After weeks of rumors, Apple computer has officially announced a new line of iPods with video playback support. Based on images and reports the main focus of the new iPod is still music, video was probably added after all the rumors. The new iPod called iPod leaves the door open for Apple to release an iPod with more focus on video sometime in the future. The iTunes store will sell music videos and TV shows for $1.99. Walt Disney and its ABC television division announced that they would offer current and past episodes of TV shows including Desperate Housewifes for sale on Apple's online iTunes music store.

iPod (with video)Key Features

* Holds up to 15,000 songs and full-color album art
* 30GB model is 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.43 inches; 60GB model is 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.55 inches
* Bright 2.5-inch, 320 x 240 pixel TFT display
* Up to 20 hours of battery life
* Holds up to 25,000 photos
* Holds up to 150 hours of video
* Plays video or photo slideshows on TV via the optional Dock
* Apple Click Wheel
* Accessory-compatible Dock connector
* Dock works with the new Apple Remote
* Charges and syncs via USB
* Works with Mac OS X or Windows 2000/XP
* Syncs contacts, calendars and to-do lists

Chances are I will pick up the 30GB black iPod with video support later this week - or Apple could send me one for review .