Apple quietly announced a new 16GB iPod Touch model yesterday. The new model comes in at $229. What I find interesting is the fact that Apple did away with two features the 32 and 64GB models have: the rear facing camera and the loop. I find this interesting because at $299, I always felt that Apple had priced the 5th gen iPod Touch too high for most parents looking to buy their kids (Ages 5-14) an iPod. So this new model makes a lot more sense. Except, having just spent a weekend with my niece and nephew who have the 4th generation iPod touch, they love the camera. We stopped outside the Willis tower one day and I looked over and they were posing, taking pictures in front of it. They take photos all the time, mostly of stupid stuff, but still, they love that feature. The second feature Apple omitted is the loop. Now I personally don't think this is a very used feature on the iPods but the one age group that probably does need an expensive device securely connected to their wrist are kids. So while making a smart decision to offer a more affordable iPod, Apple has essentially removed the two features that make the current iPod touch appealing for kids.
*The Product that could ditch the back facing camera and not be terribly missed? The iPad.
