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Ohmygod. I didn't even think about new iPods being introduced. This event is going to ROCK!
 
Given years of declining iPod sales, I don't see them introducing a new line. If anything, I'd expect them to cut one (classic) or even two (shuffle) of the existing lines, leaving the nano as the portable/workout iPod and the touch as the high capacity/iOS iPod.

I see where you are coming from, but would it not make more sense to keep the Nano and Shuffle, and discontinue the other two? As the iPhone can do the Classic and Touch's thing, but it will never be able to shrink to the incredible size of the Nano or Shuffle.
 
Given years of declining iPod sales, I don't see them introducing a new line. If anything, I'd expect them to cut one (classic) or even two (shuffle) of the existing lines, leaving the nano as the portable/workout iPod and the touch as the high capacity/iOS iPod.

I could see them go even more aggressive.
I think they need a device that is higher capacity than the touch, but it doesn't need full iOS with all it's overheads. I could see it being based on the Nano iPod OS. Say +64Gb capacities but sized between the nano and the touch. Then they could kill the classic.

I think the touch will evolve to be an iPhone this round anyway, keep the price point and give apple the device it needs to hammer pre-paid markets. Sure it'll only have low spec 3G data, but there are 3ish inch smartphones in the price range already.

Shuffle and Nano are so close now, and making the shuffle smaller didn't seem to work so I think your right the shuffle is gone. Add bluetooth to the nano and really push it as a device you put on in the morning and it stays with you all day as an interface to your info-ecosystem it should be a winner.
 
Say +64Gb capacities but sized between the nano and the touch. Then they could kill the classic.

That's less than half the capacity of the Classic, which is already too small.

They need a BIGGER iPod, not replace the biggest with something much smaller.
 
new ipad, new iphone, new ipods, new macbook pro retina... luving 2012 :)
 
That's less than half the capacity of the Classic, which is already too small.

They need a BIGGER iPod, not replace the biggest with something much smaller.

Well I was thinking models start at 128Gb but then thought that might be to ambitious.
 
so if the source is true:
4gb ipod shuffle
8gb ipod nano (ditch the 16) or vice versa
32/64 new 5g ipod touch w/ 4" display
and --> 8gb 4g ipod touch (it's basically the old model, so is not mentioned in the rumor)
If the iPhone happened to go to a 64GB model, the Touch might hit 128GB and that would allow them to discontinue the Classic and still offer a high capacity model. It's been a few years since a capacity bump, so if the laws of more storage for less are still in operation, it should be about time for this to be practical at current price points.....

(Altho' I know some argue for retaining the Classic interface for a variety of reasons.)
 
the iPhone can do the Classic and Touch's thing

Nope, not at all. Unless they're going to start selling the iPhone for the same price the touch is at without a contract.

Some people just want the device without the phone (and contract) part. If anything, an iPad mini would be the one to replace Touch, and some people wouldn't be happy about that.
 
I want 128GB iPod Touch. Period. The top of the line iPod has maxxed out at either 60GB or 64GB for what, 7 years? Shameful.

I don't care what crazy cool features it might have, if it doesn't have at least 128GB then its a deal breaker.
 
Nope, not at all. Unless they're going to start selling the iPhone for the same price the touch is at without a contract.

Some people just want the device without the phone (and contract) part. If anything, an iPad mini would be the one to replace Touch, and some people wouldn't be happy about that.

I agree. The prices of the iPhones without a contract cost more than a decent laptop and even the iPad. The iPod Touch is great and it does need a new version really bad as the current one is so laggy and slow. Also a iPad Mini would be great if priced the same as the iPod Touch but a iPhone contract and it is cheaper but you are stuck with your carrier for two years or without contract and the price triples.
 
Agree totally. With the physical buttons you can operate it easily without looking at it. I still love my Nano (2 gen? - the squat version).

The 'squat' (squarish) version was the third generation, fwiw.

Not with the current nano price. $50 vs. $150.
For some (raises hand) the Shuffle amounts to "first dose is free", getting someone into the iTunes ecosystem cheap and snowballs from there. If not for the Shuffle I might not have 4 iPods, an iPad, a MacBook, and screaming for iMac 2012.

Good point!

I want 128GB iPod Touch. Period. The top of the line iPod has maxxed out at either 60GB or 64GB for what, 7 years?

Agreed; 128GB would be great. Our 64GB 'Touch' does not quite hold our modestly sized iTunes and iPhoto libraries.
 
Still think iPod needs maybe to expand... just as an mp3 player might not cut it anymore.... maybe a iPod camera? with great video and pic quality or I still think putting buttons on there for gaming iPod for the kiddies...
 
Still think iPod needs maybe to expand... just as an mp3 player might not cut it anymore.... maybe a iPod camera? with great video and pic quality or I still think putting buttons on there for gaming iPod for the kiddies...

The first wave of Android cams is just starting to appear. I've been harping on the possibilities of a TouchCam with real zoom, e.g., for years, but apparently Cupertino's not listening.....

...a more gaming-centric Touch seems a bit more likely, though.
 
The Nano 5G was the best iPod Nano EVER!!!

The 6G was a HUGE step backwards (gone are: camera, videos, clickwheel, etc.)

Return to the 5G form factor, throw in the radio, and max it out to 32GB.

Do that and you have a best-seller.

Stay with "touch screen" and Nano will always just be a watered down Touch...

I'm glad I bought a Product Red 5G three years ago this month. It still works well (even my 2G Nano works).

I doubt the click wheel will ever come back. We live in a touch screen world now. As for radio, a lot of people don't listen to FM anymore so that would just be a waste for most people. I really can't see the Nano evolving much beyond what it is now, maybe turning into a watch that can sync with an iPhone relaying information (like the Pebble), that's all. Now, adding a much better camera would be nice, but not really necessary.
 
I always thought they would merge the nano and shuffle into one product and revise the touch. But that's just speculation.

EDIT: Does anyone think the classic will be discontinued? I can't see the touch not being updated if they do that.
 
Can't see them introducing new iPods next week.

I know they did that last year, but they also didn't have their traditional October media event. With one rumored this year, I see next week as being strictly iOS 6 and iPhone 5.

October event will be new iPod lineup, revamped iTunes 11 (hopefully), and the smaller tablet as a "one more thing."
 
Another vote for the Classic. Please Apple!

I think you underestimate the #'s it would sell! Also remember there is nothing else in the market that competes against it.

You can't forget the device that brought Apple back from the dead!
 
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