r.i.p. Apple Removes iPod Classic from Online Store

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Apple Removes iPod Classic from Online Store

 

Following today's announcements of the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch, Apple has removed the iPod classic from its online store. The last iPod classic was introduced in September 2009, and while a number of rumors have pointed to a discontinuation of the product, Apple still chose to sell it in silver and black color options at $249 for a number of years.

 

Earlier this year, CEO Tim Cook was quoted as saying that the iPod was a "declining business." In May, Apple removed the sidebar link to the iPod classic in several of its online refurbished stores, leaving only the iPod nano and iPod touch.

 

The iPod was Apple's "halo" product for years, introducing many consumers to Apple's line of products. Since their peak in 2008 however, iPod sales have declined sharply as the iPhone and iPad have captured more of the market.

 

Source: Mac Rumours

[tiagosilva29]

Good-night, sweet prince.

[Draconian Guppy]

Sad to see it go, affordable mp3 players are going to be put out of business by smartphones :/ 

[Ambroos]

Sad to see it go, affordable mp3 players are going to be put out of business by smartphones :/

 

Nah. Sony will keep making them forever since they're basically one of the only ones serving the audiophile market now. Sony's have always been really good. They've actually just announced a new top-of-the-line model at IFA a few days back.

[Draconian Guppy]

Nah. Sony will keep making them forever since they're basically one of the only ones serving the audiophile market now. Sony's have always been really good. They've actually just announced a new top-of-the-line model at IFA a few days back.

Yeah, but until when will it become a niche market?

 

Also, I know there are other brands

 

Cowon... audiophiles commercial jizz

Sansa 

Creative (though severely lacking in SQ / RnD/ innovation / their products look like they belong in 2008ish )

Sony

Phillips ( though really really crappy SQ or so revieweres say )

 

Oh and for  audio "purists" there's the hifiman line:

http://head-direct.com/Products/?cid=5  

[HawkMan]

Yeah, but until when will it become a niche market?

 

Also, I know there are other brands

 

Cowon... audiophiles commercial jizz

Sansa 

Creative (though severely lacking in SQ / RnD/ innovation / their products look like they belong in 2008ish )

Sony

Phillips ( though really really crappy SQ or so revieweres say )

 

Oh and for  audio "purists" there's the hifiman line:

http://head-direct.com/Products/?cid=5

 

 

I think you forgot the super audiofile brand made by that highon his own name musician guy. 

ah, the Pono

[Draconian Guppy]

I think you forgot the super audiofile brand made by that highon his own name musician guy. 

ah, the Pono

Didn't add it as it is not completely out yet :p (also that triangular design is just downright cumbersome and nasty :P, personal preference, I know )

[Quillz]

With this being retired, I'd like to see the iPod nano get some better storage options. Being limited to 16 GB sucks, especially since my nano lives in my car, so being able to have my entire library would be nice. At least offer a 32 GB option.