Apple unveils new iPod touch: 16GB storage, no back-facing camera, $229

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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/ipodtouch.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/30/apple-unveils-new-ipod-touch/)Well, this is a little out of the blue. Apple has just outed a new iPod touch that falls in behind its existing 2012 models (http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/11/apple-ipod-touch-review-2012/). We're hesitant to call this the sixth generation, as it's more of a stripped down variant of what's already available. Not many of the specs have changed: the dimensions are identical, you're still getting a 4-inch Retina display, and the same dual-core A5 processor hums away inside. While the new model still has the front-facing FaceTime HD camera, it's lost the 5-megapixel main shooter, and a little bit of weight, to boot (0.06 ounces). Storage capacity has taken a hit, however. The other iPod touch comes in 32GB and 64GB varieties and a number of colors, but this new model sports just 16GB of storage and only comes in silver. Those lesser specs come at a lesser price, and you can snag one from Apple's online store now for $229, with retail locations getting it tomorrow. We reckon this won't be the only Apple product people'll be talking about today. Prepare for the cheaper iPhone rumor (http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/apple-cheaper-iphone-rumor-2013/) to make the rounds again.

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/ipod_touch_16gb