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New iPod MoviePlayer device
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Jan 8, 2005, 05:21 AM
 
MoviePlayer™, a groundbreaking peripheral that transforms the iPod into a complete multimedia center, allowing users to transfer and play movies, videos and photos on a 3.5 in. 65,000 color TFT screen with built-in control pad



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Jan 8, 2005, 06:27 AM
 
Wow, that's interesting. If the price is right, it might make for a good accessory. That way you don't need to take it with all the time, just when you plan to be sitting around for a couple hours with nothing to do.
     
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Jan 8, 2005, 06:49 AM
 
Isn't that just using the iPod as a HD?
     
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Jan 8, 2005, 06:50 AM
 
The screen is still too small to be terribly useful for watching video. However, this has always been how I've advocated that the iPod be linked into video, if people insist: do it through an attachment. The clip-on idea is nice too, though it does limit the size of the screen a bit much.
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Jan 8, 2005, 02:54 PM
 
If you want a larger screen, you could just watch DVDs on your notebook.
     
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Jan 8, 2005, 04:29 PM
 
Originally posted by Eriamjh:
Isn't that just using the iPod as a HD?
yup

it does what it does but they are missing the point of what an ipod is then. i can install a blender into my vcr too.
     
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Jan 8, 2005, 05:22 PM
 
Originally posted by Apple Pro Underwear:
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it does what it does but they are missing the point of what an ipod is then. i can install a blender into my vcr too.
They are plugging it into a very popular product which alot of people now have, and then, they don't have to include a hard drive (therefore making it cheaper for them.
     
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Jan 8, 2005, 06:25 PM
 
How much ?
What's the battery life ?

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Jan 8, 2005, 06:31 PM
 
This is a GREAT idea and Apple should seriously hype this! They're not responsible for the legal crap, but the company's to small for anyone to care. This is a GREAT idea, that said they should have included a higher quality screen. But this is a superb idea!
     
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Jan 8, 2005, 06:38 PM
 
Originally posted by Superchicken:
This is a GREAT idea and Apple should seriously hype this! They're not responsible for the legal crap, but the company's to small for anyone to care. This is a GREAT idea, that said they should have included a higher quality screen. But this is a superb idea!
I dunno.

It SO depends on the factor price, screen quality and battery life.
These variables could make it a hit, or a loser !

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