“Think Video? Apple Computer is reportedly negotiating with major entertainment companies about distributing music videos through its iTunes Music Store that would be viewable on its popular iPod,” sam Gustin writes for The New York Post. “Speculation about a new video-capable iPod has been mounting recently, following Apple’s May release of iTunes 4.8, which introduced video playback into its iTunes software. Shortly thereafter, Apple began bundling music videos with select music downloads, such as the Dave Matthews Band’s new album, ‘Stand Up.'”
“Although current iPods can only display still photos, analysts believe that it is only a matter of time before Apple introduces an iPod capable of playing videos,” Gustin writes. “‘This type of hardware is technologically inevitable,’ said John Barker, President of DZP Marketing Communications. ‘And Apple knows that it needs to invest in it.'”
“Last August, Apple posted a job opening seeking an ‘iPod Hardware System Integrator’ with experience in ‘video and analog integration,’ an indication that it planned to experiment with video on iPods,” Gustin writes. “In April, Apple inked a deal with Alphamosaic, a British chipmaker whose latest powerful chip handles video as well as music.”
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