p2pnet - rss feed: Apple launches video iPod
p2p news / p2pnet:- Apple today officially introduced its video iPod, gushing that it features a “gorgeous” 2.5-inch color screen on which people can play “stunning” videos and which also comes in “stunning” black or white.
The 30-gig version costs $300, a 60-gig model comes in at $400.
All iPod models include earbud headphones, USB 2.0 cable, case, dock insert and a CD with iTunes for Mac and Windows computers.
Extras include: Universal Dock for $40, giving access to a USB port for syncing, IR support to work with the Apple Remote and a variable line out and S-video connections for integration within the living room; Apple Remote for $30, providing wireless integration to the Universal Dock and access to controls from across the room; Apple iPod AV cable for $20, enabling television viewing of video content in full-screen; the iPod Camera Connector for $30 and six “vibrant” color Apple Socks for $30.
Music capacity is based on four minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding, video capacity is based on H.264 750-Kbps combined with 128-Kbps audio, and photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes, says Apple.
Let’s hope this does better than the Nano screen, which has been giving some users a lot of trouble.
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See:-
video iPod - Apple Unveils the New iPod, October 12, 2005
trouble - Serious iPod Nano problems, September 27, 2005
October 13th, 2005 at 3:16 am
Found an interesting little tidbit from Wired News about the new iPod:
“The video iPod will play music videos, video podcasts and movie trailers downloaded form the updated iTunes Music Store, but will not play movies ripped from DVD, which are typically copy-protected.
However, it will play unprotected movies converted to Apple’s QuickTime format, even if the movies are downloaded illegally from file-sharing services, said an Apple representative after Jobs’ presentation. It will also display home movies, which can be exported to the iPod via a new function in Apple’s iMovie software.”
http://www.wired.com/news/mac/0,2125,69193,00.html?tw=wn_tophead_2
How long before we start seeing these “illegal” QT format movies for download?
October 13th, 2005 at 4:02 am
“USB 2.0 cable, case, dock insert and a CD with iTunes for Mac and Windows computers.” That is all you need. It would be really nice to see it told jst like that without all the bullshit.
October 13th, 2005 at 8:26 am
smegs sake they cant even make a player that plays xvid or divx which virtually everyone who bags movies uses, there are much better personal video players out there that this piece of crap!
October 13th, 2005 at 9:09 am
How dare you say that. You know Apple only makes good products and you must rember that, Apple makes products with easy to fix battery when it dies after a year.
October 13th, 2005 at 10:58 am
I’m going to stick with my symbian phone… I can upload two movies in divx format onto the card… well, in any format I choose. It’s a shame technology providers have to bolt us in like that and just create more hassle. By having to use quicktime, it’s not going to suddenly make people use one service over another. These days, there are just so many options out there, this business model is outmoded.
October 13th, 2005 at 11:49 am
where are all the usual appleheads who come here to the rescue to try and defend the undefendable?
they must be on a long line outside “The Wiz” or “Radio Shack” waiting to return their cracked nanos in exchange for this rubbish.
2.5 inch screen? wowwee! and quicktime? gee, that’s so unexpected? how modern and up-to-date of apple to think of these conveniences.
October 13th, 2005 at 1:50 pm
Hehe. I personally don’t see the attraction of video units like this or the psp.
There are just so many better alternatives, like viewing on 48 inch plasma tv screens or LCD 22 inch PC Monitor. Why anyone would want to watch a movie on a crappy 2.5 inch screen is beyond me.
October 13th, 2005 at 2:58 pm
cause it is something to do on the plane or your commute on the train or bus.
October 13th, 2005 at 3:51 pm
— without all the bullshit —
You’re right, but it’ll never happen.
Companies such as Apple couldn’t survive if they had to depend on the quality of their merchandise alone. Apple lives on hype and superlatives …
… and bullshit.
Cheers!
October 14th, 2005 at 8:56 pm
When you say better alternatives, are you considering price, convenience, moibilty, features, ect… at ALL !!!
How can you store your movies on your Plasma.
How can you listen to your songs on your LCD.
And how much are you paying for this 42″ Plazma and LCD 22″ Monitor.
And these two items stay in one room in your house (or apt) and will never leave. They are telling you where to watch your movies. And you still are paying $ 000’s for them.
Dont hate technology just because it hates you…
October 16th, 2005 at 3:07 pm
yeah cool
October 16th, 2005 at 3:08 pm
have you got one