Apple Insider reports that sources who are familiar with the situation claim that the sixth-generation iPod nano, which is reportedly set for introduction by the company tomorrow evening, will remain at the same price points as the current iPod nano.

If true, the claims would mean that the rumored “square“ device would hit store shelves for $149 (8GB) and $179 (16GB) respectively.

Although the new nano, built around a 1.7-inch display, is expected to sport similar dimensions to the second-generation clip-on iPod shuffle, people familiar with Apple’s plans say the company will continue to market its button-less iPod shuffle as an entry-level player.

In addition, those same people say that the new nano be priced into the existing nano’s pricing tier, carrying relatively the same price points as the current models. The current iPod nano, which shoots video with an included camera, sells for $149 for 8GB of capacity, and $179 for 16GB.

While the new hardware is expected to be announced at the Apple’s “special event” scheduled for Wednesday, the sixth-generation iPod nano will not be immediately available for sale, people familiar with the matter say.

The same sources have also indicated to the site that the new iPod nano will not be positioned by Apple to replace the current iPod Shuffle, in any way, as previously rumored.

[Update] – Mac Rumors notes that according to their sources, the sixth-generation iPod nano will be unveiled tomorrow but will not be shipping immediately.

[Mac Rumors via Apple Insider]