Apple Nano Not Yet a Mania

Reviewers have been quick to praise Apple's (AAPL Quote) new ultraslim iPod, but consumers might be holding back.

Although some versions of the iPod nano are hard to come by at the company's retail stores, they're readily available through its Web site. And other versions are not only available, they appear to be less popular than the models they replaced.

"Our checks indicate good, but not great, initial sales," said Shaw Wu, an analyst with American Technology Research, in a report issued Tuesday. "We believe iPod nano is a great product ... but we believe [Apple] may need to make some changes to ensure its success as a high-volume product." ...