As reported almost everywhere, Apple has released the iPod Photo edition with color screen and photo-viewing capability… oh, and also a cheezy U2 edition.

I’m glad that Apple stuck with the pure form they started with from the beginning, as opposed to adding numerous new ports and buttons; or, trying to make the iPod something it’s not (a PDA). I’m not happy, however, with the recent brand-play the iPod has been making with the HP iPods and now the U2 iPods. It cheapens the image in my mind.

I’m sure I’ll think differently when they come up with the fabulous Cher edition.