Comments on: iPod screens go all-color

Apple switches to color screens for all its standard iPods and updates iTunes to let people more easily download podcasts.
Photo: iPod adds color

[hatandglasses13]

No middle of the line product.

Now, there Apple is missing not only a 40 gig iPod but also a 30
gig iPod. With this latest announcement, the 30 gig has been
cut, meaning there is no poduct in the middle of the lne, which
as it just so happens I was seriously considering purchasing.

On a side note, does anyone know if iPhoto compresses pictures
when it copies them over to the iPod? It seems pointless to copy
over a full resolution copy when it is only going to be shown on
a tiny screen or on a low resolution TV (and if the TV isn't low
resolution, the connector is anyway). Just seems like that would
add more loading time and put more wear and tear on the
device itself, having to load images a hundred times bigger than
they have to be.

Yes, the photos are compressed

The picture files are compressed before they are synced with the
iPod. You can also have it store the full-quality file on the iPod by
setting the preferences appropriately. Also, full quality files are
transfered automatically if downloaded directly from a camera.

[Andrew J Glina]

Photos

From what I have read and heard it stores multiple copies of each photo at different resolutions. This allows it to give fast photo browsing while still having the resolution for TV out.

question

I didn't think that the iPod photo came in a 20g model - rather it was a 30. Is this another photo model, or what?

[make_or_break]

It's a "new" model

The 'Photo' feature is now standard on all HD-based iPods. While it seems like there should be an intermediate model between the 20GB and 60GB HD sizes, I suspect the lack of one indicates that Apple is still having problems moving the biggest iPod off store shelves. $100 for an extra 40GB of storage isn't that bad of a deal, however, especially in the realm of iPods. But it does seem like Apple is retreading territory Creative had previously gone through with their original 20GB/60GB Nomad Zen...

YES!!! Even less Battery life!

just what the iPod needed... something to suck its already short battery life down even quicker. I really hope apple fixes the battery issues before they release this thing.

What Battery Issue?

ah, what battery issue? all recharable batteries have the exact same issue, they don't last forever. The lack of customer understanding that they don't last forever is the issue.

middle of the road

As many of you have pointed out, this latest revision leaves the
mid size market clear. Perhaps Apple has something new to fill
in here - I believe they have told media outlets to be ready for
new product annoucements during the first week of July, so who
knows. As for the battery issue, the photo models have offered
better battery life than the previous models - though continually
looking through photos does seem to drain the battery, 15
hours of music should really do most.

[eeee]

exploitive iPods vs others

If this works- Apple is exploiting the brainwashed mania among affluent consumers and wannabee affluents for these overpriced devices. Look in stores- they are all in locked cages against the theft potential from people who "need" these things- Apple is playing catch up with the other brands in offering color screens SO WHAT . U2 sold themselves for Apple iPod pop glory --their last album is NOT THAT GOOD

[Thomas, David]

Dude, Get A Life ...

Oh, great saviour whomever you are, save us from our mindless
desire to choose products that please us.

[Llib Setag]

and you are.....?

EM:
Go to the Apple Stores & iPods are NOT locked up in glass cases, plus they are out on diplay for customers to play with.

When did your last album come out & when can I buy it on iTunes Music Store for my U2 iPod?

Go buy the IPOD MP4 Shuffle rip off from China (until Apple sues their a## off!)