Apple announced its new iPod nano, along with some minor updates to the entire iPod line.
At a special event in San Francisco today, Apple announced a new version of its popular iPod nano player. The new iPod nano closely resembles rumored photos that had been spreading across the Web. The player is much more short and stout than the previous version, and seems to regain the mirrored backing of the first generation Nano. The iPod nano is now capable of playing videos and games on its 2-inch, QVGA screen. The new player will be available in 4GB and 8GB capacities, for $150 and $200 respectively. It will come in five colors, including a product (RED) shade that will benefit AIDS charities in Africa. Apple claims users will experience 24 hours of music or 5 hours of video on the new device.
The iPod shuffle also got a minor update, with four new colors. Capacity and pricing for the diminutive, clip-on player remained the same. The original iPod, previously called the iPod video, also saw a minor update. The player will now be known as the iPod classic, and will come in 80GB and 160GB capacities for $250 and $350, respectively. Apple notes that the new 80GB player is actually thinner than the previous 30GB model. The new iPod will come in an all-metal shell, with a brushed metal-looking face and the mirrored back that is the device's signature element.
All of these new iPods will see a minor user interface improvement, incorporating more artwork and Apple's innovative Cover Flow album browsing technique. The new devices are available immediately from the Apple store online, and should be making their way into stores by this weekend.
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