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Apple started the rumor mill churning once again today after a flurry of email invites depicting a red curtain with the words "One more thing..." inscribed across it. The invite is for an event scheduled for October 12th at the California Theater in San Jose - the same venue where Apple introduced the iPod Photo and U2 Edition iPod almost exactly one year ago, lending credence to the belief that the announcement involves the iPod product line.
Industry analysts speculate that Apple will unveil a video capable iPod, but the announcement could also involve its Macintosh computer line. Apple holds 75% of the digital music player market, and could be looking to fend off Sony's PSP in the multifunctional music/video player market.
View: Full Article @ MarketWatch
Apple started the rumor mill churning once again today after a flurry of email invites depicting a red curtain with the words "One more thing..." inscribed across it. The invite is for an event scheduled for October 12th at the California Theater in San Jose - the same venue where Apple introduced the iPod Photo and U2 Edition iPod almost exactly one year ago, lending credence to the belief that the announcement involves the iPod product line.
Industry analysts speculate that Apple will unveil a video capable iPod, but the announcement could also involve its Macintosh computer line. Apple holds 75% of the digital music player market, and could be looking to fend off Sony's PSP in the multifunctional music/video player market.
View: Full Article @ MarketWatch
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Now, if Microsoft was *smart*, they'd team up with Apple to create the PSP killer, a handheld Ipod AV/Xbox gaming unit. Somehow though, I just can't see Jobs sharing the spotlight like that with the boys in Redmond. Microsoft is probably already developing something like this anyways.
e.g. the iPod's sound quality is by no means the best. It's actually quite poor when compared to Creative and iRiver's products - but people still think "OMGIPOD!!!11" and buy it anyway.
Now, if Microsoft was *smart*, they'd team up with Apple to create the PSP killer, a handheld Ipod AV/Xbox gaming unit. Somehow though, I just can't see Jobs sharing the spotlight like that with the boys in Redmond. Microsoft is probably already developing something like this anyways.
I dont think so. Microsoft has never released a "PC" with their brand. The only things are the Xbox and the Xbox 360. Sony have PCs, Laptops, and its Playstation series. But it wouldnt surpise me if Microsoft also tries to get into the portable scene in a couple of years.
Oh and if it is an Ipod video expect new versions almost monthly with almost non existant new features.
If or when Apple comes out with a video iPod expect a video store or some other source of easy to obtain content.
What!? they will have invented portable video players? last time I checked they are far from "inventing" it, seeing as it has already been done. Many other mp3 players have video capabilities and there are even some players that are specifically made to play videos (ex. portable dvd).
You fail at the interweb
Anyway, I welcome a video ipod, I'd be willing to purchase it if it's set at a good price.
Ever heard of sarcasm?
The subsequent responses were good for a laugh.
Google search for iTunes .ogg plugins
Just because Apple didn't make the plugin doesn't mean that iTunes and Quicktime can't play the files. Why should Apple bother making a plugin themselves when it already exists. It is nice that they included an icon though. It shows how in touch with the open source community they are.
This means only one thing...
A Get-together at my house to watch a bit of good ol' Steve on my 27" TV
And I'm sure they will come out with a tablet version of Mac soon.
(btw, as everyone knows, Microsoft always comes in late and copies everything)
Steve Jobs is not a visionary, he's a thief, plain and simple. He stole the GUI, and he stole this after claiming quite loudly that nobody would want one and that they weren't going to make any of them. He's quite simply got no idea.
BTW, I'd take a PMC anyday over a crappod, especially considering the recent problems people have been having with them, and that it's tied to that crummy itunes.
When was the last time Microsoft did that?
Source? And what do you mean "he stole the GUI"?
How mature.
Nothing's perfect. Can you honestly say you've never had a problem with a PC in your life?
I guess it's just a fashion thing.
But more importantly it is an "ease of use" thing.
http://www.tuaw.com/2005/10/05/could-this-be-the-ipod-video/#comments
More of a surprise factor than images being leaked.
"640K ought to be enough for anybody."
that was good ole bill back int eh eighties. but who cares, when u are wrong u are wrong and jobs has on plenty of occasions been proven as such and admitied his faults without pressure. in the end it doesnt matter and no one but competitor fan boys will ever care.
BTW the 640K comment was in context to the times. Mr. Jobs comment was only a few months ago. Of course, I know its hard for most apple people to see beyond what apple tells them is innovative and worth buying.
Again, sorry for not sticking to the topic.
its okay, apology accepted
marketing did that...nothing else
and then it controls the mp3 market and then all the MS fanboys are like: OMG ITS THE TOTAL CRAPFEST OF STEVE JOBS!!!!!!!
my god
Greatest ever post on neowin
Last edited by 70001 on 06 Oct 2005 - 04:30
but then again the only people who even know what xvid is, is geeks
Most people dont care but to me if i pay £100+ for a mp3 player its gotta be half decent..
98% of my music video's are .mpg's - the rest are .avi's or .wmv's.
actually .vob's would be nice too - playing a softcopy of my DVDs would be nice
I hope they don't try and use this as a vehicle to push their .mov format.....
iPods are so popular because they play mp3's (not because they play anything else).
Even Sony have given up trying to push their own music format to the detriment of mp3's.
If it only played .mov's they would just sit on the shop shelves gathering dust...
Think Secret
That's fine by me, I think they need to wait until I can rip my DVD's hassle-free.
DVD iPod
And by function I meant ease of use.
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