New iPods with touch screens and video games

[hpindia]

Apple Inc. unveiled new versions of its best-selling iPod media player with touch screens and video games, giving Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs new gadgets to entice buyers during the holiday shopping season.

The company will add a new iPod Shuffle and a smaller iPod Nano, Jobs, 52, said today at an event billed as ``The Beat Goes On'' in San Francisco. The new Nano, available in five colors, will play games such as a Sudoko program developed by Electronic Arts Inc. Nano prices will start at $149.

The company also built on the success of its iPhone, released in June, by introducing an iPod with the same touch- screen technology. The new iPod Touch has the same 3.5-inch display as the iPhone, built into a thinner package, and can connect to a wireless network. Like the iPhone, it can play videos from Google Inc.'s YouTube service.

Jobs typically releases new iPods to spur orders in the last three months of the year. The iPod, along with sales of songs and videos through the company's iTunes store, accounted for more than a third of revenue last quarter. Aside from the iPhone, which combines the media player and a mobile phone, Apple hadn't updated the iPod in almost a year.

Source : *www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=auOHComqrii0&refer=home

 

[nix]

cool...they create masterpieces...

 

[gxsaurav]

Looks nice, but if I want a touchscreen PMP I would prefer Cowen D2 cos it comes with 30 GB HD & lets me play more formats then iPod Touch

 

[iMav]

new iphones without phones ...

 

[Pathik]

Great news

 

[iMav]

damn im feeling like throwing my year old ipod now

 

[gxsaurav]

damn im feeling like throwing my year old ipod now

Keep it, it has 30 GB HD while iPod touch has 16 GB max, besides...it was idiotic to buy an iPod at the first place.

 

[iMav]

tell me abt it ... i know other than o! u got an ipod show me ... wats the capacity ... there nothing more ....

 

[Pathik]

You two dont start again..
btw a creative zen is a good option too if u dont need touchscreen..

 

[gxsaurav]

Creative Zen is teh sh!t when it comes to the same price segment as new iPod nano. More functionality, same price & a bigger screen.

 

[ssdivisiongermany1933]

Now New I-pods don't ship with 30 GB or 80 GB ?????

 

[gxsaurav]

Now New I-pods don't ship with 30 GB or 80 GB ?????

Its called iPod classic how & comes with a 160 GB HD

 

[ssdivisiongermany1933]

it has same features like touch screen ,games etc ???

 

[iMav]

^^ no now theres an ipod classic with larger storage and a new touch screen ipod which i think has only 16gig space

 

[RCuber]

Baah.. History will repeat again and again..... every year a "New Product" "Improved Products" .. I am happy with my current iPod.

 

[chinmay]

Keep it, it has 30 GB HD while iPod touch has 16 GB max, besides...it was idiotic to buy an iPod at the first place.

Get your facts right! The new iPod 'classic' which iMav had the older version of will ship with 80gb and 160gb storage. Here is the whole story :-

Apple today announced the latest in its kind-of-sort-of successful iPod line, the sixth generation iPod "classic." Like the brand new iPod nano, the flagship iPod is also sporting an all-new interface, headlined by Cover Flow. The iPod comes in 80GB and 160GB capacities, with 30 hours of battery for audio playback, 6 hours of video on the 80GB version, and 40 hours / 7 hours for the 160GB unit. In addition to the new interface, the iPod classic is getting a new all-metal shell, and is selling at $249 for the 80 gigger, $349 for 160. You can order one today, and they should be hitting stores by the weekend.

Source - *www.engadget.com/2007/09/05/apples-new-ipod/

Some amazing battery life and specs I say.


Regarding the Nano here is the story :-

El-Jobso just dropped news that the whole iPod lineup is getting a refresh or replace -- including the nano. Apparently those "spy photos" weren't too far off, as the new nanos look almost identical to the stout, squat player we've come to know and love. The new units will include 2-inch, QVGA, 320 x 240 screens that are 65-percent brighter than previous models and have the highest pixel density the company has ever shipped (204 pixels per inch). In addition to the new screens, the extra-wide player will sport an "enhanced" UI (which looks a lot like the video we saw recently) and its own version of Cover Flow. The nano will come bundled with three games, including a circular-Arkanoid rip-off called Vortex, and apparently you'll be able to purchase more from the iTunes store. The player's battery life has also been extended, with Apple touting 24 hours of playback for audio, and 5 hours for video. The 4GB model will be selling for $149, though it's only available in silver, while the rainbow-colored 8GB will leave you $199 lighter in the wallet. Both models will be in stores "by this weekend."

Source - *www.engadget.com/2007/09/05/apple-announces-new-ipod-nano/

And here is it about iPod touch :-

Well, what do you know. Turns out the iPod touch is a reality after all. While we initially assumed that Mr. Jobs wouldn't be so kind as to bless us all with two new full-fledged iPods in a single day, we're elated that he had other ideas. The new flagship iPod has "the same size screen as the iPhone, but it's even thinner" (eight-millimeters, for those taking notes), and it also touts the "same multi-touch interface" found on the firm's handset. Additionally, it boasts a 3.5-inch widescreen display, the ability to "flick through your photos," and you even get the "slide to unlock" feature, too. And yes, this thing actually has WiFi. Of note, the built-in wireless antenna isn't exactly attractive, but if it means that we can surf the web (YouTube included) and buy tunes on our iPod, we suppose it may be an acceptable flaw. As for battery life, the touch is said to last 22-hours when playing back audio and 5-hours when watching video, but only time will tell how draining web surfing will be. The iPod touch will be arriving in 8GB and 16GB flavors and will be priced at $299 and $399, respectively, when they ship "worldwide in a few weeks."

Source - *www.engadget.com/2007/09/05/ipod-touch-gets-official/

Yeah, the touch seems little expensive but with that kind of design and interface I don't mind AT ALL.


Unfortunately, the nonsensical fanboys will still bash it for no reason. I think I'll better block them soon.

 

[gxsaurav]

^^ yup, stick to what u have.

IMO...the only worth while PMP released today is the iPod touch.

iPod shuffle...well, Creative Zen Stone is further cheap & doesn't rely on the cra p iTunes is. Works with any OS.

iPod Nano "Fatty", enough said....Creatve Zen FTW

iPod Touch....hmm, due to the slim trim nature I like it. But for this price I would either prefer a big HD or an AIO phone. SE 2960i....I m waiting for u

Get your facts right! The new iPod 'classic' which iMav had the older version of will ship with 80gb and 160gb storage. Here is the whole story

When did I said anything about the new classic model? I was talking to him & his iPod

 

[aryayush]

"The Beat Goes On"

"The Beat Goes On"

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Apple unveils iPod touch

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The new iPod touch introduced today features built-in Wi-Fi networking and a revolutionary multi-touch user interface—first introduced on iPhone—that makes it easy to find all of your music, video, and other digital content and enjoy it on the gorgeous widescreen display on iPod touch. The multi-touch interface uses pioneering new software to present the perfect user interface for Safari, Apple’s YouTube application, and the new iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store—all of which come with iPod touch. An unbelievable 8mm thin, iPod touch features up to 22 hours of audio playback and up to five hours of video playback. Available later this month, iPod touch comes in 8GB and 16GB models for $299 and $399, respectively.


Meet the all new iPod nano

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Apple today announced the all new iPod nano, which now brings video playback, an enhanced user interface featuring Cover Flow, and an incredible new design to the world’s most popular music player. Featuring a larger two-inch display with 204 pixels per inch, the new iPod nano lets you watch your favorite movies, TV shows, and music videos in the same resolution available on the current video iPod. iPod nano comes with three enjoyable games (iQuiz, Vortex, and Klondike), and you can purchase and download other games from the iTunes Store. Encased in a beautiful new all-metal design, iPod nano comes in five new colors—silver, black, blue, green and a (PRODUCT) RED special edition. Available today, iPod nano comes in 4GB and 8GB models, selling for just $149 and $199, respectively.


New iPod classic puts up to 40,000 songs in your pocket

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Providing 80GB or 160GB of storage, the new iPod classic lets you carry up to 40,00 songs or 200 hours of video—your entire collection of music, photos, video, podcasts, and games—wherever you go. In addition to the features you already enjoy, the new iPod classic delivers an enhanced user interface, featuring Cover Flow, and a new, thinner and all-metal enclosure. Available immediately worldwide in silver and black, iPod classic costs just $249 and $349 for the 80GB and 160GB models, respectively.


240 Songs. Remixed colors.

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The new iPod shuffle, introduced today, comes in four new colors—including the new (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition iPod shuffle—and the original silver. Featuring 1GB of storage, iPod shuffle lets you wear up to 240 songs on your sleeve. Or belt. Or lapel.


Introducing the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store

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Starting today, you can enter the new iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store; wirelessly browse, search, preview, purchase, and download songs or albums to your iPhone or iPod touch; then immediately listen to your new music after it downloads. Once you get back to your Mac or PC, iTunes automatically recognizes the new music and syncs it with your existing library. iTunes will even complete the download of any partially downloaded songs or albums.


Create your own custom ringtones in iTunes
Using the new built-in ringtone maker in iTunes, you’ll soon be able to create custom ringtones by selecting a segment, up to 30-seconds long, from any of the more than one million participating songs. After creating your new ringtone, and setting custom fade-in and fade-out points, you can easily sync it to iPhone. It costs just $.99 (in addition to the cost of a new song) to create a 30-second segment from iTunes. You can also create ringtones for $.99 from participating songs you’ve already purchased and downloaded into your iTunes library. Use your new custom ringtone as your iPhone’s default ringtone or assign it to a particular caller in your Address Book.


Apple and Starbucks will let you wirelessly find and buy music
Thanks to an exclusive partnership between Apple and Starbucks, you can soon take a seat in a participating location and—using an iPod touch, iPhone, or Mac or PC running iTunes—wirelessly browse, search for, preview, purchase, and download music from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store at Starbucks. No connection fee or login required—your computer, iPod touch or iPhone will automatically recognize the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store as soon as you enter a participating location. The new “Now Playing” service will even display the name of the song currently playing at the Starbucks you’re in. The iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store at Starbucks makes its debut at 600 Starbucks-operated locations in New York and Seattle on October 2.



Apple slashes iPhone pricing; removes the 4GB model

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The 4GB iPhone is no longer available and the price of the 8GB model has been dramatically reduced to $399. Huzzah!

 

[gxsaurav]

Lets do a slight comparison, shell we.

iPod shuffle....hmm, dead as I can say. $79 for 1 GB, no screen & you cannot use it without iTunes. You cannot copy songs to & from iTunes on any other computer then your own & so many more limitations. Is it worth while buying it...when we already have Sandisk Clip. 1 GB FOR $40 & 2 GB for $80.

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Or better yet, Creative Zen Stone Plus.

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Same thing, just even more smaller & easier to loose. . They both come with a screen while shuffle doesn't They both have FM inbuilt, shuffle doesn't. They both work with any OS out there including Linux & Mac, shuffle works only with Windows & Mac. They don't need any software for syncing, shuffle works only with iTunes.

I can't seem to justify buying new shuffle now .....Oh wait, its an iPod & has a Apple logo.

Lets come to iPod Nano 3G aka iPod Fatty. Apple just went the ugly way. Fatty comes in 4, 8 & 16 GB but has a tiny 2" screen, & same iPod limitations. Hmm....only plays content purchased from iTunes & well requires u to convert videos to iPod format for playback. Is it worth it? No seriously I ma asking when for the same price u have Creative Zen with a bigger screen & much much better feature set.

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Oh well...I can simply copy my recorded TV shows in it, my DVD rips, my divx file & all will work. It works with any OS out there & not limited like iPod Nano "Shitty"

iPod classic is nothing but old iPod packages in new packing. Well...if u need storage space then only go for iPod Classic.

iPod touch....ah! what iPhone should have been. It is an iPhone without Phone. A worth while but limited PMP. Now, due to its slim form factor u can buy it, but why buy this if u need more storage space? How about a Cowen D2...a full blown touchscreen PMP with far more support then iPod Touch, comes with more storage space which does makes it heavy, & it works with any OS out there. For $299, I would prefer a phone instead, SE W960i anyone....

seriously, look beyond iPods now, there days are over. Now customers want features which iPod is not providing.

 

[readermaniax]

Transformation In The iPod Family

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Apple seemd to be really busy today, The iEvent. Apple Launched 3 New Products With a Red Colored iPod Shuffle. On the left we have the PRODUCT(RED) iPod Shuffle, Moving towards the right we get the iPod Nano and then the iPod Classic and finnaly the iPod Touch on the right.