Apple Introduces All New iPod nano |
World's Most Popular Music Player Now Plays Video
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple(R) today introduced the
all new iPod(R) nano, bringing video playback, an enhanced user interface
featuring Cover Flow(TM), and an incredible new design to the world's most
popular music player. The new iPod nano features a larger two-inch display
with 204 pixels per inch, which lets users watch their favorite movies, TV
shows and music videos in the same resolution they currently enjoy on the
video iPod. iPod nano also includes three fun games, and additional games
can be purchased from the online iTunes(R) Store (http://www.itunes.com).
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 new all-metal
design made with anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel and comes
in five new colors -- silver, black, blue, green and a (PRODUCT) RED
special edition.
"We've taken the most popular music player in the world and added
stunning video playback just in time for the holiday season," said Steve
Jobs, Apple's CEO. "The iPod nano just keeps getting better and better with
each new generation."
The all new iPod nano features a 204 pixel per inch display that is 65
percent brighter than the previous generation and delivers 320x240
resolution that is perfect for watching your favorite movies and TV shows
on the go. iPod nano also features an enhanced user interface that shows
off album artwork and photos like never before, and now includes Cover
Flow, so you can scroll through your entire music collection by album cover
artwork using the Click Wheel.
The all new iPod nano is perfect for playing iPod games and comes
pre-loaded with iQuiz, the entertainment trivia game; Vortex, a fast-paced
360 degree brick-bashing game; and Klondike, the popular solitaire card
game. Additional games will be available for iPod nano later this month
from the iTunes Store, including Sudoku and Tetris from Electronic Arts and
Ms. PAC-MAN from NAMCO.
iPod nano works seamlessly with iTunes so you can import, manage, and
then easily auto-sync your favorite content. Buy music, video, and games
for your iPod nano from the iTunes Store with more than six million songs
available for preview and one-click purchase. With up to 24 hours of audio
playback or five hours of video playback on a single charge,* the all new
iPod nano is the ultra-portable way to enjoy your favorite music, TV shows
and movies on the go.
The iPod is the world's most popular family of digital music players
with over 100 million sold. Today, Apple released its most exciting iPod
lineup ever with the iPod shuffle in five new colors; iPod classic holding
up to 40,000 songs; the incredible all new iPod nano with video playback;
and the breakthrough iPod touch with a revolutionary multi-touch user
interface. iPod owners can choose from a vast ecosystem of accessories with
over 4,000 products made specifically for the iPod including cases, fitness
accessories, speaker systems and iPod connectivity in over 70 percent of US
automobiles.
Pricing & Availability
Available today, the 4GB iPod nano comes in silver for just $149 (US)
and the 8GB model is available in silver, black, blue, green and a
(PRODUCT) RED special edition for just $199 (US). Both the 4GB and 8GB iPod
nano for Windows or Mac are available worldwide immediately 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(R) with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS(R) X v10.4.8 or
later and iTunes 7.4; 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
7.4. Internet access is required and a broadband connection is recommended,
fees may apply. The iTunes Store is not available in all countries.
* Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.
See http://www.apple.com/batteries for more information. Music capacity is
based on four minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; actual capacity
varies by content; photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos
transferred from iTunes; and video capacity is based on H.264 1.5-Mbps
video at 640-by-480 resolution combined with 128-Kbps audio; actual
capacity varies by content.
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 this year with its
revolutionary iPhone.
(C) 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac,
Mac OS, Macintosh, iPod, Cover Flow, iTunes and Apple Store are trademarks
of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
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