There is absolutely no reason to get this.

nonsense - it's great for retail operations (cafe's, coffee houses, book stores, etc.). couple it with some powered speakers (bose acoustimass for example) and easily manage ambient music with zero footprint. play mp3s, stream pandora or the like, etc... itouch can be kept at the register or other convenient location and easily controlled by manager or employees if needed.

Also, regarding Bluetooth, I understand the G2 iTouch was limited on which Bluetooth devices it would connect with. Is the G3 more open? Can I swap files with my laptop or connect my Plantronics Bluetooth headset for VOIPing?

Maria. If you remove the sim card from a 3Gs you get an ipod touch with a camera, gps and compass. It can be used without a voice/data plan but in a lot of countries you can't buy it without one.

Gordon

Maria

One question that I do have, however, relates to the use of the iphone in a wi-fi area (on campus or at Starbucks, airport, etc...). Does the iphone automatically flip over to wi-fi usage to avoid G3 usage or do you have to go into the Skype application and tell it to use wi-fi? I'm curious as to how that all works.

Before I got my iPhone, I was quite skeptical about how useful 3G would be. I did not think it was worth the $30/month data plan, and I actually seriously considered alternatives like the Blackberry Bold that came with wi-fi. I thought that while I was on campus at my college, I would be connected to the wi-fi network most of the time. Well, all I can say is, it's definitely much easier to go from good to better, than from better to good. For the most part, I am connected via wi-fi when I am in any building, but while I am outdoors I am usually on 3G. It's not really essential to be connected while I'm walking outside, but in the event that I do leave campus, I will still be connected.

I think the iPhone beats the Blackberry in terms of being constantly connected. By this, I mean the iPhone does a better job of being a "crackberry" than the Blackberry. Now before I get a whole flurry of flame, I want to say that I only mean this because the iPhone data plan is mandatory while you can cancel a Blackberry's data plan.

For most people that already have a cell phone and are thinking about getting the iPod touch G3, I think that you should try to upgrade to an iPhone if it fits your budget. It's really convenient having one single device that does everything, instead of having a media device and a separate communications device. I only have so many pockets in my pants, and I need to put in keys, a phone, and a wallet. To add another media player in my pocket would be unpleasant.

However, for those who are okay with carrying around a cell phone and a separate iPod touch, this new iPod touch is definitely worth getting. The App Store is really wonderful (much more than I initially thought), and you can get so many useful apps for free so that you expand the functionality of your iPod at no additional cost.

4, 8, 16, 32, 64,

The reason the touch has 64 instead of 32 is because the touch can hold two 32 gig chips while the iPhone can only hold one. I'm pretty sure that by next year there will be a double chip 128 iPod and a 64 iPhone.

At least that is what I am praying for.

I love my 3GS will use the iPhone always (not the touch). I'm pretty sure this goes for all iPhone users.

I'd say it's worth it just as a great gaming device. The new one has a better graphics card and a faster processor, so you can play some of the higher-end games that are for iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch G3.

.....unless you want a new iPod......

There is if you don't want want or already have a cell phone and just want to listen to your music and play some games.

Or basically pay 199 + 175 ETF and you got a 16gb ipod touch 3gs with video, mic, camera, gps, compass.