Originally posted on September 5, 2007 @ 5:11 pm
Talk about true portability and for sure you any group of people will not only talk about their notebook computers but also their iPods. The Apple iPod has defined gadget portability for the last few years. It has become an iconic totem of the portability revolution. Apple does realize the importance of the iPod to consumers all over the world and has taken great pains to make it constantly fresh and current by releasing updates almost every year.
This year is no exception either. In a recent press conference Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the iPod touch, the newest generation iPod in the market. The iPod Touch is basically a stripped down version of the company’s bestseller iPhone. It can play music, videos and photos and even has WiFi capabilities. Lest you think that the era of the physical clickwheel has just passed us by, Jobs said that the iPod Touch is actually an addition to the iPod lineup. All of the other product lines in the iPod family will remain although these will have significant changes. For example, the Shuffle will now come in more colors, and the Nano will have a slimmer build and a new interface. The same goes for the iPod Video, which is now called the iPod Classic, which will also sport the new interface, as well as a beefier capacity and battery life.
Christmas just got a whole lot messier.