The New iPod and iTunes 6

October 12, 2005, 2:22 PM | 0 Comments

So I’ve been paying attention to Engadget & iLounge’s blogs about the Apple keynote that’s going on called ‘One More Thing.’ I have to say that I’m super impressed by the new iPod and iTunes 6. They’re ground breaking, as Apple products always are.

Let’s get right to it. The new iPods are video capable, thinner than the previous iPods, and cost the same amount. They’re available in 30 and 60 GB models in white or black (just like the iPod nano). Because of the video features, they now have a larger screen (2.5 inches, instead of the previous 2 inch screens). It appears that the U2 iPods are now history.

About a month after the launch of iTunes 5, iTunes 6 is now available. The new iTunes music store will launch with 2000 music videos (apprently in mp4 format). But the thing that really catches my attention is Apple’s partnership with ABC/Disney (which will probably include ESPN soon! Yay!) to allow you to download TV shows from the iTunes music store for $2.29 a piece ($1.99 US).

This is a cool feature, and it’s only going to get better as Apple signs agreements with more media outlets that will enable you to watch TV on your iPod. Podcasts of TV shows. Nice.

15,000 songs OR 25,000 photos OR 150 hours of video content.

I said it before, but now I’ll say it again. I want a new iPod!

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