Apple Quietly Releases New iPods

redletterdave writes "At the company's media event last month, Apple introduced its fifth-generation iPod Touch and seventh-generation iPod Nano, but only mentioned an October timeframe for when it would start filling pre-orders. Without an official word, it looks like the official launch day for the new iPods is today. Apple Stores around the country are currently stocked with the new iPods and customers who pre-ordered are finally receiving email notifications that their orders have shipped, or are 'preparing to ship.' Still, it is interesting to note that Apple didn't make a special announcement or even post a press release to announce the launch of its newest media players, especially as the competition heats up before the holiday season."

Comments

Re:"the competition heats up..."

[grouchomarxist]

There is definitely competition out there, but it is minimal. If you check out Amazon's Japan best seller page for portable media players you get:

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/bestsellers/electronics/140474011/ref=zg_bs_nav_e_3_3371411

The top 3 items are Apple iPod touch. 9 out of the top 10 items are from Apple. 17 of the top 20.

In any case, part of my point is not Apple's dominance, but the lack of anything much happening in this market.

Re:"the competition heats up..."

[FreakyGeeky]

What are you talking about? They'll work just fine. My iPhone 5 works perfectly in my 2011 Nissan.