New special edition iPod, other accessories may arrive soon
Apple Computer may soon unveil a new special edition iPod and some other iPod- and music-related accessories, AppleInsider has gathered.
The Cupertino, Calif.-based iPod maker is rumored to have completed arrangements with third parties to debut a special or limited edition iPod, which is reportedly similar to the black and red U2-branded model that made its debut in Oct. of 2004.
The iPod, believed by some to be one and the same with the recently-rumored red-colored AIDS awareness iPod, may be tacked on to Apple's announcements this Tuesday, sources have said.
Additionally, the company is also believed to be tying together marketing materials for a few other small iPod accessories of unknown nature, which would presumably arrive alongside an announcement of the new iPod model and an update to its iTunes digital jukebox software.
Apple on Tuesday will hold a special media event on its campus to announce some "fun new products," the company teased in a digital invited distributed to select analysts and members of the media last week.
Some key new products expected to debut at the event include Apple's first Intel-based Mac mini desktop computers and a new iPod Boombox audio system that will provide plug-and-plug audio for the living-room.
Attendance for the event is expected to be extremely limited, as it takes place at the Town Hall Auditorium on Apple's Campus -- a venue which is suited to accommodate only a few hundred people.
The Cupertino, Calif.-based iPod maker is rumored to have completed arrangements with third parties to debut a special or limited edition iPod, which is reportedly similar to the black and red U2-branded model that made its debut in Oct. of 2004.
The iPod, believed by some to be one and the same with the recently-rumored red-colored AIDS awareness iPod, may be tacked on to Apple's announcements this Tuesday, sources have said.
Additionally, the company is also believed to be tying together marketing materials for a few other small iPod accessories of unknown nature, which would presumably arrive alongside an announcement of the new iPod model and an update to its iTunes digital jukebox software.
Apple on Tuesday will hold a special media event on its campus to announce some "fun new products," the company teased in a digital invited distributed to select analysts and members of the media last week.
Some key new products expected to debut at the event include Apple's first Intel-based Mac mini desktop computers and a new iPod Boombox audio system that will provide plug-and-plug audio for the living-room.
Attendance for the event is expected to be extremely limited, as it takes place at the Town Hall Auditorium on Apple's Campus -- a venue which is suited to accommodate only a few hundred people.
Comments
Originally posted by jrpacman
one AND the same
That was really hardcore for you 5th post in 4 years.
If that IS what the special edition rumors lead to, I wonder if there will be a choice of Nano or Regular, or only one?
And I predict TWO new iTunes versions tomorrow: iTunes 7 in the morning, and iTunes 8 later on.
Roll on, roll on, I wish I had a time machine!
Oh by the way that Airport express(video) wont be here till at least late 2006, mid 2007!
Originally posted by Anders
AIDS is FUN
i don't think our friends in Africa would appreciate that comment.
Originally posted by wilco
We need a new thread for this?
I agree, this looked like a 100% rumor recap. I'm surprised that the various Intel Mac rumors weren't recapped, or is that article due tonight?
Morbid yes, but the irony is there
Originally posted by nagromme
I don't think he was making fun of AIDS or suggesting it's not a worthy cause. I think it was just a joke noting the morbid irony of Apple emphasizing "fun" in their announcement, and then that announcement potentially covering AIDS prevention.
Morbid yes, but the irony is there
Yes I presume it should have had a question mark after it
Originally posted by syklee26
i don't think our friends in Africa would appreciate that comment.
More fun than dying from ebola, genocide or stavartion. Besides, AIDS doesn't kill you, it's the secondary infection.
I spent 9 months in east Africa, what a shithole. I'm glad my ancestors were smart enough to pick up and move to Europe 10,000 years ago or so.
http://creativecoremedia.com/mso.swf
Originally posted by SpamSandwich
Perhaps the fun products are Disney or Pixar themed iPod videos with pre-loaded Disney and Pixar content... possibly even full-length movies!!! 8)
iPods don't come pre-loaded with ANYTHING. For now, their very configuration dictates that they won't, either.
Originally posted by CosmoNut
iPods don't come pre-loaded with ANYTHING. For now, their very configuration dictates that they won't, either.
You'll recall that they sold the U2 special edition preloaded with the entire U2 catalog... unless I'm mistaken (I didn't buy one).
Originally posted by Anders
AIDS is FUN
Sorry, this isnt another "Apple Is Dead Soon" subject!
(Sorry, could'nt resist. Hope I didnt upset anyone!)