The first and likely reason is that they need to a feature to set it apart from the rest – at least for the initial push. After the majority of purchasers have bought one because they don’t want the iPhone or the touch because of price, but do want the camera, then the camera will be available in the touch. This is common business sense.

Another reason and less likely, was the rumor of the touch being delayed because of camera issues. Maybe it was supposed to be included but couldn’t for technical reasons. Steve’s not going to come out and say it, even if it were so. I highly doubt this myself, but I suppose there is an off-chance. Pure speculation on my part.

For every person who Apple “failed to get my money” there will be a hundred more who Apple successfully garnered the money of. I plan on getting a nano just because of the radio feature. I’ve already got every model of iPod out there; one with a radio would be cool. In the future, an HD radio receiver would be the natural successor.

I know, I know. This coming from a guy who shoots with an $8,000 camera at work, but I like PHd (push here dummy) cameras too!