Apple iPod Touch update

Apple today announced its 16GB iPod touch update is now available in vibrant colors and equipped with a 5 megapixel iSight camera for just $199. The entire iPod touch lineup features the 5 megapixel iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording, brilliant 4-inch Retina display, Apple's A5 chip and FaceTime camera. iPod touch features an ultra-thin and light anodized aluminum design and is available in pink, yellow, blue, silver, space gray and (PRODUCT) RED. iPod touch comes in a 16GB model for $199, 32GB for $249, and 64GB for $299.

A5?

This Apple iPod touch update continues to use the now 3+ year old chip that's half as old as the 1st iPhone. The author assumes this processor choice enables the price reduction, but the processor is "ancient." Despite Apple's promise it can run iOS8 in the autumn, there is skepticism about performance quality. It remains useful for office testing purposes, though Apple should phase out these A5 chips soon, noting "a lot of people who'd give a kidney for an A7 iPod touch."

Maybe next year.