As Apple's iPod line matures, a new device becomes likely for September 9th event

THE REAL THING TO COME

Here you go:

Next Apple moves will be Books and Games…
http://spidouz.wordpress.com/2008/09/03/next-apple-moves-will-be-books-and-games

Because of this:

Inside the iPad: Why a $100 Apple Laptop Is Probably Inevitable
http://connectme.typepad.com/news/2008/07/inside-the-ipad.html

The next iPod Touch?

I would not at all be surprised if Apple does spring a new device at the upcoming event and I think it is going to involve the iPod Touch. Everybody knows that the lower iPhone price has left the current Touch superfluous to the product line. Apple can do one of three things: drop it completely, drastically lower the price with minor upgrades, or make it a lot more than it is now. I vote for the last choice.

Back at MacWorld Expo last January I remember Andy Inhatko wrote about Apple making a slightly bigger Touch with more capabilities. I forgot where I saw the article but I remember that it impressed me as a solid idea, especially as a handheld internet device. But, as I remember, he left out two things that I think could find their way back into a platform like the Touch--an ebook reader and handwriting recognition.

I know this harkens back to the old Newton handheld but I don't mean resurrecting the old technology. The Newton was killed off, in part, because it had it's own unique operating system, the technology wasn't yet strong enough, and it was too big. This is no longer the case as Apple now has a unified and capable OSX platform; the chip technology is now more mature and powerful; and the touch screen would allow for a larger device that still fits in your pocket. Apple also has the much overlooked Ink handwriting recognition software. These two features would bring significant new functionality to the Touch.

An iPod Touch with these features could also serve as a testbed for a similarly equipped future iPhone with both lines eventually converging.

iPod Newton anyone?

maybe the "lets rock" refers

maybe the "lets rock" refers to a new touch version of garageband for this new bigger touch tablet!

Time for Change!

I hope you are dead on! I've also been thinking this nano revelation was all too easy. There will be something bigger that we haven't seen yet. Personally, I thought the nano would go touch, but without wifi (just a fat-nano with a full screen and no wheel that would bring improved video). Nevertheless, I am extremely hopeful for a megatouch (preferably with a 9.2" 16x9 screen and n wifi).

actually I just care about

actually I just care about MacBooks