I ordered a new iPod from Apple’s website last Thursday, October 26th. It’s the 30GB white model capable of playing videos and movies. I could have ordered a black unit but I figured scratches would show up more on the black iPod. Another reason to order online is you can get free engraving on the back of the iPod if you order from Apple’s website.

What’s really interesting is tracking the iPod from the time it left the Shanghai factory until it reached my home. Apple gave me a tracking number so I can check the status of the shipment. In this case, my iPod left Shanghai on Friday, Oct 27th. It made a couple of stops in Anchorage, Alaska and Indianapolis, Indiana before showing up in Oakland late Saturday, Oct. 28th. Fedex is closed on Sunday, so I have to wait until Monday before delivery. Getting excited!