Agreed. Did you see how much that Pebble Watch raised on Kickstarter. I think an iPod Nano Smart Watch would really be a big seller, especially if you could link it to your iPhone.
I think a BT iPod nano is the logical next step in the evolution of consumer electronics. Obviously others are taking that leap such as Pebble. Not only does it enable people to workout with BT headphones and a wearable iPod but it would allow people to keep their phone in their pocket, purse, docking station and still get instant access to notifications. How nice to look at your watch to see it's your boss calling and just tap ignore rather than dig out your phone or run upstairs to see who's calling! Just an example, but I think these are very simple things to implement and would love to see it go in this direction.
oh and regarding a new iPod Touch, it will be interesting to see what they really do. Continue the Touch or meld the Touch and iPad into a mini iPad.
I hope the iPad in its most basic form never goes away. It's a great way to have all your tunes in the car. Just plug it in and forget about it!
To me, that aspect was what was amazing about the iPod. You could have all of your music, which used to take up huge bookshelves at home, in the palm of your hand.
Nowadays, that aspect is missing from the newer versions. They have pitiful small amounts of Flash memory, which requires that you pick asnd choose what will be included.
If Apple came out with an iPod touch with a big honking hard drive, it would interest me greatly. And it might inspire sales to people who have cellphones with pitiful small capacities to buy a second Apple device.
Agreed. Did you see how much that Pebble Watch raised on Kickstarter. I think an iPod Nano Smart Watch would really be a big seller, especially if you could link it to your iPhone.
This is definitely the future. Honestly if Apple moved the Nano in that direction (just like the "I'm Watch" I linked above) I'd buy one in a heart beat and I know I'm not alone.
The problem with the iPod lineup now is after smartphones took off people didn't need standalone music players. But there definitely IS a market for a small device to see notifications since phones are much bigger nowadays (and the iPhones rumored to grow quite a bit as well).
This is where the future of the iPod lineup is going to be.
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Originally Posted by rockitmann
I think a BT iPod nano is the logical next step in the evolution of consumer electronics. Obviously others are taking that leap such as Pebble. Not only does it enable people to workout with BT headphones and a wearable iPod but it would allow people to keep their phone in their pocket, purse, docking station and still get instant access to notifications. How nice to look at your watch to see it's your boss calling and just tap ignore rather than dig out your phone or run upstairs to see who's calling! Just an example, but I think these are very simple things to implement and would love to see it go in this direction.
oh and regarding a new iPod Touch, it will be interesting to see what they really do. Continue the Touch or meld the Touch and iPad into a mini iPad.
BlueTooth is a minimum requirement that I was surprised they didn't include last year. It's so tacky seeing people using Nano's as watches then having a cord dangling from their wrists to their ears. Even if the Nano doesn't get a pseudo Notifications Center BlueTooth is a must this time around.
As far as the Touch, they are probably going to continue selling the current A4 model again with a lower price and then launch a larger model (whether that be 4 inch or 7 inch) on top. The Touch should remain separate from the iPad because the iPad is for education and the Touch is for entertainment. If anything the Touch will align more with the rumored TV than the iPad.
I wonder if adding a basic phone is possible. No apps. Except music. Sell for 99.99. That would be interesting... A lot of people do not want full fledged smart phones, just a good phone with a good, portable contact list. Although many do want texting, which would be very difficult in that small form factor...Siri?....probably not. M'eh, I'm just brain farting out loud, it's late.
Uh, that's already available. It's called "iPhone 4." Why would someone pay that much for less functionality?
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Remind me, what's an iPod? Are they like the old iPhones I use to take to the beach to listen to Audio Books on?
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Originally Posted by digitalclips
Remind me, what's an iPod?
An iPhone on AT&T.
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Originally Posted by Shaun, UK
Agreed. Did you see how much that Pebble Watch raised on Kickstarter. I think an iPod Nano Smart Watch would really be a big seller, especially if you could link it to your iPhone.
I think a BT iPod nano is the logical next step in the evolution of consumer electronics. Obviously others are taking that leap such as Pebble. Not only does it enable people to workout with BT headphones and a wearable iPod but it would allow people to keep their phone in their pocket, purse, docking station and still get instant access to notifications. How nice to look at your watch to see it's your boss calling and just tap ignore rather than dig out your phone or run upstairs to see who's calling! Just an example, but I think these are very simple things to implement and would love to see it go in this direction.
oh and regarding a new iPod Touch, it will be interesting to see what they really do. Continue the Touch or meld the Touch and iPad into a mini iPad.
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Originally Posted by sflocal
I hope the iPad in its most basic form never goes away. It's a great way to have all your tunes in the car. Just plug it in and forget about it!
To me, that aspect was what was amazing about the iPod. You could have all of your music, which used to take up huge bookshelves at home, in the palm of your hand.
Nowadays, that aspect is missing from the newer versions. They have pitiful small amounts of Flash memory, which requires that you pick asnd choose what will be included.
If Apple came out with an iPod touch with a big honking hard drive, it would interest me greatly. And it might inspire sales to people who have cellphones with pitiful small capacities to buy a second Apple device.
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Originally Posted by Shaun, UK
Agreed. Did you see how much that Pebble Watch raised on Kickstarter. I think an iPod Nano Smart Watch would really be a big seller, especially if you could link it to your iPhone.
This is definitely the future. Honestly if Apple moved the Nano in that direction (just like the "I'm Watch" I linked above) I'd buy one in a heart beat and I know I'm not alone.
The problem with the iPod lineup now is after smartphones took off people didn't need standalone music players. But there definitely IS a market for a small device to see notifications since phones are much bigger nowadays (and the iPhones rumored to grow quite a bit as well).
This is where the future of the iPod lineup is going to be.
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Originally Posted by rockitmann
I think a BT iPod nano is the logical next step in the evolution of consumer electronics. Obviously others are taking that leap such as Pebble. Not only does it enable people to workout with BT headphones and a wearable iPod but it would allow people to keep their phone in their pocket, purse, docking station and still get instant access to notifications. How nice to look at your watch to see it's your boss calling and just tap ignore rather than dig out your phone or run upstairs to see who's calling! Just an example, but I think these are very simple things to implement and would love to see it go in this direction.
oh and regarding a new iPod Touch, it will be interesting to see what they really do. Continue the Touch or meld the Touch and iPad into a mini iPad.
BlueTooth is a minimum requirement that I was surprised they didn't include last year. It's so tacky seeing people using Nano's as watches then having a cord dangling from their wrists to their ears. Even if the Nano doesn't get a pseudo Notifications Center BlueTooth is a must this time around.
As far as the Touch, they are probably going to continue selling the current A4 model again with a lower price and then launch a larger model (whether that be 4 inch or 7 inch) on top. The Touch should remain separate from the iPad because the iPad is for education and the Touch is for entertainment. If anything the Touch will align more with the rumored TV than the iPad.
Sell unlocked for say $200.
Could be a hit.
But something tells me Appe would never do it
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Originally Posted by boeyc15
I wonder if adding a basic phone is possible. No apps. Except music. Sell for 99.99. That would be interesting... A lot of people do not want full fledged smart phones, just a good phone with a good, portable contact list. Although many do want texting, which would be very difficult in that small form factor...Siri?....probably not. M'eh, I'm just brain farting out loud, it's late.
Uh, that's already available. It's called "iPhone 4." Why would someone pay that much for less functionality?