“As it stands, Apple Computer hopes to introduce three new iPod models during the 2007 calendar year,” Kasper Jade reports for AppleInsider.
“First and foremost is said to be a video-centric model that will either replace or supplement the aging fifth-generation iPod, though details of the two other models are unclear at this point,” Jade reports. “Still, it could be some time before this much rumored “true video iPod” makes its debut, if at all.”
Until Apple CEO Steve Jobs can “adequately assess real-world reaction to the company’s new iTunes movie service and iTV set-top box,, [he] has so far been unwilling to commit the marketing and other resources necessary to bring the device to market,” Jade reports.
Full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “LinuxGuy and Mac Prodigal Son” for the heads up.]
Speaking as a shareholder, I sure wish these were ready for Xmas.
Guess I might as well get that 80gb iPod as a Christmas gift to myself. No telling when the widescreen/touchscreen iPod will show up at this point.
Also speaking as a shareholder: I am glad they are not coming out before they are good and ready.
I got a Nano for my daughter, but I’m not budging until Apple comes out with a Video model, period.
As another shareholder, I’m glad that – if real – these products will be released after the holidays, thereby allowing Apple to ramp up production and avoid any embarrassing supply shortages.
THIS JUST IN: APPLE WILL EVENTUALLY RELEASE A NEW PRO LINE LAPTOP, PRO LINE DESKTOP, HOME LINE COMPUTER, NEW IPOD, NEW CINEMA DISPLAY.
uhhh duhhhhh. this reporter is obviously lacking in originality, and any REAL INFORMATION.
CAN WE PLEASE STOP IT WITH THE RUMORS
RUMOR:
Rumors will continue on this site.
Just a rumor.
The two other models? Well, the 6G basic iPod and a 3G nano.
Duh.
God, I hope these don’t flop like that iPhone did…
Caspar Jade and his ilk deal in smoke and vaporware. They make their living perpetuating unfounded rumors, and write for the controversy that will surely follow, along with the hits to their web site.
The rumor sites bring nothing but controversy to the table. They have never written anything that benefitted Apple, Apple users or AAPL investors.
How do you spell “WHORE”? J, A, D, E.
reading this kills me…
just when i’m ready to finally upgrade my ipod (4G 20GB) i feel i have to wait a little longer…although watch, with my luck those models won’t be released until the ’07 holiday season. hehh.
MW large as in, 2007 is such a large time frame. can’t they be any more specific?
Now if Apple really wanted to take good care of its shareholders, it would start bringing out its new products even before they are developed!
C’mon Jonathan you havent surprise me since 1st imac, cube & flatscreen imac.
Good to see the ‘creative’ process at apple isn’t dead yet. Cough, gag.
When will the Apple Personal Hovercraft finally be released?
I’ve got a 5g iPod and it’s great! Don’t be afraid of it. It’s never out of good grace or style.
3? I only approved 2.
My iPod dates back to Sep 2004 (my main), it’s a 4G 40 GB, and it will only be replaced by a new 6G Video model. Period. Hope they’ll release it soon. Who thinks there’s gonna be a new model at MWSF?