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Rumors of Mini iPods
TheKidWho writes "According to Thinksecret: 'Reliable sources inside and outside of Apple have confirmed Apple will announce the new pocket-size iPods in a number of capacities and in various colors, including stripes. Capacities will be 2 and 4GB -- meaning users could store some 400 and 800 songs, respectively. Prices will start at around $100US, Think Secret has learned. It is not known if the new product line will be available immediately after introduction. It is also expected that current iPod models will be revamped to add body colors as well.' With the $99 price tag, it seems these rumored iPods could make big headway in the low end mp3 player market."
Please?
You know that Apple-fanatics will think it will be the greatest thing even if its 10 lbs and has pointy barbs sticking out of it, but I just want to see what would direction they would go.
The surprise isn't how often we make bad choices; the surprise is how seldom they defeat us.
If it took regular AA or AAA batteries, I might get one.
Don't blame Durga. I voted for Centauri.
Yes, moderators, that's an interesting comment, describing a feature that already exists in the iPod.
Don't blame me; I'm never given mod points.
Amusing, that they call this a "low end" player... "Only" 400-800 songs? Gimme a break - How many of us spend so long away from a PC that we need more than 800 songs on a portable device?
If it plays Ogg Vorbis, they can consider me a potential customer. If not, well, I suppose they haven't lost me, since I'd never spend $400 for what amounts to a walkman-type device anyway. But I hope it does, because this sounds like almost exactly what I want in a portable music player (assuming it plays Vorbis, as I mentioned).
Hmm, one more qualification before I promise to buy it - If they plan to charge $100 to replace a $10 battery that dies within six months of the warrantee ending, I'll pass.
You forgot "$99 for batteries".