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The 2008 iPod Value Equation
PC Mag: Apple, Jobs Satisfy But Do Not Surprise
PC Mag: Apple Rocks New Nanos
PC Mag: Apple iPod Nano Review
PC Mag: Apple iPod Touch Review
PC Mag: New Zune Ad: 'Buy From the FM'
iPod touch Price Cuts 'May Not Be Enough' Given Conditions
The 2008 iPod Value Equation
Low End Mac's Dan Knight says:
Kudos to Apple for some real changes in the iPod line. It's been a year since Apple overhauled the entire iPod range with the 3G iPod nano, the iPod touch, and the new name for the "classic" iPod - the iPod classic.
Yesterday saw the introduction of a new form factor for the iPod nano, a slightly smaller iPod touch, simplification of the iPod classic, and new colors for the iPod shuffle and nano. And lets not forget new capacities, new prices, and one cool new feature.
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PC Mag: Apple, Jobs Satisfy But Do Not Surprise
New iPods, renewed friendships, and an interesting foray into the cloud made for a decent though uninspiring Apple event.
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2330068,00.asp
PC Mag: Apple Rocks New Nanos
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs took the stage at today's Apple event in San Francisco to revive the iPod nano's form factor, introduce iTunes 8, and slim down the iPod Touch even more.
Most notably on the software front was the announcement of iTunes 8. The new version of iTunes offers HDTV support, a (typically humble) feature called "Genius," and a new form of browsing, which lets users browse albums via cover art located at the top of the app's window. Genius, on the other hand, offers a quick way to choose, "songs that go great together" with a single click. Users are then presented with a list of recommended music, based on track ratings and song counts.
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2330040,00.asp
PC Mag: Apple iPod Nano Review
Apple's fourth generation (4G) iPod nano melds the best of nanos old and new: specifically the older, more popular tall-and-slim design with the newer, larger screen from the third-generation player. At $149 for 8GB, and $199 for 16GB, the nano is impressively priced given its additions, including a built-in accelerometer (a la iPod touch) which flips the screen orientation, on-the-go Genius playlists, and the gimmicky-but-fun "shake to shuffle" feature. It's one of the best looking and most successfully executed flash players ever created, and like any good gadget, it's fun to use, despite its sophisticated user interface.
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2330093,00.asp
PC Mag: Apple iPod Touch Review
The most interesting improvements that come with Apple's iPod touch 2G aren't the physical tweaks, like its slimmer profile or new built-in speaker. It's what's inside. This huge screen isn't just for Coverflow or video viewing anymore-it's for games and apps. Calling it the "the funnest iPod ever," Steve Jobs wants you to consider the new touch a portable gaming device, and if "Spore" is any indication of what's possible, he'll get his wish. The Genius playlist feature is a welcome, if somewhat imperfect addition, and the touch remains the best portable media player on the market at any price-even if the earbuds still suck. Oh, speaking of price, the touch 2G is cheaper: you'll pay $229 for 8GB, $299 for 16GB, and $399 for 32GB of storage. (The original 16GB touch debuted at $399.)
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2330095,00.asp
PC Mag: New Zune Ad: 'Buy From the FM'
On Sept. 16, Microsoft will begin offering a feature that will let users "tag" and download music they hear on its Zune MP3 player's built-in FM radio, the company said Monday. A giant 120-Gbyte offering, as well as a 16-Gbyte model, have also been added to the Zune family.
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2329961,00.asp
iPod touch Price Cuts 'May Not Be Enough' Given Conditions
AppleInsider reports:
Across the board price cuts announced by Apple on its iPod touch line of digital media players are "nice," but may not be sharp enough to drive a sales surge given economic conditions and the more aggressively priced iPhone 3G, according to one Wall Street analyst.
American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu, who had previously recommended that investors reset their expectations for Tuesday's "Let's Rock" event, believes favorable commodity pricing on components such as NAND flash will allow Apple to absorb the new cuts without a material hit to its margins.
In fact, he suggests that the Cupertino-based company may even see some upside to margins in the coming quarters given its decision not to cut prices on the iPod shuffle. His concern, however, is that the new touch models are not priced aggressively enough for today's consumers, who may see more value in a $199 subsidized iPhone.
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