Past few days I have been undecided on buying an iPod Touch, the reason for my non decisiveness is speculating on when will Apple comes out with an iPod Touch 4G. One of my friend told me 4G will accompany with Camera, which the former version lacks. I knew his answer was based on broader speculation and comparing it with its cousin iPhone, which has camera. I agree with his explanation and superficial analysis but I suspect more is offering in iPhone/iPod Touch 4G!
Being a telecommunication engineer as profession, I began to wonder, "won't it be cool to run iPhone or iPod touch on 4G network like Wi-Max or LTE?" I had a small stint at Sprint, where I was briefly exposed with Wi-Max 4G technology. I must say I was quite impressed with its performance and the future it can hold! I started to envision Sprint /(Clearwire) will stop bleeding customer if Apple comes to its rescue by introducing Wi-Max iPhone/iPod Touch ( even though iPhone contract runs with ATT until 2012) [why do people buy iPhone on ebay ?? is it to run it on T-mobile to avoid ATT data charge?I would like to know the used iPhone's market capitalization, if you have any data please pass along!]
To keep on the edge of the portable media player market, I feel Steve Job will definitely keep up with his reputation and come out with something revolutionary . I believe he can't ignore the fact that, Wi-Max has started to leave a foot print into the major US cities. Since technology and markets are moving towards the media convergence and 4G technology, if he misses this opportunity then its his loss, as Google won't as they have already invested millions into development of Wi-Max technology. (and so did Intel)
To keep on the edge of the portable media player market, I feel Steve Job will definitely keep up with his reputation and come out with something revolutionary . I believe he can't ignore the fact that, Wi-Max has started to leave a foot print into the major US cities. Since technology and markets are moving towards the media convergence and 4G technology, if he misses this opportunity then its his loss, as Google won't as they have already invested millions into development of Wi-Max technology. (and so did Intel)
Few Google search lead me to the Clearwire's You-tube page, where they flaunt their Portable Wi-Max equipped Wifi router. Its like carrying a broadband connection where every you go, you can use your laptop, and other devices to connect to the Internet with broadband speed. Also if you have an iPod Touch and Skype application in it, you can use the same as Cell Phone too (Breaking ATT bastion of iPhone), or Bastion of CELL PHONE Altogether!! I believe this is a healthy indicator to show where our technology is heading for.
Even if they Price their(Wi-Max) service at $30 (the same price ATT charge for its Data service for iPhone), I believe people will jump into this new technology, because of its SPEED, RELIABILITY and FLEXIBILITY. Oh yeah you can say goodbye to your home broadband service if you have Wi-Max service. (no wonder Cable/Telecom companies are pushing for Media Convergence these days). Not to forget Comcast has also invested millions into Clearwire's Wi-Max technology.
for an Example:
Target Group: Students
1. Students can Carry the portable Wi-Max Device in their bag, and get broadband access where ever they go.
2. device like iPod Touch can reduce (eliminate) the Cell Phone or iPhone's recurring monthly cost. ($40+$30 Voice +Data)
3. Eliminate the necessity for the new home broadband cable connection, since you have portable Wi-Max you are connected all the time. (~ saving of $40)
Bottom Line: Research into Clearwire company (Wi-Max provider, where Sprint has 51% Equity), please do Answer yourself on, why do companies like Google, Intel and Comcast have invested Billion Dollar into it? If you feel it has future growth potential, then why not BUYing its STOCK before WALL-STREET(crowd)notices it, so you can maximize your capital growth. (PLEASE INVEST RESPONSIBLY, don't blame me for your loss though :P)
to verify my claims (facts) on the companies, please feel free to Google search on the topics.
2. device like iPod Touch can reduce (eliminate) the Cell Phone or iPhone's recurring monthly cost. ($40+$30 Voice +Data)
3. Eliminate the necessity for the new home broadband cable connection, since you have portable Wi-Max you are connected all the time. (~ saving of $40)
Bottom Line: Research into Clearwire company (Wi-Max provider, where Sprint has 51% Equity), please do Answer yourself on, why do companies like Google, Intel and Comcast have invested Billion Dollar into it? If you feel it has future growth potential, then why not BUYing its STOCK before WALL-STREET(crowd)notices it, so you can maximize your capital growth. (PLEASE INVEST RESPONSIBLY, don't blame me for your loss though :P)
to verify my claims (facts) on the companies, please feel free to Google search on the topics.
While it may be true that WiMaX is truly revolutionary, the scalability remains a question. I still remember Dellomo telling us about QC boasting of 40 simultaneous calls and unmatched performance over GSM, and how the real life story is vastly different from this claim.
Comcast has already written down Clearwire off its finance books.. it may not be willing to cannibalize its own core product offerings if WiMAX were to take over..
If I remember correctly, Verizon plans to roll out LTE only by late 2010.. I guess u can get the latest Itouch till then, with a camera. ;)
P.S. - Investment in new technologies is a double-edged sword. You either support it strongly or you squash it completely.. Depends on who wants what and gets what.. It's war!
do you have to charge it ?