Your Name

"David Empson" <dempson@actrix.gen.nz> wrote in message
news:1jo6ped.6hihqurn4xugN%dempson@actrix.gen.nz.. .
> Lloyd Parsons <lloydparsons@mac.com> wrote:
>
> > In article <michelle-732DED.11242001092010@news.eternal-september.org>,
> > Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> wrote:
> >
> > > In article
<michelle-D1502B.09530001092010@news.eternal-september.org>,
> > > Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> wrote:
> > > New Apple TV in November; rental only, with no hard drive. One
quarter the
> > > size of the current Apple TV. $99.
> >
> > On the AppleTV, I wonder if the older versions are software updateable
> > to this new level of functionality?
>
> The new model has a different processor (A4 instead of Intel), so the
> software will be completely incompatible.

Yep, it's basically a completely new device. Some hacker might get the old
model to run the new software (in a similar way to the iPhone emaultor
running on Mac OS X), but it's unlikely there will ever be an official way.

On the surface and with only the quick look and limited details I've had
time to read so far, it seems like a step backwards, as does the horrible
new iPod Nano. :-\ Of course, Apple TV has always been classed as a
"hobby" project.

nospam

In article <i5mgr4$ln$1@lust.ihug.co.nz>, Your Name <your.name@isp.com>
wrote:

> > > On the AppleTV, I wonder if the older versions are software updateable
> > > to this new level of functionality?
> >
> > The new model has a different processor (A4 instead of Intel), so the
> > software will be completely incompatible.
>
> Yep, it's basically a completely new device. Some hacker might get the old
> model to run the new software (in a similar way to the iPhone emaultor
> running on Mac OS X), but it's unlikely there will ever be an official way.

not without a shitload of work. it's much easier to spend $99 and get
the new one.

Lloyd Parsons

In article <michelle-178EC5.15194101092010@news.eternal-september.org>,
Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> wrote:

> In article <i5mgr4$ln$1@lust.ihug.co.nz>, "Your Name" <your.name@isp.com>
> wrote:
>
> > > The new model has a different processor (A4 instead of Intel), so the
> > > software will be completely incompatible.
> >
> > Yep, it's basically a completely new device. Some hacker might get the
> > old model to run the new software (in a similar way to the iPhone
> > emaultor running on Mac OS X), but it's unlikely there will ever be an
> > official way.
>
> Um, why can't they add the streaming feature to the existing model?

That's what I'm wondering. It would seem very doable.

And then there's the Netflix thing. Not as big a deal as it would have
been a year ago, before every tom, dick and BluRay player added it to
their offerings.

--
Lloyd

Lloyd Parsons

In article <010920101444521217%nospam@nospam.invalid>,
nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> wrote:

> In article <i5mgr4$ln$1@lust.ihug.co.nz>, Your Name <your.name@isp.com>
> wrote:
>
> > > > On the AppleTV, I wonder if the older versions are software updateable
> > > > to this new level of functionality?
> > >
> > > The new model has a different processor (A4 instead of Intel), so the
> > > software will be completely incompatible.
> >
> > Yep, it's basically a completely new device. Some hacker might get the old
> > model to run the new software (in a similar way to the iPhone emaultor
> > running on Mac OS X), but it's unlikely there will ever be an official way.
>
> not without a shitload of work. it's much easier to spend $99 and get
> the new one.

Which is most likely what I'll do after the dust settles.

--
Lloyd

DevilsPGD

In message <michelle-D1502B.09530001092010@news.eternal-september.org>
Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> was claimed to have wrote:

>Maybe not, but the choice of a Beatles song at an Apple
>event can't be mere coincidence.

They probably picked Beatles for the same reason that Nora Jones
performed at "It's Only Rock and Roll"

Nothing against Nora Jones, she's amazingly talented, but she's not Rock
and/or Roll.

John McWilliams

On 9/1/10 PDT 3:20 PM, Michelle Steiner wrote:
> In article<hPidnRbPorOmP-PRnZ2dnUVZ_oSdnZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
> News<News@Group.Name> wrote:
>
>>>>> Apple is live streaming the special event today. I started watching
>>>>> it at 9:50 am. ...
>>>>>
>>>>> Only seven minutes until it starts...
>>>>>
>>>> Looks like a continuity problem.
>>>
>>> What you talking about, Willis?
>>
>> Time continuity, skippy. Strain your intellect much?
>
> What time continuity? You on drugs?

He could well have whooshed himself and can't admit it.....

--
lsmft

DevilsPGD

In message <michelle-178EC5.15194101092010@news.eternal-september.org>
Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> was claimed to have wrote:

>In article <i5mgr4$ln$1@lust.ihug.co.nz>, "Your Name" <your.name@isp.com>
>wrote:
>
>> > The new model has a different processor (A4 instead of Intel), so the
>> > software will be completely incompatible.
>>
>> Yep, it's basically a completely new device. Some hacker might get the
>> old model to run the new software (in a similar way to the iPhone
>> emaultor running on Mac OS X), but it's unlikely there will ever be an
>> official way.
>
>Um, why can't they add the streaming feature to the existing model?

Because then people wouldn't buy the new toy?

Michelle Steiner

In article <phmt769atvrks4fko1bjr7bqepr3lbq7or@4ax.com>,
DevilsPGD <Still-Just-A-Rat-In-A-Cage@crazyhat.net> wrote:

> >Um, why can't they add the streaming feature to the existing model?
>
> Because then people wouldn't buy the new toy?

Not that many people own the existing model.

--
Check out the Hot Cocoa Party
<http://www.hotcocoaparty.info>

David Empson

Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> wrote:

> In article <kpgt76ptcoedcf2fonepab55sjmqlp34g6@4ax.com>,
> Juan I. Cahis <jiclbchSINBASURA@attglobal.net> wrote:
>
> > My problem with the iPods is disk capacity, now I have a 160GB classic,
> > and if the classic is discontinued, which one will replace it with a
> > similar capacity?
>
> So long as it is working, there's no need to replace it.
>
> Apparently, it hasn't been discontinued; it's still for sale in the online
> Apple Store, at least in the USA it is.

I expect Apple will continue selling it for at least the next year.

Once flash memory pricing drops to the point where Apple can justify
releasing an iPod model with at least 128 GB of flash memory, the
Classic could switch to using flash memory instead of a hard drive, or
would be deleted from the product lineup (with users with high capacity
requirements expected to buy the top end iPod Touch instead).

--
David Empson
dempson@actrix.gen.nz

Howard S Shubs

In article <michelle-732DED.11242001092010@news.eternal-september.org>,
Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> wrote:

> So I was wrong; nothing about the Beatles. Not the first time I've been
> wrong, and probably not the last.
<deleted>

Yeah, a very nothing event. yawn

--
May all your good dreams and fine wishes come true! - The Wizard
May joy be yours all the days of your life! - Phina