OT: Apple discontinues iPod Shuffle and Nano

[Tony T]

While the demise of the iPod Shuffle has been rumored for the past 5 years, yesterday Apple announced the end of the iPod Shuffle and also the iPod Nano (The iPod Touch will be the only iPod available).

https://ec-us-i5.wal.co/asr/5a204efa-7acf-4aa9-a238-f1f87574f186_1.79b2e6e71933ab593ecb01332ff9cbd7.jp eg?odnWidth=180&odnHeight=180&odnBg=ffffff


I like the iPod Shuffle and am sorry to see it go. It is the perfect device for workouts (yes, I use it when I ride, but on very low volume).

For anyone wanting one, the best price I found was Walmart (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-iPod-shuffle-2GB-Assorted-Colors/46088119?variantFieldId=actual_color) (free shipping) — I just bought an extra one today.

[TBLS]

Another nano fan here. Just picked up my gen6 warranty replacement yesterday. Small, clip for running.

Looking at the price ($150) of the current gen nano not surprised; would have picked up a $50 Sandisc MP3 if they would not have warrantied

[AngryScientist]

agree that it's too bad they are being discontinued.

i use mine all the time at the gym and on the trainer in the basement. i dont want or need my large phone when i just want to listen to tunes in sweaty environment.

progress...

[gasman]

Lack of sales killed it. Too bad.

[Clean39T]

Another nano fan here. Just picked up my gen6 warranty replacement yesterday. Small, clip for running.



Looking at the price ($150) of the current gen nano not surprised; would have picked up a $50 Sandisc MP3 if they would not have warrantied



That's how I got mine, but still very rarely use it since I've got BT headphones for using on the rollers.

[tiretrax]

Every time I saw them for sale, I wondered how much longer they'd be available. Can't say I'm surprised. Just disappointed that the perfect tool is going away.

[makoti]

I used to love my Sansa player, rockboxed. But as my phone got better & better, it just made no sense to drag around another unit. I'm surprised it lasted this long.