Other Points of Interest: iPod Hi-Fi, Universal Dock, iPod Component Video
With help from various readers, we've pulled out some other points of interest that were buried in today's announcements.
Demise of iPod Hi-Fi?
While Apple still has a product page for its high-end iPod Hi-Fi accessory, readers have noted that the product has been removed from Apple's online store. Think Secret had previously predicted the Hi-Fi's demise, apparently due to lackluster sales.
New Universal Dock, Component Video
Apple has quietly unveiled a new Universal Dock. It appears to be largely similar to the universal dock it replaces, and it supports all iPods released today as well as the 5G iPod (5G iPod "classic") and iPhone.
Apple has also added component video output to the iPods announced today via a component video cable. Apple states that component video output is currently supported with the iPod Nano (3G) and iPod classic (6G) at 480p or 576p, and the iPod Touch at 480i or 576i resolution.
Stay tuned for an analysis of today's announcements and how the rumor community did with its predictions.
Demise of iPod Hi-Fi?
While Apple still has a product page for its high-end iPod Hi-Fi accessory, readers have noted that the product has been removed from Apple's online store. Think Secret had previously predicted the Hi-Fi's demise, apparently due to lackluster sales.
New Universal Dock, Component Video
Apple has quietly unveiled a new Universal Dock. It appears to be largely similar to the universal dock it replaces, and it supports all iPods released today as well as the 5G iPod (5G iPod "classic") and iPhone.
Apple has also added component video output to the iPods announced today via a component video cable. Apple states that component video output is currently supported with the iPod Nano (3G) and iPod classic (6G) at 480p or 576p, and the iPod Touch at 480i or 576i resolution.
Stay tuned for an analysis of today's announcements and how the rumor community did with its predictions.
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58 months ago
Can anyone think of why the ipod touch would have a lower video-output resolution (interlaced rather than progressive)? Flash memory should be faster to access, and unless the ipod touch interface takes up much of the processing power, it seems as though it should be at least as fast?
Glass screen? Should we hope that they stick with the iphone's screen (that's what I'd guess) or cheap it off?
When will downloadable video and podcasts come to the ipod touch and iphone?
Applications such as notepad or mail?
I guess there are many questions left to be answered. Hopefully Apple will address them in software updates, or others will if Apple drops the ball.
P.S. I was thinking of getting an Archos 605, but that product is pretty much obsolete after being released September 1st, unless, of course, you want video and a hard drive.
Glass screen? Should we hope that they stick with the iphone's screen (that's what I'd guess) or cheap it off?
When will downloadable video and podcasts come to the ipod touch and iphone?
Applications such as notepad or mail?
I guess there are many questions left to be answered. Hopefully Apple will address them in software updates, or others will if Apple drops the ball.
P.S. I was thinking of getting an Archos 605, but that product is pretty much obsolete after being released September 1st, unless, of course, you want video and a hard drive.
58 months ago
Can anyone think of why the ipod touch would have a lower video-output resolution?
been wondering that myself. I've got to believe that at this point, its a software based limitation. The iPhone was really buggy when it came out, and no doubt the same team was working like hell to not only patch it up but get the iPod Touch out in time for the holidays and this event.
I believe the hardware itself should support the resolution, so you may see a software update in the future.
58 months ago
Yeah, now this is the fun part-seeing people's reactions and thoughts about today's announcements.
Apple stock when down a bit after gaining some prior to the announcements (no doubt fed by rampant speculation).
I might buy the 160GB iPod---it would have been nice to have iPod Touch carry a hard drive instead of the flash memory.
Anyway, I'm kinda hyped with the storage capacity of the "regular" iPod.
Apple stock when down a bit after gaining some prior to the announcements (no doubt fed by rampant speculation).
I might buy the 160GB iPod---it would have been nice to have iPod Touch carry a hard drive instead of the flash memory.
Anyway, I'm kinda hyped with the storage capacity of the "regular" iPod.
58 months ago
no iPhone support?
Epic Failure
Apple's page says the component out supports the iPhone as well.
This accessory is compatible with the following:
iPod nano
3rd generation
(aluminum) iPod classic
iPod touch
iPhone
58 months ago
Why doesnt Apple take $200 off the Hi-Fi? Then it should sell better.
It is a great system anyways.
It is a great system anyways.
58 months ago
Can't think of a better looking iPod system for the money, I'll prolly try to grab a couple more of these b4 they are history. I hope it ain't so - I'd love Apple to continue in this direction.
58 months ago
A wireless version of the iPod hifi would make sense, with wifi streaming from Touch/iPhone to it
58 months ago
I'm thinking it didn't happen, but I don't have iTunes on my work computer, and I haven't seen any direct mention of it here. Chances are, I'm overlooking it, but did the topic come up in today's event?
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