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It seems like an obvious move: Apple's little pink 8GB iPod nano ($199) comes out in time for Valentine's Day, and perhaps before most pink second-gen nanos have kicked the bucket. But there's a problem: if you're trying to impress your lady friend by buying her a nano that contributes money to some worthy cause, you're going to have to stick with the (PRODUCT) RED one, which fights against AIDS and tuberculosis in Africa and around the world. As pink as this nano is, there's no mention of an accompanying breast-cancer charity benefit, in an industry where pink gadgets usually mean precisely that. Let's get it going, Apple! [Apple]
Apple Adds Pink to the iPod nano LineupCUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Apple(R) today announced that it is adding a gorgeous new pink iPod(R) nano to the lineup of the world's most popular music player. The much-requested pink iPod nano is available immediately in an 8GB model for $199. iPod nano features a two-inch display which lets users watch the brand new iTunes(R) Movie Rentals, or TV shows and music videos purchased from the iTunes Store. iPod nano delivers up to 24 hours of audio playback or five hours of video playback on a single charge* and is encased in a beautiful all-metal design made with anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel, which is also available in silver, black, blue, green and a (PRODUCT) RED special edition.
"Customers are going to love the gorgeous new pink iPod nano," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of Worldwide iPod Product Marketing. "The pink iPod nano is perfect for people who want a great new color this spring, or who are searching for a special Valentine's Day gift."
iPod nano features an enhanced user interface that shows off album artwork and photos like never before and includes Cover Flow(R), so you can scroll through your entire music collection by album cover artwork using the Click Wheel. Customers can also buy music, video and games for their iPod nano from the iTunes Store or check out the latest iTunes Movie Rentals.
Pricing & Availability
The new pink 8GB iPod nano is available worldwide immediately for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) and joins the other 8GB models available in silver, black, blue, green and a (PRODUCT) RED special edition. The 4GB iPod nano in silver is available for a suggested retail price of $149 (US). Both the 4GB and 8GB iPod nano for Windows or Mac(R) are available through the Apple Store(R) (http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. All iPod nano models include earbud headphones, a USB to 30-pin cable and a Universal Dock Connector.iPod nano requires a Mac with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS(R) X v10.4.9 or later and iTunes 7.6; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2) or later and iTunes 7.6. Internet access is required and a broadband connection is recommended, fees may apply. The iTunes Store is not available in all countries. iTunes Movie Rentals are available in the US only.
*Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See http://www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
Comments
...gimme some masking tape and a can of pink spray paint. If she wants a Pink iPod, I'll give her a Pink ipod.
@xint: you don't get much, do you?
personally, I think the red Zunes with the custom free heart artwork on the back is a better gift for Valentine's Day than this pink nano.
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@jaximflash:
your blatant URL dropping got me an ACCESS DENIED
way to go =)
you can go on www.mytego.com and get customized stickers for your ipods and cellphones. that's way better than just a pink ipod. or you could customize it yourself, if you're so inclined.
*yawn*
Isn't a getting someone a pink Nano for Valentine's Day a bit like saying 'I couldn't think of a nice, thoughtful gift to get you so here's something pink instead' ?
Ok, yeah, it's a Nano and there are worse gifts to give but making it pink doesn't make it a) romantic or b) in any way connected to Valentine's Day (apart from Apple's crap-tacular press statement that is).
That's not a revised Macbook Pro. I feel cheated. There was I getting all giddy about something I still couldn't afford. I can afford this, but it's just not the same. :(
Yawn. Where are the 16G nano's, Steve?
A nano won't get you laid, but a big ass painting for her wall certainly did. woot!
@deeddawg: They'll be along soon, at a higher price than the 32GB Sansa View...
Sure, the majority if the RED campaign money goes to marketing and salaries for this brilliant idea to make money off of pretending to help poor, sick Africans.
Pink product, Red product both equal GREEN for the hucksters who think of these ideas.
IPHONE RIP OFF!!!
@noasalira: What about the brown Zune to help the unwashed potato-scarfing Irish?
@Kaiser-Machead: oh well, THAT is a completely honorable and effective fundraiser
I don't know why, but this announcemnt is the first time i've gotten cynical over Apple's iPods. It made me picture a bunch of sleazy dipster houchebags sitting around a table saying "So we get them used to the look of this fatty for a few months, then close the deal on those fence sitting jackoffs by releasing it in pink and the suckers will bite to get one for their bitch HAHAHAHAHA"
@halfshaft: LOL!
Just get her the Pink Zune... It's been out longer and is a better product... And they Make the 80GB in Red for Valentines Day Too!
my zune80 red is in the mail, no artwork, just a blank slate to work from. here is sample of something i did for one of my peeps over at zuneboards.
www.kmt-studio.com/transfer/putis_zune80.jpg
@wetworker:
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Props! High class work!
@ANoel:
thanks.
Personally, I think Pepto-Bismol will sue.
Thats great for Valentines day but what about the other 364 days when you look like an English cigarette with one of those? No thanks.
I would rather get my gf a red zune than a pink nano
@Abnormal: Then you'd be alone with your Zune after she dumps you for damning her to its software suite.
I will be happy to get a Pink Ipod for Valentine's day. However, I do believe the idea of customize your own device is way more exciting. I think that is the new way to make business… getting close with your costumers and providing "individual" solutions to each.
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