AP: Apple introduces iPod with video capability

Joe Canadian · 10-12-2005, 12:50 PM

Probably the worst kept secret, since it's been heavily rumored it would be announced today for the past 2-3 weeks... and CNN just announced it. Still no hard facts, just that it will just be an iPod music device with video capability & not media player like other companies have.

Joe Canadian · 10-12-2005, 12:57 PM

More info:

New iPod announced -- 2.5-inch display, 320 x 240 resolution, MPEG-4 support, and video out. Engadget caught that they are 30% thinner than current full-size iPod. Will be available in 20GB and 60GB versions for $299 and $399, respectively.

iTunes 6 announced -- 2000 music videos available, $1.99 each.

jeff061 · 10-12-2005, 01:07 PM

I was thinking they would split the iPod line between video and music models and overcharge(even more) for the video model. Going by the prices it looks like it's just the next iteration of the iPod.

Joe Canadian · 10-12-2005, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff061

I was thinking they would split the iPod line between video and music models and overcharge(even more) for the video model. Going by the prices it looks like it's just the next iteration of the iPod.

Yeah, thats what everyone is saying... here's what it will look like:

jeff061 · 10-12-2005, 01:22 PM

I think they should of made the click wheel smaller, screen larger and change it to a horizontal interface. The screen looks pretty small to be playing videos in that pic.

Hurst2112 · 10-12-2005, 01:35 PM

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Yeah, thats what everyone is saying... here's what it will look like:

damn, i can't read chinese. Guess I won't be getting one.

cthomer5000 · 10-12-2005, 01:56 PM

Plenty of info available at apple.com

rkmsuf · 10-12-2005, 01:58 PM

too bad all they make is crappy music videos these days

cthomer5000 · 10-12-2005, 02:09 PM

I want see the specs on what types of video can be played on it. If it can handle DiVX format, i'm probably breaking out the wallet pretty soon.

jeff061 · 10-12-2005, 02:12 PM

I don't know, at first glance I think there are better devices out there for playing video. A co-worker of mine bought an Archos(I think) a year ago. Was probably a bit thicker but it had a much larger screen. They are probably even better now.

jeff061 · 10-12-2005, 02:14 PM

Dola:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nufactory=1826

Hurst2112 · 10-12-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

too bad all they make is crappy music videos these days

no shit. i know there is some mid thirties dude out there, in his parents basement, that has all of the headbanger's ball episodes on tape. I will pay him to convert them to a format the ipod can play.

cthomer5000 · 10-12-2005, 02:18 PM

While Apple has been the first do nothing in this area, they are doing things better than everyone else.

The fact that they just keep updating the product without the price going up is what's keep them on top of the market. And they market their product so much that it's inescapable.

rkmsuf · 10-12-2005, 02:18 PM

I like watching the VH1 top 20 video show just for Rachel Perry. Forget the videos, just have her on the screen for an hour, scantily clad.

Joe Canadian · 10-12-2005, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

I like watching the VH1 top 20 video show just for Rachel Perry. Forget the videos, just have her on the screen for an hour, scantily clad.

Another hot Canadian stolen from us!

rkmsuf · 10-12-2005, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Canadian

Another hot Canadian stolen from us!

You know what's weird is that I have like 2 Spanish channels but no Canadian channels. Outside of TSN does Canada have tv?

Hurst2112 · 10-12-2005, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Canadian

Another hot Canadian stolen from us!

You can have Bryan Adams back. He isn't hot anymore.

Joe Canadian · 10-12-2005, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

You know what's weird is that I have like 2 Spanish channels but no Canadian channels. Outside of TSN does Canada have tv?

Nope. And we live in igloos, eat beavers, say aboot, and we're all alcholic beer drinkers!!!!

Joe Canadian · 10-12-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

You can have Bryan Adams back. He isn't hot anymore.

Was he hot before?

Ksyrup · 10-12-2005, 03:37 PM

Are they calling this the iPorn?

sterlingice · 10-12-2005, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Canadian

Nope. And we live in igloos, eat beavers, say aboot, and we're all alcholic beer drinkers!!!!

Ha! He admits it!

You forgot that you're socialists who spend all day playing curling which watching hockey, collecting unemployment checks for being nice people

SI

ISiddiqui · 10-12-2005, 05:54 PM

IMO, the best part of this new iPod is 20 hours of music battery life. Good stuff.

terpkristin · 10-12-2005, 06:02 PM

Between having a Palm Pilot and a PSP, I don't really need another device that can play video, especially when the screen is as miniscule as it is on the iPod (2.5").

What I hope will come out of this, though, is that more portable-ready video is released. Even though the capability to play video portably has been around for awhile, it usually takes something a la Apple to get something to really come of it.

When/if they release a larger-screen version, I'd get that. Something that is comparable to the size of the Palm Pilot screen or the PSP screen (probably Palm Pilot, given that I'd want to keep it in a pocket).

/tk

P.S. Palm released two new devices today, the Tungsten T|X and the Zire Z22. I've already ordered my T|X.

stevew · 10-12-2005, 07:45 PM

Too bad the battery life and storage size for the PSP is just inferior. If it had about a 20 gig drive, and a 10 hour battery, it would be the perfect device.

Daimyo · 10-13-2005, 01:53 PM

Sweet. I was planning to pick up a 60GB Ipod to replace my 4GB Mini. I'll definately pick on of these up before the end of the week!

rkmsuf · 10-13-2005, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Canadian

Nope. And we live in igloos, eat beavers, say aboot, and we're all alcholic beer drinkers!!!!

All I want is a good Canadian soap like the ones I see on the spanish channel.

10-12-2005, 12:57 PM	#2
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jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I was thinking they would split the iPod line between video and music models and overcharge(even more) for the video model. Going by the prices it looks like it's just the next iteration of the iPod. __________________

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jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I think they should of made the click wheel smaller, screen larger and change it to a horizontal interface. The screen looks pretty small to be playing videos in that pic. __________________

10-12-2005, 01:58 PM	#8
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	too bad all they make is crappy music videos these days __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

10-12-2005, 02:12 PM	#10
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I don't know, at first glance I think there are better devices out there for playing video. A co-worker of mine bought an Archos(I think) a year ago. Was probably a bit thicker but it had a much larger screen. They are probably even better now. __________________

10-12-2005, 02:14 PM	#11
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Dola: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nufactory=1826 __________________

10-12-2005, 02:18 PM	#14
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I like watching the VH1 top 20 video show just for Rachel Perry. Forget the videos, just have her on the screen for an hour, scantily clad. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

10-12-2005, 03:37 PM	#20
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Are they calling this the iPorn? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-12-2005, 05:54 PM	#22
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	IMO, the best part of this new iPod is 20 hours of music battery life. Good stuff. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

10-12-2005, 06:02 PM	#23
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Between having a Palm Pilot and a PSP, I don't really need another device that can play video, especially when the screen is as miniscule as it is on the iPod (2.5"). What I hope will come out of this, though, is that more portable-ready video is released. Even though the capability to play video portably has been around for awhile, it usually takes something a la Apple to get something to really come of it. When/if they release a larger-screen version, I'd get that. Something that is comparable to the size of the Palm Pilot screen or the PSP screen (probably Palm Pilot, given that I'd want to keep it in a pocket). /tk P.S. Palm released two new devices today, the Tungsten T\|X and the Zire Z22. I've already ordered my T\|X. __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

10-12-2005, 07:45 PM	#24
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Too bad the battery life and storage size for the PSP is just inferior. If it had about a 20 gig drive, and a 10 hour battery, it would be the perfect device.

10-13-2005, 01:53 PM	#25
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	Sweet. I was planning to pick up a 60GB Ipod to replace my 4GB Mini. I'll definately pick on of these up before the end of the week!

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