Walt Mossberg likes the iPod Touch but feels it falls short of what it could or should be.
For all its beauty and functionality, the Touch has some quirks and downsides. It’s the first iPod model I’ve ever tested that fell significantly short, in my tests, of Apple’s battery-life claims. It’s also the first iPod that lacks any physical buttons for controlling music playback.
NewMexiKen decided to hold out for the iPhone in January when my Verizon contract expires. Sounds like there may be a few iPhone improvements in the meanwhile and possibly even another price cut.