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32GB iPod Touch

By admin | February 5, 2008

The iPod touch today got an increase in its storage to store even music, pictures and vids with Apple announcement of a 32GB version, doubling its storage capacity. The new 32GB iPod touch retailing for $499, has, as of this morning has added to the Apple store, next to the previous $399 16GB model and the $299 8GB model. The 32gb iPod touch units include the $20 software upgrade ( Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather & Notes) announced in Jan and with OS 1.1.3, but don’t appear to bring any other additions or advancements beyond the increased memory.

The rumors were everywhere this morning fueled largely by Apple shutting down their online store, that the iPhone could be getting a 16GB upgrade and/or a 3G iPhone version the did not materialize, today Apple has only officially launched a larger 16GB iPhone priced at $499, along side the 32gb touch. The 32GB iPod touch are available and shipping now in 1-2 business days.

Press release from Apple below:

Apple Adds New iPhone & iPod touch Models

CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 5 Apple(R) today added new models of the iPhone(TM) and iPod(R) touch which have double the memory, doubling the amount of music, photos and videos that customers can carry with them wherever they go…..
iPod touch now comes in a 32GB model for $499, joining the 16GB model for $399 and the 8GB model for $299. “For some users, there’s never enough memory,”…..
“Now people can enjoy even more of their music, photos and videos on the most revolutionary mobile phone and best Wi-Fi mobile device in the world.”
The new 16GB iPhone is available immediately for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) through the Apple Store(R)….
The 32GB iPod touch is available worldwide immediately for a
suggested retail price of $499……