now Steve Jobs is having his Showtime event, announcing many new
Apple stuff. the event started at 1am and is still on, but all the
stuff pertaining to iPod's were alrd announced. sorry, no
touchscreens, but there's new ipod shuffle clip-ons.
"Apple is introducing a new video capable iPod with 60 percent
brighter screen. Battery life has been increased from 2 hours to 3
and a half hours when playing videos.
Apple is introducing a new earphone design they've been working on
for about a year and a half. They are white and look similar to the
existing version.
New iPods feature gapless playback so songs flow into one
another
New iPod software features: instant searching, faster scrolling and
games.
Some of the new games -- which will work on 5G iPods -- include
Bejeweled, Tetris, Texas Hold'em, Mini Golf, Packman, etc. They'll
be on sale at iTunes for $4.99
$249 for the new 30GB iPod video and $349 for the new 80GB
model.
New iPod nano: Aluminum and in colors. Color options include Black
(8GB), Silver (2GB), Green (4GB), Pink (4GB), and Blue (4GB). Using
new software like on the iPod video. 24 hour playback. 2GB model
for $149, 4GB model for $199, and 8GB for $249. The new nano
packaging is more economical -- about 52% smaller. Less fuel to
burn when shipping. New accessories include armbands, lanyard, and
charger
Apple is also introducing a second generation iPod shuffle with
built in clip for improved wearability. It comes in one standard
configuration: 1GB, metal enclosure, available in October for $79.
It will also come in new packaging."
