Clearly the biggest sell for the latest update was the new Nano which has been 
transformed from its square dimensions to a tall device with curved glass and the all important gimmick the ‘accelerometer’ which skips to a random track when you shake the device.
Another notable is the iPod classic which seems to be on its way out possibly? Apple are certainly bucking the ‘bigger is better’ trend by downgrading from 160GB to 120GB. I think this reflects the long-term goal of the iPod Touch becoming the flagship iPod device.
And alas the iPod touch has been re-released, notables here are the continuation of the aluminium back instead of the iPhone 2.0 plastic back which initiated a universal sigh from Apple fans, the inclusion of Nike+ which is a nice touch (get it) for the larger iPod range. Apple are unsurprisingly claiming considerably better battery life, this remains to be seen. Unfortunately though the limiting factor of the iPod Touch (for me at least) the storage capacity (maxing at 32GB) has not been improved. I would need at least 64GB before thinking about the considerable sums commanded for the top end of the iPod Touch range. The reason? I already have a maxxed out 30GB iPod Classic, with iPod Touch I would need space for more new music, photos, videos, email attachments, iCal and Nike+ data, and all important games and 3rd party applications!
Also, it looks like you will have to wait until Oct (16th?) for upgrades on the Macbook(pro) range and possibly a new mac mini
5 responses so far ↓
1 Mike Horton // Sep 16, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Worthy of note is that the new range of iPods seem to have followed the iPhone 3G and have dropped support for Firewire.
How does this affect me, well it doesn’t unless you have and iPod Accessories that recharge the Ipod.
Because 95% of iPod Accessories charge using the Firewire 12v feed. This includes car kits for BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen etc etc. The new iPods and iPhone will still play but won’t recharge.
Oh and BTW, the boom box, bedside iPod Alarm clock, travel charger won’t work either.
For Apple the USB 5v is the ONLY way to go.
Hold your breath, count to 10 and see the complaints start pouring in. Apple are going to get a LOT of flack for this.
2 Liam // Sep 16, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Wow Thanks Mike, thats some seriously informed info. I think you should get prophet of technology industry awards! Really nice to hear from you..and especially in the realms of my blog!
3 Mike Horton // Sep 16, 2008 at 3:40 pm
I have found this, http://cablejive.com/iphone_3g_charge_converter.html , as a work around for many.
Basically is an iPod connector shim from firewire (aka 12v) power converter to usb (aka 5v) .
Due out 1 Oct 2008 but no indicator of price. But, it has to be cheaper than changing a car kit on a Mercedes!!
4 Mike Horton // Sep 16, 2008 at 3:53 pm
OK Rant time……
Does anyone get the new MS Adverts?
See the latest one here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBWPf1BWtkw
The first one had loads of insider jibes at Apple, so inside that 99% of the world missed them.
This new one has not yet been interpreted for us all yet.
Let me know if you felt the need to embrace Vista or MS Office.
I must be missing something here, Sienfield and Gates. OK I get Sienfield, well actually he has 10 Million reasons. Not too sure what he brings to the duo though.
Gates has retired from MS, so are these long commercials some form of mid life crisis fulfilled by the comb over and sports car?
5 Liam // Sep 17, 2008 at 4:14 pm
I think you might be on to something with the whole mid life crisis thing. The ads have been fairly universally slated.
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