Apple Merges iPod and iPod Photo Lines

Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, Calif., USA, today announced the iPod and iPod photo lines are merging, creating a single line of white iPods that all feature color displays with the ability to view album artwork, photos and play slideshows. The simplified iPod lineup features a 20GB model, holding up to 5,000 songs priced at just and a 60GB model, holding up to 15,000 songs priced at . Also starting today, iPods will offer an easy to use Podcast menu, including bookmarking within a Podcast and the ability to display Podcast artwork in color.

iPod's color display lets users take their entire photo library with them or view album artwork, calendars, contacts and games. The 60GB iPod holds up to 25,000 digital photos, and the 20GB iPod holds up to 20,000 digital photos. Both models feature the ability to import photos from a digital camera with the optional iPod Camera Connector and let users combine their favorite music and photos to create slideshows for viewing right on their iPod or for sharing with family and friends on a big screen TV.

Each iPod with color display includes earbud headphones, a USB 2.0 cable, a USB power adapter and iTunes for Mac and Windows computers. Optional accessories include the iPod dock kit for , in-ear headphones for , the iPod Camera Connector for and FireWire cable for . Laser engraving is available for iPod for free from the Apple Store.