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iPhone..... minus the Phone
on: July 17, 2007, 15:48:56 PM
Go any place in Asia, preferably Hong Kong or Tokyo for the latest business meeting, and youll usually catch a glimpse of the latest gadgets, shipping reports, etc etc. This time around though, its Taiwan, who claims that the new iPods are going to be shipping next month.

Think iPhone.... without the Phone.

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DigiTimes, a Taiwan-based publication that often leaks details about local companies that make electronic components for companies worldwide, says Taiwan-based Wintek has won a large touchscreen display contract for Apples next media player.

Other reports suggest the next-generation iPod could come out as late as January, which would allow the iPhone to dominate 2007 holiday sales.

If Apple does ship an iPhone-like iPod, it would likely prove popular. Millions want the advanced, multitouch interface of the iPhone, but balk at moving to AT&T, dumping their 80GB iPods for 8GB iPhones, or moving from a 3G phone to EDGE data speeds.

Assuming new iPods run OS X as rumored, and come in at reasonable prices (such as under $300 as one analyst predicted) Apple would probably kill stand-alone DVD movie-player gadgets for good.

The downside for Apple might be damage to iPhone sales. A next-gen iPod could also create a conundrum for iPhone users who bought the expensive phone for the iPod functionality, which will likely be superior in the stand-alone iPod.
not really breaking news, but since the Apple iPod market is big, figured Id put it in here.

honestly I couldnt see it coming out next month. theyll wait till the holidays when they can jack up prices since everyone and their mother will want one.

Im guessing itll look something like this. Seems reasonable.

*edit: please be 16gb flash like Ive been hearing.



whoa i want one nowwww.

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Re: iPhone..... minus the Phone
Reply #1 on: July 17, 2007, 16:02:04 PM
very nice - Id like the phone in it too ofc but guess it depends where the price point is.

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