I dunno... I think they'd sell even more if they were cheaper. How many people here that don't already have an iPod would run out and buy one if they lowered the price significantly?
Yea I know what your saying man. Maybe Apple should roll back out with the 5gb iPods for like $129, I be those would sell like hotcakes.
I think they could probably at least offer it for $199. That would definitely be a sweet deal. Does anyone have a link for pricing on the hard drives that Apple uses for the iPods? That could be useful in this discussion.
Apple is not running a charity. Even though Mr Jobs gets the princely sum of $1 he still is one of the highest paid (if not the highest paid) CEO's today.
I think it is somewhat pricey but worth it. I have owned one of each generation and can say that is a great product. I got the new 30GB model and am totally hooked. Now I spend a fair amount of time going through the music store while waiting for renders at work.
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unreasonable expectations
basic economics...demand is still high...no reason to lower prices
*raising hand* Me! Me!
Used 10GB iPods that sold new for $399 are now around $199.
edit - I'll learn to preview my messages for spelling someday. I promise.
Originally posted by JMoney
Yea I know what your saying man. Maybe Apple should roll back out with the 5gb iPods for like $129, I be those would sell like hotcakes.
I think they could probably at least offer it for $199. That would definitely be a sweet deal. Does anyone have a link for pricing on the hard drives that Apple uses for the iPods? That could be useful in this discussion.
edit - man I suck at spelling at times...
Originally posted by SuperGrover
Mmmm. That's true. i guess I'm just cheap.
Hear Hear
Originally posted by Slotracer152
why would the come down in price when they can sell so many of them at the current prices?
basic economics...demand is still high...no reason to lower prices
I have a better-worded explanation:
CORPORATE GREED.
read corporate greed
"Greed is Good"
Apple is not running a charity. Even though Mr Jobs gets the princely sum of $1 he still is one of the highest paid (if not the highest paid) CEO's today.
Buy a pod, Steve needs a new jet airplane!
Originally posted by Earl
My wife has no idea how much things cost. What the hell are you doing telling her the REAL price?
LOL!
I gotta work on that one myself
I just upgraded my original 5GB to the new 15GB model and can say that it's well worth the price. It's just simply an incredible product.
But I'd be happy to have an unused old one for $50... or $80 even.
applenut:
discman sell for more than that....
unreasonable expectations
He's saying no way should you be able to get an unused older iPod for less than the cost of a lowly discman.
I'd like Apple to lower the cost as well but if they can keep the quality high then I'm happy.