iSight Ship Dates Slipping, Revision?
Several readers have noted that Apple's online store now has an estimated ship date of October for external iSight cameras.
Slipping ship dates can be an indicator of updated or new product offerings, although other causes such as increased demand (perhaps due to increased Mac Pro and Display purchases which lack built-in iSights) can also contribute to longer ship times.
The iSight was last updated in March of 2005. Of note, the iSight (along with some other Apple products) has not been available since early July in Europe due to the RoHS directive. As such, any Apple revision may be focused around compliance with the RoHS directive, especially in light of current environmental pressure by Greenpeace.
Slipping ship dates can be an indicator of updated or new product offerings, although other causes such as increased demand (perhaps due to increased Mac Pro and Display purchases which lack built-in iSights) can also contribute to longer ship times.
The iSight was last updated in March of 2005. Of note, the iSight (along with some other Apple products) has not been available since early July in Europe due to the RoHS directive. As such, any Apple revision may be focused around compliance with the RoHS directive, especially in light of current environmental pressure by Greenpeace.
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(View all)71 months ago
What?
Exactly, and since I'm getting a C2D MBP with built-in iSight, this doesn't really concern me as a consumer. However, it is just barely interesting enough to warrant some people raising the "update" question/rumor.
71 months ago
i would love to see this become reality. better resolution and quality please!
71 months ago
I'd love a new model, because then the old one will get cheaper and i can finally feel good about spending money on it!
71 months ago
Could be because they've HAD to redesign it to meet new environmental standards in Europe.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-To-Stop-Selling-Certain-Products-In-Europe-27550.shtml
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-To-Stop-Selling-Certain-Products-In-Europe-27550.shtml
71 months ago
Wow october seems so far away...but it's about flipping time they updated these things. $150 for that bulky camera....bleh!
71 months ago
what is the res on the isight too? isn't it 640x 480 or something? 150 for not even a megapixel camera? bleh
71 months ago
Considering the iSight is banned from sale in 25 countries because of it failing health and safety requirements, it's overdue to be redesigned.
71 months ago
it would be nice to see a redesign, better quality, and a price drop. however, for many people who are buying new machines, this does not matter, since the new laptops and the iMac have the built-in iSight. i was planning to get one for my parents who are using my Mac mini but i suppose i now have to wait for the updates. perhaps there's something bigger in the works :)
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