ipod shuffle shuffling off?

there’s rumors on the internets that apple is killing the shuffle as soon as current inventories (supposedly high) are depleted.

i hope these rumors aren’t true. the shuffle is the only ipod i own, and i love it. it’s perfect for the gym, and the damn thing is indestructible. i have a feeling that i’m the exception, and that most ipod shuffles are owned by people who have another “big” ipod, which makes this a curious marketing decision by apple.

i hope this rumor isn’t true.