Mark you calenders for Sept 8 as Apple says "Let’s Rock." in a special event to probably announce new iPods that are cheaper, and re-designed. Per CNN/Money:
Apple executives in the past have said that the future of iPods lies in more powerful devices able to connect wirelessly to the Internet, rather than standalone entertainment gadgets. The company’s first step in that direction is the iPod touch, a version of the product that resembles the iPhone with its large touch-sensing screen and wi-fi wireless technology. The iPod touch also has the ability to run much of the software now being created by independent developers for the iPhone, including everything from games to a program for accessing the Facebook social network. Apple executives have hinted recently that a price cut for the iPod touch, which starts at
$299, was likely soon. more…
There are sorts of Mac Rumors out there from a new Nano that follows the old form factor long and thin but all screen to reduced prices for the iTouch. YouTube Video from Kevin Rose on the new Nano and a bit more on new iPods and the 2008 roadmap.