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New iPod Touch 2009: Would you pay more for camera?

New iPod Touch 2009: Would you pay more for camera?

By: Alan Ng | September 10, 2009 | 17 Comments

Following on from the somewhat strange announcement of the iPod Nano being the ‘only’ device to benefit from a video camera option, we would like to know if you would pay more for an upgraded iPod Touch.

At the event, Steve Jobs announced new prices for the iPod Touch, starting at $199 for the 8GB, $299 for the 32GB model and $399 for the new 64GB model.

Much to the disappointment of the audience though, no camera. We find that a bit strange, considering the Touch is the best model out of the iPod range in our opinion.

Firstly, what are your thoughts on the news? Let us know if you would be willing to pay more than $199 for a upgraded iPod Touch model.

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  • TWadd

    No. I have a first generation touch,but
    the new touch is not an upgrade without
    camara

  • Miggs

    I cannot believe there’s NOT gunnq be a camera on the new itouch. That’s so dumb. It’s like snickers without the caramel. ITOUCH NEEDS A CAMERAA!! I actually have 2 2nd gen itouches be I was gunna sell then both to get a new itouch. But not If it doesn’t have a camera. And I would most deff upgraded.

  • Jillpure

    I would buy a new iPod Touch if it had a camera. Currently I have a 2nd gen 32 gb model, so there is no advantage in buying the new Touch. It is disappointing.

  • Sarah

    I’d only pay for an upgraded itouch if it came with a camera and/or microphone.

  • m raskett

    look they have to leave separations between iphone and ipod touch. they make more money off iphones and they want to keep people wanting them. the more they make the two products alike the less they get from iphone. plus its a ipod its not meant to be able to do everything. be glad it does all it does. and yeah it looks like harddrive size is the only difference so if you dont want to upgrade then dont

  • Mr D Bacle

    I blame all the rumour mongers for letting us believe a camera was 100% defo for the third gen. I have even seen pictures of new cases with camera hole ready for 3G touch on engadget… what a complete let down!!!

  • Clay

    I have been waiting for months for this release because all the rumors that there would be a camera. I am really upset they did not include a camera. Jobs must still be on too much meds to say we don’t need to add to it. Everyone expected and most wanted the camera. To me it’s not enough of an upgrade to be worth it. I would get the iphone but my carrier doesn’t have it and I’m not switching for that. They need to either expand the iphone to other providers or make the touch an iphone without the phone. this sucks.

  • Jerry

    I own two iphones one black, one white both 32GB 3GS, one 32gb 2d gen ipod touch and one old 80 gb ipod. I wanted the third gen ipod touch 64gb but has no camera, no microphone, no GPS capabilities. So you guys at Apple won’t get my money this year. The new ipod touch is really lame. Don’t waste your money on it.

  • Bob

    It actually comes with a mic, it’s just missing the camera.

  • Padmakar

    Definitely NOT. I am disappointed Apple hasn’t included camera to Ipod Touch. I was waiting for the upgraded version with camera. There is nothing new in the upgraded version except the new software which can be baught for $10. Why spend $199! It’s dumb on part of Apple to announce it as UPGRADE!

  • Lisa

    I’m psyched I can get a refurbished touch for $149 now! This new version isn’t worth it. I’d like to have an iphone, but prob. won’t bother until someone pays my cxlation fees from sprint! Is asking for a camera, FM, AM and satellite radio too much to ask for on a touch?

  • Jenny

    I was so excited about a camera, I saved money to buy this (which is really hard for me btw) and everything :( What a major disappointment. I know it was only a rumor but iphone already has a camera how hard can it be? The official explanation was lame also. I\’m still not giving my money to AT&T for an iphone. I can\’t stand their customer service and refuse to ever give them my money again.

    So I guess I’ll wait for T-mobile to get the iphone or for Apple to make an iphone minus the phone.

  • Jared

    if the new model has a camera, i will definitely buy it!

  • Jerry

    Thanks Bob for clearing the error I made on the mike of the new ipod touch. Have a great day,

  • Zach

    To be honest i don’t really want a camera its just an ipod. If you want a camera buy an iphone. I also don’t see any reason to upgrade to 3rd gen there isn’t any big difference.

  • Afroman

    It better come with a camera or I’m throwing all apple accesories Away! That’s all it’s missin and plus it’s gonna be a graduation gift to me when it’s realesd. And I saw a video with one with a camera and got all happy fer nothing.

  • tiernan keane

    is the 8gb upgraded aswell?