Farewell, iPod photo

Ah, iPod photo, we hardly knew ye. Introduced a little over a year ago many people show the color screen as the first indication that the iPod video was soon to be introduced. We haven't seen a video iPod, but now if you want a non-color screen you will have to settle for an iPod mini (which are available in capacities greater than the original 5 gig, and Mac only, iPod.  Ain't technology grand?).

Now that every full size iPod is an iPod photo there is no need for the photo monicker, and frankly I'm happy to see it go. The iPod lineup was getting crowded, what with 9 different iPod models to choose from. Now the choice is much simpler, and that is what Apple does best.

What's next for the iPod? I don't know, perhaps the iPod wireless, of the iPod 3D. Only time will tell, but until then, happy podding!