Looks like the iPod Classic survives for another year (ETA: or at least until the holidays), at least according to the Register and to Cnet. That means I don’t need to go out and purchase a backup device… yet.
ETA: Not to mention the fact that the Apple Press Release explicitly states: “iPod is the world’s most popular family of music players. Apple’s holiday lineup includes iPod shuffle® for just $49; iPod nano with Multi-Touch starting at just $129; iPod touch available in black or white, including iOS 5 and iCloud, starting at just $199; and iPod classic® in a 160GB model for $249.”
