Comments on: Analysts: Effect of iPod shuffle price cut is a wash

By: Gaston, Netherlands

Gaston, Netherlands — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:40:20 +0000

Well said Joanne. Don't listen to negative comments. That's why the markets are where they are right now, because people are guided by negative comments and pessimistic opinions. Start thinking positively and things will change.

By: Joanne, Edmonton Alberta

Joanne, Edmonton Alberta — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:01:23 +0000

I've got an old, first gen shuffle that still works marvelously. I've also got a shiny little green shuffle. I love my first gen just because I can plug it directly into my USB port to recharge, instead of having to hassle with a dock. The reason I've got a shuffle is that I don't want/need hundreds of songs. I put about 50 on, and change them every few days. One GB is more than enough for me.

By: Alex, Boca Raton, FL

Alex, Boca Raton, FL — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:08:42 +0000

Dont pay attention to the negativity. Buy apple everything!! Even the stock is a bargain. Mac Book Pro almost does the dishes. The track pad is going to outsell the mouse in an inertial-velocity bromodrosis "super" track pad. Buy now sometimes they upgrade for free like others have said. Trust an "Apple" a day. It's magic and makes people happy gift!! People will like you for buy them a genuine Apple product

By: X

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:05:31 +0000

I received a shuffle as a gift. within 30 days of getting it the charging base broke. I took it to an apple store not knowing I had to make an appointment, they tried many times to send me away, not because they where helping other people (i went to the people standing around talking even though there where customers in the store), after showing them the problem they took my item back. came back about 15 mins later and said this is not our fault so we cannot do anything for you, if you would like to buy a new base its $30. thats half the price of a new one. the product was still under warrenty but they wanted me to prove to them that it was a product defect, I told them the only way to do that was take it appart. they said that would invalidate the warrenty. take it appart they wont replace it, only way to prove it was not my fault is to take it apart. whats up with that. they offered nothing except a copy of their warrenty to prove that they didnt have to do anything. i read the warrenty and was amazed they anybody would buy a product where even the manufacture doesnt believe in it. if you buy a product made by apple read your warrenty… of course by the time you read it you are already out of luck. Once people start realizing what junk apple makes they are going to drop.

By: dave ny

dave ny — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:22:29 +0000

dude i am sick of you bashing apple. You have no idea what you are talking about. they reduced cost to push more product so they can bash estimates and get stock price back retard.

By: Ron Estrada, Greensboro, Georgia

Ron Estrada, Greensboro, Georgia — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:48:48 +0000

Analysts with regard to Apple don't have a clue. I totally agree with Nodack in Arizona. I am surprised that the analysts can't see the all too obvious successes of Apple whether reading the growing number of happy Apple customers on blogs, visiting busy Apple retail stores, seeing Apple products everywhere, and reading the financial reports. Apple's growth will be incredible. I suggest you buy Apple stock during this business cycle which has brought down the entire market. This is the opportunity of a lifetime!

By: Aaron, West Branch, MI

Aaron, West Branch, MI — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:37:40 +0000

I've had the same shuffle since they came out 3 years ago, and as mentioned by another user, I have washed, dropped, banged it into gym equipment will little ill effect. I recently thought of getting the newer smaller version because of the clip on the back and smaller size, but backed off because of the price (1gb for $80 didn't seem like a great deal) but I'd take a 2gb for $70.

By: Nodack Phoenix AZ

Nodack Phoenix AZ — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:48:22 +0000

Nobody mentioned the long lines at the Apple Store to get things fixed because there is no such thing. You said it yourself that they make you make an appointment. You break the G key on your laptop. You make an appointment for noon so you show up a little early and qalk around the store. They call your name at noon and you walk up to the counter. The guy or gal takes your laptop into the back and returns a few minutes later with your laptop fixed. You ask the guy how much and he says "nothing". If it is something major that they can't fix there and it is still under warranty they will send it away to be fixed and most likely give you a loaner. If your warranty is past and your hard drive fails then you are out of luck with any company on the planet Earth. Apple gave you 10% off a new one after your warranty expired? Show me any other company that will do that. You could have bought a MS Zune and then you wouldn't have to worry about making an appointment at their store because they don't have one you can physically go to.

By: JT, Singapore

JT, Singapore — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:10:28 +0000

Personally I think its really smart that Apple waited until after the Christmas season to launch the new shuffle. During the Christmas buying season most people will buy regardless. Besides, news regarding the state of the economy only started to build up after most of the Christmas buying was done. The new shuffles should help to keep consumers buying in an uncertain economy and in a quarter that traditionally is not a typical consumer buying one.

By: formerly frustrated, in orange county

formerly frustrated, in orange county — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:13:19 +0000

funny how no one mentions the long lines at the apple customer service to fix broken gear. you have to make an appointment to get anything fixed. they also don't repair their own products… ie hard drives on ipods…atleast let me pay to get it fixed..nope. they don't even work on them. they give you 10% off a new one ..in exchange for your $300 paper weight..not even an apology.