Apple 'Special Event' Recap

Apple fanboys sure have a lot to talk about today with several new products and updates announced by Steve today at the Apple event.
The iPod 'fatty' rumors were confirmed as the new third generation iPod Nano was revealed. Being positioned as an entry-level iPod, it will feature the new 'cover flow' interface and come with three games pre-loaded. A 4G model is $149; 8G is $199.
New sixth generation 'classic' iPods were rolled out; thinner, with the 'cover flow' interface, 80G model $249 and 160G is $349.
A totally new model was unveiled in the iPod Touch. With an iPhone form factor and interface, the built-in wifi allows you to surf the web with it's Safari browser and watch videos on YouTube.
The 8GB model is $299 and 16GB is $399.
To complement this wifi feature, iTunes will now have a wifi store. It'll let you search for anything in the regular iTunes Store, preview it, and download it directly to your iPod Touch, no computer needed. A Starbucks/iTunes partnership was announced...
Oh, and one more thing...
Apple dropped the price on the iPhones today by $200. So those of you that bought one yesterday are probably kicking yourself about now...
The 4G model is being clearanced out at $299; once existing supplies are gone, that's it.
The more robust 8G model will be $399.
The Apple store is back up, you can head over there and order away!

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