I was all set to buy this, BUT at only 16gb - I think I'll pass, stick a 80gb+ HD in it then it may be useful to play videos and hold a decent music collection.

I don't know what to do now, as my current iPod is on it's last legs, the new classic is just boring, the new nano is just plain ugly - I guess I will have to suffer on with my current iPod.

Me thinks Apple really dropped the ball on these new releases.

JoC

 

It's probably the standard Apple fishing trip: first get the ones who must have it, right away. Then send out a version that has richer spec's - which is what they did with Apple TV.

But yes, I'm quite impressed. And moving music to and off through playlists is a cinch, which means the 16GB won't be a bother for me. Looking forward to trying one out. 

Am also suspecting that it won't be long before Apple releases a tablet with touch-screen functionality. They've applied for the patent about two years ago, and it appears the iPhone and iPod Touch are warm-up exercises ... 

This Ipod-Touch seems nice to look at.

I will see this in the flesh and see if I am found of that one.

The latest releases from Apple are very interesting. The new iMac is IMHO beautiful to look at, and will be the reason why I will switch in a close future. iPhone is kind of pretty too and will need my attention once it's launched in the market.

Cheers,

Guy 

On dropping the ball. Well, I think that Apple are looking at their iPod sales, and seeing that the Nano and Shuffle are covering peoples' requirements perfectly, seeing as they represent 75% of sales ...

Sure, I'd like a larger storage capacity, but not if it means foregoing some of the functionality I'm looking for. Have you seen what the iRed people link (and now probably the iPod Touch, as well?) They will be able to control a number of B&O and non-B&O devices, as well as the Mac. Those are virtual SONY remotes in the top image.

I'm sure that those that need the latest and greatest can justify the iTouch. However, I already have a single remote that controls all that I need controlling and my (cheap from the USA) 30gb iPod looks after all my music that I listen to regularly. My feeling is that the £159  80gb "Classic" iPod is a bargain and £199 for a 8gb iTouch is just too much.

My first love is music (and I have my 30gb iPod) - if I need a posh remote or a remote web browser (other than my laptop, that I have to cart around anyway for work, and has a keyboard that I can use to search or work properly while in airports etc.) then I may consider somethig like this (by the way - how difficult is it to search for items on a phone or whatever that doesn't have a proper keyboard).

Its nice but still smacks of gadjit!