Based on recent actions by Apple it would appear that the next generation of iPods will be getting cameras. Rumors from around the web are citing independent verification that the iPod will receive a camera which only makes sense as an evolutionary step.The iPod Touch seems like the most likely candidate to receive the camera as it is currently the top of the line iPod for Apple. Even more so is that the software to take pictures, record video, and edit the film is already written as the software for the iPhone.
TechCrunch is citing a source from within Asia that claims "Apple has placed an order for a massive number of camera modules of the type that they include in the iPhone. These are inexpensive cameras, in the $10 range. And the size of the order, our source says, means they can only be used for one thing - the iPods."
Macrumors has also posted up screen shots of a leaked iPod Touch case that has a hole cut out for the placement of the camera. Even more interesting is that there is also a leaked case for possibly the iPod Nano that also has a hole cut out for possibly a camera too. Remember though that case leaks are not a guaranteed source of information as there were leaks about an iPhone nano that never turned out to be true.
Apple generally releases new iPods in the September timeframe and usually runs a back to school special where buying a laptop nets you a free iPod (this is done to help clear out old inventory). Will Apple add a camera to its iPod line, probably, but which iPods will receive the camera still remains a mystery.
I know I'm just stating the obvious, don't congratulate me here... but every time I talk to people about "upgrading" stuff, they think they're going to throw their old device away or something. No, you're gonna get money for it
Also, they might as well remove the 8GB version, and just go with a 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Which means the 16GB will be like 259 CAD, this is still much better than if you paid 329 CAD!
So if you get the brand shiny new 16GB iPod Touch and sell your old one, you may end up paying less than 159 + taxes. Increased speed, digital compass, new camera, Nike+iPod support, earphones+mic support, external speaker, firmware 3.0 for free, and maybe new features that they will introduce in September ... not bad!
I know I'm just stating the obvious, don't congratulate me here... but every time I talk to people about "upgrading" stuff, they think they're going to throw their old device away or something. No, you're gonna get money for it
Also, they might as well remove the 8GB version, and just go with a 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Which means the 16GB will be like 259 CAD, this is still much better than if you paid 329 CAD!
So if you get the brand shiny new 16GB iPod Touch and sell your old one, you may end up paying less than 159 + taxes. Increased speed, digital compass, new camera, Nike+iPod support, earphones+mic support, external speaker, firmware 3.0 for free, and maybe new features that they will introduce in September ... not bad!
Don't sell the original headphones, sell some good headphones with it. Orignial one's aren't worth a cent!
The old ones from Apple back at iPod 4G were horrible, but the ones after that are perfect for me. The sound is good and I don't feel them, and I can't lose these little black foams because they were removed.
Also, are you seriously going to buy a brand new pair of headphones to sell it with your iPod and lose even more money? Or sell it at full price? It won't change a thing because "you'll be stuck with an Apple headphone and they're not worth a cent"
I've never understood why it is necessary to include a camera in everything. If I wanted a camera, I would bring my camera. What's the point of taking a crappy low res picture with no flash anyway?
My phone has a 3.2MPx sensor and shoots amazing video/photos. The days of crappy VGA sensors are long gone.
I've never understood why it is necessary to include a camera in everything. If I wanted a camera, I would bring my camera. What's the point of taking a crappy low res picture with no flash anyway?
Actually the iphone takes more than acceptable photos. Most other devices that have cameras usually lack in that department. It is also handy when you need to take a picture but forgot your normal camera.
I've never understood why it is necessary to include a camera in everything. If I wanted a camera, I would bring my camera. What's the point of taking a crappy low res picture with no flash anyway?
its for taking a quick picture of something. and for people who don't want to carry a ipod, phone, and camera in their pocket. yes the camera would be crappy on a ipod but at least you can take a picture of something.
Oh please. Read what I and shinji257 wrote. The photo quality from the iPhone is MORE than acceptable for snapshots, and is already the same resolution as an HDTV. The idea that a 2MP camera is "crappy" is a load of bull.
I will take a very light dedicated camera over any phone/device integrated camera. I really like to take memories, but without any cost of quality.
I don't think giving the iPod's a camera will be good. Less battery time, more weight and things to care about...no, I don't like the idea of audio players with cameras.
Cellphones with decent cameras are enough for the majority.
I've never understood why it is necessary to include a camera in everything. If I wanted a camera, I would bring my camera. What's the point of taking a crappy low res picture with no flash anyway?
If it comes with a camera, YOU DON'T HAVE TO USE IT. I don't like watching movies on it, so you know what I do? Don't watch them. I don't complain to everybody who will hear that they should remove it.
They have already run design into the ground. Drip feeding stuff like this is what keeps them selling and remaining the new thing.
Were it "just a normal MP3 Player" you wouldn't be able to download apps or watch movies... Everyone one bitched about iPods not having an FM tuner, now that they add things like a camera it's suddenly crap?
I just don't see where a camera fits into the equation. It might just be I'm starting to suffer from old-man-itis but I prefer my devices to do what they are meant to do and enough with all the fluff. What's next? Mobile phones with coffee makers?
Like WooHoo!! said, this is just Apple's attempt to get the masses to buy yet another iPod-whatit.
The iPod Touch is MEANT to have as many features as possible. It's like a really small computer in the end.
If you want a regular MP3 player that's called an iPod, this is exactly why Apple offers the iPod Classic, Nano and Shuffle. or else these wouldn't exist, right?
Exactly, if you want a "normal" mp3 player get an ipod classic. I really hope they do add a camera to the 3rd gen touch.
mmm yep! http://www.pomegranatephone.com/
Tbh I wouldn't spend hundred on having every variety of iPod just so that I could take a specific one to the gym.
Theres a 4mm difference between the 3G and the iPod Touch, but the difference may be more to do with a larger battery / phone stuff than the camera. :p
Such places exist? I've not heard of that before.
Put a normal case on it, without the camera hole. Most people won't know that it has a camera, unless you suggest that you get interrogated each time, and they xray your device?
But this year I'm very positive they will release it. Even the iPhone 8GB model was dropped. Well, there's the 3G but I mean, it's the old model!
Also, so far, one of the only + of an iPod Touch over the iPhone is the bigger capacity. They might as well repeat history by getting a new 64GB version out
But this year I'm very positive they will release it. Even the iPhone 8GB model was dropped. Well, there's the 3G but I mean, it's the old model!
Also, so far, one of the only + of an iPod Touch over the iPhone is the bigger capacity. They might as well repeat history by getting a new 64GB version out
Because 64 GB of flash is close to twice as expensive as 32 GB of flash if you buy the same chip density.
Now we just very recently (last month, IIRC) evolved to 32 nm flash chips (from 50 nm) on a large scale that will reduce cost significantly, but it will take some time and don't bet on seeing an affordable 64 GB flash player until next year.
But this year I'm very positive they will release it. Even the iPhone 8GB model was dropped. Well, there's the 3G but I mean, it's the old model!
Also, so far, one of the only + of an iPod Touch over the iPhone is the bigger capacity. They might as well repeat history by getting a new 64GB version out
Because they released the 32 gig version (up from 16 gig). The last iphone they upgraded to 32 gig mem, the new touch should go to 64 gig, unless Apple decide that that is too much for people, or it doesn't fit into there price point. They should though.
But then we wouldn't have artificial market segmentation like all those good little MBA drones were taught.
If they put the same camera in the iPod Touch than they did in the iPhone, and if it can record video, I'm changing my 1G iPod Touch for this one for sure.
I disagree the flash used on both cybershot models and the N9x N8x series using Xenon LED are fantastic quality and have provided me with the same quality of flash as my SLR's?!!!
I disagree the flash used on both cybershot models and the N9x N8x series using Xenon LED are fantastic quality and have provided me with the same quality of flash as my SLR's?!!!
I've never used those models, so I'll take your word for it. However, MOST of the camera phones I've seen that have a flash are utterly useless unless your subject is less than a foot away, and at that distance you really shouldn't use a flash anyway.
http://www.macrumors.com/2009/07/06/camera...er-case-design/
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