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Apple Ends Delay, Sets iPod Mini Worldwide Launch

Posted by pudge on from the ready-set-go dept.

dncsky1530 writes "Apple Computer said Wednesday that it would end the waiting and launch its iPod mini digital music player around the world on July 24. The release ends a three-month delay of the iPod mini's debut outside the United States. In March, Apple said it would postpone the mini player's release because of stronger-than-expected domestic demand and slow production of the device's hard drives."

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  1. Re:I'm not sure they're actually selling well by Jord · · Score: 4, Interesting
    Considering that Apple is unable to keep them in stock it appears that people generally disagree with you.

    Then again /. has been consistently wrong on the popularity of Apple products. If I recall correctly, /.'s general opinion was that the ipod would be unsuccessful as well.

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    seSales, Point of Sale software for OS X.
  2. Re:I'm not sure they're actually selling well by evn · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Something I forgot to add: If the iPod Mini makes people say "Hey, the 15 GB iPod only costs $50 more and gets you almost 400% as much space - why get the small one?!" then Apple has just 'upsold' you to another (better) item. Apple doesn't care if you compare the cheapest iPod to a more costly one because in the end it will still be money in the bank. You didn't think to compare to the Creative MuVo 2 or one of the Rio players - just another Apple product: that makes me think that the iPod mini is perfectly priced/marketed. If the only competition for the iPod mini is another iPod then what does Apple have to lose?

  3. Re:crappy feel by commodoresloat · · Score: 3, Interesting

    First off, I absolutely love the ipod mini and I want one. But some of these criticisms are reasonable. #2 - the edges ARE sharp. I mean, you won't slice your wrist with it or anything but they are sharp. I think it's kind of cool, myself, with the aluminum it looks kind of industrial in a way. #3 - you're right, but the effect is the same as paint coming off. Where it used to be pink, there's now a silver spot. Which makes me want the silver one. #4 - the 2nd gen white ipods got it right - I think this is a step backwards. I like that the controls are on the wheel, but the wheel is not nearly as easy to use or sensitive. But even granted all those complaints, I want one. The only thing stopping me from buying one is that I already have a 30 gig white one....