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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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Squib
Points: 141
wilted_rose says:
I am glad they finally got The real deal if you know what i mean. haha i probably wont use it but its still cool
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 10:55 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 415
minerva1021 says:
Its sad that they are only doing it for IPODS, there are many other MP3 players out there that are a lot cheaper than the IPODS.
Posted Sep 8, 2005 at 11:21 PM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
That's really neat. I saw the Harry Potter ipod on the apple website yesterday- it's so cool! It would be even better if they offered ipods in the House colors!
Posted Sep 9, 2005 at 12:27 AM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Dang! Apple just rocks. How I wish I had an IPOD. It's ingenious! Well, I'll just read what JKR has to say and I guess I will have to be content with that.
Posted Sep 9, 2005 at 1:44 AM EST
Official Mischief Maker
Points: 4317
T.M.W.C says:
Wow thats really good, those big books in a ipod, thats absolutely amazing! But unfortunately i don't have an ipod, and i prefer reading!
Posted Sep 9, 2005 at 1:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
One of these days I will get one of those. I think having decent radio access everywhere and all would just be SO friggin neat!
Posted Sep 9, 2005 at 1:50 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
This sounds like it will be so kool, Im definatly going to have to get it. Whatever will they think of next? I want the ipod that has the Hogwarts crest on it
Posted Sep 9, 2005 at 3:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
Haha!! YES!! I have an iPod...im going to go download it now..hehe
Posted Sep 9, 2005 at 7:07 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
Wow, that's incentive enough for me to want to get an iPod! Seriously! And having the audiobooks being #s 1, 3, 4, & 5, is very impressive! Very cool.
Posted Sep 9, 2005 at 7:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 885
Prof. Weasle says:
Whoah! That's an awesome iPod!
~~drools on keyboard~~
(I want one!)
Oh well.
Posted Sep 9, 2005 at 9:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 725
Dobby Is My Master says:
I don't have an mp3 player yet...but $550?!?!?!? That's a lot of money... EVEN IF I WANT IT REALLY REALLY BAD....must think about this long and hard.
Posted Sep 9, 2005 at 10:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
The new harry potter stuff on iPod looks so brilliant! I think i'll purchase it for my iPod!
Posted Sep 10, 2005 at 12:34 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
Wow. That is so awesome. I wish i had it! But it's really expensive. Oh well Christmas is kind of soon....
Posted Sep 10, 2005 at 12:55 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
Too late for me, already have all the
cd sets.
Posted Sep 10, 2005 at 3:29 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
Oh god!!! I wish I have all that money!!! Oh hell!!! It's really disappointing knowing that there's something SO good and you can't get it because of the good old MONEY!!!
Posted Sep 10, 2005 at 10:47 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I've got all the audio books, but it is a good idea for Jo to sell them on itunes.
Posted Sep 10, 2005 at 11:00 AM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
These are the times in which I owned an iPod. Anyway, I think that this is so cool that people can now listen to Harry Potter on their iPods!
Posted Sep 10, 2005 at 11:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
Deepti says:
I've been saving up for a mini ipod, but I'd LOVE that collector's one. Only look at the price, $548...ouchies :(
Posted Sep 10, 2005 at 12:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1741
HarryAssistant says:
This is awesome! When I get an Ipod, I am going to put every single book on there. Plus, it is amazing that it is #1 already.
Posted Sep 10, 2005 at 3:19 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 370
deekaypee says:
Musician,
No, you're not the only one disgusted. I mean, a perverse part of me admires the clever marketing scheme, but geez...how much conspicuous consumption is really necessary? It's this kind of excess that really makes me wonder about not only the necessity of all the HP merchandise and product placement, but about the morality of it all. Kudos to you for noticing it!
Posted Sep 10, 2005 at 6:19 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 508
GRAWP_1579 says:
Well since I dont have that kind of money I'll get it for christmas and it sounds so awsome why do I have to wait that long:(
Posted Sep 11, 2005 at 7:41 AM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Oooooo I would love to be able to listen to nothing but HP! But first, must get an iPod, whether it has the Hogwarts crest or not. :P
Posted Sep 11, 2005 at 3:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 544
hedwig1017 says:
I don't think I can get the images on mine but I would settle for the audio books! Especially when I get the car thing to be able to listen to my ipod in my car - it would make my long trips next to nothing!
Posted Sep 11, 2005 at 4:50 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 399
pixichik118 says:
Looks alright. It's not too different looking from a regular one, and I'm not buying it, but I might if I had the money.
Posted Sep 11, 2005 at 5:03 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Aw, I'd love one of those iPODs. I got an e0mail about them and it would be absolutely wonderful to have one. Hopefully the limited time won't be too limited, and I'll be able to purchase it at Christmas :)
Posted Sep 11, 2005 at 7:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
I think that being able to listen to books on you ipod would be very cool... and that harry potter ipod... i would so get one... unfortunatly I don't have the money to buy one... oh well... I guess I have to save my money...
Posted Sep 11, 2005 at 9:11 PM EST
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