New iPods - Out Now

Apple has launched the new line of iPods, as previously speculated. As a summary, the big launch is the release of a new iPod Nano and iPod Touch. Other iPods received new look, bigger capacity and new colours. Shop Now

Another thing is the availability of iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store and Apple's partnership with Starbucks. This last one is probably only for the US market at the moment.

Also for the US market, the iPhone 4GB will be discontinued and the 8GB has been given a price cut of US$200, which made some people unhappy (those bought the phone earlier). A ring tone service for the iPhone was announced as well (not important cause we can't buy the iPhone just yet).

iPod Shuffle
Everything is still the same but with new colours and a Product(RED) addition. No more orange in this release. Shop Now

iPod Nano
Total revamp of the product. It's now smaller, able to play videos, games. Basically it's a mini version of the old iPod. There are new colours as well. As the old Nano, the lowest capacity model (4GB) will only be available with silver and the 8GB will be available in more colour choices. Shop Now

iPod Classic
Apple decided to make the original iPod a name, iPod Classic. It's got a metal casing now instead of the old black and white, and bigger capacity, 80GB and 160GB. I just can't imagine whether somebody needs that much space cause 160GB is equivalent to about 40,000 songs. Shop Now

iPod Touch
A stripped down version of iPhone. Basically, it is an iPhone without the phone capabilities. It's got wi-fi, safari (internet browser), youtube access, videos and it plays music. The navigation seems to be the same with iPhone. I guess this is to fill the gaps for people who wants the iPhone but not in the US. Shop Now

Price List
Here is the price list for the Australian market

• iPod Shuffle - $99
• iPod Nano 4GB - $199
• iPod Nano 8GB - $279
  
• iPod Classic 80GB - $349
  
• iPod Classic 160GB - $479
• iPod Touch 8GB - $419
  
• iPod Touch 16GB - $549
  

Some of them are available now, except the iPod Touch that will be available end of September (28th). Click here to shop the Apple Store.

If you want to know more, cnet.com.au has posted reviews for the new iPods.

pictures from macworld.com, cnet.com.au, arstechnica.com