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Steve Jobs' long-awaited video iPod unveiled. | Oct. 13, 2005
The biggest news to music lovers this week was the unveiling on Wednesday of Apple Computer's long-awaited video iPod.
The MP3 player cum video - which will be available starting next week - will come in two versions: the 30GB model
(costs $299) and the 60GB version (priced at $399). They hold up to 15,000 songs equivalent to 150 hours of video.
For the non-iPod believers, they can easily turn to iPod alternatives. In July,
CNET.com reported a
few digital video alternatives thus:
"First comes the Cowon iAudio X5, one of the earliest truly high-profile MP3 players with MPEG-4 and DivX playback.
Available in 20GB and 30GB capacities, the X5 is basically a portable video player (PVP) in MP3 player clothing; the
outfit includes an iPod-like 2-inch screen. Next is one of the coolest PVPs to hit the market: Archos's Gmini400 series.
Virtually the same size as the 20GB iPod, the Gmini400 features a 2.2-inch screen and, thanks to its small size, makes a
delightful MP3 player. Moving on, we have the Gmini400's big brother, the AV400 series. This amazing PVP does the usual:
it plays back many types of video and audio files, displays photo slide shows, and records audio, then adds DVR-like video
recording. You can always go for a Portable Media Center such as Creative's Zen PMC. There are three models currently available,
but the Zen PMC (while bulky) is definitely the best overall. Any gadget appreciator should be excited about the upcoming
Creative Zen Vision, which combines a small form factor, a dishy 3.7-inch color screen, a simple and sweet interface, and
extras such as FM radio and a CompactFlash slot. Finally, while you can't store too much video on a Memory Stick, the hot
Sony PSP gaming device makes for a nice portable video rig, courtesy of its gorgeous wide-screen display, or you can use it
to watch UMD-based movies."
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