iPods Sold Out?
BBC News reports that the iPod is "flying off shop shelves" with demand clearly outstripping supply.
Some British shops have been left to take post-Christmas sales despite Apple "doing all it could to increase production".
This echos consumer and retailer experiences in the United States with many locations selling out of the popular Apple peripheral. An AdAge article (pay content) had previously noted that Apple executives had predicted that they would sell out its iPod inventory this holiday season, suggesting that Apple was unable to further ramp up production.
Some British shops have been left to take post-Christmas sales despite Apple "doing all it could to increase production".
This echos consumer and retailer experiences in the United States with many locations selling out of the popular Apple peripheral. An AdAge article (pay content) had previously noted that Apple executives had predicted that they would sell out its iPod inventory this holiday season, suggesting that Apple was unable to further ramp up production.
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106 months ago
Is the iPod the in-demand holiday gift this season?
I haven't been in the market for one ... others have trouble finding one?
arn
I haven't been in the market for one ... others have trouble finding one?
arn
106 months ago
Hey thats awsome there selling like crazy but not so good they cant meet demand.
-Neal
-Neal
106 months ago
Wes (a member of this site) told me that the iPod was the hottest XMas gift in the UK (his locale). That was about a week ago, so I guess it's true.
Dan
Dan
106 months ago
well, i've been shopping for iPod accessories and i've been to a lot of stores have run out of carrying cases and other stuff. so if that's any indication of iPod demand, then i'd say it's pretty high...
106 months ago
Excellent the iPod is doing well, shame Apple couldn't keep up with demand.
My brother will get a mp3 player, as will my step Dad for christmas, but not iPods, too expensive. Shame Apple couldn't have released cheaper iPods sooner... but if they do next month, better late than never.
With the iPod doing so well... how long will it take before online Music Stores stop using WMA crap and use AAC? I remember one of them saying.. "when AAC is more popular, then we will revise our decisions".. when is popular, popular - Apple already have the largest market share of MP3 players.. will 50, 60% be enough for them.
I'm sure they could negioate with Apple about using the Fairplay DRM... Apple should realize, the more Music Stores that support AAC, the more iPods sold - people won't have to rely on iTMS as their single source.
OK, the iTMS is only there is sell iPods, but so could other music stores.. This is a very real weakness of iPod and Music Store - only one Music Store is compatible, and not everyone likes iTunes... so they don't have any alternatives.
My brother will get a mp3 player, as will my step Dad for christmas, but not iPods, too expensive. Shame Apple couldn't have released cheaper iPods sooner... but if they do next month, better late than never.
With the iPod doing so well... how long will it take before online Music Stores stop using WMA crap and use AAC? I remember one of them saying.. "when AAC is more popular, then we will revise our decisions".. when is popular, popular - Apple already have the largest market share of MP3 players.. will 50, 60% be enough for them.
I'm sure they could negioate with Apple about using the Fairplay DRM... Apple should realize, the more Music Stores that support AAC, the more iPods sold - people won't have to rely on iTMS as their single source.
OK, the iTMS is only there is sell iPods, but so could other music stores.. This is a very real weakness of iPod and Music Store - only one Music Store is compatible, and not everyone likes iTunes... so they don't have any alternatives.
106 months ago
i didn't have any trouble getting one a week ago for my brother, but i wouldn't want to be trying in the centre of any major (australian) city today. some of the suburban places still have a few though.
106 months ago
Well, this would make sense for a space bump at MWSF.
15GB $299
30GB $399
50GB $499
2GB $99
4GB $149
15GB $299
30GB $399
50GB $499
2GB $99
4GB $149
106 months ago
I was going to try and buy myself one for Christmas, but thought I might wait out MWSF. Now it looks like I couldn't get one if I tried.
if the rumors are true for newer iPods, I hope that Apple can supply them in sufficient numbers.
if the rumors are true for newer iPods, I hope that Apple can supply them in sufficient numbers.
106 months ago
Not too surprising, I suppose...
Many of my [PC using] friends want an iPod for themselves, when in the past those sort would scoff at mine.
They still think that simply using iTunes for their existing music will cost them money per song_ :confused:
Many of my [PC using] friends want an iPod for themselves, when in the past those sort would scoff at mine.
They still think that simply using iTunes for their existing music will cost them money per song_ :confused:
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