Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Apple Updates iPod photo Lineup
Posted by Kent Pribbernow in "HARDWARE" @ 10:00 AM
"Apple today updated its iPod photo lineup by introducing a new slim 30GB model, holding up to 7,500 songs, for just $349 and a new 60GB model, holding up to 15,000 songs, for $449. Designed to take your entire music and photo libraries with you wherever you go, both iPod photo models feature a stunning high-resolution color screen for displaying photos and enhancing the entire iPod music experience. Both models hold up to 25,000 digital photos and will feature the ability to import photos from your digital camera via the new iPod Camera Connector for instant viewing and slide show playback on iPod photo."
So far it looks as though the rumor mill was dead wrong about these new iPod models. The new iPod photo line does not have built in Bluetooth wireless technology as previously speculated. I have to say this is a rather ho-hum product upgrade, although at a lower price ($350) the iPod photo looks more tempting to me as the owner of a 10GB third generation iPod. Beyond that, I don't see much here that makes me want to dance with joy like a school girl.
And I am somewhat stunned that Apple isn't deploying color screens across the entire product line as I anticipated. Especially since color is quickly becoming standard on competing media players. Instead, Apple is choosing to make color screens a special "feature" option, which is an obvious money grab. But that didn't work last time around, so what makes them think it's going to resonate with consumers this time?
So far it looks as though the rumor mill was dead wrong about these new iPod models. The new iPod photo line does not have built in Bluetooth wireless technology as previously speculated. I have to say this is a rather ho-hum product upgrade, although at a lower price ($350) the iPod photo looks more tempting to me as the owner of a 10GB third generation iPod. Beyond that, I don't see much here that makes me want to dance with joy like a school girl.
And I am somewhat stunned that Apple isn't deploying color screens across the entire product line as I anticipated. Especially since color is quickly becoming standard on competing media players. Instead, Apple is choosing to make color screens a special "feature" option, which is an obvious money grab. But that didn't work last time around, so what makes them think it's going to resonate with consumers this time?
