It probably hasn't occurred to anyone because it makes absolutely no sense for a company, as opposed to a garage bound kid, to start from anything but a BRAND NEW shell. And if you want an iPhone, but can't afford $149/month, then get the standard $75/month that most get. Or $70/month w/o texting. Or buy a first generation for around $200, and it's $60/month, with no contract. Or jailbreak it and go prepaid. The data plan adds $1/day to a phone bill. If you don't need/want web access when you're not around wifi, then get an iPod. If you need/want web access, get an iPhone.
Why? Just like with Windows vista, way back in 2002/2003 it had the XP luna UI, and slowly it changed. Its good to start off with the current shell, play around with it and then base the new shell off of the modified current shell.
You really don't understand how things work/
Yes. I'm also doubting that their will be a plastic back because as thin as the touch is now, the plastic would need to be made strong enough so it can protect the guts. But because the iPhone recieved no different outer shell, I think the touch might be the same.
like the iphone. Not everything needs to be razor sharp thin.
but please, stop screaming at everyone. it only makes you look like an idiot.