Apple Released iPod Updater 2004-7-15 for All iPods and Mini
New for Click Wheel iPods
Shuffle songs with one click
Create multiple On-The-Go playlists
Delete songs from On-The-Go playlists
Select reading playback speed for audiobooks
Hear the clicker user interface sound through headphones
Charge via USB 2.0 connection
Enjoy improved playback performance
Updates for iPod with a Dock connector and iPod mini
Compatibility with iTunes 4.5 or later and the iTunes Music Store
Improved playback performance
Support for the Apple Lossless Encoder, to enable compressed music encoding at high quality
Updates for iPod without a Dock connector
Compatibility with iTunes 4.5 or later and the iTunes Music Store
Improved playback performance
[7/19-Updated] Apple Released 4th Generation iPods Today: The new 4G iPods come in 20-GB and 40-GB models only, at least for now. Toshiba has announced a 60-GB drive that could be used in the iPod but it is not available yet. The new 20-GB model sells or $299, same as the 3G 15-GB model, and is similarly equipped: earbud headphones, AC adapter, FireWire cable, USB 2.0 cable, 4-pin-to-6-pin FireWire adapter. It does not include the remote controller, dock or carrying case like the 3G 20-GB model that sold for $399. The new 40-GB model sells for $399 and is more fully equipped, including the dock but not the remote controller and carrying case. [Update--This morning the Tech Specs stated that the remote and case were included with the 40-GB model. That has now been changed to reflect that they are not.]
The 20-GB model weighs 5.6oz and the 40-GB model weighs 6.2oz. The new models are white with a gray click wheel controller adapted from the iPod Mini and get up to 12 hours use with improved battery management.
"The best digital music player just got better," said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. "The fourth generation iPod features Apple’s amazing Click Wheel for superb one handed control, 12 hour battery life and the new Shuffle Songs command in the main menu—all in an even smaller design that puts up to 10,000 songs in your pocket."
The 4G iPods are available today. Hewlett Packard's version of the 4G iPod will be out in September. Here is Apple's press release.
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