Apple unveils new 1GB iPod nano at $149
Apple today unveiled a new 1GB iPod nano for just $149, essentially a 2GB nano sans half the flash memory, as first rumored in December.
In addition, Apple also announced that it is reducing the price of its 512MB and 1GB iPod shuffle to $69 and $99 respectively.
"Now everyone can afford an iPod nano, with our new 1GB model starting at just $149," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of Worldwide iPod Product Marketing. "The iPod is the world's most popular digital music player with over 40 million sold, and now even more music lovers can experience the unrivaled combination of iPod and iTunes."
Pricing and Availability
The 1GB white and black models of iPod nano for Mac or Windows are available worldwide immediately for a suggested retail price of $149 (US), through the Apple Store, Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. All iPod nano models include earbud headphones, a USB 2.0 cable, case and a CD with iTunes for Mac and Windows computers.
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Now these will be gobbled up and market share will rise again with investor confidence. Why is it that all these research and investment firms seem so much like pussy cats?
i don't get it. why would anyone want a 1GB Nano? then again, i didn't really understand at 2GB Nano, either.
guess i just like having more music than that with me....
the shuffle was a great idea.. it's ideal for working out... plop your good workout music on there and go, but for general iPod use i need something with more storage
It was only a matter of time....
I'll probably get one of these bad boys for the gym! But at the same time shuffle prices are better, but can I sacrifice a navigation screen? Sure I can't change songs in the middle of a set but I can change playlists between exercises.
Anyways this will sell like hotcakes, or like ipods, take your pick.
I may get the 1GB Nano simply because at times I just want to have my top 200 songs available. I plan on getting a larger iPod someday but I still have to rip my whole collection someday.
It's only 20 bucks more than the shuffle but it has playlists and it's damn near as light for working out with.
So what will happen to the shuffle? My hopes are they keep it. Perfect for the gym. Use the 30GB for everything else.