My predictions for the new iPods

Ah yes, it's that time of year again. Almost September, this means new iPods. Now so far there haven't been many rumors/leaks, but here are my predictions.

iPod Shuffle

Most likely there might not be many changes with the iPod Shuffle. Maybe a price drop, but there are slim chances of that happening. Apple could also introduce more colors, considering the fact that the iPod Shuffle only comes in Silver and Black.

iPod Nano

As usual there will be big changes for the Nano. So far there are rumors are that the screen will go from 1.33:1 ratio to 1.5:1 ratio. This means that the screen will be a bit bigger. Also there are rumors of a camera will be on the next Nano in odd placement. As for a camera it could happen, but it may just be a still camera. Now it might be true, coming from the fact that the iPod Nano has an accelerometer. Also I think the price will be $150 or $200 and will only come in a 16GB capacity, maybe a 32GB later on in the year.

iPod Classic

The iPod Classic will most likely be a wild card. It is really just the same as the 5G iPod, only using a new OS and aluminum body. It will most likely have many new features and design changes. Now so far it is not known what maybe a few of the features of the new classic. As I said, the iPod Classic is a wild card, so anything can happen. Now as for capacities, it could come in any size over 120GB. Also the usual $249 and $349 price points, but it could be less, since Apple has been cutting prices on their products.

iPod Touch

The iPod Touch will most likely have major changes. First off, I predict that there will be a camera. Now it will either be the old 2.0 megapixel camera on the iPhone and iPhone 3G, or the 3.0 megapixel camera that is currently on the iPhone 3G S. Also, most likely there will be a microphone that will be added. The design can also go 2 ways, the flat back of the first iPod Touch, or the curved back that is currently on the iPod Touch. Now the iPod Touch will most likely come in 16GB and 32GB capacities, dropping the 8GB model. The price points may be lower than they currently are, since Apple has been cutting prices. I predict $275 for the 16GB model and $375 for the 32GB model.

Apple certainly has some surprisesup their sleeve for us. Apple has surprisedus for the last few years. This year will most likely not be an exception.