kylo4
New member
I've been reading a lot here about a touchscreen iPod, and I just do not think it will happen right now, or in 2 years either. Why? I'll explain (and it is a neat feature)
1. Cars are being built in with iPod "stations" where you lock it in. If the iPod has a screen that takes the entire space up, it will get scratched with their design of putting the iPod in and it holds it all over, especially at the bottom (since some are already out like BMW) and it won't work. Plus the size wouldn't fit. Also, all of the accessories will have to be remade for it, and it isn't like a new iPod where its the same design but more space and smaller size.
2. The iPod is a portable music device that isn't treated the best, is stuck in bags, put in pockets, touched all over, and isn't like a phone where it isn't as cared about (iPhone). By making a large screen it is more prone to scratches, cracks, looking dirty, and being mistreated. You'd have to be careful all of the time with it, and it would be too much of a hassle for people who just want to use a music device.
3. The iPhone is coming out and Apple would not want people to confuse the two products by releasing something similar a few months later. They should be different, and possibly years apart. Plus they have to know how that design for the iPhone will work.
4. The iPod is iconic, and by making such a drastic change they could instantly lose millions of dollars. It is not something that is losing money and not selling, in fact each year they keep selling more and more, so why risk it all just to please video fanatics. People may now think its just like a PSP, not the click wheeled icon it always was.
So I hope those explain why I believe it won't happen for now. What is your opinion?
1. Cars are being built in with iPod "stations" where you lock it in. If the iPod has a screen that takes the entire space up, it will get scratched with their design of putting the iPod in and it holds it all over, especially at the bottom (since some are already out like BMW) and it won't work. Plus the size wouldn't fit. Also, all of the accessories will have to be remade for it, and it isn't like a new iPod where its the same design but more space and smaller size.
2. The iPod is a portable music device that isn't treated the best, is stuck in bags, put in pockets, touched all over, and isn't like a phone where it isn't as cared about (iPhone). By making a large screen it is more prone to scratches, cracks, looking dirty, and being mistreated. You'd have to be careful all of the time with it, and it would be too much of a hassle for people who just want to use a music device.
3. The iPhone is coming out and Apple would not want people to confuse the two products by releasing something similar a few months later. They should be different, and possibly years apart. Plus they have to know how that design for the iPhone will work.
4. The iPod is iconic, and by making such a drastic change they could instantly lose millions of dollars. It is not something that is losing money and not selling, in fact each year they keep selling more and more, so why risk it all just to please video fanatics. People may now think its just like a PSP, not the click wheeled icon it always was.
So I hope those explain why I believe it won't happen for now. What is your opinion?