Apple Launches New 16GB iPod Touch for $199, Drops 32/64GB Models to $249/$299

[QCassidy352]

The pricing matrix for iPhone will be more complicated and expensive, such as:

32 4" @ $599
64 4" @ $699
32 4.7" @ $749
64 4.7" @ $849
32 5.5" @ $899
64 5.5" @ $999
128 5.5" @ $1199

And I am being conservative here.

No, I don't think you are. There will definitely be 16 gb options available, if only on the legacy (5c / 5s) models. I'd expect that to start at $450 off contract, just like the 4s does now.

No reason to think the base model 6 will cost more than every base model apple has ever released since iPhone 3G: $649. Whether that base is 16 gb or 32 remains to be seen. Let's play worst case scenario: it's 16 gb in the base 6, and apple keeps the $100/storage upgrade, and they have the $100 premium for the 5.5", and there's a 128 gb available. That makes the 32 gb 4.7 $749, the 32 gb 5.5 $849, and the 128 gb 5.5 $1149.

And that's a lot of negative assumptions (premium for the 5.5", maintaining the $100 storage bump costs, and 16 gb base model).

 

[apolloa]

I have to say that's pretty good value even if its an older CPU but for an MP3 player its nice.

 

[chrisbru]

The pricing matrix for iPhone will be more complicated and expensive, such as:

32 4" @ $599
64 4" @ $699
32 4.7" @ $749
64 4.7" @ $849
32 5.5" @ $899
64 5.5" @ $999
128 5.5" @ $1199

And I am being conservative here. Entry iPhones (4" screen) will most likely be cheaper than now and be the "6c" for that generation, but I fully expect the pricing to go off the charts quickly after that and we will see the first $1000+ iPhone which is absolutely ridiculous even for today.

There is no way Apple is not going to bling out the iPhone in sapphire and not recuperate their R&D costs by reducing their profit margins, even though they are pricing themselves out of competition.

4"
5C 16gb - $399
5S 32gb - $499

4.7"
6 32gb - $599
6 64gb - $699

5.5"
6 32gb - $699
6 64gb - $799
6 128gb - $899

 

[addictive]

I doubt they would release another iPod touch within a year.

With other devices coming out, I think the Touch line is going to be phased out.

with the way mobile gaming is going to go and with the Metal API announced at WWDC for future A7 and future iOS devices there is no way the Touch is phased out.

 

[Slippery Gimp]

This is still a phenomenal product and it's quite amazing pricing now starts at just $199 for all that incredible technology. This is a great device for those who want the best of mobile iOS without cellular service.

You sound like an Apple Keynote.

 

[mabhatter]

My guess is by the end of the year Apple will not be selling any iOS devices with A5 chip. Maybe a budget iPhone with A6 chip but everything else will be 64-bit.

Generally that would be correct. Apple ruls the iPod Touch one gen behind other stuff. So the fall is time for the "budget" A7 chips to come out and the new models of phones with A8 chips and fancy features.

I'd agree this is a "housecleaning" run to clear out the manufacturing channel until fall. That said, they may not want to physically change the Touch very much as its used in many portable POS systems... Which has people buying a hahf dozen of them at a time.

 

[CFreymarc]

I think this will be the iPod Touch's last hurrah. This is a dead product line.

Bite your tongue my friend. If you think Apple is offering two sizes of iPhone 6, you are kidding yourself.

My prediction is the 4.7" screen device is in fact the Sixth Generation iPod Touch and the 5.5" screen is the iPhone 6.

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with the way mobile gaming is going to go and with the Metal API announced at WWDC for future A7 and future iOS devices there is no way the Touch is phased out.

"There will always be a market for a product with no monthly fee." -- unknown but respected.

 

[D.T.]

Bite your tongue my friend. If you think Apple is offering two sizes of iPhone 6, you are kidding yourself.

My prediction is the 4.7" screen device is in fact the Sixth Generation iPod Touch and the 5.5" screen is the iPhone 6.

Quoted for future eating of crow ... or victorious shouts of “I told you so!”

 

[Azzin]

My prediction is the 4.7" screen device is in fact the Sixth Generation iPod Touch and the 5.5" screen is the iPhone 6

That's actually quite a bold and interesting comment.

A nice change from the hysteria that seems to have settled in here of late.

 

[QCassidy352]

Bite your tongue my friend. If you think Apple is offering two sizes of iPhone 6, you are kidding yourself.

My prediction is the 4.7" screen device is in fact the Sixth Generation iPod Touch and the 5.5" screen is the iPhone 6.

Dear god, no! I seriously doubt apple is going from thinking no phone buyer wants a phablet to thinking every phone buyer wants a phablet. 5"+ phones are an increasing slice of the market but still far from the majority.

 

[Virtua1]

good news for iPod fans...

Well this is good news, and will help increase installed base with better prices.

• taking the camera out seemed pointless and fragmentary
• even every 4g had one!
• granted the 4g camera was bad but at least there was one in a pinch for video!

Now lets get an iPod 6g out this fall!!! Kids will love 'em!!!

 

[Imory]

Bite your tongue my friend. If you think Apple is offering two sizes of iPhone 6, you are kidding yourself.

My prediction is the 4.7" screen device is in fact the Sixth Generation iPod Touch and the 5.5" screen is the iPhone 6.

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"There will always be a market for a product with no monthly fee." -- unknown but respected.

You're telling him to bite his tongue? You're clueless. The most popular phone today is the 5S and it has a 4 inch screen. Do you really believe Apple would release a flagship phone which would only come in a phablet of 5.5 inches?

People don't seem to realize that while the phablet market has become bigger, it's nowhere near the largest portion of mobile phones in the market.

Get real.

 

[LucasLand]

So why don't you just get an unlocked iPhone (5 and 5c's can be found pretty cheap on eBay) and drop the cheap prepaid SIM card into it? No monthly fee there either.

my cheap flip phone doesn't have a SIM card you can pull out. its internal.

 

[LucasLand]

I still don't see why anybody would buy this outdated iPod in 2014...

i agree. i've been waiting for an update but getting tired now. i've been reluctant to buy an iPad mini cause its still too big to fit into my jeans pocket. I may have found an answer. I just ordered a special type of collared shirt that has an extra large chest pocket. its big enough to hold an iPad mini. If it fits completely in this pocket i may switch from IPT forever

 

[dontwalkhand]

no its not, retail stores and manufacturers/brand manufacturers (showrooms, trade shows)

are ALL moving towards mobile devices to take orders and scan items.


No body wants to pay for a $700 dollar off contract iPhone, PLUS the $500 dollar Linea Pro barcode scanner/credit card swiper, when theres absolutely no need for an iPhone.

Our back end product sales pitch is based off this. they get rid of it, it gives more leeway for android products to step into this market.

Trust me businesses can afford a $700 iPhone for this, considering a Motorola MC9090 that Walmart uses cost about $1,500 a piece, and almost every associate carries one. That isn't an issue. Lowe's seem to be doing fine with iPhones, albeit, No SIM unless you're a manager.

The Apple store uses iPhones with no SIM as well

However iPod obviously would lower the cost dramatically from these devices.

 

[richwoodrocket]

Apple Launches New 16GB iPod Touch for $199, Drops 32/64GB Models to $249/$299

i agree. i've been waiting for an update but getting tired now. i've been reluctant to buy an iPad mini cause its still too big to fit into my jeans pocket. I may have found an answer. I just ordered a special type of collared shirt that has an extra large chest pocket. its big enough to hold an iPad mini. If it fits completely in this pocket i may switch from IPT forever

Bonus bullet proofing.

 

[LucasLand]

$199, no required monthly fee, but if feel like it insert SIM card then it is an actual phone.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Moto_G_Google_Play_edition_16GB?id=moto_g_16gb

Why in the hell would you even think of linking a google phone to me? I'm all about apple products. iTunes, iTunes match, imessage, facetime. It all syncs with my other apple products.

I wouldn't be caught dead with a google device

 

[HarryWild]

I have an itouch 4G with an A4! The current has an A5 and is suppose to be double the speed and graphics is suppose to be 3 or 4 times faster.

But the A7 is double the speed of the A6 and 3 or 4 times faster in graphics.

The A8 is suppose to be faster the then the A7 but not double; since it is design for power efficiency.

I almost purchase one today but I said I just double up on the function with my iPhone 6! Save some money but I might have to wait till December/January to buy an unlocked model iphone 6!

 

[akfgpuppet]

Hopefully this means that they will update the iPod touch in the fall.

 

[CFreymarc]

Quoted for future eating of crow ... or victorious shouts of “I told you so!”

Instead of crow, I bet a beer.

 

[MarkCollette]

if you think this you're not a regular iPod touch user. i've been carrying one in my pocket for 3 years. why? no monthly fee! Phone calls I don't make much, especially while i'm able to contact people via texts, email and FaceTime audio. I carry with me a cheap prepaid phone which maybe cost me $25 every 90 days. This is who the IPT is for alone with teens.

Public wifi is also becoming more available. if you used an IPT regularly you'd be amazed at how many places are around.

If you want I can call you for free and tell you about it via FaceTime audio.

Just imagine if you could Bluetooth link your iPod Touch to your feature phone, and so use the iPod Touch for SMS and cell phone calls.

In my city, since I signed up for cable internet at home, I can use wifi all through the downtown area, and don't need to use data.

How nice of them do this now after I already bought my daughter a silver one with one camera for Christmas.

I kept asking her a month after that if she wanted one with two cameras and she said 'I'm fine with it.' She's not very good at using the front facing camera, so I should've exchanged it anyway.

Sorry, are you complaining about a device you bought last Christmas, 6 months ago, or a device you just bought, six months early for Christmas. Both seem a tad silly, in different ways.

 

[CFreymarc]

You're telling him to bite his tongue? You're clueless. The most popular phone today is the 5S and it has a 4 inch screen. Do you really believe Apple would release a flagship phone which would only come in a phablet of 5.5 inches?

People don't seem to realize that while the phablet market has become bigger, it's nowhere near the largest portion of mobile phones in the market.

Get real.

You are the one with the location of "Wonderland" in your profile. I'm convinced there is a sixth generation iPod Touch somewhere in the next hardware launch.

 

[quietstormSD]

Still needs a gps chip in there

 

[CFreymarc]

"If Jesus Himself came back to earth and turned water to wine, half of MacRumors would say 'meh, this is red. I wanted white.'"

Damn good .sig! And when He breaks bread, half of the MacRumors crowd would scream "I want gluten free!"

 

[Glideslope]

An extra 64GB of storage for $51? Good luck with that.

We'd be lucky enough to have
32 @ $199
64 @ $299
128 @ $399
which is probably already too optimistic

128g only in the 5.5