CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today
announced that it is adding a gorgeous new pink iPod(R) nano to the lineup
of the world's most popular music player. The much-requested pink iPod nano
is available immediately in an 8GB model for $199. iPod nano features a
two-inch display which lets users watch the brand new iTunes(R) Movie
Rentals, or TV shows and music videos purchased from the iTunes Store. iPod
nano delivers up to 24 hours of audio playback or five hours of video
playback on a single charge* and is encased in a beautiful all-metal design
made with anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel, which is also
available in silver, black, blue, green and a (PRODUCT) RED special
edition.
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"Customers are going to love the gorgeous new pink iPod nano," said
Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of Worldwide iPod Product Marketing.
"The pink iPod nano is perfect for people who want a great new color this
spring, or who are searching for a special Valentine's Day gift."
iPod nano features an enhanced user interface that shows off album
artwork and photos like never before and includes Cover Flow(R), so you can
scroll through your entire music collection by album cover artwork using
the Click Wheel. Customers can also buy music, video and games for their
iPod nano from the iTunes Store or check out the latest iTunes Movie
Rentals.
Pricing & Availability
The new pink 8GB iPod nano is available worldwide immediately for a
suggested retail price of $199 (US) and joins the other 8GB models
available in silver, black, blue, green and a (PRODUCT) RED special
edition. The 4GB iPod nano in silver is available for a suggested retail
price of $149 (US). Both the 4GB and 8GB iPod nano for Windows or Mac(R)
are available through the Apple Store(R) (http://www.apple.com), Apple's
retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. All iPod nano models include
earbud headphones, a USB to 30-pin cable and a Universal Dock Connector.
iPod nano requires a Mac with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS(R) X v10.4.9 or
later and iTunes 7.6; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista
or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2) or later and iTunes
7.6. Internet access is required and a broadband connection is recommended,
fees may apply. The iTunes Store is not available in all countries. iTunes
Movie Rentals are available in the US only.
*Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See
http://www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the
Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the
Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with
its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and
professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media
revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online
store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary
iPhone.
(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac,
Mac OS, Macintosh, iPod, iTunes, Cover Flow and Apple Store are trademarks
of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
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