http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/ Engadget Comments for Apple giving next-gen iPod Touch the OS X, um, touch? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 2:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/
thank you for your time.]]>Aug 23rd 2007 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/
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Hear me out. Right before the iPhone came out, LG (the iPhone screen maker and longtime Apple partner) came out with the Prada Touch Screen Phone. This phone is and was very close to the iPhone (read: Reference design). LG has recently come out in Asia with a touch screen media player that could be a shoe in for a new iPod.

Given apples history of using of the shelf components and no using LGs refernce design for the iPhone. A touch iPod based on the LG medua player is a possibilty.

OH..... by the way for the fan boys, yes Apple does a signficant amount of in huse design, but they rely significantly on some close partners for reference designs. ]]>Aug 23rd 2007 1:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Apple announces the iPod Nano
Creative announces the Zen Touch
Apple announces the iPod Touch

Yeah, the name sounds right up their alley :)]]>Aug 23rd 2007 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/

*slaps head*


Thats where apples "innovation" comes from. :P

Lmao, i'm not a creative fanboy :s I have a Zen vision:M and I broke the screen, lmao, I suck with mp3 players, I always break them :/ What I want is a big ol' fashioned jukebox to carry around on my back.]]>Aug 24th 2007 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 24th 2007 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 29th 2007 3:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/
http://hrmpf.com/wordpress/90/apple-describes-new-interface-for-ipod]]>Aug 23rd 2007 2:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 2:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/
Except there is no HD in the iPhone.

Dumbass.]]>Aug 23rd 2007 2:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/
Jeez, get over yourself!]]>Aug 23rd 2007 4:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/so, ya know, -whatever-.

I'm thinking it's going to wind up as a straightforward refresh with more storage and better battery life across the board, maybe a slightly shorter/thinner nano and a slightly taller ipod screen to accommodate widescreen video and the display changes based on orientation.

at this point i'd actually be surprised if they had the foresight to deliver a phone-less iphone + HDD as a standalone device - let alone as a replacement for the HDD ipod.]]>Aug 23rd 2007 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/If this new iPod is based on the iPhone, (sans the Phone part), then it will sell very very well. It's due for a major refresh!]]>Aug 23rd 2007 3:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/
it browses the web, it does email. whoopity doo.
it doesn't do anything peer to peer, or wireless purchase or wireless sync'ing, etc.
damn thing doesn't even do chat yet. and when you have a closed platform, that's actually a problem.]]>Aug 23rd 2007 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/
Yes even I would love to see all of that in the iPhone and the new iPod, but given a choice of buying or waiting and waiting forever for them to implement these, I would choose to buy. And judging by the success of the iPhone so far, many feel the same way.

]]>Aug 23rd 2007 6:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/
yes i agree..you probably are gay......]]>Aug 23rd 2007 4:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 5:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://appledefects.com/. Macfanatics blind faith in Jobs is the ONLY reason people buy their products--much akin to extremist religions. I suggest you seek the truth... ]]>Aug 23rd 2007 5:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/
sorry about the misconstrued meanings. that was never my intention. peace all.]]>Aug 23rd 2007 5:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 8:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 8:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Sep 9th 2007 11:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/
http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/28/internal-jobsnote-reveals-new-ipods-macs/

And here's the quote straight from that article:

"mentioned new OS X-based iPods that the company was working on"]]>Aug 23rd 2007 3:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 3:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 3:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 23rd 2007 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 25th 2007 6:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/
I'm not particularly surprised at this rumour. That it will more or less be based around the iPhone just makes sense, given that most of the gruntwork on that front was already done in the form of the iPhone's own iPod-esque component. All they need to do is beef that up with familiar iPod video features (virtual scrollwheel or similar) and they'll be pretty much set. I'm curious what they'll do with the iPod games though. They'll need to be ported for iPodOSX in order to remain functional, or the iPodOSX will have to have some level of compatibility with the old iPod OS.
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Apple will most likely incorporate some form of a touch-screen capability. If the iPhone has better music navigation than the true music player called the iPod, Apple is high. They will most likely introduce a more superior or the same music interface as the iPhone because the iPhone is meant to be a hand-held everything, not a genuine music player.

Ravi, the mock-up you created is impressive. I wouldn't be surprised if it was real, but I would sure be disappointed. One of the reasons I liked Apple was their color coordination. Glossy white or black really caught my attention. I lauded Apple for figuring out that a beautiful design isn't elaborate, especially in the modern days. I own a black MacBook, a 80GB iPod Video black, and an Airport Extreme which is stunning for a router. Now that Apple is taking the aluminum and black look, it seems they've wandered off what they were masters at. The black and aluminum finish just don't match. The new iMac isn't what it stood for anymore. I just hope the new approach doesn't continue on. I want the glossy white and piano black back. Those two colors are the trademarks of Apple.]]>Aug 24th 2007 11:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 24th 2007 6:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 28th 2007 9:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/Aug 28th 2007 10:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/
1) 200/250GB version. There are plenty of 4200 and 5400 rpm laptop drives on the market in this size now, wake up and smell the storage.

2) XVid / DIVX Support is a must. If they were smart, they would also look into DIVX Ultra compatibility.

3) Other new formats can be added via firmware/download. Things like WMV9 and some of the other new HD formats would be ideal.

4) Lastly, if they really want to make a truly awesome device, slap a HDMI port on that sucker. Its small and combines your Video and Audio into a single cable. No more crappy custom docking solutions, just a miniUSB port(Control / Synch) and HDMI port (Watch/Listen) and be done with it.]]>Aug 28th 2007 9:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/23/apple-giving-next-gen-ipod-touch-the-os-x-um-touch/iPods use 1.8" drives. Laptops use 2.5" drives. If you want to carry around a huge-ass iPod, more power to you, but the current limit ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_Drive#Capacity_and_access_speed ) is 120GB for a 1.8", and the 80GB iPod is pretty much the biggest thing on the market. Just a few weeks ago Hitachi announced their 160GB drives, and do you think that they just MIGHT be coincidentally putting this in a new iPod?

H.264 can kick Xvid's ass any day. And the screen will probably be 480x320, which isn't even enough for the HD stuff you're talking about.
Might want to learn some definitions and basic specs, dude.]]>Aug 29th 2007 9:25PM