It seems hard to believe, but Apple, makers of the iPod, could be facing a shortage of, yep you guessed it: iPods. At least, according to the latest reports from supply watchers.
Kaufman analyst and serial Apple predicter Shaw Wu is warning that “stronger than expected” demand for Apple’s latest iPods could cause a shortfall in supply, especially as Apple had previously made conservative sales preditions.
Apparently, large retailers across the US are already seeing shortages, including Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Target. Amazon has already extended its waiting delivery times after running low on stock.
Explaining the situation, Wu said: “Frankly, we find these sell-outs on iPods surprising given how difficult the macroeconomic environment is, putting a crimp on consumer spending.”
The lesson to be learnt? If you want an iPod for yourself or anyone else this Christmas, order it quick!
Out now | £varies | Apple (via Distorted Loop)
