Today, Apple unveiled several new enhancements to their current iPod line. However, the long awaited 6th gen iPod is still in hiding. For the announcements this morning, Steve Jobs revealed 1) a performance update to the current 5G iPod’s 2) a completely remastered iPod Nano line, 3) a brand new iPod Shuffle form factor and 4) a huge update to iTunes with the release of iTunes 7. It will probably take us a while to go through all the news of this morning but for now I want to just touch on the most interesting part: the Nanos.

The new iPod Nano products will all be released in a new aluminum enclosure, similar to the iPod Minis (remember them?). The new cases will also be even smaller than they were originally. 3.5 inches tall, 1.6 inches wide, and only 1/4 inch thick. These guys are crazy thin! The Nanos will also be available in more than two colors and sizes. The 2GB model will be $149 and available only in silver. The 4GB models, however, will be available in silver, lime green, sky blue, and hot pink. These models will be right at $199. Lastly, the 8GB model will be available in Apple’s new elite color, black. The black player will be availabe for $249. I have to say, these new Nanos look pretty slick.

link – apple.com