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iPod News Thread.
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15. May 2006 @ 11:29 |
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Mobile-phone users in Japan might be the first to get their hands on the long-rumored iPhone, an iPod-esque handset that would be capable downloading songs from the iTunes Music Store. According to reports in several Japanese newspapers, Apple and Japanese telecom company Softbank have struck a "basic deal" to produce the iPhone.
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Discussions in a meeting this past Saturday between
Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive, and Masayoshi Son, president of Softbank, reportedly included talk of a new component to iTunes. The new service would enable mobile-phone users to download songs directly to compatible handsets rather than have to go to iTunes first.
Both Apple and Softbank have declined to comment on the rumors.
Analysts have expected Apple to make a move to produce its own iTunes-compatible mobile phones since the lackluster debut of Motorola's Rokr in September 2005 and Slvr in January 2006. Consumers and reviewers mostly have been disappointed with the limited storage capacity of both handsets.
Adding to the ongoing speculation about the iPhone are patent applications that Apple recently filed for a display screen able to detect multiple, simultaneous touches. Such technology is commonly used in smartphones for a bevy of functions, such as e-mail, Web access, and so forth.
In addition, speculation about the rumored iPhone was fueled at the end of March by a Piper Jaffray report in which the financial services firm said there is a strong chance of an Apple-branded phone.
"We believe Apple will benefit from the new Intel-based Macs, along with what we estimate to be a 75 percent chance of an iPhone in the next 12 months," wrote Gene Munster, a Piper Jaffray analyst, in a research note to clients.
From Yahoo News which cited it as from Newsfactor
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Adding to the ongoing speculation about the iPhone are patent applications that Apple recently filed for a display screen able to detect multiple, simultaneous touches.
That is particularly interesting. Also possibly used by the rumored widescreen iPod perhaps?
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16. May 2006 @ 11:25 |
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Ok Guys I have a ton of exciting info about about Apple! First Apple has released their new laptop called the "MacBook". And you've guessed it, it has an Intel Core Duo Chip. The've now invented this new thing called a glossy widescreen display so you can see the screen clearly. It's basically like a cheaper vesrion of the MacBook Pro, but has 20Gb less and a Combo Drive. I'm talking avout the base model. The base model starts at $1,099.00. They have also invented a black version MacBook. The only way to get the black MacBook is buy the $1,500.00 version which has all the high expected features. The other 2 versions are white. That could be a downside if you really wanted the black version for a lower price. The MacBook has replaced the iBook and the PowerBook. Apple also boosted the Ghz on the MacBook Pro and left the price the same. Now you can get a iBook or PowerBook for less, if they put them on sale, but the refurbished ones will be really cheap! To Apple's refurbished page Apple has added the refurbished iPod Video 30GB's along with the 2Gb Nano's. Bose has also realeased a Black Bose sound dock for the same price of $300.00. Apple still may release another new item at their Press Event at NYC because they are opening a new store at 765 Fifth Avenue at 59th Street in Midtown Manhatton. I'll keep you guy's popsted about any new items at their press event. Bye!
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19. May 2006 @ 09:50 |
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iPod cellphones may be a reality soon
Just thought i'd add a pic to show the iphone.
Honestly i think it will flop cause Apple will overprice it like all there products.It looks very nice and all but do you guys really think it will do we'll?
I have a bad feeling about all this iphone talk.
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19. May 2006 @ 10:32 |
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If it worked just like the current iPod, but with phone capability, I'd get one. I'd just be very concerned about battery life. But if the battery life is decent, I would certaintly consider buying one.
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19. May 2006 @ 11:10 |
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Dat jawn looks hot!
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20. May 2006 @ 01:22 |
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we all hate buying a mobile phone that's extremely difficult to use for the simplest things. don't we?
we'll a phone,mp3,mp4(probably)... just seems like to many things to cram into one.
Apple are usually very good at making things easy to use but how are they going to do it this time?
Also I'm worried about the memory capicity cause if you carry the ipod video 30 gig it's quite heavy.60% about of it's weight is the hard drive,I Would definitely not want a cell phone that was as heavy as the 30 gig video meaning that the iphone won't be able to have a hard drive so we're looking at a 2,3 or maximum 4gig phone which isn't enough (for me).
and as i all ready said it will have high price which in My opinion is the main reason it will flop.
For know i'm happy with my 30 gig video.
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20. May 2006 @ 05:58 |
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I'd prefer to carry around a slightly weighty phone to both my phone and iPod, which would most likely out weigh Apple's alternative.
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20. May 2006 @ 08:11 |
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I don't know, it seems like it is alot of things crammed into one device, but may be a real good item if they do the right things with it. I would definantely purchase one if it had a descent price, battery life, and memory amount.
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21. May 2006 @ 17:28 |
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Apple iPhone Confirmed, Kind of
The Japanese web and telecom company, Softbank Corporate, is going to be getting freaky with Apple in development of the Apple licensed phone, finally. It is going to be a true iTunes phone that can play music and download songs from the iTunes Music Store.
The original report, from Nikkei, says that Apple and Softbank agreed to co-develop the phone and it may be available as early as this year. Apple declined to comment about any of this. iPhone, here we come!
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21. May 2006 @ 18:13 |
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Pantech ships iPod-like phone
South Korean phone maker Pantech has launched a mobile phone with an iPod-like clickwheel control it describes as a "revolutionary touch-wheel sensor". The company said it was pitching the product, which goes on sale today in Hong Kong and Taiwan, at "digital generation" music fans.
The PG-3600V is a slider phone with a 1.9in, 262,144-colour display mounted above the clickwheel, which "enables easy navigation by allowing users to sweep the wheel key with their fingers", Pantech said. The control not only operates the phone's music player, but is used to zoom the phone's 1.3-megapixel camera and to track through MPEG 4 videos recorded on the handset.
The unit has video editing software on board and 512MB of memory to store content. There's a memory card slot to add more. The device features all the usual phone features, including stereo audio-enabled Bluetooth.
The PG-3600V measures 10.2 x 4.7 x 1.8cm and weighs 94.1g. ®
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21. May 2006 @ 18:52 |
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I'd probably purchase an iPhone if it came out, but again it would depend on prices, memory, and quality.
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23. May 2006 @ 10:00 |
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23. May 2006 @ 10:27 |
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That's gotta be the coolest phone i ever seen in my life. To bad it's fake. I liked the song they played with the video. It's ITALK NOT IPHONE. Go apple. take over the cell phone companyies.
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23. May 2006 @ 10:36 |
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oo sorry i didn't actually read the article i just when't strait to the video.
sorry guys as righ3 says it's fake.
shall i leave the link anyway?
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23. May 2006 @ 11:09 |
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yeah, it's a good fake Video. LOL
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23. May 2006 @ 11:10 |
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24. May 2006 @ 05:32 |
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it looks like it woudl be a pain to hold and use. i wouldnt buy one til i asked someone who has used it. i have a 60GB and im satisfied with mine. the new nikes deal looks cool though, dont know if you heard about that it was on the news 5/23/06. i saw another pic of i think a different ipdo they were working on as well. i will edit when i find a pic link.
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24. May 2006 @ 15:24 |
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The nike running things looks cool. TO bad they don't have it for Regular ipods.
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24. May 2006 @ 16:45 |
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I looked up the prices, and you have to buy the shoes (which cost $100) and the reciever which is $30. Looks pricey and may not be very popular.
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24. May 2006 @ 19:13 |
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I read what the site said and I'm still not 100% sure wtf this thing does. Any insight?
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25. May 2006 @ 11:29 |
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it basically has a sensor in your shoes and transfers the data about your working to the IR reciever and display a little on the Nano Display. You can look up your reults on: http://www.nike.com/nikeplus/#overview
Apple is coming out with iTunes 6.0.5, which will have support for the Nike+Apple thing. Can't wait for the new iTunes version!
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26. May 2006 @ 00:30 |
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Apple is coming out with iTunes 6.0.5, which will have support for the Nike+Apple thing. Can't wait for the new iTunes version!
Why does everybody get so excited with the prospect of the new itunes version?
I find there usually,practically identical to the proceeding version.
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26. May 2006 @ 08:43 |
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they usually are the same, but it's just cool!
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7. June 2006 @ 11:37 |
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13. August 2006 @ 08:54 |
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This thread should be stickied, as it will stay active longer. ;-)
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