Apple Replaced Regular White iPod with New White or Black Video iPod

The new black or white video iPod plays video as well as music and shows photos. It comes in 30GB and 60GB models and has a 2.5" (diagonal) screen instead of a 2" one. Apple claims it holds video for up to 75 (30 GB) or 150 (60GB) hours but battery life for video is only 2 and 3 hours respectively. Battery life for music is 14 and 20 hours respectively. It's the same size as current iPod but thinner, the 30GB is 31% thinner than the 20GB model it directly replaces and the 60GB model 12% thinner than the older 20GB model--both are lighter than the older model. The claimed battery life is The new video iPod costs $299 for the 30GB model and $399 for the 60GB model. They are shipping late next week. [Bill Fox]