New Matter Unveils Sudo, an iPod Classic-Style Player Priced at $250
The Sudo offers 64GB of expandable storage, a touchscreen and a tactile wheel, but won't ship until late 2027, according to Gizmodo.
New Matter has announced the Sudo, a digital audio player styled after the Apple iPod Classic and built around a tactile wheel, according to Gizmodo. The device is priced at $250 and is available only for preorder through a $50 refundable deposit.
The Sudo ships with 64GB of base storage, expandable to 1TB via microSD. It also includes a touchscreen, USB-C, Bluetooth and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Buyers will have to wait: the player is not expected to ship until late 2027.
Older context
The iPod Classic's final generation maxed out at 160GB of storage. Apple has sued in the past over knockoffs of products it was still selling at the time, and a component shortage is currently affecting storage in particular.
Quick answers
How much does the Sudo cost?
The Sudo is priced at $250 and is available only for preorder via a $50 refundable deposit.
When will the Sudo ship?
New Matter does not expect the Sudo to ship until late 2027.
What storage options does the Sudo offer?
It has 64GB of base storage, expandable to 1TB via microSD.