A 12GB Nano Coming Soon?
When I first got my hands on a 4GB iPod, I thought the memory is big enough to handle the songs I want following me in my everyday life. But as days pass, more and more more songs come out and my 4GB iPod is now down to a 100MB memory. I’m panicking. I want a bigger memory.
For most iPod users, the nicest choice in the market right now – in terms of sleekness – is the iPod Nano. But when it comes to memory, the smallest of the iPod’s memory just doesn’t cut it. The 30GB iPod is good, but it’s just too bulky.
A Gartner report hints at a possible answer to this dilemma. The report looks into the possibility of NAND flash prices going down due to Apple’s buying power. This will lead to Nano’s increased capacity. The report goes:
“Gartner forecasts that a 16Gb (2GB) device will be available in the third quarter for about $30, down from its current price of about $35. Due to Apple’s procurement power and investment, it is conceivable that it could get pricing for a device at $25 or even $20. This pricing would enable capacities of 12GB, leaving enough room for the remaining component and manufacturing costs as well as Apple’s margin, while still reaching a $250 price point.”
Hmm, a 12GB Nano? Sounds nice. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
Via Mac Rumors
When I first got my hands on a 4GB iPod, I thought the memory is big enough to handle the songs I want following me in my everyday life. But as days pass, more and more more songs come out and my 4GB iPod is now down to a 100MB memory. I’m panicking. I want a bigger memory.
For most iPod users, the nicest choice in the market right now – in terms of sleekness – is the iPod Nano. But when it comes to memory, the smallest of the iPod’s memory just doesn’t cut it. The 30GB iPod is good, but it’s just too bulky.
A Gartner report hints at a possible answer to this dilemma. The report looks into the possibility of NAND flash prices going down due to Apple’s buying power. This will lead to Nano’s increased capacity. The report goes:
“Gartner forecasts that a 16Gb (2GB) device will be available in the third quarter for about $30, down from its current price of about $35. Due to Apple’s procurement power and investment, it is conceivable that it could get pricing for a device at $25 or even $20. This pricing would enable capacities of 12GB, leaving enough room for the remaining component and manufacturing costs as well as Apple’s margin, while still reaching a $250 price point.”
Hmm, a 12GB Nano? Sounds nice. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
Via Mac Rumors
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