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Fingerbang · Jan 17, 2003, 08:21 AM

Hey, we use the "i" prefix for the consumer line iMac, iBook, iMovie and "Power" for the pro line PowerMac, PowerBook etc. Perhaps we will see an updated iPod that will be called the PowerPod. I have heard people calling new iPod a SuperPod but PowerPod makes more sense and is much cooler!

I love my 10 Gig iPod. I would really like to see the touch volume control built into the front of my PowerMac. That would be Sweet for adjusting the volume while I work. I am a graphic designer and wen my phone rings I have to use my mouse to turn down my music. The Griffen Powermate looks pretty cool for this but I really love the iPod controls.

ebisix · Jan 22, 2003, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by Fingerbang:
Hey, we use the "i" prefix for the consumer line iMac, iBook, iMovie and "Power" for the pro line PowerMac, PowerBook etc. Perhaps we will see an updated iPod that will be called the PowerPod. I have heard people calling new iPod a SuperPod but PowerPod makes more sense and is much cooler!

I love my 10 Gig iPod. I would really like to see the touch volume control built into the front of my PowerMac. That would be Sweet for adjusting the volume while I work. I am a graphic designer and wen my phone rings I have to use my mouse to turn down my music. The Griffen Powermate looks pretty cool for this but I really love the iPod controls.

I never thought of that. Good job!

clarkgoble · Jan 23, 2003, 05:09 PM

Why not just use the keyboard? Above the numeric keypad on the Apple keyboard are mute, volume up and volume down keys. On the Microsoft Keyboard they have them too. (Along with Log Off and Sleep buttons)

G4ME · Jan 23, 2003, 05:45 PM

i refers to internet, back when the imac came out that was the main goal, to get people on the net.

same with the eMac, educational mac.

ebisix · Jan 23, 2003, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by G4ME:
i refers to internet, back when the imac came out that was the main goal, to get people on the net.

same with the eMac, educational mac.

I knew that the "e" was for education but I was not sure if the "i" was for internet. Thanks.

iDriveX · Jan 23, 2003, 09:10 PM

I think the "i" thing has gone a little far. iDVD has nothing to do with the internet.

Mac Zealot · Jan 23, 2003, 09:27 PM

intergrated is the word now.

ebisix · Jan 24, 2003, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by iDriveX:
I think the "i" thing has gone a little far. iDVD has nothing to do with the internet.

Yes. That is true. It's the same with iPhoto, iMovie, iTunes, iCal, iSync and more.

Yoda's Erotic Piggyback · Jan 25, 2003, 01:11 AM

Originally posted by Fingerbang:
I am a graphic designer and wen my phone rings I have to use my mouse to turn down my music.

Well I don't see what being a graphic designer has to do with it but hit the big honking volume or mute keys on your keyboard right in front of you.

Most users including graphic designers have the CPU towers on the floor not within arms reach.

Fingerbang · Jan 26, 2003, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by Yoda's Erotic Piggyback:
Well I don't see what being a graphic designer has to do with it but hit the big honking volume or mute keys on your keyboard right in front of you.

Most users including graphic designers have the CPU towers on the floor not within arms reach.

Well Yoda, you make a large assumption that my keyboard has "big honking volume or mute keys on your keyboard right in front of" me. It does not.

You have done a remarkable job of missing my point entirely. I really like the controls built into the iPod and that it would be a cool way to control the volume. Even cooler than your big honking key.