Summary:
- Uses "click wheel" from iPodmini
- Expected to use 60Gb HDD from Toshiba

From ThinkSecret:

Apple to announce new iPods Monday

By Nick dePlume, Publisher and Editor in Chief
July 17, 2004 - Apple will announce new models of its standard 'white' iPods on Monday, Think Secret has learned.

According to sources, the company plans to unveil thinner, sleeker white iPods with a major announcement on Monday, July 19. While the enclosure will be the same general size as that of current iPods, it will be thinner; it will also have a new scroll wheel of different style and look.

Apple will not announce the new models through a press event, though Think Secret has learned that the announcement will be delivered through an out-of-the-ordinary publicity medium.

While we are not able to confirm the prices of the new iPods, sources say that they will be lower than those of current models.

Full Newsweek article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5457432/site/newsweek/

 

>out-of-the-ordinary publicity medium.

Can't wait.

 

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5457434/site/newsweek/

Specs:
- Click wheel from iPodmini
- 20Gb $299 (£219 inc VAT) and 40Gb $399 (£299 inc VAT) versions (no high end model at this stage, 60Gb expected later in the year)
- Thinner
- Battery life improved (up to 12 hours, rather than the claimed 8h for the 3G)
- Multiple On-The-Go playlists
- Includes combined USB2 and Firewire cable
- 40Gb model includes Dock