engadget.com — "My friend just went to the apple store to get a nano re-rung and apparently right as they were re-ringing it the price rang up $50 less for the 2 gig. Thinking that was a little strange, the apple employee tried ringing up the 4 gig and saw the same price drop. Most interesting though was the fact that the 60 gig iPod was down a full $100 bucks"..
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rowhard99Sep 12, 2006
they must be trying to clear out the old iPods to make room for the new ones that will be unveiled today....wishful thinking!!!!!
celchu33Sep 12, 2006
Because they upgraded the 60GB so you get 80GB for the same price?
smarusichSep 12, 2006
The ones they unveiled today are a joke. With the supposed widescreen on the way, who would be willing to buy these? slightly bigger hard drive, battery time extension, and brighter screen. I'll just stick with my 5G till i get what everyone has wanted, the widescreen... and Apple better hurry with that thing because you can only stay the coolest mp3 player maker if you have the coolest mp3 player. Don't jump the shark Apple.
doodlebummSep 12, 2006
Be sure to read this as "$100 *LESS*", not "for $100". Yes, that's a big drop in price, but I'm sure they've been making their (more then) fair share on them in the past.
mrmidgetmanSep 12, 2006
I've got a good comercial idea. here it goes:iPodits so over priced we can afford to cut 100 bucks off the pricetag.
johnboiwaltuneSep 12, 2006
You can't really run with a HD-based iPod. If you go more than 30 minutes or so, it starts to skip and buffer. Runners also prefer flash MP3 players because they're less bulky and easier to strap to your arm, and you can stash them in your gear bag without having to charge them so often.That's why I have a nano... so there's one possible answer for ya.
steggSep 12, 2006
Yeah, this has a pretty obvious answer. Having a hard drive running in your pocket everywhere you go, getting jossled and bounced around constantly, with thin little plates and intricate little needle trying to stay on track all the while is a recipe for disaster. I had to get my original 40gb ipod replaced twice due to hard drive issues before I finally sold the thing and got a nano.
lucasvbSep 12, 2006
The name is a bit ironic. The place sucks.If you knew me, you'd know that I think this city is just the worst place I could ever be. Absolutely nothing I'm interested on is available here, and I'm saying this from living over here for my entire life, looking for these things.The iPod was minor, I'm talking things from a physics college course to access to basic electronic components, things I'd want to dedicate my life to! But not only that, places to visit, movies for rent, people to meet... There's nothing this city has to offer me, and it always, always failed me.If it wasn't for the Internet I got 9 years ago, I'd have given hope on all the things I care about long ago. It was the only thing that let me realize the world out there (especially outside Brazil) is actually decent, and that this all wasn't just an issue with me. It gave me a reason to don't give myself up to this dreadful place.I've been trying to get out of it for two years already (I'm 20 now), but it's not really easy without having to literally start a life from scratch - not a good thing, and hardly a wise move... But in a way, I don't think my life will start until I leave the place for good.So, if anything, I feel inadequately placed. This place is hell for me, and it feels awful to wake up realizing I'm still here.Sorry for the rant...
kufu91Sep 13, 2006
or the price for the parts got cheaper
stang4783Sep 13, 2006
Got to admit...costco is the s**t! Anyone know if their prices for iPods have dropped too?
kakkunSep 13, 2006
I just bought my new ipod video like 3 weeks ago :(
jb1984Sep 13, 2006
IPOD is the best proven MP3 player out on the market right now. Everyone wants one and if they want to drop their prices, they will just get more business. This will create accounts with people and possibly help with the selling of their other products thus increasing their net income.