Why are iPods so expensive?

Question

Compared to normal mp3 players they are expensive. Why is this?

Answer 1

Because they are top - of - the - range and stylish + thin (depending on which ipod you get) simple to use (relatively) and very good sound quality

Answer 2

The new Ipods are in color, can connect to internet, hold written files and so on....they are in high demand

Answer 3

Apple likes to put a high price on their products.

The iPods could also be in high demand, and knowing Apple, they make the price higher.

Answer 4

high demand + high price= major profit

Answer 5

They're expensive because of the "bandwagon" that seems to be floating around them. People want them because other people have them. Personally, I can't stand iPods. I bought an mp3 player for less, that has more features and memory than any iPod in it's price range. I have wireless head phones for my mp3 player. There is no iPod that offers that.