Fourth Gen iPod Revealed
iPod, Gadgets, Mobile Tech, Digital Audio, Apple July 18th, 2004Newsweek magazine give an exclusive look at the new look iPod’s online on their MSNBC affiliated online presence today (which can also be seen in print in the July 26th ‘iPod Nation’ cover story).
The streamlined digital music player gets a slightly thinner (by 1 millimetre) case and 50% longer battery life this is accomplished, Apple says, not by a heavier battery but diligent conservation of power. More importantly the retail price takes a $100 price reduction for the 20gig (now $299) and the 40gig flagship model (now $399). The 15gig ‘midrange’ model is to be discontinued.
The Newsweek feature did not say when the new iPods would be available. The details were revealed as part of a cover story on the iPod and its impact. The cover shows Apple CEO Steve Jobs holding one of the new, still-white models.
Related Reading
Apple Hatches 4th Generation iPod [CNet News]
iPod Nation [Newsweek]
New iPod Arrives Tomorrow [P2PNet]
New iPod Expected Monday, is Thinner, Cheaper, 12 Hour Battery [MacWorld UK]
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