So there really is a black iPod

First the black iPod was just a shot in the dark (literally, it was just a picture of white ipod taken in the dark). Then colorware began to offer custom color iPods, including black ones. The colors add a little personality, but the white buttons left us, well, wishing for something a little more authentic (though their 4G black version was nice). The quest for the ultimate black iPod continued and HP answered with a few iced-out black ones for the likes of Puffy and Snoop. Nice, but they're a little out of our price range, and we're over the ice and gold phase—anyone want our lil Jon replica Pimp Cup?

Apple will answer the calls for a black iPod next month, though, but it's not what you think. No, it's not one of those iPod tattoos, but it might be just as bizarre; know those new iPod commercials featuring U2's new single? Well the black iPods will be special U2 edition ones. In addition to the color change the iPods will come preloaded with U2's new album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, as well as selected hits and other old tracks from the Irish rockers (and we use the term rocker loosely).

The U2 iPods are due out November 23, but should be announced October 26 at the San Jose shindig Apple just sent out the invites for.