When the iPod came out, I thought it would be a good way to store and power a digital camera. Clip the iPod to your belt, then use a very light camera body connected by firewire. I guess it needs a bigger drive, but we all know how fast drive capacity expands.
I just realized today that the iPod could be Mr. Jobs’ "digital hub". Several sites have mentioned that the earphone port has extra inputs for controls. I suspect these could also be used as controls for add-ons.
When the iPod came out, I thought it would be a good way to store and power a digital camera. Clip the iPod to your belt, then use a very light camera body connected by firewire. I guess it needs a bigger drive, but we all know how fast drive capacity expands.
I just realized today that the iPod could be Mr. Jobs’ "digital hub". Several sites have mentioned that the earphone port has extra inputs for controls. I suspect these could also be used as controls for add-ons.
Seems to me the iPod has the making of the central point for a digital world – power, control, short and long term storage. It also looks like it would fit nicely into a docking port on any number of devices.
Here’s what I hope will begin to be unveiled Monday.
- A digital camera (I think ATI announced some fancy new chip today) that would be powered by the iPod cartridge.
- A PDA/picture viewer that could be a picture frame when on your desk, and a mini computer while traveling. Again powered by the iPod cartridge.
- An 8 1/2 X 11 tablet which would be even more useful than the PDA. Just take your data on your iPod from your Mac.
- While they’re at it, why not a professional grade video camera? Very lightweight and easy to move data to their TiBook to edit?
- Of course all new Macs will need to have an iPod dock of some sort.
I got so worked up when I thought of all the possibilities I just had to e-mail someone that likes Macs. Keep up the good work.