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iPod Nano Case Leaks, iPod Touch to Have GPS?
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i call fake.
because:
1. Apple would never create such a hideously ugly product.
2. It looks like a case for these knockoffs http://i3.iofferphoto.com/img/item/436/743/06/IPOD202.jpg
and 3. There is no dock connector only a mini-usb plug on these renders.
because:
1. Apple would never create such a hideously ugly product.
2. It looks like a case for these knockoffs http://i3.iofferphoto.com/img/item/436/743/06/IPOD202.jpg
and 3. There is no dock connector only a mini-usb plug on these renders.
Looks like the glass will only be curved at the very edge, while the LCD underneath will be flat. The bottom looks like it shows two screw holes like the iPhone, a mini USB, a lanyard loop, and a speaker. That lanyard loop can also be used to support accessories attached to the USB. Why the "candy bar" shape? Form follows function - they want the same aspect ratio on all the devices; wide screen. Why USB? It's cheaper than the current dock connector. It might allow for more accessories, like SD card reader/writers that to date haven't been made for the iPods. If the Touch gets GPS, you can simply add maps for your area at home - a few MB's. Typical GPS hand sets don't have as much storage for maps as the iPods do. And, GPS handsets are not connected to the internet.
1. Apple would never create such a hideously ugly product.
yeah pretty
2. It looks like a case for these knockoffs
hmmm, notice how knock offs kind sorta look like the original product
3. There is no dock connector only a mini-usb plug on these renders.
well apple COULD start using different cords, i mean mini usb IS cheaper
Exactly.
If Apple puts the headphone jack on the top in the middle, a knock off do the same. But if a knock off say, puts the headphone jack in a weird position like the upper left-hand corner, what are the chances that Apple would say "hey, that's a great idea; we're gonna do that"?
edit: lol Damn. Now I don't know who's case I'm making here (the front page original pix being real or fake). I think ryan.stewie's fake pix threw me off.
If Apple puts the headphone jack on the top in the middle, a knock off do the same. But if a knock off say, puts the headphone jack in a weird position like the upper left-hand corner, what are the chances that Apple would say "hey, that's a great idea; we're gonna do that"?
edit: lol Damn. Now I don't know who's case I'm making here (the front page original pix being real or fake). I think ryan.stewie's fake pix threw me off.
The IPod Nano 4th Generation will have the interface on the backside. On front, you'll only find the display.
The bar-design is completely crap.
The bar-design is completely crap.
very true. and then what apple does, others follow, until the world is wrapped around their magical, glowing little finger.
lol
Hey, Rebecca? You ever see that "Stonecutters" episode of 'The Simpsons' when Homer joins the secret society? Lenny and Carl are talking and when of them says too much, the other speaks out of the side of his mouth and says "shut up"? Yeah. Apple's kinda like that. You're on to the devious master plan: An iPod under every Christmas tree! gps on the iPod touch has got to be one of the least useful things that they can put on it. The only think you'd use it for is for finding exact location for maps..but if you have wifi then it's not hard to find out address, right? And there's barely any applications that use gps when not on Internet.
Then again, if telenav's gps application has builtin maps, it will become of the most useful...(unless they charge a subscription like $99 a year similar to garmin on the blackberrys)
Then again, if telenav's gps application has builtin maps, it will become of the most useful...(unless they charge a subscription like $99 a year similar to garmin on the blackberrys)
The IPod Nano 4th Generation will have the interface on the backside. On front, you'll only find the display.
The bar-design is completely crap.
um, how do you navagate if the controlls are on the back
mini USB port?
Glad someone noticed... Can't beleive this made the front page... I noticed immediatly...
yeah. if the controls are on the back, then when you sit down w/ it in your back pocket, arent you messing up all the controls (settings, playback)? also, where as people end up scratching the back of their iPod by putting it down on its back, how would you place a dual side iPod? put it down on the display side, you risk scratching up your screen. put it down on the clickwheel side, you risk scratching that up.
I found out the answer, yes there are already solutions on the market that cache A-GPS data to provide fast fixes for 14 days while offline!
The iPod would only need to be connected to the net once every 14 days, and still provide reasonable GPS performance!
One such product is Assistnow Offline.
Voip?
Several posts wanting features like external speakers, GPS this and that, etc. Haven't read the last couple of pages, but what I am really hoping for is a mic for Skype, iChat, a dictaphone app, etc. Would be great if Apple would build that in (unless they are leaving it a third party accessory using this mini-usb port or whatever).
I am planning on getting a Touch with the next revision coming up. The lack of a mic won't break the deal, but it would sure be nice.
Several posts wanting features like external speakers, GPS this and that, etc. Haven't read the last couple of pages, but what I am really hoping for is a mic for Skype, iChat, a dictaphone app, etc. Would be great if Apple would build that in (unless they are leaving it a third party accessory using this mini-usb port or whatever).
I am planning on getting a Touch with the next revision coming up. The lack of a mic won't break the deal, but it would sure be nice.
That looks horrible... Why would apple use a dial when they've already got the gui set with the iPhone...
Then I'm buying stock in a VOIP! Imagine how many people would sign up for Vonage if they could do this??
That Mac shill Steve Dotto ('Dotto Tech') is always hyping Apple products and Vonage. Now the two can go hand-in-hand.
If apple start using MiniUSB I can see a lot of BMW, Audi, Pioneer, Fusion (http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/fusion-caip500-ipod-dock-receiver-p-6729.html), Smart Car, Hyundai, Vauxhall, Citroen (and the list goes on) owners being very, very pissed off, it also opens the in car dock connector to be used by other MP3 players, which I don't see apple allowing.
Also, GPS on the touch would be pretty sluggish, if it wasn't for the assisted GPS in most cases the iPhone would find it extremely hard to find your exact location, especially in built up areas.
Also, GPS on the touch would be pretty sluggish, if it wasn't for the assisted GPS in most cases the iPhone would find it extremely hard to find your exact location, especially in built up areas.
Coz capacitive touchscreen is expensive.
Numbers wont be on the dial....boss hates numberpads.......
SOMEHOW you will be able to dial smoothly using touch wheel.
My ip says I am from Australia, I am not working for apple.