I think the reason for the lack of storage in the Iphone is because they are using flash storage vs a hard drive. With Flash storage you don't get as much storage but you don't have to worry about moving parts. This is the reason behind the units durability. Plus you get a much longer battery life. Maybe soon they will make a larger flash storage or an SD card slot or something. I don't own a Iphone yet but I will probably down the road. The Palm Treo I am using is still doing what it is supposed to.

The storage issue is a big problem. Like it would of really killed them to put a mini SD slot and add a gig or two of memory like my cheap cell phone. As far as the hack you did Wayne, can you tell me exactly where you went. I did a search and I was coming up with information both positive and negative about hacking it. From my brief look, I have to downgrade my operating software, hack, and then upgrade. What apps are available that really make this worth it? And again, its not for me and my 15yo daughter seems to like it the way it is just fine. But you know us, we love to tinker.;)

Start here: http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=22
EVERYTHING you need to know for the 1.1.1 downgrade, and the Jailbreak and 1.1.2 upgrade are here.

As for apps, just about anything you can think of that would be useful on a handheld device such as Palm, HP iPaq or Iphone. The main thing that makes these apps nice is when used in a WI FI area.

I used an HP iPaq for the fast 3 years and now my iPot is able to replace it and give me all the features I wanted.

Turning the iPot into a "Brick" is possible but from first hand knowledge if you follow the instructions for the Jailbreak then it's a no brainer.

Thanks!

the 1.1.3 firmware will be out soon, and will break it again ;)

Sorry, but I don't crack my phone. I need it to work all the time. I leave it stock and it works great. I accept the limitations and work around them.

If I were using the phone then I would do the same, very pleased with how well the crack worked with the touch however.

So what do you fellas think of the iPod Touch now?

Apple has released the new firmware and it includes some iPhone apps (for $20)...or do like me and just keep the jailbreak version and use the apps you choose.

I have had no issues, battery life is pretty damn good, love all the little things it does so much that I will likely get the iPhone when I finally move south (not sure when/where just know it will be south of Montana) to the world of modern communication.