Full Video iPod in 2007 and Mac Tablet in 2008?
MacScoop cites reliable sources that indicate that Apple will be deploying its mini OS X to at least two more devices using the same technologies found in the iPhone.
The first is the full screen video iPod which has been long rumored. The final iPod design is expected to feature a similar display to the iPhone (which some have noted is not true widescreen ratio) and also include 80GB and 100GB capacities. The video iPod is reportedly ready and due to ship before the iPhone's June release.
The second device is another veteran of the Mac rumor scene - a Mac tablet.
The rumor site expects the forthcoming tablet to utilize the same multi-touch technology, a more advanced version of "mini" OS X, and Wifi connectivity. The target market for the Tablet Mac is for research and education markets,
In November Smarthouse.com.au claimed Apple was working on a tablet Mac with docking station, but no further evidence of this has been available.
It certainly does seem that this mobile version of Mac OS X has a future beyond the iPhone. Early Appleinsider rumors of Apple's mini OS X project described it as the centerpiece for future Apple embedded devices, including a "jaw-dropping" device not due to hit the market until 2008.
The first is the full screen video iPod which has been long rumored. The final iPod design is expected to feature a similar display to the iPhone (which some have noted is not true widescreen ratio) and also include 80GB and 100GB capacities. The video iPod is reportedly ready and due to ship before the iPhone's June release.
The second device is another veteran of the Mac rumor scene - a Mac tablet.
The rumor site expects the forthcoming tablet to utilize the same multi-touch technology, a more advanced version of "mini" OS X, and Wifi connectivity. The target market for the Tablet Mac is for research and education markets,
In November Smarthouse.com.au claimed Apple was working on a tablet Mac with docking station, but no further evidence of this has been available.
It certainly does seem that this mobile version of Mac OS X has a future beyond the iPhone. Early Appleinsider rumors of Apple's mini OS X project described it as the centerpiece for future Apple embedded devices, including a "jaw-dropping" device not due to hit the market until 2008.
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70 months ago
Tablet: Cool; if its affordable!
Very cool if they include the sensing pixels camera thing so you can scan documents in. I have been saying this for a long time. You do this, you own the educational market.
70 months ago
Jaw dropping would imply a dental imaging device perhaps using embedded os X?
70 months ago
I don't know how I would decide between an iPhone and an iPod that both used Multitouch.
70 months ago
They better come out with those wide screen iPods soon. I think it's just the iPhone, it's something every body wants. But then when it is released people will complain it isn't what they expected.
As for the tablet, I don't know about that. I have to ask why? There isn't really a large market for tablet.
Hugh
As for the tablet, I don't know about that. I have to ask why? There isn't really a large market for tablet.
Hugh
70 months ago
The tablet wouldn't be so cool if it has a limited and locked version of OS X on it. Apple apps are great, but I want to install other apps on it as well for specialized processes and things that Apple would never make or support. Without 3rd party access to the mini-osx, I think it's a waste of time.
70 months ago
Now that new video iPod would make for a Super Bowl ad! It will almost be the final nail in Zune's coffin.
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70 months ago
I mean cmon some people want the widescreen ipod then the actual phone arent i right?
70 months ago
Cool! I thought the iPhone spelt death for any hopes of a True Video iPod, but i guess not. :) :cool: I still wont be buying one untill my 5.5G is out of warranty and broken.
70 months ago
I'm looking forward to that widescreen iPod. Hopefully it'll be 16:9 ratio.
I'm guessing that the games for the current iPod won't work with the new ones, right? Unless maybe they put some sort of virtual scroll wheel in there when you play the "old" games so that you can still play it, and above the wheel will be the screen.
But I bet they'll probably have to re-make the games specifically for the widescreen iPod.
I just don't want to have to pay for Tetris again heh.
Or maybe the games are already compatible. That'd be great!
I'm guessing that the games for the current iPod won't work with the new ones, right? Unless maybe they put some sort of virtual scroll wheel in there when you play the "old" games so that you can still play it, and above the wheel will be the screen.
But I bet they'll probably have to re-make the games specifically for the widescreen iPod.
I just don't want to have to pay for Tetris again heh.
Or maybe the games are already compatible. That'd be great!
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