Video iPod ad model

Apple's latest iPod, a video-enabled music player that serves up some of the season's hottest television shows without commercials, will likely prod advertisers to get serious about finding a foothold in portable media players, media buyers said.

Apple Computer Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL - news) last week unveiled the new model in its popular iPod lineup. The company reached a deal to sell downloads of top-rated ABC network shows such as "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost" the day after broadcast for $1.99 per episode.

video iPod talks Unions call

Unions representing Hollywood actors, writers and directors have called for talks over the use of TV shows on Apple's new video iPod.

The unions want to ensure their members get a cut of the revenue generated by the sale of TV shows on Apple software.

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The Video iPod-What you need to know

Every time Steve Jobs gets on stage to announce products, there’s a flood of information. First, there’s what Jobs says. Then, there’s what the Apple press releases say. And then there’s all the information that Apple doesn’t broadcast right away, but trickles out gradually in interviews and on its Web site.

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iLounge Podcast 15

Is the first video iPod any good? A big mistake? iLounge editors Jeremy Horwitz (in Irvine, California) and Bob Levens (in Cambridge, U.K.) started out with markedly different opinions on iPod video features before Apple Computer’s announcement of the fifth-generation iPod yesterday, but now they’ve changed their minds. Listen to the fifteenth iLounge Week in Review podcast to hear these two editors express their views on the new iPod, and learn all about its new features and omissions. Yesterday’s special breaking news podcast from San Jose, California is also still available for download.

Past podcasts are available through our iTunes Music Store podcast pages, as well as our podcast feed below. As always, your comments are welcomed.

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iPod video download service

Apple's introduction of a video playing iPod and a video download service is a smart move, according to industry experts polled by vnunet.com.

"This will offer Apple a way to test the waters for non-music video content, " said Susan Kevorkian, senior research analyst for consumer markets at IDC.

The company also won praise for offering over 2,000 music videos for sale through its iTunes music store.

At $1.99 per video, consumers will be inclined to buy the video instead of just the song, in order to have the option to watch the video, Kevorkian predicted. This should make them more accustomed with the iPod's video features.

Julie Ask, research director for telecoms and automotive at Jupiter Research, said: "It's still a great audio device and 'by the way, it does video too'. Even if people don't play video, Apple still wins. It still has 80 per cent market share in media devices."

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Apple to hold special press conference in New York Oct. 19

Apple Computer is once again gathering the press together as it rolls out new innovations. The latest invitation-only event will be held in New York City on October 19, 2005 on the eve of PhotoPlus Expo. Apple doesn’t say exactly what the press conference will be about, but the invitation sent to MacCentral asks to join them as “we unveil Apple’s latest pro innovations.”

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Video iPod links

* Here's a Link to online video for the CNN Showbiz Tonight segment about the new device.

Content has been available for download for years and years. That content could be played on any number of devices, from computers to DVD players to PDAs. Being able to playback a video from the new Video Ipod just like you can play a song from a current IPod, certainly is not a technical marvel.

It is a business marvel. Bob Iger has gone contrary to what every current and previous TV network head has and would have done had Bob not turned the industry on its head with his announcement with Apple yesterday. Bob Iger has saved Network TV.

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Apple Video Ipod Reviews from NewsForge

Anonymous Reader writes "Speculation after speculation after speculation, we are finally seeing the video iPod from Apple. In addition to introducing the video iPod (which is simply known as the video-enabled iPod, there’s no special name for it), Apple also launched a corresponding version of iTunes called iTunes 6, which mainly supports music video and shows. Apple hasn’t touched the iPod in any other way except to work on the battery life; it has also added video playback capability and made it thin to maintain a sleek appeal, especially after the Nano release."

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Video Ipod review and discussion

Of course, the video iPod isn't the only portable device capable of playing video - there are on-the-go DVD players and cell phones equipped to play video clips. And, if you have a Sony PlayStation Portable, you can get video downloads or watch movies on small discs.

Still, the latest trophy toy raises the question: Do we really need such technology?

Tiffany Nguyen says yes, most definitely.

The 18-year-old Sacramento State student came to Arden Fair mall's Apple Store to check out the iPod Nano; her boyfriend has one of the tiny MP3 players, and Nguyen wants one. News of the video iPod, however, has her rethinking her choices.

In particular, she likes the idea of watching TV when and where she wants.

"You could take (the video iPod) anywhere, on a road trip," said Nguyen, who says she watches about three hours of TV a day. "There aren't a lot of things out there that can do that - it really stands out."

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Apple Video Ipod Photos

Apple Computer Inc. introduced an iPod capable of playing videos, evolving the portable music player of choice into a multimedia platform for everything from TV shows to music videos.

Videos will now be sold online alongside songs on Apple's iTunes store.

The much-anticipated new iPods, available starting next week, will replace Apple's current 20-gigabyte and 60-gigabyte models. A 30 GB version will sell for $299 and a 60 GB version will cost $399. A 30 GB model can hold about 7,500 songs, 25,000 photos, or 75 hours of video, Apple said.

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Apple Vidoe Ipod Price-Features

Computer maker Apple has introduced a video iPod, featuring a 2.5-inch colour screen which can display album artwork and photos, and play video including music videos, video podcasts, home movies and television shows. The iPod holds up to 15,000 songs, 25,000 photos or over 150 hours of video and is available in a 30GB model for €321 and a 60GB model for €438.

The iPod combines existing features with new features such as the ability to view video content on a larger colour display. iPod users can also watch their video content and slideshows of their photos on a television via optional Apple accessories.

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Do we need a video iPod?

The video iPod was launched in Britain last night, with 6.35cm screen, available in black or white.

The video iPod will be offered in 30 GB and 60 GB versions, allowing up to 75 and 150 hours of content to be stored, respectively.


Content to be had through the iTunes store will include 2,000 music videos, and day-after-broadcast episodes of ABC television programmes.

Will you buy one? What content is best made available? What would be on your video playlist?

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Shares of Apple surge after revealing video iPod

Shares of Apple Computer Inc. surged nearly 9 percent Thursday, a day after the company unveiled an iPod that plays video and two days after the company's results disappointed some investors.

Shares of Apple rose $4.49, or 9.12 percent, to $53.74 on Nasdaq, their best day in more than 10 months. In extended trade Tuesday, the stock fell nearly 10 percent as sales of iPods disappointed some investors.

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Apple Introduces Video IPod

Apple Computer today introduced hardware designed to help the company dominate a market that doesn't really exist yet: online video downloads. The company introduced its long-anticipated video iPod. And it also introduced a new iMac G5 desktop with a built-in video camera and a remote control, to make using the Mac more like watching TV.

The new iPod features a 2.5"-color screen that can play 320-by-240 pixel videos. It's thinner and has more storage than the previous version, but the price is unchanged--$299 for the 30 GB model and $399 for the 60 GB one, which Apple estimates will hold 15,000 songs, 25,000 photos, or over 150 hours of video.

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