iPod Touch v. iPhone

Yesterday, I found the new 64GB iPod Touch on sales for $379. Next to it was the 32GB version for $279, almost 30% drop since I bought mine 6 months ago. I felt stupid.

In many social occasions recently, I must defend the decision of not having an iPhone. Similar to gang color, iPhone has become a badge for a distinct social class. It is now more a symbol than a piece of gadget. That’s why I need to explain to my fellow gangsters.

I have an entertainer, the iPod, and a communicator, the cell phone. I keep them as two devices and am reluctant to merge them into one. I have observed that people have gradually merged their laptop and camera into their iPhone. Interesting that the traditional use of iPod, a play back device and casual gamer, remained separated even to iPhone owners. “That what the old iPhone for,” said a friend who upgraded to 3GS. “Music? Heck, I control my stereo via AirDock with my iPhone.”

I may not be a Luddite, but clearly not an early adopter either. For now, I remain a bit upset for wasting good money for buying the iPod Touch too early. With more music than I can listen, several movies, and three PodCasts, I managed to use up about 20GB. I will hold onto my iPod Touch until there is a compelling reason to get a new one. Having it also became a compelling reason not to get an iPhone, I will be wasting many features.

I found it amusing that Apple is punishing the early adopters by reducing the prices rapidly. Those who camped out the store to get their first 3GS were financially exploited. Their rewards were very subtle; it is ostensibly difficult to tell a new iPhone from the old. The new badge is not so different than the old.

(=O\ (That’s emoticon for shrug.)

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