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JKrahn said 3:28PM on 2-10-2006
Whether or not THIS is a fake (I assume it is), the idea itself seems fairly well grounded. From Apple's Patent:
[0017] The invention relates, in one embodiment, to a user interface method. The method includes displaying a group of media items. The method also includes detecting a touch over the group of media items that are displayed. The method further includes activating a virtual scroll wheel when a touch is detected over the displayed media items. The activation of the virtual scroll wheel includes displaying and enabling the functionality of the virtual scroll wheel, the virtual scroll wheel providing a touch region where a user swirls their finger in order to traverse through the group of media items. The method additionally includes determining if a touch event is performed relative to the touch region of the virtual scroll wheel. Moreover, the method includes scrolling through the group of media items when a scrolling touch event is performed.
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shrimp said 3:34PM on 2-10-2006
JKrahn, it says it's a mockup .. it's def. fake.
But I'd love a video iPod like this ... although they wouldn't release a widescreen iPod with only TV Shows in iTMS. Apple would have to announce movies for download if they wanted to release a widescreen iPod.
I'd love to take this thing (and some ripped DVDs) along with me to wait for class.
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freeskihp said 3:38PM on 2-10-2006
It seems like it would be very scratch-able though
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freeskihp said 3:45PM on 2-10-2006
also the Play/pause button is off center
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Callum said 3:46PM on 2-10-2006
In 3 Months since the last lot of iPods how have things progressed in terms of battery life - I heard only 2 straight hours from video playback on the Video iPod. If that's true, I'll wait a revision or two.
This mockup is just what I imagined. I can't wait to upgrade my 3G Mono.
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dalton said 4:18PM on 2-10-2006
Wouldn't the screen just get totally smudgy and scratched? How would that be fun to watch? I'd prefer the buttons on the side, maybe, with a full screen.
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Dave said 4:29PM on 2-10-2006
This could be what the "You've got the golden ticket" invite was talking about. Golden Ticket hints at Movies.
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Rob Knight said 4:35PM on 2-10-2006
This is what the Apple enthusiast community has come to:
1. Fawning over new iPods.
2. Endless speculation about unreleased iPods.
It is kind of surreal.
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freeskihp said 5:32PM on 2-10-2006
" This could be what the "You've got the golden ticket" invite was talking about. Golden Ticket hints at Movie"
ahhh, i dissagree. I belive a chocolate ipod is in the works
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eric e said 5:46PM on 2-10-2006
Look at the dimensions of the 5g video ipod. If they were to release an ipod like the one above, it is likely that apple would try to use the same form factor as the 5g ipod in terms of dimensions. The 5g ipod is 2.4" x 4.1".
The HDTV width to height ratio is 16x9 or in other words 1.78 width to height ratio (16/9 ~ 1.78). Now look at the 5g ipod ratio: 4.1/2.4 ~ 1.71 width to height, assuming a uniform border around screen. This means that if apple wanted to use the 16x9 ratio (a no brainer), all they would need to do is lengthen the ipod by .168" horizontally or make the top and bottom borders of the screen .045x wider than the left and right borders to accomidate the 16x9 ratio in the current form factor. Basically, the numbers are very close and a 16x9 screen in the ipod looks almost planned given the current form factor.
Also, there are different materials Apple could use on the face of the ipod to resist scratching while maintaining the touch screen capabilities. They've just been using cheap plastics in the models so far.
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Thomas said 5:58PM on 2-10-2006
Ahh yes, a movie and a million finger prints. How on earth would you keep the screen clear?
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Mac Diva said 6:02PM on 2-10-2006
"Surreal," Rob? This longtime Apple enthusiast is a fairly down to earth person. Still, having had all of the full-size iPods, I can't help but speculate about what might come next. Think about it. We were satisfied with original iPods back then, but few of us would trade a 5g iPod for one of them. We'll want the next innovation, too.
(Focused on Rob's name while browsing the comments. One of the things my video iPod has resulted in is watching "Forever Knight" downloads.)
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Morgan said 6:48PM on 2-10-2006
This would be interesting if they could make it a touch screen with a stylus and have an OS that would let you access files and view them. I wouldnt buy it if it just played movies and music (the 5g is fine for that), but if it was a "tablet" Mac for your pocket, now you talkin.
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Omar Qazi said 6:49PM on 2-10-2006
How are you suposed to see anything if you have to put your hand in front of the screen to use the clickwheel? I don't think Apple will design an iPod like this.
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saucy said 6:59PM on 2-10-2006
For chrissakes, there is no excuse for these fakers not to know by now that the Apple font is Lucida Grande. Using Franklin Gothic for the screenshots and whatnot is a dead giveaway.
To spend all that time to make a halfway convincing fake and not nail the details is just embarrassing.
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Jeff said 8:09PM on 2-10-2006
I do not see why Apple would release a design like this. How are you supposed to hold it? If you were to keep the screen the way it is displayed in the picture, then you're asking for some wrist agitation. It would not fit "naturally" in the hand. This is not how Apple designs their products.
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Jayson said 12:59AM on 2-11-2006
I'm doubtful that the fingerprints-on-screen navigation will come true, but they have to get a large screen sooner or later. Here's my idea for a "true" video iPod:
http://www.permission3000.com/vpod.html
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Hand Solo said 2:06AM on 2-11-2006
1. Touchscreen iPod.
2. You've seen the new Nintendo DS Lite?
3. Will Apple and Nintendo merge, or just continue
their bizarre parallel evolution?
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Goobimama said 2:59AM on 2-11-2006
Oh (people who are at) apple,
Please make this wonderful gadget a reality... I know you can do it...
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Henrik said 4:32AM on 2-11-2006
There is no need to have a touch sensitive screen when you can have a motion sensitve iPod.
You hold the iPod in your hand, press a button on the side, the scroll wheel and menu is displayed and the motion control is enabled. Then you get to choose by tilting the iPod. When you've come to the command you want, you just release the button and voil.
I suppose it could have a sliding button. Up/yes - down/no/retract.
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