The biggest problem is not necessarily the cost, or the fact Apple is based in the states. Its that on a lot of other products we get the products at the same time as everywhere else.
The price is well probably excessive. On current exchange rate it should probably be a good $70AUD cheaper.
$550AUD is a fair amount of money to fork out for most Australian families. I would say that most people might afford $100 or $200. I just got my first pay at a new job so I decided to spend it on the Ipod Touch.
I just wish Apple would announce these products and make them available when they announce them, like they did with the Ipod Classic upgrades. Thens ure enough in a few months they will drop the price, or double the storage and we will get that one straight away.
I just wonder how many people in Australia Pre-ordered the Ipod Touch. I ordered the same morning as the announcement as soon as I woke up. I will be quite annoyed if I don't receive my Ipod Touch before the stores. Apple should fulfill their existing orders before sending any to the stores.