New iPod ?

In just a few hours, Apple will host a media event in the US and everyone is EXCITED. Well, maybe not everyone but for the die-hard fans of Apple and all the geeks, this will be like a new year's eve. They will celebrate and have their own special party.

Why ? It's because the event is heavily rumoured to be releasing a brand new line-up for iPods. Earlier this year, people were expecting Apple to launch the next generation iPod which was rumoured to have touch screen, etc. But Steve Jobs (Apple's CEO) gave them a phone, an iPhone.

Recently, the iMac line-up was updated with a new sleek brushed aluminum look and a brand new keyboard design. A couple of software was updated as well. This includes iWork 08 and iLife 08.

But this time, it looks like the iPod will get the special treatment. There are several rumours going on about the "new iPod". One claims that it will have wireless, another said that it will be have a "touch" function similar to iPhone but without the phone capabilities and so on. The rumours are endless. But I guess this is what makes it exciting.

It is just amazing the amount of attention Apple get when they are rumoured to launch a new product. I read this article once titled, "Why does no one care if the Dell store go down", which is true. Because when the Apple store go down, everybody will start saying a new update is coming or start their own little conspiracy theory and sometimes this can impact on the value of Apple stock. How cool is that ?

Anyway, we can only wait and see what is the next installment in this Apple saga. Some websites will provide live coverage of the event to update the die-hard fans. So, bring it on. Apple, I'm excited.

In the meantime, check out the Apple Store for their current products.