iPod Shuffle to be discontinued/repaced in january?

[Lt Major Burns]

this site:http://www.ipodgarage.com/article.php?id=747 seems to think so, but to be honest, they've got a point.

the shuffle was the answer to the question: "why can't i get a small cheap ipod?"

now the question is "why does the shuffle not have a screen?"

maybe the answer will be a 512mb nano.

 

[nixgeek]

Or maybe a smal LCD display for it? The fact that the nano has this display distinguishes it from the Shuffle. And a 512MB nano would still be more expensive than a 512 MB shuffle since the screen might take up most of that cost.

 

[whitesaint]

I think they should give it a small screen and redesign it, keep it at the same price and call it the ipod pico (one trillionth)

 

[gwynarion]

The fact that the Shuffle has no screen, no wheel and is not as glossy makes it attractive to a lot of people. I think that a redesign which preserves those features would be welcome.

 

[kainjow]

The shuffle needs a refresh. MWSF is the perfect time.

 

[sinclair_tm]

well, they better not change it before i get one. i think they are neat becasue of all the ipods, they do the best as a portible drive, no cables needed. load it with music at home, then files at work/school that you need to take home. they are not ment to be a screened ipod subsitute, but used in addition to a bigger ipod.

 

[fryke]

They could lower pricing. I don't see the need for new features with the shuffle, neither do I see the need for more space on those devices (since the nano's there for that). So why redesign it? Just lower the prices.

Although I must say: A 512 MB or 1 GB nano: I would like.

 

[Reality]

I also think their prices just need to be lowered. I was thinking of giving one away for christmas but its just to much for so little.