New Apple iPods and Tablet?

We're expecting that Apple will announce some new iPod touch models this week (3rd generation iPod touch). I currently have a 2nd generation iPod touch and I wonder if things are going to get confusing again as people try to differentiate among the various generations. According to multiple rumors, this new iPod touch will have a built-in camera, so that should make it easy to tell it apart from the older models.

The big question in my mind is this: will Apple unveil a tablet this year? Or will we have to wait until 2010 (or potentially later)? If Apple reveals a tablet, how big will it be (rumors are very inconsistent here). Plus, what operating system will be on this device? (maybe it will have both the iPod touch OS and Mac OS X).

Macs at MacMall now coming with Snow Leopard

I've bought things from MacMall.com and I'll buy from them again. They are currently advertising that all Macs will now come with Snow Leopard (Apple's latest operating system: OS X 10.6). However, then in small print they indicate a few exclusions.

Too bad most students have probably already made their laptop purchases for the new school year. Maybe this will be attractive for the upcoming holidays. Speaking of the holidays, I think I bought my wife's MacBook Pro from MacMall last winter. It's hard to believe that a year has already gone by so quickly. Well, it's not winter yet, so it hasn't been a year.

Are you an Apple fan? The OS upgrade is only $30, so it's not a huge savings, but during these economic times, anything can be helpful.