Low-cost Apple iPod rumors firming up 





"What seemed unbelievable a week ago is now entirely likely: Apple can, and probably will, produce mini-iPods and sell them for around $100. The 2 GB version will probably be based on the "Cornice Storage Element." This mini-hard disk, previously only offered in a 1.5 GB version was introduced earlier today in a 2 GB version. According to Cornice press release ('embargoed until Jan. 5, 2004'...hmmm..interesting....), the new drive will be 'a key component in some of the most innovative MP3 players,'" iPod-Zone.com is reporting. "It also states that 'Leading consumer electronics infrastructure providers like PortalPlayer announced their continued intent to optimize their offerings for use with Cornice’s Storage Element, providing consumer electronics manufacturers an easy way to incorporate the Cornice Storage Element within future products.' PortalPlayer makes the software and part of the hardware for the Apple iPods... Interesting!"

MacDailyNews Take: US$100 is probably too low for a 2GB iPod. US$199 is probably more likely in our opinion. A 1.5GB iPod, too, for US$149? Anything can happen, of course.  

Posted: Tue - January 6, 2004 at 11:06 AM        

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