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networking, integrated volume control buttons, a built-in speaker for<br />
casual listening, a built-in accelerometer and other advanced sensors, and<br />
Apple's revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface. iPod touch, now available<br />
for just $229 for the 8GB model, is perfect for playing music, movies and<br />
games, with millions of songs, thousands of Hollywood movies and hundreds<br />
of games available on the iTunes Store.</p>
<p>"iPod touch is the funnest iPod we've ever created," said Steve Jobs,<br />
Apple's CEO. "Users can listen to millions of songs, watch thousands of<br />
Hollywood movies and now, thanks to the App Store, download and play<br />
hundreds of great games on their iPod touch."</p>
<p>The new iPod touch is smaller and lighter than the original, with a sleek<br />
new design that features a contoured metal enclosure with integrated volume<br />
control buttons and a brilliant 3.5-inch widescreen glass display. With its<br />
rounded edges, flush display and curved, more compact design, the new iPod<br />
touch is more comfortable to hold and more portable than ever.</p>
<p>iPod touch users can choose from hundreds of exciting game titles such as<br />
"Spore Origins" and "Scrabble" from Electronic Arts, and "Real Football<br />
2009" from Gameloft available on iTunes or directly through the App Store<br />
application on the iPod touch. The revolutionary App Store works over<br />
Wi-Fi, enabling users to browse, purchase and wirelessly download<br />
applications directly onto their iPod touch and start using them instantly.<br />
The App Store features an incredible array of applications in a wide<br />
variety of categories, including games, travel, entertainment, social<br />
networking, sports and much more.</p>
<p>iPod touch works seamlessly with iTunes so you can import, manage, and then<br />
easily auto-sync your favorite content. With up to 36 hours of music<br />
playback or six hours of video playback on a single charge, the new iPod<br />
touch is the ultra-portable way to enjoy your favorite music, TV shows,<br />
movies and games on the go. The 32GB model holds up to 7,000 songs, 25,000<br />
photos or 40 hours of video; the 16GB model holds up to 3,500 songs, 20,000<br />
photos or 20 hours of video, and the 8GB model holds up to 1,750 songs,<br />
10,000 photos and 10 hours of video.*</p>
<p>The new iPod touch works with the new iTunes 8 Genius feature, allowing<br />
customers to automatically create playlists while on the go. Users can<br />
preview the playlist Genius creates, refresh the list to choose different<br />
songs and save Genius playlists to enjoy again later.</p>
<p>The new iPod touch also features built-in Nike + iPod support making it an<br />
incredible workout companion. Users simply place the optional Nike + iPod<br />
sensor ($19 US) in their Nike + shoe to seamlessly connect with the new<br />
iPod touch to track miles run or sync with the latest generation gym<br />
equipment.</p>
<p>The iPod is the world's most popular family of digital music players with<br />
over 160 million sold. Apple's incredible new lineup includes the iPod<br />
shuffle in four vivid new colors starting at just $49; the iPod classic in<br />
one slimline model with 50 percent more capacity for the same great<br />
price--120GB of storage for just $249; the fourth generation iPod nano<br />
featuring a gorgeous curved metal and curved glass enclosure, in nine<br />
vibrant colors starting at $149; and the second generation iPod touch now<br />
starting at just $229. iPod owners can choose from a vast ecosystem of<br />
accessories with over 5,000 products made specifically for the iPod<br />
including speaker systems, fitness accessories, fashionable cases and iPod<br />
connectivity available in over 90 percent of new car models sold in the US.</p>
<p>Pricing & Availability</p>
<p>The new iPod touch is available immediately for a suggested price of $229<br />
(US) for the 8GB model, $299 (US) for the 16GB and $399 (US) for the 32 GB<br />
model through the Apple Store (<a href="http://www.apple.com" title="http://www.apple.com">http://www.apple.com</a>), Apple's retail stores<br />
and Apple Authorized Resellers. iPod touch requires a Mac with a USB 2.0<br />
port, Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later and iTunes 8; or a Windows PC with a USB<br />
2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack<br />
2) or later and iTunes 8. Existing iPod touch users can update to the<br />
latest 2.1 software for just $9.95 to add the new Genius feature. iPod<br />
touch owners who already have the 2.0 software get the 2.1 software update<br />
for free. Simply download the latest version of iTunes onto your Mac or PC,<br />
and purchase the 2.1 software update via iTunes.</p>
<p>*Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.<br />
See <a href="http://www.apple.com/batteries" title="http://www.apple.com/batteries">http://www.apple.com/batteries</a> for more information. Music capacity is<br />
based on four minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; photo capacity is<br />
based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes; and video capacity<br />
is based on H.264 1.5-Mbps video at 640-by-480 resolution.</p>
<p>Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple<br />
II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.<br />
Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its<br />
award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional<br />
applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with<br />
its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has<br />
entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.</p>
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