My professional opinion is that Apple isn't going to introduce a new iPod shuffle - the shuffle was just horribly overpriced. $49 is more reasonable (well, for Apple), and it's a welcome price drop, even if we should have seen it last fall.
Yeah, compared with the Zen Stone plus and other small flash based DAPs the Shuffle was ridiculously priced. A prime example of how Apple overcharges for their products. But more important how they can manage to get consumers who are willing to over pay for something with an Apple logo on the back.
Yeah, compared with the Zen Stone plus and other small flash based DAPs the Shuffle was ridiculously priced. A prime example of how Apple overcharges for their products. But more important how they can manage to get consumers who are willing to over pay for something with an Apple logo on the back.
Yeah, I can get a 1GB Zen Stone for $14 less, a 2GB Zen Stone for $0.99 more...presumably they're preparing to release a new Shuffle all hyped up to the heavens to accompany the price, and we're supposed to worship at their feet for taking so long about it...gosh I'm cynical...must cut down on caffeine.
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Mog @ Feb 19th 2008 5:58AM
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My professional opinion is that Apple isn't going to introduce a new iPod shuffle - the shuffle was just horribly overpriced. $49 is more reasonable (well, for Apple), and it's a welcome price drop, even if we should have seen it last fall.
Homeboy @ Feb 19th 2008 6:16AM
Yeah, compared with the Zen Stone plus and other small flash based DAPs the Shuffle was ridiculously priced. A prime example of how Apple overcharges for their products. But more important how they can manage to get consumers who are willing to over pay for something with an Apple logo on the back.
Homeboy @ Feb 19th 2008 6:22AM
Yeah, compared with the Zen Stone plus and other small flash based DAPs the Shuffle was ridiculously priced. A prime example of how Apple overcharges for their products. But more important how they can manage to get consumers who are willing to over pay for something with an Apple logo on the back.
N30 G30 @ Feb 19th 2008 6:31AM
it's not Apple's (or any other companies') fault that no matter how high the price is for a product, people buy it. I blame ignorant consumers.
I know someone that just bought a shuffle three days ago. I wonder if he could return it.
max andrews @ Feb 19th 2008 6:57AM
@ N30 G30,
apple has a 14-day price drop policy. If your friend brings their receipt into an apple store they will be refunded the $30.
Miker @ Feb 19th 2008 7:03AM
Yeah, I can get a 1GB Zen Stone for $14 less, a 2GB Zen Stone for $0.99 more...presumably they're preparing to release a new Shuffle all hyped up to the heavens to accompany the price, and we're supposed to worship at their feet for taking so long about it...gosh I'm cynical...must cut down on caffeine.
N30 G30 @ Feb 19th 2008 2:49PM
max andrews,
Thanks! Dopeness, I'll tell my friend he's not the unluckiest person in the planet anymore. +1 for you.