Apple Computers held a press conference titled "It's Only Rock and Roll, but we like it" on Sept. 9. During the press conference, many announcements were made concerning everything Apple.
First, we saw a complete update to the current iPod line-up. The iPod Classic saw a jump from 120GB to 160GB, the iPod Touch got a price reduction--the lowest model is now $199 for 8GB--while the more expensive Touches got an increase in performance and storage with a 32GB version running $299 and a 64GB edition for $399.
Hands down, the biggest upgrade that was given was to the iPod nano. It received a new glossy metal finish, a larger screen (now 2.2 inches), and a slew of other smaller features. Though the biggest of all was the addition of a video camera--one of the smallest this reporter has even seen--and microphone. The nano now allows one to shoot 640x480 full-motion video and upload it to YouTube in one click.
The smallest iPod, the Shuffle, also got a minor alteration and now comes in many new colors.
Though iPods were hardly the only thing mentioned at the event. Apple announced the release of iTunes 9.0, which now supports "iTunes LP", giving album buyers from their service numerous new bonuses, and a new iPhone-to-computer interface that makes organizing your iPhone much easier. Also, a minor update was applied to current iPhones and iPod Touches, which boasts no huge features, but is required in order to sync with iTunes 9.0.
Even with all of this, one of the biggest surprises was the return of Apple Computer founder Steve Jobs to the stage. Jobs had recently undergone a liver transplant, taking a leave of absence from Apple for five months, according to CNN.
All the products mentioned at the event are available now--though if one plans to buy through an outlet such as Walmart or Best Buy, it may take a few weeks to obtain the new devices, but they are all currently ready-to-buy on Apple's website. data:post.body
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