Next-Generation iPod Nano to Maintain Price Range, Ship Later?
3 cm x 3 cm touch screen expected to be used in new iPod nano
AppleInsider reports that it has received information claiming that Apple's next-generation iPod nano, rumored to carry a smaller form factor and touch screen, will maintain the existing price range for the line. And despite the significant decrease in size, pricing at current iPod nano levels of $149 for 8 GB and $179 for 16 GB will leave the door open for Apple's diminutive iPod shuffle to continue to exist at its much lower price point.
Sixth-generation iPod nanos on deck for an introduction by Apple on Wednesday will reportedly be priced in-line with existing models and will not replace the company's other diminutive media player, the iPod shuffle.
Although the new nano, built around a 1.7-inch display, is expected to sport similar dimensions to the second-generation clip-on iPod shuffle, people familiar with Apple's plans say the company will continue to market its button-less iPod shuffle as an entry-level player.
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19 months ago
I Highly doubt it will be a new nano... but maybe an updated version of the shuffle... seeing as the nano has a camera ability and i highly doubt Apple would scrap that, according to these leaked images... :confused:
19 months ago
Will be fascinating to see if these rumors are true. I think that screen is for the Shuffle and not the Nano, we'll see I guess.
19 months ago
The name they choose will determine the price, sadly.
They know this machine should be called Shuffle due to its size, but calling it Nano allow them to double the price.
For the same hardware, $100+ and calling it Shuffle the community will cry, $150 and calling it Nano the community will be in joy and think it's a deal.
They know this machine should be called Shuffle due to its size, but calling it Nano allow them to double the price.
For the same hardware, $100+ and calling it Shuffle the community will cry, $150 and calling it Nano the community will be in joy and think it's a deal.
19 months ago
Given the way Apple's pricing has been headed lately, I wouldn't be surprised if they eliminated the $59, $79, and $99 price points and kept the least expensive one at $149.
Well, perhaps that's a bit too far--but I could maybe see $99.
Well, perhaps that's a bit too far--but I could maybe see $99.
19 months ago
I wouldn't be surprised if this is the new nano. Does anyone really care about the camera on the nano, anyway? I think it was just something to add to the nano to make it look fresh.
In any case, this makes a lot of sense as a nano, but I guess we'll find out tomorrow. I really do think Apple is trying to make everything touch-based. Literally everything. Let's see how far they take it.
In any case, this makes a lot of sense as a nano, but I guess we'll find out tomorrow. I really do think Apple is trying to make everything touch-based. Literally everything. Let's see how far they take it.
19 months ago
As much as I like to have one, if it is near $150 I will not get it.
It's getting too near the iPod Touch price range.
It's a Shuffle and should be priced like a Shuffle in every way.
It's getting too near the iPod Touch price range.
It's a Shuffle and should be priced like a Shuffle in every way.
19 months ago
Nano with a detachable screen? Im sure someone would have a use for it..maybe
19 months ago
I still don't understand how this is a nano and not a shuffle. :confused: Where's the camera, just introduced last year?
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