Don't even think of an iPod/PMP in this age. If you have enough budget for an iPod why don't you go for a new phone that suits your camera/media needs?
I might add up as another person who is discouraging you but I do stress on the point that you are merely wasting money. Splurging is fine with many people in the west who can afford an iPhone+iPod but does it make sense? Do you really need a media centric device?
I already have an Iphone 3GS , ..and partly the same question raised by u is holding me back from this investment... Ofc i dont need a phone now ...but the problem is i can easily get an Android based Phone wid better Camera+Flash and Android market is ofc sailing high in case of apps.. but APPLE is apple (rofl) so biased going in for this gadget ...rather i presume i shud shell money on clothing then !!!
it's really the ecosystem more than the device
a lot of these pods are used just as cameras tho
what's so discouraging about it apart from the price?
Its tat shelling out 12k for a device which wont be connected to internet when on move and which wud just b a "cam" and a glamsham device outside the house ... :O
you should wait for ipod touch 5G
the question is "Are Ipods really worth buying? " waiting is never there in my option ...its just if they fit in as a Purposefull device when one can have all songs and media on cell itself !