We've seen so many rumors about a 'vPod' lately that it hurts...
...Apple Insider sade the next iPod would be released next to the MacBook - that, obviously, didn't materialize.
...Both Think Secret and Apple Insider predicted that the next iPod would be released by now...obviously, that too didn't materialize.
Personally, I think we'll see them released simultaneously (remember the iPod + TV Shows Release?), but probably at MWSF or some other time in 2007.
Go ahead and purchase an iPod now - for audio, they really can't improve too much. 🙂