Wow! I just love my new iPod! It is basically an iPhone, but without the ability to call out using a cell phone connection. I have not understood what all the hub-bub was about with these iPhones and the touch screen technology until I had a chance to play with it for a few hours. First I had to reinstall iTunes, then setup an account with the Apple store. I just love the way that they insist on getting payment information from you before allowing you to open an account. Apple has implemented a really slick method to make digital media remain profitable for the recording industry. Not to mention us programmers. I see how devices like these are going to revolutionize the Internet.  The neatest thing is, I already have been learning about how to design applications for an iPhone, but now I have the tools to do it with – my iPod also has wi-fi access, so once I had registered my iPod with Apple, I logged onto my secure wi-fi at home. Now I can surf the net from the palm of my hand. (Oh yeah, I don’t have to pay AT&T for cellphone service either.)

More to follow, working on my first iPhone app!