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Will next iPod have a FM tuner?
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Oct 28, 2002, 09:01 PM
 
Looking to pick up an iPod this xmas. I know it was just recently updated with larger capacities.

Do you think a new model may be around the corner? If so, how soon?
An FM tuner would be a nice added feature too.
     
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Oct 29, 2002, 12:40 AM
 
To be honest, I'd love to find a sub-5GB iPod (don't have/need much music at any given time) with an FM tuner and a thinner profile for $199. I think the $299 5 GB is overkill for many people, although being able to find a 5 GB for under $200 wouldn't be bad. It would make sense if the new ones had FM - don't see it being that much of a problem. I don't think we'll see any new ones until next year, but hopefully I'm wrong.
     
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Oct 29, 2002, 01:20 AM
 
I really don't think Apple would ever add a tuner. Not their style.

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Oct 29, 2002, 02:27 AM
 
I suppose they MIGHT add a tuner once DAB has become reasonably common. At least the signal would be digital all the way, which would fit in more neatly with Apple's marketing strategy. 2006, maybe?
     
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Oct 29, 2002, 09:21 PM
 
If Apple put an FM tuner in the iPod, I wouldn't use it. I can't stand the radio.
Anyway, if Apple ever lets people know how the headphone/remote jack works, perhaps someone else would make an FM tuner attachment of some sort.
     
   
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