Touchscreen iPod in December, Zune Slam-Dunked?

Charlie White — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:16:24 EDT

An "extremely well-informed exec" tells Trusted Reviews that the 6G iPod will be released in December, and it will be capable of 480p resolution. The source confirmed that it will be a touchscreen model with virtual click wheel control, but made no mention of whether wireless connectivity would be part of the package. Added the source, "This is why Jobs isn't afraid of the Zune."

We've seen the iPod touchscreen patent documentation, and we've entertained countless rumors and even reliable tips about the upcoming device; what we need to see now is a real picture of it. One thing's for sure, if this widescreen iPod is released in the next two months, the Microsoft Zune with its old-fashioned 4x3 screen and crippled WiFi will be slam-dunked. – Charlie White

Touchscreen iPod Comes This December [Trusted Reviews]

Rumor: Touchscreen iPod Before Christmas?

Charlie White — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:32:52 EDT

We're still disappointed Apple didn't roll out its touchscreen iPod last week, and so we're doubly interested in any rumors having to do with the unpredictable release of the phantom product. Now tongues are wagging at Think Secret that the touchscreen trinket might find its way to the market before this Christmas. An unconfirmed source says Apple is "committing significant sources to completing the final spec," and that it may enter manufacturing by late October. Could happen; seems like that $349 price point for the 80GB iPod leaves room at the top for a flagship.

That got us to thinking about how many times we've mentioned this nonexistent touchscreen product, and we realized that our own secret source told us the touchscreen iPod would be available this November. Wasn't it just a week ago when we thought we saw a video iPod on the banner for the Showtime event? Are we frickin' seeing things? When we heard early rumblings about the touchscreen iPod, not long after we found patent documentation that added credence to the rumors. But then the rumor mill had it on-again, off-again.

There's even more, but enough already, you get the idea. Let's get off the roller coaster—somebody show us some real pictures. Until then, that pretty-cool fake graphic above will just have to do. – Charlie White

Touch-screen iPod in time for Christmas? [ThinkSecret]

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Touchscreen iPod in December, Zune Slam-Dunked?

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