MANHASSET, N.Y. — Another analyst is predicting that Apple Computer Inc.’s upcoming 6 Gigabyte and 8 Gigabyte nano iPods will see their introduction delayed, according to an Associated Press report.

Baird analyst Tristan Gerra said in an analyst’s note that NAND flash spot memory prices fell 31 percent over the past week due to a two-month pushout in iPod nano-related orders from June to August.

“This suggests Apple’s upcoming 6 Gigabyte and 8 Gigabyte nano will be on the shelves in November rather than September,” Gerra reportedly said in the note.

Gerra was also quoted as saying second-quarter NAND flash sales for an unidentified supplier were below expectations, hinting of ongoing price pressure.

Last week, American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu said the newest iPods would see at least a three-month delay, citing a recent switch in chip suppliers as the culprit.

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