Mini iPod Buzz...

One would think that journalists would have more integrity!

If nothing else, it demonstrates that there is a huge demand for such a device and with a low price point. My only question is how will this kind of device impact sales of larger capacity iPods? My guess is that sales for the larger version will be impacted significantly. People plunk down $300 - 400 because they have to, but if you can have a smaller capcity drive for only $100 then that will be the hot ticket. Perhaps the larger iPods will evolve into video devices.

Heh! Here we go with the hype! Im anxious to see what will happen on the 6th of January! And specially anxious to see everybody discussing on the Macrumors channel on iChat before the keynote, then as Steve speaks, its only "WOW, they own my wallet"! :D

Good for MacRumors to point out how this rumor is exploding and how mainstream media is publishing what is really just-RUMOR. Having said that, I've found in the past that Apple will let a few word out when expectations run way ahead of what they can deliver. Their continued silence as the mainstream press start reporting this suggests that there is some truth to the whoole thing.

these articles make it sound like a foregone conclusion.

I hope SJ announces G5 iMacs and no new iPods just to screw these 'news' sites. I especially hate CBS.

no crazy hype page on apple.com yet.

Oh mama, you know Steve is just seething with rage right now. Another year, another keynote surprise out of the bag.

Originally posted by Macrumors
the source of all these articles appears to be a common Reuters article published on December 24th, based on the usual rumor sites.

Great analysis! Five publications that all use a common source still only represents one source of information.

The CIA could use someone like you!

(PS. I like how Slashdot is considered "mainstream media" now)

My favorite one is from the Evening Standard, which says "manufacturer Apple has announced a cut-price mini version."

Wow, when did Apple announce that?

:rolleyes:

Tickle Me Elmo had more coverage. It's just the media writing about the hot new thing. This too shall pass

Originally posted by Modano
Oh mama, you know Steve is just seething with rage right now. Another year, another keynote surprise out of the bag.

Or... laughing his ass off 'cause there are no "Mini iPods" :o