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# iPod Video Finally Released
- URL: https://www.skatter.com/ipod-video-finally-released/
- Published: 2005-10-13T23:06:00.000Z
- Updated: 2020-05-09T23:39:38.000Z
- Description: Apple unveiled a new product on Wednesday (10/12/05). The new item was the long awaited Video iPod. There had been rumors about a video iPod for over a year. There were rumors about this product for over a year now and it has finally been released. This iPod is also meant to replace all current…
- Author: Sahas Katta
- Tags: News, Reviews, apple, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-03-10 07:31

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Apple unveiled a new product on Wednesday (10/12/05). The new item was the long awaited Video iPod. There had been rumors about a video iPod for over a year. There were rumors about this product for over a year now and it has finally been released. This iPod is also meant to replace all current standard iPods. The new Apple line-up consists of the iPod Shuffle, the iPod Nano, and the iPod Video.

> “Yes, it does video,” Steve Jobs, Apple CEO

The new iPod (video iPod) looks very similar to the iPod Nanos, except the unit is slightly bigger and has a wide screen display. (Also comes in black and white). This iPod has a standard HD like previous iPods, only the iPod Nanos have flash drives in them. The iPod video is actually thinner than the current 20GB iPod. The unit has a 2.5″ TFT screen and is 320×240 pixels (260k colors). There is a video-out jack for connecting the iPod to TVs to display videos and photos. The iPod Video supports playing MPEG-4 and H.264 codec. There are many programs that can convert to these formats, but if you are an iPod owner I recommend purchasing QuickTime Pro which has specific settings that will ensure compatibility with your iPod.  

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The iPod video comes in a 60GB model for $399 and a 30GB model for $299\. Apple has started to sell high quality music videos on the iTunes music store for $1.99\. iTunes also has many TV shows (ABC), which also are currently priced at $1.99\. Many iPod Nano owners had constant issues with the screen scratching easily and since the iPod Video has the same surface; Apple has included a protective case to help prevent damaging your screen.

Link: [iPod Lineup](http://www.apple.com/ipod/?ref=skatter.com) | [iTunes v6.0](http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/?ref=skatter.com) | [QuickTime v7.0.3](http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/standalone.html?ref=skatter.com)  
iPod Video: [Main Page](http://www.apple.com/ipod/ipod.html?ref=skatter.com) | [Features](http://www.apple.com/ipod/features.html?ref=skatter.com) | [Accessories](http://www.apple.com/ipod/accessories.html?ref=skatter.com) | [Specs](http://www.apple.com/ipod/specs.html?ref=skatter.com) | [3D View](http://images.apple.com/hardware/gallery/ipod/ipod%5F480%5F20051012.mov?ref=skatter.com)  
Coverage: [BetaNews](http://www.betanews.com/article/Apple%5FFinally%5FUnveils%5FVideo%5FiPod/1129138651?ref=skatter.com) | [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2005/10/12/new-ipods-with-video-capabilities/?ref=skatter.com) | [Slashdot](https://www.skatter.com/content/files/Slashdot/slashdot.xml) | [Lifehacker](http://www.lifehacker.com/software/ipod/ipod-video-quick-facts-roundup-130729.php?ref=skatter.com) | [Gizmodo](http://us.gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/the-better-to-see-you-with-the-new-ipod-hands-on-130611.php?ref=skatter.com) | [Engadget](http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000373063047/?ref=skatter.com)  
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