The NEW iPods are out; iPod family overhaul

[cyberprince]

I've been itching for a new iPod ever since I realized that 20GB wasn't enough. This itch couldn't come at a better time as the rumours surrounding new iPods have started to come piling in.

It was earlier reported that the new iPods would be released in two weeks but today MacShrine is reporting that the new Ipods are due by Wedneday (Thursday our time). Edit (6:57): Think Secret also posted a similar report.

Here's a summary of possible updates:

- new iPod mini w/ colored display & a bump up to either 5GB or 6GB
http://www.thinksecret.com/news/0502ipodmini.html
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000477032731/

- Bluetooth iPods
http://www.ipodlounge.com/ipodnews.php?id=P6488
http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=898

- discontinuing the monochrome iPods & releasing a 30GB Photo
http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=893

- 6 new colors for the iPod mini
http://www.thinksecret.com/news/0502ipods.html

- 5th Gen colored screen ipods or price cut
http://www.thinksecret.com/news/0502ipods.html

There is also news that this year Apple plans to add to the built-in games of the ipod.
http://www.thinksecret.com/news/0502ipodgames.html
http://www.ipodlounge.com/ipodnews.php?id=P6489

Wow so many possible improvements to the iPod this year. It will be very exciting to see how the iPod evolves!

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[Polar Mac]

oh wow and i just heard this recently on one of the podcasts iPod Bluetooth for me hehehe :lol:

[cyberprince]

This update from Apple Insider

Sources detail expected iPod product line overhaul

Apple Computer on Wednesday is expected to unveil a major overhaul to its iPod product offerings, according to a multitude of reports.

Following requests that dealers return their remaining stock of iPod photo players, sources say Apple will discontinue its 40GB iPod and iPod photo models, replacing them with a 30GB iPod photo for $349 and a 60GB iPod photo for $449.

The iPod maker will reportedly keep its 20GB monochrome display player at $299 for the foreseeable future, or until supplies are exhausted. Both the new 30GB and 60GB iPod photo models are expected to debut with Bluetooth wireless connectivity, sources added.

As previously reported, Apple will also debut 4 new models of its iPod mini player, which will retail for $249 with a 6GB drive and color display. Sources said the company will continue to sell its current 4GB iPods, sans the 'Gold' model, for $199 until supplies run dry.

Read the entire article here.

[alvinbai]

These news are great! good thing I passed on the iPod photo when it was first released!

[manilaman2001]

Ipod Bluetooth, read it in this mini forum -------
http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/22/the_next_generation_of_ipod_integration

[Polar Mac]

Originally posted by alvinbai
These news are great! good thing I passed on the iPod photo when it was first released!

same here, was so itching to get one!!! but with these new models coming out.... its definitely worth the wait!!! :lol:

[splukutum]

apple's online store is currently offline....hmmm :roll:

[rvaph]

iPod with bluetooth for me:love:

[cyberprince]

The article says 8:30am EST / Jan 23 so that's around 9:30pm tomorrow Philippine time.

[Macmon]

I hope it will have the same features and included accessories that is included in the ipod photo.
Which means it could play back pictures on TV screens.
if that is the case, that would be great to carry around and just plug in my clinic to show my patients anatomy pictures to explain to them their condition.
And at the same time be able to run picture gallery with sound. Cool!!!