Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Rumour Mill: Apple Readying 4th-Generation iPod With 50 GB Drive?
Posted by Jason Dunn in "THOUGHT" @ 01:24 PM
"Apple Computer is preparing to unveil the 4th-generation of its flagship iPod music player, reliable sources told AppleInsider last week. Excluding the introduction of the iPod-mini in January, over half a year has passed since the company last update the iPod product-line on September 8th. While sources could not pin-point a specific day or month of introduction, they said the soon to be released player would boast a 50GB hard disk capable of holding 12,500 songs and carry an approximate cost of $499.
Unlike the recent capacity-centric revisions to the iPod line, the 4th-generation iPod will host a number of architectural advancements and new features. Most apparent, sources say, is the presence of a 2-inch color screen for displaying photos stored on the pod, from the palm of your hand."
The article goes on to say that the new iPod will have a video out jack as well, presumably for displaying photos. This is all a rumour at this point, but it has the scent of truth - I can see Apple making baby steps towards a portable media player, and photos are an easy thing to add that doesn't require massive changes to the core product. iPhotoPod? :lol:
Unlike the recent capacity-centric revisions to the iPod line, the 4th-generation iPod will host a number of architectural advancements and new features. Most apparent, sources say, is the presence of a 2-inch color screen for displaying photos stored on the pod, from the palm of your hand."
The article goes on to say that the new iPod will have a video out jack as well, presumably for displaying photos. This is all a rumour at this point, but it has the scent of truth - I can see Apple making baby steps towards a portable media player, and photos are an easy thing to add that doesn't require massive changes to the core product. iPhotoPod? :lol:
