I received an iPod Touch as a gift about a month ago. Plenty has been written but I can't resist adding my own comments about this device and the iPhone.
I think the core factors that have made these products so popular are:
1) the finger gesture touch interface that's easy and consistent to use
2) simple mobile Internet access
3) a superb application distribution, install and update experience
These core factors have attracted ton of apps to be written and made it the clear winner as a mobile application platform for consumers. These three factors were missing from Microsoft's effort with the PocketPC. I...