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Apple quietly cutting iPod prices ahead of event
We've just started receiving tips that Apple is quietly cutting the price of existing iPods ahead of its planned event later today. Thus far, we've seen the following price cuts. All prices given are in USD:- iPod nano is now $129 for 8GB and $149 for 16GB.
- iPod classic is now $229.
- iPod touch is now $189 for 8GB, $249 for 16GB and $279 for 32GB.
These changes haven't completely gone through the site yet. As seen in the screen capture, some parts of the site still list the iPods at their old price.
Thanks to Scott and Max for the tip!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
rhodesy22 said 5:55AM on 9-09-2009
Doing this the same day as the event - it's leaving it a bit late to just be trying to get rid of stock, surely?
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JFMartin said 8:51AM on 9-09-2009
This is so weird, the same day of the event ! Not sure how to feel about those price cuts.... More here: http://buildingiphoneapps.blogspot.com
Gideon said 6:03AM on 9-09-2009
I think the new models come with a new price tag... Don't know why they would screw up such a "surprise" by doing this ahead of the event...
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huth.sebastian said 6:15AM on 9-09-2009
Because hama already screwed it up for them. Thanks to them, everyone who cares already knows what's coming, so why try to keep it a secret?
Dejiki said 6:48AM on 9-09-2009
Discounts on the current models so people who are tired of waiting can get them, and new models to come, maybe weeks later?
I'm all for the iPod touch (2nd-generation) price drop. The place I'm working forbids camera devices of any sort, so if the 3rd-gen has it, 2nd-gen is the one to get.
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ack154 said 7:32AM on 9-09-2009
Ya, I was just looking at that 32gb one for $280. That's a steal compared to the other ones.
Yoshi1080 said 6:54AM on 9-09-2009
Aww, no price changes in Germany. :-(
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Alphonse101 said 7:46AM on 9-09-2009
Well actually, the iPod shuffle did have a price drop too. At least on the Canadian site. It is now 89.99$ (from 99.99$). I am 10$ closer to get one :D
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solarpos said 7:38AM on 9-09-2009
The free iPod Touch program with a Mac should have been a dead giveaway, pun intended, for moving inventory. Gone Daddy Gone.
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Josh said 8:49AM on 9-09-2009
They've done that for quite a few years now. They give away their flagship iPod with the Macs.
sketch.ba said 8:13AM on 9-09-2009
the ipod touch refurb is only 150$ wow what a deal!!!!!
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Brent C said 9:28AM on 9-09-2009
Refurbished iPod Nano, iPod Classic and iPod Touch have also been substantially discounted. http://www.MacintoshOS.com
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tony.walker said 9:38AM on 9-09-2009
Hey Apple! What, no love for us in Euro land?
Maybe we'll return the "love" later today by buying a big fat zero from you. I bet you'll put the prices up again for us too.
Stop subsidising US prices by increasing ours!!!!!
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JB said 11:55AM on 9-09-2009
According to the person who i called from Apple, this is a "maintenance" update?
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my bleeding heart said 2:47PM on 9-09-2009
Will the iPod classic be discontinued soon with these price drops? I hope not. It's great for music fans who have too much for the Touch to hold. http://www.computersncs.com/rd_p?p=186122&t=9544&a=27068-tuaw&gift=27068
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