In case you haven’t heard already, Apple has come up with yet another new iPod. That’s right—just weeks after the introduction of iPod Nano, Apple has introduced a new video iPod:
Apple Introduces Video IPod, TV Deals By MAY WONG, AP Technology Writer
Thu Oct 13, 8:38 PM ETAfter revolutionizing the way people listen to music with the popular iPod, Apple Computer Inc. is trying to do the same with video.
The company introduced a new iPod on Wednesday that is capable of playing everything from TV shows to music videos.
Citing a groundbreaking deal with ABC Television Group, Apple chief executive Steve Jobs said video offerings via iTunes will include episodes for $1.99 each of the hit shows “Desperate Housewives” and “Lost,” which will be available the day after they air on television.
The purchased video can be watched on a computer or taken on the road for viewing on the new iPod’s 2.5-inch color screen.
The much-anticipated new iPods, available starting next week, will replace Apple’s current 20-gigabyte and 60-gigabyte models. A 30 GB version will sell for $299 and a 60 GB version will cost $399. A 30 GB model can hold about 7,500 songs, 25,000 photos, or 75 hours of video, Apple said.
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