some serious storage!
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