Possible -- it's also possible that the new iPods have additional features (other than storage capacity) and Apple's using the price reductions on the older models to minimize losses to the HD or simply to clear out stock.
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Apple Slashes iPod Prices Prior to Media Event
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Possible -- it's also possible that the new iPods have additional features (other than storage capacity) and Apple's using the price reductions on the older models to minimize losses to the HD or simply to clear out stock.
They're very unusual price points for iPods. Traditionally, we've seen price points that end in $49 and $99 (except for the entry level touch). Secondly - when has Apple ever lowered the prices of existing models before a media event?
These prices — especially for the Touch — make me think that we're not going to see any of the new iPods released until well after the Zune is released. On the surface, this appears to be a stopgap from Apple to remain competitive with (er...more likely undercut) the Zune until they can roll the new products out.
Don't get your hopes up, folks. They'll certainly be announced today. Just not released for awhile.
These prices — especially for the Touch — make me think that we're not going to see any of the new iPods released until well after the Zune is released. On the surface, this appears to be a stopgap from Apple to remain competitive with (er...more likely undercut) the Zune until they can roll the new products out.
Don't get your hopes up, folks. They'll certainly be announced today. Just not released for awhile.
Certainly makes the 32GB more affordable, but would 
really make this slash, to release brand new models today? It would make a lot of people not "in the know" angry. I'd be irked if I bought what I thought was a new iPod to find its old news a few hours later.
really make this slash, to release brand new models today? It would make a lot of people not "in the know" angry. I'd be irked if I bought what I thought was a new iPod to find its old news a few hours later.Hooray!
Sent this infomation in this morning. Nice to see that the MacRumors team is on the ball.
Sent this infomation in this morning. Nice to see that the MacRumors team is on the ball.
I noticed that as well - I don't think many would buy the 16GB model, if spending an extra $30 would double it to 32GB.
Microsoft's Zune HD launches next week at price points of $219.99 for 16 GB and $289.99 for 32 GB, exerting pressure on Apple to either reduce prices or add features to its iPod touch line.
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The only way for a Zune to "exert pressure" on an iPod is to physically stack the Zune on top of the iPod.
That looks to be a big price drop on the 32gb (I don't know since I don't use dollars). Hope we get a price drop here too. Quite a few of my friends have been wanting a 32gb model but not wanting the £280 price! Make me the bearer of good news Apple!
Only a few hours to go.
Only a few hours to go.
That's the power of "the third choice". If they just listed the 8 and 32 it'd be a lot harder choice to make.
Not sure if I would be shelling out the additional $$ to get a camera. I kind of like my iPod to be an iPod. If this is to "steal thunder" away from the Zune, I don't get it. Its a price, not a features list. No one is going to skip the Zune HD release over a rival price point.
This is clearly over a delay, too much inventory, a delay BECAUSE of too much inventory remaining or adding new features. I vote for the later two
This is clearly over a delay, too much inventory, a delay BECAUSE of too much inventory remaining or adding new features. I vote for the later two
In Education and for People with Disabilities
Thank you Apple. Price cuts like this make a difference for those using iPods in education. It also helps those who have difficulty speaking who are using Proloquo2Go, www.proloquo2go.com .
iPod touch:
- 8 GB now $189, down $40
- 16 GB now $249, down $50
- 32 GB now $279, down $120
Just imagine that you buy 10 iPod touches for a classroom or school. The price just went from $2,290 to $1,890. That is basically two free devices per ten. Nice!
Thank you Apple. Price cuts like this make a difference for those using iPods in education. It also helps those who have difficulty speaking who are using Proloquo2Go, www.proloquo2go.com .
iPod touch:
- 8 GB now $189, down $40
- 16 GB now $249, down $50
- 32 GB now $279, down $120
Just imagine that you buy 10 iPod touches for a classroom or school. The price just went from $2,290 to $1,890. That is basically two free devices per ten. Nice!
Let's not get too restless, it's only a few more hours than we'll know the skinny for sure. I'll be in class for the next few hours, but I must admit that I'll be antsy all day and won't be able to focus in class today. I just hope the new ones are available today, I have cash in pocket ready to go.
Gross, school. Skip!
The pressure is on Apple now. Microsoft surely has a winner with the new Zune HD and they will take a lot of market share away from Apple. I don't think a camera and price cuts will help Apple. iPods are no longer cool.
I really hope we are wrong on this.
You would think apple knew about the delay weeks ago. Maybe they already had the beatles on itunes lined up and couldn't cancel the event (9/9/09). Makes the event interesting no doubt. As great as Apple is with marketing, I'm gonna love how there gonna spin this delay if true.
You would think apple knew about the delay weeks ago. Maybe they already had the beatles on itunes lined up and couldn't cancel the event (9/9/09). Makes the event interesting no doubt. As great as Apple is with marketing, I'm gonna love how there gonna spin this delay if true.
This price change is more in line with being competitive against the $399 32GB ZiiLabs Egg then anything else...
Or like the 3G and 3GS they will sell both giving customers an Option to purchase with or without a camera. The camera model being priced a little higher
Do you really find it to be much of a threat? Ive not seen much that makes me believe it is a competitor.