New iPods with Video Capabilities

By C.K. Sample, III

I never thought it would happen, but here it is and I'm buying one. The new iPod, in 30GB and 60GB flavors, sporting a wider screen and frame and coming in both white and black. The 30GB model will run you $299 and the 60GB (which I will be buying) will run you $399. Featuring a 2.5-inch color 320 x 240 pixel TFT display, the new iPods have all the features of the old color iPods with the added ability to watch both MPEG4 and H.264. They are advertising it as having 20 hours of battery life, but I doubt that's while watching the video with the backlight on. It can also play video or photo slideshows on your television via the optional Dock. And... ready? It comes with a case! Nice!

Oh, yeah. I'm getting a black one. The only question is: do I order now or wait for it to show up in the Apple Store? 

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