Michael1023
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Q: 160GB (old iPod) vs. 128GB (new iPod)

I have the 160GB iPod.  Why couldn't Apple make a 160GB iPod touch?

That would have made more sense than downgrading to 128GB.

Some of us still want mass storage for music and don't care so much about the visual touchscreen aspect.
I also have an iPhone so I understand that the visual aspects are nice to have on the iPod.

iPod classic

Posted on Jul 17, 2015 10:17 AM

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Q: 160GB (old iPod) vs. 128GB (new iPod)

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  • by Kilgore-Trout,

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout Jul 17, 2015 10:21 AM in response to Michael1023
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    Jul 17, 2015 10:21 AM in response to Michael1023

    Because they choose not to. And since the classic iPod's sales had fallen into the cellar, I suspect they made the right decision.

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Jul 17, 2015 10:23 AM in response to Michael1023
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    Jul 17, 2015 10:23 AM in response to Michael1023

    The iPod classic used an internal hard drive, while an iPod touch uses flash storage with a narrower range of possible capacities. Based on the pattern so far, the next possible iPod touch capacity after 128GB would be 256GB.

     

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  • by Michael1023,

    Michael1023 Michael1023 Jul 17, 2015 10:27 AM in response to Niel
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    Jul 17, 2015 10:27 AM in response to Niel

    That would be awesome if they came out with a 256GB.  I will hold out since my Classic is still working fine.

    Also Apple products are so expensive when they are first released.

    Thanks for the info.  I keep forgetting that the Classic has a spinning hard drive inside.

  • by Michael1023,

    Michael1023 Michael1023 Jul 17, 2015 10:42 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout
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    Jul 17, 2015 10:42 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

    I realize that the iPod Classic was dated as far as it didn't have a touch screen, no camera, no wi-fi, etc....

    I was simply referring to the capacity.  Apple makes great products.  No disputing that.
    It is just nice to have the 160GB capacity. People like me have an extensive CD collection along with the iTunes purchased music
    and just like to have all of our music fit on one device.  The iPod Touch is a very nice product, just waiting for a little more capacity to hold my entire music collection.  I'm sure they made the right decision from a business standpoint to not continue producing the Classic.

  • by sleepwaves,

    sleepwaves sleepwaves Jul 17, 2015 10:42 AM in response to Michael1023
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    Jul 17, 2015 10:42 AM in response to Michael1023

    Hello, Michael1023

     

    (What Kilgore-Trout said)- because of sales, most likely. Not many people have that much GB of audio. I would recommend buying a brand-new 160GB iPod, if you need a new one. If you are using it solely for mass music storage, the iTouch has way to many 'bells-and-whistles' for your use.