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iPod Nano Case Leaks, iPod Touch to Have GPS?
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yeah thats because they have maps preloaded. the ipod needs internet to access google maps.
I don't see Apple moving to Mini USB for two reasons:
1) All of the current accessories that connect to the port would be useless. On top of that, manufactures would need to produce two versions of every accessory—one for the iPod Classic, iPhone, iPod Touch and another for the Nano.
2) Apple makes money by licensing the port design for it's "Made for iPod" program. By using Mini USB, Apple would also lose a measure of control over who produced what for the iPod.
1) All of the current accessories that connect to the port would be useless. On top of that, manufactures would need to produce two versions of every accessory—one for the iPod Classic, iPhone, iPod Touch and another for the Nano.
2) Apple makes money by licensing the port design for it's "Made for iPod" program. By using Mini USB, Apple would also lose a measure of control over who produced what for the iPod.
People said that they will never have windows installed on macs. now look....
this may be true, there may be a new connector in the works.
Problem is, you lose the dock connector and you loose many third party accessories (and the royalties that Apple charges third parties to make them). I don't see apple doing that when there's still room for a dock connector.
ok thanks but im still not going to believe it until i see a real life photo or its released as too much stuff can be faked these days. hardcore Apple fans just sitting at their computer using similar software that the Apple design engineers use just making mockups.
i believed the case iPhone 3G leak as it was a real photo and looked like a genuine Apple design.
Cheap rendering
That green model looks rediculous. Anyone with any skill in a CAD package like Solidworks could draw that up in 20 minutes. I wouldn't look into it too much.
That green model looks rediculous. Anyone with any skill in a CAD package like Solidworks could draw that up in 20 minutes. I wouldn't look into it too much.
Wow, with all of these reports of a longer, widescreen iPod Nano, there's got to be something to the story, even if these particular images are fake.
Either that, or Apple is yet again releasing fake images to the public to fool people.
The way I see it if there are a lot of stories of this new nano roaming around on the net then it must be true.... more storys = better chance its true.... same went with the "fat" nano last year.,,,,,
Yup, I was just out on a 13-mile bike ride in the middle of nowhere, around a lake and up steep hills. I got lost, and wished I had had GPS. However, I'm not willing to carry two devices. I want everything all in one.
GPS + pre-loaded maps + turn-by-turn directions = me sold on the iPod Touch, even if they increased the price.
And make all current iPod products obsolete? Don't think so. Having a mini USB connector would make the iPod Docks very unstable.
These are probably rip off iPod's being made in China. Hence why it is mini USB instead of a normal iPod connector.
Same here. I'm willing to spend half a grand for everything in one (and good memory storage).
Let's make a couple of assumptions. The general form factor is about right. That gives you an HD format screen in landscape mode and probably touch capability.
iPod Touch software.
The universal dock is replaced by mini-USB for reasons not yet disclosed possibly including more human interactions on the device ends. Device includes a conversion dongle for backward compatibility with the "dock ecosystem".
Maybe USB3?
Sometimes these rumors are true and make no sense precisely because Apple is secretive. Wasn't USB3 pretty much settled recently?
Rocketman
iPod Touch software.
The universal dock is replaced by mini-USB for reasons not yet disclosed possibly including more human interactions on the device ends. Device includes a conversion dongle for backward compatibility with the "dock ecosystem".
Maybe USB3?
Sometimes these rumors are true and make no sense precisely because Apple is secretive. Wasn't USB3 pretty much settled recently?
Rocketman
Ever heard of a converter? guess not. See bellow...
Well said. Glad someone here is looking in to the feature
I love how these easy to fake, quick, cheesy 3D mfg mockups are released JUST after that photo. Never before. I suspect the fakir band wagon rolling around again.
Could be real.
Doubtful, but a possibility.
(Note the 3D case design has a (nearly) flush top (canadian co) and the manufactured item has an indented crown area... what's up there?)
Could be real.
Doubtful, but a possibility.
(Note the 3D case design has a (nearly) flush top (canadian co) and the manufactured item has an indented crown area... what's up there?)
Guys, the "Turn iPod for video" design is a terrible idea! First of all, all the buttons move positions so you have to get used to the menu button being on the left of the clickwheel rather than the top... then, outside of that all the labels turn sideways, so it looks dumb as well as being a bad usability decision. Not to mention a left handed person would have to have the video upside down, so they would have to make a sort of 'left handed' setting or make them get used to an awkward control design for their hands.
It's just a bad idea, and I damn well hope Apple doesn't do this, a curved click wheel, a glaring, curved screen, mini USB... so much of it just screams fake it's not even funny....
Jonathan Ive isn't stupid.
It's just a bad idea, and I damn well hope Apple doesn't do this, a curved click wheel, a glaring, curved screen, mini USB... so much of it just screams fake it's not even funny....
Jonathan Ive isn't stupid.
I think the rendering in of the knock off some company is planing on building, based of the rumor images. they are getting themselves ready so they can get to the grey market as soon as possible after the real update, hence the mini USB.
That said has anyone considered that this shape might be an update to the Classic not the nano. with the classic moving to Flash as well but with room for say a 4chip flash set up.
It would then fit with the comments about product transition in the conf. call cutting margins for the classic, it would cut them to the bone. Still it's just a s thought and there would need to be something else tied to it feature wise to really position it in a market.
That said has anyone considered that this shape might be an update to the Classic not the nano. with the classic moving to Flash as well but with room for say a 4chip flash set up.
It would then fit with the comments about product transition in the conf. call cutting margins for the classic, it would cut them to the bone. Still it's just a s thought and there would need to be something else tied to it feature wise to really position it in a market.
Adding GPS is a very interesting touch. (no pun intended really!)
Standalone GPS units are very popular now. Giving the iPod Touch that capability does not add much cost, since the GPS chip is probably not expensive (considering how much they're buying for the iPhone 3G), and the Touch already has great hardware for running these sort of apps...
Standalone GPS units are very popular now. Giving the iPod Touch that capability does not add much cost, since the GPS chip is probably not expensive (considering how much they're buying for the iPhone 3G), and the Touch already has great hardware for running these sort of apps...