Apple Releases New Touch Screen iPod

JSM writes to tell us that Apple released a new version of their popular iPod music player today that boasts, among other things, an iPhone-like touch screen and Wi-Fi capabilities. "The iPod Touch will feature the Safari Internet browser and, like the iPhone, play YouTube videos. Apple also announced a new version of its iTunes music store that will allow users to buy songs wirelessly. iTunes will also sell customizable 99-cent ringtones for the iPhone."

Comments

Re:What's that noise?

[Pojut]

While I am more of a Rio Karma kind of guy, my ladyfriend has an 80 GB 5th gen iPod...First, the reasons why I like it. I like the sound quality, as well as the screen quality. It is top notch in these areas.

Now, the reasons I hate it.

First off I DESPISE that I cannot change the volume if I am scrolling through the menus...I also hate that unless I navigate back to the song I am listening to, I have to actually wait for the screen to darken and for it to return to the "player" screen in order to adjust the volume/go back to what is playing. Another issue? The mutilated nipple. Yes, I know that this is a major selling point of the iPod, but compare it to the controls of a Karma or a Carbon and you will see just how frustrating it can be to use. iTunes is quite a thorn...then again, I hate the Rio Karma's manager as well and miss the "drag and drop" of my Carbon...

iPod's may sound good and look good, but I just cannot get passed their interface. It's absolutely horrid.

Re:Take That

[kennygraham]

which is just big enough for my music collection, as long as I don't buy any more

I... I don't understand. Buy music? You lost me.