Just recently picked up the new iPod Touch, and I gotta say it rocks! It’s basically pretty similar to the iPhone without the phone. Perfect for those of us that live in Japan because the iPhone hasn’t come here yet. I love the cover flow function, that means I can can browse all my music by thumbing through the album covers like in iTunes. Anyway, it’s my new favorite toy.

Also it is the first iPod ever with wi-fi wireless connectivity, so for example if you are in places like Star Bucks, or MacDonalds you can surf the web. The entire interface uses touch technology - no buttons at all. If you ever get lost during your navigation just press the handy HOME button at the bottom of the unit. For me, I guess the biggest benefit of having an iPod is escape when I’m on the subway car deep in the jungle of the Japanese rat race. Also of course I have photos of my new illsheep collection on there too!!

The price tag is a little steep at 36,000 yen for 8GBs but well worth it. After I showed my friends my iPod they all went out and started buying them too!! For further info. take a look at this guided tour video.