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Larger iPod Touch In Apple's Future?

Posted by samzenpus on from the is-there-heat-in-taco's-future dept.

Ender_Stonebender writes "TechCrunch is reporting that three independent sources have mentioned to them a large form factor version of the iPod Touch, with either a 7- or 9-inch screen, to be released fall of 2009. The device is expected to have access to the iTunes App Store. Beyond that, everything about it appears to be pure speculation."

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  1. Re:7 or 9 inch iPhones by FuturePastNow · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Seriously, I look stupid enough holding a normal phone to my ear.

    I just don't see the value of a larger iPod touch. The point of the touch is that it (a) shares apps with the iPhone and (b) fits in a pocket. This would do neither.

    A slate-type tablet Mac, if it could run full desktop apps, would have some value. But not if it was crippled to run iPhone apps on a bigger screen.

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    Give a man fire, and you warm him for the night. Set a man on fire, and you warm him for the rest of his life.
  2. Re:7 or 9 inch iPhones by rolfwind · · Score: 4, Interesting

    You are assuming this will be a music player.

    I spueculate this will be an e-ink ereader. Perhaps iTunes will start selling newspapers subscriptions and books. They sell music, movies anyways, might as well tackle the next medium.

    Good for apple. I like their competence at UI. The ereaders now, like the iRex DR1000S are often panned as being more prototypes than finished products.

  3. Re:I don't see it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    No no no.
    AppStore items run in the Dashboard or as small programs.

    It's a secret 10.6 feature.
    Doubt me? It's a perfect way for apple to monetize the Dashboard.
    Multitouch will probably be simulated by holding down a keyboard button.

    --r