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Apple takes lid off 64-bit A8 iPod touch, now up to 128GB
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Jul 15, 2015, 11:26 AM
 
As expected, Apple has taken the wraps off a new iPod touch. Predictions for the device were generally correct, with the new version getting a new 8MP rear camera, 64-bit A8 processor, and M8 motion coprocessor. The new iPod touch is available in five colors: space gray, silver, gold, pink and a darker blue than the previous offering.

In addition to the three normal 16, 32, and 64GB versions, a 128GB version has been added. All four versions ship with iOS 8.4. All colors and capacities are available at Apple.com and at Apple retail today. Prices are $199 for the 16GB version, $239 for 32GB, $299 for 64GB, and 128GB for $399. A (product) RED version is available as well.

The iPod nano and shuffle lines were refreshed with the new colors, but no notable specification changes.
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Jul 15, 2015, 04:23 PM
 
Cool... like the iPhone 6 that should have been. I want one, but am hoping a better phone is coming... otherwise, it's 6th gen iPod and a cheepie phone for me.
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Jul 15, 2015, 05:49 PM
 
I just bought a 5th gen... Curious to see what the benchmarks are for 5th gen vs. 6th gen
     
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@Grendelmon - Another article that did some initial benchmarking said about 6x performance.
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Jul 16, 2015, 07:09 PM
 
Think about this... you can go to Staples and get a 128 GB flash drive for maybe $49.

Meanwhile, the iPod Shuffle, in 2015, is still stuck at 2 GBs, so you basically can't listen to more than a few hour-long podcasts without running out of room. And the cost: also $49.

I really liked the lighter blue and the lime green. Why is Apple not selling the old colors?

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Also if Apple is going to release an iPhone with haptic feedback, and this iPod touch doesn't have it, then maybe it would be better to get a refurb model if you need an iPod or wait for an iPod with haptic feedback.
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Jul 21, 2015, 04:03 PM
 
WHEN will Apple offer a 256GB iPod touch to replace the sadly abandoned 160GB iPod Classic?


What would it take, Apple?
     
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Jul 21, 2015, 04:56 PM
 
Originally Posted by And.reg View Post
Think about this... you can go to Staples and get a 128 GB flash drive for maybe $49.

Meanwhile, the iPod Shuffle, in 2015, is still stuck at 2 GBs, so you basically can't listen to more than a few hour-long podcasts without running out of room. And the cost: also $49.
You've struck upon the obvious, but fail to make the conclusion:

You're not actually paying those $49 for storage when you're buying an iPod.

Congratulations.
     
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Jul 21, 2015, 06:12 PM
 
We don't know what Apple's margin is on the Shuffle. If you assume up to 40% (which is way too high, I think), then the iPod still costs $30 to make, market, and sell.
     
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Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot View Post
You've struck upon the obvious, but fail to make the conclusion:

You're not actually paying those $49 for storage when you're buying an iPod.

Congratulations.
My point is: They could have updated the capacity to something more than 2 GB (like, go up to 8 GB). I bet that wouldn't really hurt their profit margin, but really 2 GB is small for iPod capacity in 2015.
     
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Jul 21, 2015, 07:39 PM
 
2GB for iPod capacity with non-just shuffling access is too small. For what the shuffle does, its positioned very well.

And.reg, do you have one? What do you use it for? Maybe I'm not seeing a use case.
     
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Jul 22, 2015, 12:54 PM
 
I have a 1GB and a 2GB. I used to have 30 minute to 120 minute long podcast-type tracks along with general collections of similarly-themed tunes sewn together as a single file. These I can store and play in the background or on road trips. Each of these at high quality can be as much as 100 MB, so that limits me to a few dozen before they become repetitive. I have to keep reminding myself to remove older casts to make room for new ones.
     
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Jul 22, 2015, 01:25 PM
 
Yeah, that's a good use case for a larger Shuffle.

I think, however, you may be in the minority on Shuffle use, though. I just don't see Apple making a bigger shuffle, ever.
     
   
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