Apple introduces new iPod with video playback capabilities
{{date|October 13, 2005}}

[[Image:New-iPod.gif|right|frame|The new iPod]]
On Wednesday, [[Apple Computer|Apple]] introduced an {{w|iPod}} capable of displaying video, as well as a new video section to the {{w|iTunes}} music store. Apple CEO [[Steve Jobs]] believes that this may have a large impact on the film industry, in a similar fashion to that of the impact on the music industry when the iPod first was released.

The new iPod comes in a 30GB edition and a 60GB edition for US$299 and US$399, respectively. On the 30GB iPod, 75 hours of video at a resolution of 320x240 can be stored, and on the 60GB iPod, 150 hours can be stored. Despite these features, people claim that the screen may be too small for people to enjoy. However, iPod owners will be able to purchase an optional S-Video cable for playing video from their iPod on a television.

To help complement the new video section, Apple and {{w|ABC (US)|ABC}} have agreed to a deal in which episodes of television programs such as ''{{w|Lost (TV series)|Lost}}'' and ''{{w|Desperate Housewives}}'' will be available the day after airing for $1.99 per episode. Other plans for the video section involve the animation company {{w|Pixar}}, which was founded by current Apple CEO Steve Jobs. There are also plans to distribute content from {{w|The Walt Disney Company|Disney}}, Pixar's distributor and owner of ABC. In addition, music videos will also be available at the on-line music store for $1.99 each.

[[Image:IMac111205.jpg|left|thumb|The new iMac]]
===New iMac G5===
The video iPod was announced along with a new model of its {{w|iMac|iMac G5}}, which features a remote control that allows the iMac to act as a home media center as well as a normal personal computer.  To control media center capabilities, the new iMac is sold with a program called ''Front Row''. Some customers have complained however that this iMac is missing functionality out-of-the-box that allows a user to watch TV on it.

The new iMac also has an Apple {{w|iSight}} digital camera built-in as well as a thinner design than its predecessor.

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==Related news==
* {{Wikinews|title=Apple plans another special event|date=October 4, 2005}}

==Sources==
*{{source|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=1207728
|title=Apple Introduces Video IPod, TV Deals
|author=May Wong, [[Associated Press]]
|pub=ABC
|date=October 12, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://technology.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,16559,1590963,00.html?gusrc=rss
|title=The new Apple iPod: now it does video too
|author=Bobbie Johnson, Owen Gibson
|pub=The Guardian
|date=October 13, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=entertainmentNews&storyID=2005-10-12T225131Z_01_YUE263223_RTRUKOC_0_UK-APPLECOMPUTER-IMAC.xml
|title=Apple unveils video iPod, ABC TV deal
|author=Duncan Martell
|pub=Reuters
|date=October 12, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000373063047/
|title=The iPod (with video)
|author=Peter Rojas
|pub=Engadget
|date=October 12, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://www.axcessnews.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=6070 
|title=Apple Stock Tanks on Lower Revenue Figures
|author=Alan Fein
|pub=Axcess News
|date=October 12, 2005}}
*{{source|url= http://www.macobserver.com/article/2005/10/12.8.shtml
|title=Analysts Weigh in on iPod Miss
|author=Brad Cook
|pub=The Mac Observer
|date=October 12, 2005
|pubtarget=no
}}
*{{source|url=http://stream.apple.akadns.net/
|title=Apple Special Announcement
|author=
|pub=Apple Computer
|date=October 12, 2005}}

==External links==
* [http://www.apple.com Official Apple website]
* [http://www.apple.com/itunes/ Apple iPod and iTunes website]

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[[fr:Apple lance un iPod avec un lecteur vidéo]]
The new iPod
On Wednesday, Apple introduced an iTunes music store. Apple CEO Steve Jobs believes that this may have a large impact on the film industry, in a similar fashion to that of the impact on the music industry when the iPod first was released.

The new iPod comes in a 30GB edition and a 60GB edition for US$299 and US$399, respectively. On the 30GB iPod, 75 hours of video at a resolution of 320x240 can be stored, and on the 60GB iPod, 150 hours can be stored. Despite these features, people claim that the screen may be too small for people to enjoy. However, iPod owners will be able to purchase an optional S-Video cable for playing video from their iPod on a television.

To help complement the new video section, Apple and ABC have agreed to a deal in which episodes of television programs such as Lost and Pixar, which was founded by current Apple CEO Steve Jobs. There are also plans to distribute content from Disney, Pixar's distributor and owner of ABC. In addition, music videos will also be available at the on-line music store for $1.99 each.

The new iMac
The new iMac also has an Apple  digital camera built-in as well as a thinner design than its predecessor.


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