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Why iPod Mini is a smart move for Apple

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the no-dept dept.

Ample Dave writes "Ars Technica has an analytical article up right now that looks at Apple's strategy with the (many would say overpriced) iPod Mini. I have to admit that I bought into the rumors of a dirt cheap iPod Jr., and thus was very disappointed when the real price of $250 was announced, but this article changed my mind. It leads me to wonder about Apple's other pricing games. You an see this kind of thing with the eMac and iMac, too."

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  1. typo? by happyfrogcow · · Score: 0, Redundant

    will hold 4GB of music,"

    4GB? We were expecting maybe 2GB, but that sounds ok

    should that be "We were expecting 20GB"?

    1. Re:typo? by falcon5768 · · Score: 0, Redundant

      um no the rumors where that the mini iPod was going to hold 2 gigs... the high end already held 20

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  2. They let me down big time. by ScottGant · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I was jazzed this last keynote speech. I thought for sure they were going to release a 1 gig solid-state iPod for $99 bucks. I had heard this through the rumor mill out there, but obviously they're not always right. I was all ready with my credit card to make the purchase.

    But come on, $249 for 4 gigs? When for a mere 50 bucks more I could have 15 gigs? I don't care how much they try to justify it, it just isn't a good deal to me.

    But think about it, if they sold a $99 iPod they would sell a zillion of them...cementing even further they're hold on the player market.

    But what do I know...

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  3. Dissapointed, and lost a customer by nurb432 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I wont be one of those 'why not just spend an extra 50 for 15gb'.

    I will be one of those ' bah, too much, ill buy a cheaper competitor'..

    Too bad too, for about 100 it would have made a GREAT prodcut ( and id be in line to get one ).. now its just a so-so product.

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  4. I just don't get it!! by HighVoltageGuy · · Score: 0, Redundant

    So it comes in a new color and it's smaller! Whop dee doo! I agree with most that has been said here. For a little more money, you can purachase a 2nd generation iPod with more memory. If you're really clined to have a different color iPod than everyone else....take the cover off and paint it yourself. Don't get sucked into a scam. And as far as running with an iPod, everything has wear and tear...that's just the way things are. Eventually somethings going to give...duhh! Nothing is prefect. I'm just glad I bought my 40GB 2nd Gen. iPod for only $350!