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SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 at 2:56 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: CNET via Yahoo! News
Steve Jobs announced
today at an Apple press event in San Francisco that JK Rowling has signed an exclusive deal to make all six and the to-be-released final Harry Potter audiobooks available for purchase and download on iTunes, effective immediately.
Additionally, a special edition Harry Potter iPod will be made available featuring the Hogwarts school crest, designed by the author. Read all about it and see pictures of the new iPod at Apple's web site.
The news coincided with the release of iTunes 5.0 and an announcement that Madonna has given Apple permission to sell all of her music on the download service.
You can read what Ms. Rowling has to say about the release on her site.
UPDATE: In less than 24 hours, the Harry Potter audiobooks have soared to the top of iTunes' charts. At the time of this writing, they have taken seven of the top 25 "most downloaded" spots, including #1, #3, #4 and #5.
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Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
Oh my! That is so awesome!! I am soo planning to get one!!
Posted Sep 7, 2005 at 11:47 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
I might now have to get itunes.
--Laura--
Posted Sep 7, 2005 at 11:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1357
swiffy says:
I want that Harry Potter iPod!!! Actually JUST an iPod would be good enough, but my parents think it's a waste of money. I would download all the HP books on it and listen and listen and do nothing else!!!! MWA HA HAAA
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 12:08 AM EST
Squib
Points: 167
Jeanie says:
look like most people don't have ipoda, me neither. Oh well.
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 12:10 AM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
I want an ipod that has the Hogwarts crest on it. I so want to buy one. Even though I won't want to buy the audiobooks since I don't need it, I still want the one that has a crest designed by JKR.
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 12:14 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 787
Beyondfreedom3 says:
That's great. How much will they be, and do you have to have an ipod specifically? I have an mp3 player, but it's not the apple ipod.
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 12:42 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1782
TheOtherMinister says:
I was tinking about getting an Ipod...I might get the Harry Potter Ipod... cool.
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 12:49 AM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2827
Lily*R/Hr says:
Oh that's so cool! I already have an ipod though (mini pink - except that it looks purple and that bugs me!).
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 1:01 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 471
Artymus Pax says:
I never much understood audio books, unless you were blind. I do understand that Apple has not only found a way to get rid of a ton of warehoused 20G iPods for quadruple what they are worth by adding an engraving on the back.
20gb iPod, $79.
$.99 engraving.
Having a outdated system with a bad etching on back?
NOT priceless!
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 1:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 844
Patronus85 says:
Wow, that would be like the untimate present ever. I want it so much, if only i could afford it.
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 1:31 AM EST
Student
Points: 234
hpfan#3 says:
Im deffinetly gonna get the harry potter Ipod .. i wonder what it is gonna look like ? and how is it going to be different of the regular ipod ? Just the outside or is there gonna be something speacial bout it in the actualy in the ipod ?! oh well i hope it get it for my bday, its soon, and if not i'll ask for it on christmas .. hehe
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 2:12 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 370
Hermione "Hermy" Granger says:
Gosh that would be awesome but I reckon that for that price I could just buy some other special edition merchandise that would be even better...
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 2:31 AM EST
Divine Intervention
Points: 2619
PhantomFingers says:
HOW COOL IS THAT!!!
Thats awesome, I've just got a new MP3 player, shucks, guess I'll have to work on fluttering my eyelashes!!
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 2:32 AM EST
Not the Messiah!
Points: 3735
icabarburus says:
It looks like a reasonable deal - I don't have an MP3.
However, converting the dollars to $AUS makes it a bit out of my reach at the moment...
Besides, I think I'd prefer the British version of the audio books rather than the US version...
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 2:49 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1353
Sabrina13 says:
I don't have an iPod. I wouldn't part with my money for one though. It's not worth it if you don't listen to a lot of music.
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 3:57 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3423
Orchid says:
This is the first time i'm happy i don't have an ipod, I really want one with the Hogwarts crest now.
Now I just have to go to the US and buy it ;), as I don't think it's available in the UK yet....
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 3:59 AM EST
Voldie’s Psychotherapist
Points: 3693
Thursday Next says:
I think that's a really cool idea. Imagine carrying the entire series around on your ipod! mehehe
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 4:14 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
Ivay says:
I AM SO GETTING THE HARRY POTTER IPOD!!!I WANTED AN IPOD 4 AGES!!!and this is the one im gona get!
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 4:28 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1668
Looooney says:
I'm very excited about this... I'm thinking about getting it. I really want the book set, but they are truly sooooo expensive... nearly as much as the ipod itself. I got an ipod when they first came out and am inseperable with it, but I've also dropped it a thousand times by way of bags, bed, etc. It's starting to freeze and i'm afraid that next fall will do it in. hmmmm... my birthday is in a little more than a month............... :)
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 4:28 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
Itunes rule! I looove my Ipod, listen too it evry day, biut i think i like reading harry potter a bit better than listening, but irts good for cars, so you dont get carsick!
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 4:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1500
krystle_clear says:
Oh now i really wish i had an ipod :( i really really want the HP one though, when does it come out, i hope it comes out in Australia, if it does im soo getting it!!!
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 5:11 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 356
aussie_auror says:
That is SOOOO COOL! I ve bben waiting to get an ipod and this is the one i want, but it better come to Aus or Ill go crazy!!!
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 6:05 AM EST
canon
Points: 2575
gaea says:
What a great idea. I wish there were pdf versions as well. Think of how much easier it would be to search for information.
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 6:13 AM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
I don't have an iPod! It's nice to have one, but I need to start a saving for it first. I think a book will do for me now.
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 6:56 AM EST
Squib
Points: 122
XxMLExX says:
Awesome! I can't wait for it to come out!
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 6:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1845
LunaLovegood says:
:( bad bad bad... I already have the iPod mini. I can't buy another one!
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 7:15 AM EST
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