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

quietly?

[noh8rz10]

Umm, they had a huge event where they unveiled new iphones and ipods. what is quiet about it? the release date I guess? regardless, they're here now. I've got a new ipod touch on order, so I should be getting it soon. the price went up - $299. I wonder how the price of the ipad mini will compare to this?

"the competition heats up..."

[grouchomarxist]

eh? in media players? what competition?

Re:"the competition heats up..."

[BasilBrush]

(I know, I know, joggers etc like a small light PMP, but its a vanishing market)

People aren't jogging any more?

Of course the iPod Touch is part of the iPod line. And it allows people access to the iOS App Store for much less money than an iPhone.

Re:"the competition heats up..."

[Cimexus]

Joggers and people at the gym, my friend.

I have an iPhone and it has my music library on it. I use it regularly - on the bus, on the train, in the car etc. However my iPod Nano still gets pulled out every time I go running because:

a) it is much smaller and lighter than an iPhone; and
b) if it falls out of my pocket and smashes into a million pieces on the pavement, I've lost a $99 device rather than a $899 device.

Re:Where is the new iTunes 11?

[peragrin]

iTunes doesn't need an overhaul it needs an axe.

Seriously Idevice sync, media player and iTunes Store should be separate apps.