Goodbye third generation Shuffle, hello second generation. If you like to control your iPod through the buttons on the earphones (as I’ve grown to like) and want a tiny device, get the old ones while you can. If you miss the on-device buttons, get the new ones.
The new Nano is a regression. There’s a cool new interface, yes, but you lose the ability to take or watch videos. That its pricing stayed the same makes it a pretty lame deal. And there’s no 32GB model anymore. (Also, someone observed that without earphones with remote (sold separately), the new Nano is unsuitable for runners due to its lack of physical buttons.)
The new Touch looks good. The cameras are poor, yes, but at least they’re there. FaceTime support is welcome. The huge things for me are the A4 chip and the retina display. Had I not already owned an iPod touch (second generation), I’d be very tempted to get the new Touch.
The Classic is just waiting for the Touch to catch up in capacity before getting the axe.
iOS 4.1 Well, I hope it fixes what’s wrong with my dad’s iPhone 3G.
iTunes 10 iTunes gets more features and HIG-breaking UI with every release and this one is no different. My guess is that as with past new releases, I’ll just ignore what I don’t need and the rest will run just fine. I don’t really like the new icon though.
Apple TV I was never really interested in this one, and still am not. But I’m curious whether they’ll offer the device in countries without iTunes Store seeing as streaming seems to be big on the new Apple TV.
A note to my compatriots in Taiwan Beware of the iPod “sales” that are going to pop up (again). Know that you’re probably just helping the resellers clear their inventory of last generation devices.
