Wouldn't the body of an iPod be stronger and more scratch-resistant if it had a smooth, unpainted metal casing like the MacBook Pro?
Do you think Apple will ever make a metal iPod, if they haven't considered it already?
If you don't already have one, would you buy one if they did?
2006-08-24 02:11:59 · 7 answers · asked by Pearl 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
edit: in saying 'metal' I mean that special, ultralight super-strong type that Apple has used for the MacBook Pro laptop (which also has a hard drive and no apparant issues with its magnetic DC plug).
2006-08-24 02:28:41 · update #1
Well it would be more expensive to make and it would be heavier, which goes against the Apple's agenda - faster, more memory, smaller, slimmer, lighter...
More scientifically...Metal conducts electricity ---> electrical force field ---> creates magnetic fields ---> and magnets ruin chips and hard drives.
Also there are man-made plastics that are lighter and stronger than most metals.
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However there is some news in the making...
The iPod nano may go metal in September
MinisShaw Wu, American Technology Research analyst, speculates that the next iPod nano will be introduced no earlier than late autumn due to changes in compoments.
We continue to believe that the new iPod nano (aka mini vPod) refreshes are facing transition issues due to an architecture move to an SoC vs. its present 3-chip solution.
Whether this is the cause of the delay, or whether or not a September/October release is a delay at all, is debatable. However, Wu also reveals another possible cause of delay.
An interesting data point we have picked up on the new Nanos is a new magnesium-based casing," the analyst wrote. "We believe this new casing will improve scratch-resistance, durability, and help lower Apple's support and warranty costs."
AppleInsider picks up on this and runs with it.
According to sources, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company is so far believed to have committed to the transition away from the nano's polycarbonate-coated shell and towards aluminum enclosures. The new enclosures are expected to debut in color variations similar to those used with the iPod mini, these sources added.
Those "sources" also claim the new iPod nanos will be similar in form to the current generation. Storage capacity will reach 8GB, double the current maximum of 4GB. Pricing is unknown.
This seems like a no-brainer for Apple. Not only would this solve problems associated with the poly-carbonate and lawsuits by using a proven casing, who didn't like the iPod Mini? Let's just hope Apple doesn't get greedy and bump the price for Christmas.
2006-08-24 02:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by jpklla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just buy your iPod a metal case? Then your problem is solved! They only cost like 10 bucks...
2006-08-24 12:40:42 · answer #2 · answered by EiShA *~* BaBeE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
metal can be magnetised.....magnets NOT good for hard drives as i believe the ipod has
take the risk ? hmmmmm nope
oh and metal scratches just as easily
2006-08-24 09:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by Ðêù§ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah cos its not as stylish and they kinda have a look now i dont think they will bother,
i dont have one any more i have converted to the sony walkman! i well prefer it its much sexyer!
and for the smart ar*se with the ist anser its made of metal anyway its just got a cover over it like! so shush mr
2006-08-24 09:18:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was the aluminum Ipod mini, they moved away from it though because it made the Ipod bigger.
2006-08-24 09:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by firemandan900 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gee, this issue seems to be really not that important... I have a plexiglass cover for my ipod which is stronger than steel...and weighs A LOT less... and plus you can see through it.
2006-08-24 09:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by schenzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a good idea, i already have an iPod, but if i didnt i would probably get it
2006-08-24 09:15:03 · answer #7 · answered by ilessthan3larry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋