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iPod Shuffle Out of Stock
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Ha ha, thanks for the offer, but I meant in general terms. As someone currently working in retail, I know that in the UK there is a shortage of 4GB nanos. We have had very few to sell recently, (for every 4Gb we have had, we have had at least 10 2GB nanos), and I know there are lots that are trying to get hold of them.Yvan256 said:
I appreciate your help, but it isn't needed for me. I also think those who are willing to pay $500, (or about £250-300), are easily persuadable to the 30GB anyway, (but then again, I am an honest, (and bloody good), salesman, and I know it's always easy to sell up at Christmas, even when they are likely to return them hoping for an exchange after the holidays). Once I explain the advantages and also that all their friends will have "inferior" nanos, it's a breeze. I always make sure that they aren't going to be using it for exercise a lot first though, don't want lots of failed hard drives coming back to us.
d_and_n5000 said:
I hope so. Everyone thinks they can't up the shuffle memory for fear of eating nano sales, but few people have suggested what you're suggesting. That they up both. I hope so. 2GB is kinda worthless for a 200+player for me anyway.
David
Lacero said:Apple should have stuck to the mini design for the nano. Upgrade the mini to flash memory and a color screen. Fill up the spaced saved for a larger battery that would give us 40+ hours or more. That would have been nicer than the scratch-prone nano and their breaking screens.
Here's to the Crazy Ones
But would it have sold as many? "Long lasting battery" is not a tagline that moves units like "impossibly small." For me, and for you Lacero sure, but for the masses
David
Wow, I lucked out.... Ordered my Dad's 1GB Personalized shuffle on the 4th of Dec. Im overjoyed, since it was the only thing I could think of to get him. Glad I didnt wait.
They said the shuffles will be back in stock in mid-january.
Maybe indicating that that is when the new shuffles will ship?
Maybe indicating that that is when the new shuffles will ship?
Idea
A 2GB shuffle won't happen, since it will cut nano sales. We'll see a 1GB shuffle for $99 or maybe even <gasp> $69! It'll be smaller, and come in white, black, green, and orange. The slider on the back will have a "Podcasts" option.
A 2GB shuffle won't happen, since it will cut nano sales. We'll see a 1GB shuffle for $99 or maybe even <gasp> $69! It'll be smaller, and come in white, black, green, and orange. The slider on the back will have a "Podcasts" option.
It's funny...my old 3G iPod just died, so I might be looking for a Shuffle.
Anyone know what the rumored features might be?
Anyone know what the rumored features might be?
Unless of course the 2 GB nano is retired as well... Or they introduce the iPod pico to replace them both....hyperpasta said:
Macrumors said:
Several readers report that the 1GB iPod shuffle is out of stock for the holidays at Apple's online store:
What is Apple doing? Its holidays and ppl buy a lot for presents! And there's no Shuffles left!
eXan said:What is Apple doing? Its holidays and ppl buy a lot for presents! And there's no Shuffles left!
If they waited THIS long...I mean it's 7 days.
David
Shows how different the sales are for Shuffle's here in Australia compared to the US.
The Apple store has shipping in 24 hours for both Shuffles. Also the department store where I work has quite a few of 512MB and 1GB Shuffles.
On the other hand, Nano's are a bit too popular. Getting them is like trying to find something rare at the moment.
The Apple store has shipping in 24 hours for both Shuffles. Also the department store where I work has quite a few of 512MB and 1GB Shuffles.
On the other hand, Nano's are a bit too popular. Getting them is like trying to find something rare at the moment.
They had both Shuffles at my local retail store on Thursday. No 4G nanos to be found though...mproud said:
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was gonna buy a ipod shuffle but the 8 places that I wen't to where sold out and also all other brands of iPods
I did hear about an engraving option, but it doesn't seem to be available at the moment. Not sure which countries it was restricted to though.paddy said:as far as I know you cant engrave an iPod shuffle, at least not on Apples Irish store
