Apple fanatics have been waiting for this week for a month or so now. Rumors have been flying of an iTunes-enabled cell phone, though the need for such a device is in question by many. This morning I got the chance to check out a webcast of the recent press conference held by Apple and I wasn't dissapointed.
It started when I visited Apple's website and saw their new feature, a picture of a hand holding an increadibly small divice that look like an iPod, but it's much too small. "iPod nano: 1,000 songs. Impossibly small." is what it said, so I clicked on it. The next few minutes I was in amazement as I read the specs of this new replacement for the iPod mini (a smart move if you ask me). It doesn't hold as many songs as the regular iPod, but I don't think it's going to matter to most people. The cuteness factor (not to mention the small size) will be enough to convice most people that the $50 savings (for the best model) is worth it.
It's quite an amazing development and has left me wanting an iPod more than ever. I wish I could bring myself to spend the money to get one. I know I'd love it after I had it, but I always end up talking myself out of it. Oh well...
The new iTunes enabled phone is called the ROKR (read Rocker) and was developed by Motorolla. Not being a cell phone user, I wasn't very excited about this, but I can see why many will be. Hope they enjoy it.
In general I find myself constantly amazed at how how consistant Apple is at coming up with new technologies to improve existing products.Stoked about the iPod Nano
Apple fanatics have been waiting for this week for a month or so now. Rumors have been flying of an iTunes-enabled cell phone, though the need for such a device is in question by many. This morning I got the chance to check out a webcast of the recent press conference held by Apple and I wasn't dissapointed.
It started when I visited Apple's website and saw their new feature, a picture of a hand holding an increadibly small divice that look like an iPod, but it's much too small. "iPod nano: 1,000 songs. Impossibly small." is what it said, so I clicked on it. The next few minutes I was in amazement as I read the specs of this new replacement for the iPod mini (a smart move if you ask me). It doesn't hold as many songs as the regular iPod, but I don't think it's going to matter to most people. The cuteness factor (not to mention the small size) will be enough to convice most people that the $50 savings (for the best model) is worth it.
It's quite an amazing development and has left me wanting an iPod more than ever. I wish I could bring myself to spend the money to get one. I know I'd love it after I had it, but I always end up talking myself out of it. Oh well...
The new iTunes enabled phone is called the ROKR (read Rocker) and was developed by Motorolla. Not being a cell phone user, I wasn't very excited about this, but I can see why many will be. Hope they enjoy it.
In general I find myself constantly amazed at how how consistant Apple is at coming up with new technologies to improve existing products.