It's true: The video iPod is here
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Apple Computer Inc. unveiled an iPod on Wednesday that can play videos and television shows, the latest creation in its ever-evolving and hugely popular line of portable music players.
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Excerpt: They’re at it again. Yesterday Apple released an iPod capable of playing video, among other product and software releases. What I find interesting is that Mr. Jobs repeatedly took the stance that a video iPod would be pointless prior to yesterda...
Tracked: October 14, 2005 11:11 PM
Analysts have been been quick to point out that not many people will be willing to pay $2.99 to watch a TV re-run in such a tiny screen.
I would argue that it probably won't be very long until Apple launches a larger size screen like the PSP... and then it will really become a cool gadget.
Nevertheless, let's not underestimate the potential take-up by the vast mass-market beyond the blogosphere.
Building on the teen panel idea at Web 2.0 (surprise, surprise, listening to the customer is a valuable thing :) ) I have asked young non-techie adults who are iPod fanatics their impressions about the Video iPod. The reaction appears to be very positive.
Anyone else thinking of this as a great gift for Xmas?
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Surprise - not!
William Jolitz predicted Steve Jobs would have to make tracks on this *months* ago - on video - updating the PDI/Dreamworks Animation IPO story a year down the line. And illustrates the multibillion switchover in video/web trends hitting advertising & media across print, DVD, broadcast and Internet.
Don't take my word for it - watch "Nightmare on IPO Street" at http://minutepitch.valux.com/william (Quicktime 6.5 - you can even watch it on the new video ipod).
In addition, the Grokster case legal implications are fascinating for this little device - see Byte Online http://www.byte.com/documents/s=9829/byt1123527599311/
Lynne Greer Jolitz
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