iPod iPod nano long over due for an update?

I've noticed that the iPod Nano hasn't been updated for a while and I'm thinking it's one of the iPods that needs to either be updated with storage or price.

At the moment we're been flooded with all kinds of iPods and to be honest, it's a bit too much.

I understand the shuffle, I understand the Nano, even the classic and touch. But, the prices are sometimes a bit too close to each other and that can make some people a bit confused. I've had a number of people approach me asking which one to go for. I thought it was clear till they mentioned their pricing logic to me. It's one thing to hear it from one person but to hear it over and over from people coming in the store is, starting to form a pattern.

So...

This is the current status of the Nano :
Product: iPod nano
Recommendation: Don't Buy - Updates soon
Last Release: September 05, 2007
Days Since Update: 309 (Avg = 268)
https://buyersguide.macrumors.com//#iPod_nano


I for one would love to buy a black nano cause the shuffle doesn't cut it for me and the classic is too big, the iPod Touch isn't working well when it rains. So the nano is the one I'm going for.

My question would be, is it worth waiting for the next update? And when do you all sense that might happen?

Ivan P said:

Apple usually updates their iPod line around September, so I'd wait and see what happens then. I personally can't see what would change design-wise, but there may very well be some sort of price drop or larger model.

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The design is wonderful... size wise... 8GB is good, but it's the price that makes no sense.

In the UK, you get the 4GB for £99 or 8GB for £129. For £30 extra you get twice the size? Shouldn't it be more like £65 for 4GB?

Pixellated said:

No, because you are only adding extra flash memory. Not paying for 2 logic boards, screens, cases, software licences, earphones, sync cables, boxes, ad everything else that comes with an iPod.
Why doesn't a 250GB Macbook cost twice as much as a 120GB one? IT would be according to you.
Sorry to moan BTW. I'm just bored

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That actually makes sense...

Thanks... and I understand now...

I'm wondering if I should go out and buy an 8GB now or wait to see if the 16GB would end up costing the same in Sept.

Thanks for the replies guys...