Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Apple Event on Sept 12: The Long Anticipated iPod Upgrade

(The speculation grows...will it include satellite radio?)

Apple expectations grow with new event on tap
By Rex Crum, MarketWatch, Last Update: 3:14 PM ET Sep 5, 2006

The long-anticipated upgrade to Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod is likely to be one step closer to reality, with the company sending a typically cryptic invitation to an event next week in San Francisco. Apple (AAPL) emailed invitations Tuesday to the Sept. 12 event, with the notice proclaiming "It's showtime" and with the Apple logo set against a background of spotlights. Based on past Apple invitations and events, the invite probably gives more than a little hint about what the company has in store for its upcoming gathering.
Industry analysts and watchers have come out recently saying that Apple is likely to unveil a new version of its iPod nano player that will come with an increase in memory beyond its current 4-gigabyte maximum level. There also has been speculation that Apple has reached agreements with several major film studios to begin selling movies online through the company's iTunes store....read more: HERE