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Music · Rock Wednesday, 27 October 2004

U2 launch their own iPod in the US

Bono and The Edge joined Apple boss Steve Jobs at the launch of Apple's iPod U2 Special Edition in California yesterday.

The black and red model holds up to 5,000 songs and with one click U2 fans will be able to buy 'The Complete U2', the first Digital Box Set for the iPod.

It features over 400 U2 tracks, including the band's upcoming album, 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb', and rare and unreleased songs.

Speaking to reporters at the launch, Bono said: "When you think of an artist like Elvis, you think of certain moments. When you think of U2 in 20 years, this is one of those moments."

Bono and The Edge also performed two songs from 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb' at the launch.

The album is released on 22 November, with the iPod U2 Special Edition set to go on sale in mid-November.

U2 - New album out next month
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