06-16-2011, 10:01 AM | #1 | |
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Uh Oh, No Free iPod touch This Year
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06-16-2011, 01:00 PM | #2 |
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I think they're just trying to promote the Mac App Store.
It's a shame, since I was planning on getting a MacBook Pro for my dad, who's kind of wanted one, and get an iPod Touch with the (previous) usual promotion. Might not end up getting it this year. |
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06-16-2011, 01:25 PM | #3 |
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Perhaps. It's possible that the Touch may cannibalize iPhone sales. Now that they've delayed the iPhone launch, Apple might not follow the normal schedule for the iPod Touch. Then again, I don't think Apple would want to lose all those lovely holiday sales, either.
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06-16-2011, 01:38 PM | #4 |
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Hard to say what Apple is going to do. Although, it does make me wonder if there will not be a new iPod touch in September.
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06-16-2011, 02:21 PM | #5 |
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I was looking forward to a touch 5 this year. My touch 4 is so dinosaur like. I need new.
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06-16-2011, 04:39 PM | #6 |
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I'm actually pretty happy with the 4th gen Touch. I'd appreciate having the same camera and flash as on the iPhone 4 but ultimately, it's not really a necessity.
What I'd actually want is for the next Touch to bulk up a bit. The 4th gen Touch is just way too slim. You barely have anything to hold. *sigh* I wish the case I ordered from Amazon arrives soon. |
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Like you mentioned, bulking up would be nice; and a necessity for an AF camera. I wish the touch used the same shell as the iPhone. That would provide plenty of room for missing features. Looking forward to a touch with a 4" screen. Sure hope the next gen delivers. |
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06-17-2011, 02:44 PM | #8 |
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Lol, I already have an iPhone 4 so I guess that's probably why I don't really miss these features. The iTouch 4 is really just a back-up I keep at home for night-time/low light reading and quick email checks when my iPhone runs out of battery and needs to be charged.
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I also read some speculation that Apple is going to discontinue the iTouch (emphasis on speculation). I hope they're wrong. |
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06-21-2011, 06:26 PM | #10 |
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06-22-2011, 02:48 AM | #12 |
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I read the same bit of speculation as ukiacat2. Basically, the idea is that if Apple releases a prepaid iPhone Lite/Mini/Nano/Tiny/Whatever for under $300, it will serve the same purpose as an iPod Touch while offering optional phone/data service.
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06-22-2011, 03:07 AM | #13 |
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Assuming Apple keeps the iPod Touch's form factor, functionality and pricing for their "iPhone Lite", then sure. However, if they do release such a product, they're going to seriously cut into the regular iPhone's market share which, with the subsidies, is quite profitable.
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06-22-2011, 03:36 AM | #14 |
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The rumors about a prepaid iPhone are based on comments made by Tim Cook.
There's also this little summary of the various rumors. |
06-22-2011, 08:02 AM | #15 |
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As long as voice and data are optional, I'd welcome a $300 iPhone.
Now how likely is that? |