Originally posted by merge
why not??
I think it would be because of the cool factor...
It would be a fun toy to show off...
Yeah but how much is the cool factor worth? I for one would not want to spend an extra $100 on a feature like this.
Onthe other hand...here's a few more ideas to throw out:
1) FM Radio receiver?
2) Ethernet Port--perhaps a limited mail function?
3) Bluetooth/Airport support?
4) a mini external speaker--perhaps for alerts or alarms?
On the other hand...let's remember that Apple did just start marketing the iPod through other companis, I think BestBuy, Target, and Gateway have all started selling the iPod with more to come. If Apple were to significantley change or upgrade their iPod line so soon this might upset their retail partners by droping the value of their current stock of the old ipods. Then again, I guess this is an issue with every electronics carrier so perhaps it's not that big a deal after all.
Only 8 more days to go...I for one will be rushing to make it home by noon to watch the keynote live and have my credit card handy. If apple upgrades iPods I will be making a purchase. Wheather it's an old iPod dicsounted or a new one is still yet to be seen....