Special Edition pink iPod shuffles turn up at Target stores (photos)
Big-box retailer Target this month began offering shoppers a special edition pink Apple iPod shuffle and iTunes gift card combo, sales of which help support the fight against breast cancer.
It's unclear whether the promotion is in association with Apple or simply a move by Target to help move some of its remaining inventory of second-genration iPod shuffles. Nevertheless, the bundle represents one heck of a deal for females (or anyone who knows a female).
For the same $79 that Apple charges for the diminutive clip-on digital players, Target is also throwing in a $15 iTunes gift card. In addition, the retailer is donating a portion of the proceeds of each sale to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation -- up to $25,000 in total.
In speaking to AppleInsider, a representative for Target said its stores began receiving the new combo offering about two weeks ago. Most stores should have a handful of units in stock, though it's unclear how long supplies will last.
Apple last month refreshed the iPod shuffle line with a new candy-colored hues, but otherwise made no changes to version of the player released during the same period a year ago. As part of the color palette change, however, it did away with the pink model in favor of its first-ever purple iPod.
Special Edition pink iPod shuffle available only at Target retail stores.
A portion of the proceeds of each sale are donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
The Special Edition pink iPod shuffle combo is only available at Target's brick-and-mortar retail stores, though the retailer is also selling the player separately for $69 through its online store while supplies last.
It's unclear whether the promotion is in association with Apple or simply a move by Target to help move some of its remaining inventory of second-genration iPod shuffles. Nevertheless, the bundle represents one heck of a deal for females (or anyone who knows a female).
For the same $79 that Apple charges for the diminutive clip-on digital players, Target is also throwing in a $15 iTunes gift card. In addition, the retailer is donating a portion of the proceeds of each sale to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation -- up to $25,000 in total.
In speaking to AppleInsider, a representative for Target said its stores began receiving the new combo offering about two weeks ago. Most stores should have a handful of units in stock, though it's unclear how long supplies will last.
Apple last month refreshed the iPod shuffle line with a new candy-colored hues, but otherwise made no changes to version of the player released during the same period a year ago. As part of the color palette change, however, it did away with the pink model in favor of its first-ever purple iPod.
Special Edition pink iPod shuffle available only at Target retail stores.
A portion of the proceeds of each sale are donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
The Special Edition pink iPod shuffle combo is only available at Target's brick-and-mortar retail stores, though the retailer is also selling the player separately for $69 through its online store while supplies last.
Comments
What's next, yellow iPods for the troops? Talk about hopin' on the band wagon to score some extra cash.
Most likely they we're approached to sponsor the organization. Beast cancer walks are done all around the country and I see many people toting their iPods on those walks. So why not get a contribution out of the device too.
What's next, yellow iPods for the troops? Talk about hopin' on the band wagon to score some extra cash.
What an asinine thing to suggest, let alone say.
What an asinine thing to suggest, let alone say.
Ditto. An uncalled-for comment.
Nevertheless, the bundle represents one heck of a deal for females (or anyone who knows a female).
Hey, I own a pink iPod shuffle. And the last time I checked, I was male. Do you know something I don't?
I think this is a good idea. You know, for all those selfish bastards who won't simply give to charities.
Also, at the bottom of this, I think it says "Apple is not a participant or [something] of this promotion".
I'd guess they've got some old Shuffles and recoloured them and are using this to get rid of the old stock. A good idea
I'd guess they've got some old Shuffles and recoloured them and are using this to get rid of the old stock. A good idea
No, those are the new Pink ones, these are no different than any other Pink Shuffle. Not really a Special Edition iPod.
The whole thing is rather obvious that Apple isn't involved because they used a different Font than what Apple uses on its packaging.
Edit: Ooops I forgot they did away with the pink in this gerneration of shuffles, so yes, those are old models.
What charity uses orange? Any?
The "Buy Clive at Five a car that isn't crappy, old, and riddled with hail damage" charity.
Care to donate?
-Clive
We can be pretty sure this isn't Apple doing it. They'd announce it if they were.
Also, at the bottom of this, I think it says "Apple is not a participant or [something] of this promotion".
I'd guess they've got some old Shuffles and recoloured them and are using this to get rid of the old stock. A good idea
A good idea for Target, and apparently Apple agreed to let them run with it. Although, they must not have checked very hard for brand consistency. The word "Shuffle" is capitalized in Target's campaign, yet on Apple's iPod shuffle site, the "s" is lowercase.
The box is sooooo ugly. Reminds me of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeXAcwriid0
-Clive