Apple's big music-related announcement is a $.99/song download service and the new iPod. Slimmer, four new buttons, bigger hard drives, a dock, and USB 2.0, and the new models are at the same price points as the older models ($299, $399, $499). If I were to get one, I'm not sure if I'd prefer a Mac-formatted one to use with our iBook (with L has filled to the brim with her music), which would also give me Audible access, or if I should go for the PC format and try to use it with Linux. I could always wipe the drive and switch formats if I change my mind, so it's a workflow (playflow?) issue, mostly.

Update: Jerry (in comments) and this WSJ article have clued me in to the better Windows support of the new models; a single iPod works with both Windows and Mac interchangably. The article also mentions that USB 1.0 is supported as well as USB 2.0, which, while much slower, opens up many more compatibility options. (I knew USB 1.0 devices worked in USB 2.0 ports, but I didn't realize USB 2.0 devices work in USB 1.0 ports.)

Also: The new cradles have a line-out jack for piping audio from your iPod to your desk speakers, which pretty much clinches it for me.