Toshiba Says New HD 1Q 2007: 100GB iPod?

[Panopticon]

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Toshiba on Tuesday announced new 100GB models of a small hard drive, a move that could lead to larger-capacity iPods next year.
A Toshiba representative wouldn't discuss customer plans for the 1.8-inch drive, and Apple Computer declined to comment on the possibility of a boost to the music device, describing it as speculation.
However, Apple uses Toshiba drives in its higher-end iPods and has historically snapped up the latest models. Most recently, it added an 80GB version of its video iPod in September.
Products using the new drives are expected to be on sale in the first quarter of 2007, the Toshiba representative said.
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[mikebw]

Add to that a 640x480 pixel screen and you've got a winner.
I think Apple should really add wireless capability, and also spruce up the iPod GUI. Keep the simple GUI for beginners, but give the option for some colors, custom backgrounds like the Zune, but better.

[SteveJobs]

I don't think those iPods will ever catch on.

[onthedownlow]

Also great news for the handtop market (OQO 02 coming soon...Sony UX280...etc.).

This, along with the constantly falling solid state drive market...next year looks great!