Apple planning September event?
It's happened every September for the past few years, and it appears it's on track again: Apple is planning a keynote event rumored to take place the second week of September, according to AllThingsD's Peter Kafka.
Almost time for a tuneup for the iPod Touch?
(Credit: CNET)He says he has heard from "multiple music industry sources" that there will be an Apple event held sometime during the week of September 7. Now, this isn't a huge surprise since Apple has held an event announcing the latest upgrade to the iPod and iTunes around this same time every year. But this year there are some interesting variables in play.
It's essentially guaranteed that Apple will announce upgrades across the iPod line, including the iPod Touch and Nano, and perhaps even kill off some older models.The iPod Touch is rumored to be getting a camera, digital compass, and microphone. Other clues have pointed to the Nano also getting equipped with a camera.
Of more interest perhaps is whether Apple will use this event to debut the oft-discussed and long-rumored Apple tablet. Different sources have pointed to a 10-inch touch-screen device that's essentially a giant iPod Touch being available either this fall or in early 2010. It's rumored to have a music element to it, through a new album format supposedly called "Cocktail," making its introduction at a music-focused event seem plausible. The timing would also make sense if Apple wanted to establish some solid pre-holiday buzz before the annual winter shopping season.
And finally, many are wondering if Apple CEO Steve Jobs will use the September event--if it happens--to make his first public appearance since returning from medical leave earlier this year. Apple executive Phil Schiller has filled in for Jobs at these keynote-style events since January, but since Jobs has been officially back at the company's helm since the end of June, the September event would be the first opportunity for him to return to the spotlight.
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Amen
Hallelujah
"We have to let go of the idea that in order for Apple to succeed, Microsoft must fail"
Who was that? Oh it was Steve Jobs!
I think you all need to apply that thinking to the iPod, Zune, Sansa, etc. Just a thought :)
Don't you mean "including the iPod CLASSIC and Nano" as opposed to saying they might be killing off the iPod Touch?
It's essentially guaranteed that Apple will announce upgrades across the iPod line (personal comment) including the iPod Touch and Nano.
Now get rid of the "personal comment" and you will see that the sentence is completely correct.
It's essentially guaranteed that Apple will announce upgrades across the iPod line, including the iPod Touch and Nano.
The keyword used is "upgrades," referring to the Touch and Nano.
Lastly a 64gig iTouch would be close and probably good enough for most. If you grab a classic now and wait another year or two max I am sure you will see 128 and 256gig iTouches. So hold on to your classic for another year.
Even more important is the software, is having iTunes and a huge library of music, play lists etc is the hard part about switching to a Zune.
Also Microsoft is considering in releasing a 64g zune hd later this year.
Because Microsoft leaks info on upcoming products on purpose while not denying or confirming. Its good marketing gets people excited.
Ho ho, good one 'monkey'! Oh wait, you were serious?
A nicer screen, however, is always welcome.
I knew people who went out and bought a new iPod just because it was pink !
I'd be shocked to see a tablet succeed in the market. Then again, the marketing genius that is Apple will find a way to make it succeed regardless of how useles it is.
Amen
With respect to the iPod Touch, you assume that it is existing users buying the new version, which I highly doubt. My bet is that it will be people upgrading from Classics and Nanos who don't want to buy a full iPhone.
In other words, kid safe !
How about the ability to replace a battery on my ipod? What about the ability to expand memory on it? How about iPhone for Verizon? Those would be the killers, but it will never happen.
I'm happy with apple stuff I have. iPod touch and nano I own are amazing, so I'm not apple hater. But seriously.. They do all these huge shows for everyone, just to show how much of your money they are wasting away on what could simply be an announcement on a website.
But I forgot, apple is all about looks and hype.
Sorry, I have a real camera. And my car tells me which direction I'm going pretty well. And my phone has a microphone that I will actually use. Sorry.
Apple should make their phone's web browser not crash on so many websites. It's hard to reply on these comments if my phone's keyboard locks up on the browser crashes.
And as for price cuts if they add a camera and microphone then the price will most likely stay the same.
I think you all need to look at other MP3 players, there are plenty of other companies that make better and cheaper ones, stop buying something just because it's shinny and start buying something because it actually is quality.
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- by reyes78201 August 17, 2009 7:34 PM PDT
- i'm going to upgrade bc ive had the the ipod classic for about 4 years. i wanna upgrade to the itouch. its gonna be great!!!! :D cant wait. but i'll wait and see what all the hype is all about b4 i do. ;)
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