Apple appears to be "getting set to 'end of life' the [iPod] shuffle possibly in favor of a 1GB version of the nano."
UBS Analysts have predicted the possibility of a 1GB Apple iPod nano digital music player replacing the iPod Shuffle.
Difference between an Apple iPod nano and iPod shuffle ?
The iPod nano is designed as a full featured MP3 player while the iPod shuffle is designed as a simple low cost MP3 player that lacks a display and can only play music and transport files. Apple iPod Nano has 1.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD display.
Currently, the smallest iPod Nano has 2 GB of storage, enough for about 500 songs, and costs $199. Adding a screen to the iPod Shuffle, which costs $8 more to manufacture, would make Apple more competitive on the low end of the MP3 player market.
Update: Apple gets sued by a customer who claims the company did not adequately warn customers about the potential for hearing loss from using the iPod. It is claimed that, at full volume, the device can damage hearing.
The iPod user manual already warns customers about the potential for permanent hearing loss if the player’s earphones or headphones are used a high volume. But the complaint alleged that Apple did not advise users about what constituted a high volume or a safe level of noise.
UBS Analysts have predicted the possibility of a 1GB Apple iPod nano digital music player replacing the iPod Shuffle.Difference between an Apple iPod nano and iPod shuffle ?
The iPod nano is designed as a full featured MP3 player while the iPod shuffle is designed as a simple low cost MP3 player that lacks a display and can only play music and transport files. Apple iPod Nano has 1.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD display.
Currently, the smallest iPod Nano has 2 GB of storage, enough for about 500 songs, and costs $199. Adding a screen to the iPod Shuffle, which costs $8 more to manufacture, would make Apple more competitive on the low end of the MP3 player market.
Update: Apple gets sued by a customer who claims the company did not adequately warn customers about the potential for hearing loss from using the iPod. It is claimed that, at full volume, the device can damage hearing.
The iPod user manual already warns customers about the potential for permanent hearing loss if the player’s earphones or headphones are used a high volume. But the complaint alleged that Apple did not advise users about what constituted a high volume or a safe level of noise.