While this is admittedly a bit off topic from Linux ultra-portables, Apple's recently released iPod Touch is an interesting device. Its by no means a general purpose portable, but it does appear to be a pretty good "special purpose" device. For those who missed it, the iPod Touch is basically an iPhone without a phone but with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, Safari browser, iTunes, etc. Safari is a decent browser a While this is admittedly a bit off topic from Linux ultra-portables, Apple’s recently released iPod Touch is an interesting device. Its by no means a general purpose portable, but it does appear to be a pretty good “special purpose” device. For those who missed it, the iPod Touch is basically an iPhone without a phone but with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, Safari browser, iTunes, etc. Safari is a decent browser and should enable people to access web-based email, calendar and other applications.The iPod Touch is slightly larger than an iPod but at 2.4″ x 4.3″ and only .31″ (8 mm) wide and weighs 4.2 oz, it’s still quite small. Definitely pocketable and smaller even than the Nokia N800. Its got a 480 x 320 pixel 3.5″ display which makes web browsing possible if not ideal. While it’s not an open device, it is still pretty cool and good for quick browsing when you don’t have a laptop with you. The iPod Touch will be available later this month starting at $299. To me this is a much better companion device than the Palm Foleo ever could have been. Open Source