Today, at an event called “The Beat Goes On,” Apple is holding another one of their glorified press conferences that Apple disciples flock to in droves, and they’ve announced several new features and services.  They’ve also introduced a new product or two, the most impressive of which is the new iPod Touch. 

The iPod Touch is an 8mm-thick iPod with the touch screen capabilities of the iPhone.  Which means it’s an iPhone without the phone.  There are 8GB and 16GB models, retailing for $299 and $399 respectively. 

Other announcements of note to Apple fanatics:

• The new iPod Nanos will have video capabilities.
• The iPhone is going to get cheaper, soon to cost $399 (take that, all you people who paid $600 or more just three months ago!)
• iTunes customers will be able to easily turn their purchased songs into ringtones, and will also be able to purchase music while connected wirelessly

So yeah, you can buy an iPod Touch for $399, or you can buy an iPhone for $399 (which is the same thing as an iPod Touch only with the added convenience of being able to make phone calls and stuff).  Which one do you think people will choose? 

Also…while there isn’t any official Apple word, a VW spokesman has confirmed that the automaker is in conversations with Apple to develop an iCar.  Yes…an iCar.  Lines are forming already at a VW dealer near you, I’m sure.