Apple brings out killer revamped iPods but stabs AT&T in the back

Apple’s done it again and come out with a killer revamp of the iPod line.

What many wanted was an iPhone sans the phone, and Apple has made that dream a reality Those new iPod touch devices look really cool. So cool that I want one. I know I shouldn’t because they’re first gen and that’s likely to mean all sorts of headaches, but I want one. And because the iPod touch comes equipped with WiFi and that means being able to stay connected when on the move, I can justify wanting one very easily – it’s a productivity tool.
I’m not too sure about the new iPod nanos. If the storage had been boosted up to 16GB then I might overlook the fact that it looks like a tombstone, but since it offers no increase in storage over my existing nano (and I know how fast I filled that up) I’m going to pass.
The iPod touch is, without a doubt, going to be big, but by releasing it Apple has once again demonstrated that it’s a company that doesn’t work well with other companies. The iPod touch competes directly with the iPhone and by releasing it so close to the iPhone, Apple’s stabbed AT&T squarely in the back. A $600 cellphone that requires an ongoing contract was never going to be as big as the iPod, and even with the latest price drop, the exclusive AT&T contract is still a deal-breaker. I knew that the iPhone was overpriced at launch and that the Apple was taking advantage of the hypeWhat many wanted was an iPhone sans the phone, and Apple has made that dream a reality. While the iPod touch doesn’t totally murder the iPhone, it certainly pushes it into the background.
Thoughts?