Apple has launched its next-generation iPod Touch. There are two more additions to the iPod family of digital music player. They are the new sixth generation iPod classic and a new iPod Nano.
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The iPod Touch is the iPhone-styled iPod having touchscreen display. The new device from Apple is well equipped with wireless Internet connectivity. Also it incorporates Safari, YouTube and cover flow.
The new model comes in two capacities, 8GB and 16GB. The 8GB iPod touch will priced at US $299 (approx Rs. 12,220), while the 16GB model will be priced at $399 (approx Rs. 16,310). Both the models will be available by September-end.
Apple also introduced its sixth generation of iPods, which will be called iPod Classic. The sixth generation features a huge capacity of 80GB and 160GB wrapped in stainless steel enclosure. It is preloaded with exciting games such as iQuiz, the entertainment trivia game; Vortex, a fast-paced 360 degree brick-bashing game; and Klondike, the popular solitaire card game.
Apple also introduced its sixth generation of iPods, which will be called iPod Classic. The sixth generation features a huge capacity of 80GB and 160GB wrapped in stainless steel enclosure. It is preloaded with exciting games such as iQuiz, the entertainment trivia game; Vortex, a fast-paced 360 degree brick-bashing game; and Klondike, the popular solitaire card game.
Users can also buy additional games from the iTunes Store. The iPod Classic too will also be available for sale by the end of this month for US $249 (approx Rs. 10,180) and US $349 (approx Rs. 14,260) for 80GB model and 160 GB model respectively.
Apple also unveiled the all-new iPod Nano with video playing capabilities. The third generation iPod Nano is incorporated with a 2-inch QVGA screen with 320×240 resolution. The new iPod Nano will also be preloaded with iQuiz, Vortex and Klondike games. The new 4GB iPod Nano comes at the price of US $149 (around Rs. 6,090). The 8GB model will come in a variety of colors such as silver, black, blue, green and red, and will be available at the price of US $199 (around Rs. 8,130).
All the new Apple iPods require iTunes 7.4, a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2) or later or a Mac with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later. Only iPod Touch requires Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later.
8GB Apple iPhone Price Slashed
8GB Apple iPhone Price Slashed
Apple has also cut down the price of the iPhone by $200. The iPhone with 8GB will now be available at the price of $399 (approx 16,300 INR). This is the first time after the launch of the iPhone that Apple has reduced its price.
Apple chief Steve Jobs said, “The surveys are in and iPhone customer satisfaction scores are higher than we’ve ever seen for any Apple product.” “We’ve clearly got a breakthrough product and we want to make it affordable for even more customers as we enter this holiday season,” he added. Apple reported selling 270,000 iPhones in just the first 30 hours the device was on sale in June.
Apple plans to phase the 4GB model out. Thus, the device will be available in the market till stock lasts.
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs has had to apologise to early buyers of the company’s iPhone product and offered US$100 store credit after a decision to slash the price of the iPhone from US$600 to US$400 provoked anger. The move was an unusual one for the company because normally Apple commands a premium price for its products.
Apple chief Steve Jobs said, “The surveys are in and iPhone customer satisfaction scores are higher than we’ve ever seen for any Apple product.” “We’ve clearly got a breakthrough product and we want to make it affordable for even more customers as we enter this holiday season,” he added. Apple reported selling 270,000 iPhones in just the first 30 hours the device was on sale in June.
Apple plans to phase the 4GB model out. Thus, the device will be available in the market till stock lasts.
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs has had to apologise to early buyers of the company’s iPhone product and offered US$100 store credit after a decision to slash the price of the iPhone from US$600 to US$400 provoked anger. The move was an unusual one for the company because normally Apple commands a premium price for its products.
