ipod pricing question

[julianhj]

I'm aware that there is a likelihood of a new ipod touch being announced next month.

When Apple introduce new, improved ipods, how do they tend to price them? Does the pricing structure tend to stay similar to the previous generation (e.g. 8/16/32GB for £165/£214/£283). Is there a probability that prices will shift up or down for the low/medium/high spec next generation?

Clearly the spec improves across the board with each revision - do Apple take advantage of this and raise prices?

 

[Feek]

I'd sort of expect the new ones to go up a step in memory but for the prices to remain similar to how they are now.

 

[Deleted member 651465]

I actually believe they'll lower the pricing this time.

The 32GB Zune HD is shipping for $279 whereas the 32GB iPod Touch ships for $399.

 

[julianhj]

That would be excellent if prices did dip slightly. Has Apple's pricing changed much over the last year or so since the £/$ exchange rate nose-dived?

 

[Deleted member 651465]

That would be excellent if prices did dip slightly. Has Apple's pricing changed much over the last year or so since the £/$ exchange rate nose-dived?

No. They don't usually lower prices.. just substitute the products as Feek said.

 

[julianhj]

Fair enough. Moore's Law doesn't quite apply then? I don't think I'd need more than 32GB, but I'd certainly need more than 16GB...