The Buzz: Nano Rocks, ROKR Flops

Iria · Sep 8, 2005, 01:13 AM

Analysts and bloggers alike sounded off on Wednesday's announcement of the ROKR iTunes phone and iPod Nano, Apple's replacement for the iPod Mini. While it looks like reception for the Nano has been more than positive, the same cannot be said for the much anticipated ROKR. Here is a sampling of what people are saying:

"The big news here in SF wasn't so much the iTunes phone but rather the iPod Nano...Pictures do not do this device justice. The form factor is amazing, this clearly fits in our mobile taxonomy in the invisible space. But it's a real iPod, with scroll wheel and a beautiful hi-res color display."

The real question is with a $199-$249 price for the Nano and a form factor that's so small and elegant, you could carry it and a RAZR in your pocket without noticing either, who is the market for the iTunes phone?"
- Michael Gartenberg, Jupiter Research

"I had the chance to see [the iPod Nano] the night before and hold it in my hands and just marveled at its small size yet powerful capabilities...This is the most important new iPod since the iPod Photo was released and will be the hottest product this Christmas. Apple's own timing for this launch, and the fact that they will be in channels WW by the end of this week virtually assures them that this will become the top MP3 player this fall."
- Tim Bajarin, Creative Strategies
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Sep 8, 2005, 01:13 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	The Buzz: Nano Rocks, ROKR Flops Analysts and bloggers alike sounded off on Wednesday's announcement of the ROKR iTunes phone and iPod Nano, Apple's replacement for the iPod Mini. While it looks like reception for the Nano has been more than positive, the same cannot be said for the much anticipated ROKR. Here is a sampling of what people are saying: "The big news here in SF wasn't so much the iTunes phone but rather the iPod Nano...Pictures do not do this device justice. The form factor is amazing, this clearly fits in our mobile taxonomy in the invisible space. But it's a real iPod, with scroll wheel and a beautiful hi-res color display." The real question is with a $199-$249 price for the Nano and a form factor that's so small and elegant, you could carry it and a RAZR in your pocket without noticing either, who is the market for the iTunes phone?" - Michael Gartenberg, Jupiter Research "I had the chance to see [the iPod Nano] the night before and hold it in my hands and just marveled at its small size yet powerful capabilities...This is the most important new iPod since the iPod Photo was released and will be the hottest product this Christmas. Apple's own timing for this launch, and the fact that they will be in channels WW by the end of this week virtually assures them that this will become the top MP3 player this fall." - Tim Bajarin, Creative Strategies __________ Read More / Source: BetaNews