TWICE - July 26, 2004

Apple introduced its fourth-generation iPod por-table music players last week at a reduced cost compared to earlier models. The two new units are available immediately in two sizes, one with a 20GB hard drive for $299, which can hold 5,000 songs, and another with a 40GB hard drive for $399.

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