iPod Shuffle To Be Discontinued?

I still think the Shuffle fills a unique roll in the iPod line. Even the Nano does not allow the same thoughtless portability that the Shuffle provides, and the Nano is still too expensive for some consumers. I think Apple would rather sell a $60.00 Shuffle than no $150.00 Nano, so they will keep the Shuffle around in one form or another.

I still think the Shuffle fills a unique roll in the iPod line. Even the Nano does not allow the same thoughtless portability that the Shuffle provides, and the Nano is still too expensive for some consumers. I think Apple would rather sell a $60.00 Shuffle than no $150.00 Nano, so they will keep the Shuffle around in one form or another.

I, for one, would like to see the Shuffle stay around... It's a thumb drive with music capabilities how I see it :) . Nano is too big for thumb-drive, and you'd have to carry a cable.

Its just great for running and theres no real alternative on the iPod line for those interested in using it for excerise. It will stay.

Keep the shuffle, but maybe remove the model that overlaps with the nano's lowest model (Ex: Right now, no 1GB shuffle, but if the next iPod nano starts at 2GB, then the shuffle can move back up to 1GB)

And make it cheeappp.

I'd buy a 512MB shuffle for $39. And in a year, that'd probably be pretty easy.

Wishful thinking but if the shuffle is dropped and the nano replaces it maybe they're making headway for the sought after true video iPod. My guess if this is the case Apple wouldn't want to confuse customers with so many options, that being 4 different models plus different sizes/colors to choose between them. Yes choice is good but it can be excessive.

Its just great for running and theres no real alternative on the iPod line for those interested in using it for excerise. It will stay.

I agree, but it wouldn't surprise me if they ditched it.

I like the shuffle for my beat it up music player. :D

If this is true, what happens to the great lure of the under-$100 price? Can Apple hope to offer any iPod with a screen below this price point?

If not, Apple would be giving up a market segment, namely the customers spending that graduation check from their uncle to get an entry-level music player.

Good Riddance :o

I say they get rid of it for compatibility sake ... it's the only iPod without a dock connector.

I think they could manage a non color Nano at a $79 pricepoint

Spymac sucks now, I wouldn't believe anything they say.