RadioShack Tunes in Apple iPod Players in Time for Holiday Shoppers

RadioShack Tunes in Apple iPod Players in Time for Holiday Shoppers

RadioShack - a Leader in Aftermarket iPod Accessories - Becomes an Authorized Apple Reseller Offering Several Models of iPod Players, Including the Nano, Shuffle and the New iPod With Video Capability

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- People looking for an Apple iPod(R) player or popular iPod accessory don't have to look any further than their neighborhood RadioShack store starting today. RadioShack Corporation (NYSE:RSH) announced it has agreed to become an Authorized Apple Reseller offering all variations of iPod players -- including the iPod shuffle(R), iPod nano(R) and the new video-capable iPod -- in its stores across the United States. The consumer electronics retailer will also continue to offer dozens of the most popular accessory items for use with iPods, such as external speakers, docking stations, decorative and protective skins, travel cases, cables and power solutions.

"iPod owners already know RadioShack as the place to go for add-on accessories to enhance their overall experience and enjoyment of these great digital devices while at home, work or on the run," said Jim Hamilton, RadioShack's senior vice president, chief merchandising officer. "Now, this new robust assortment allows us to be a complete turn-key destination for iPod players and accessories alike."

RadioShack's 5,000 company stores and a select number of dealer stores are now able to offer customers the 512 MB and 1 GB iPod shuffle in white, the 2 GB and 4 GB pencil-thin iPod nano in black and white, and the new 30 GB and 60 GB iPod with video capability in black and white. iPods with video feature a 2.5-inch 260K color screen capable of displaying album artwork, photos and videos transferred from a PC, including music videos, in-season TV shows, video podcasts and other video content available for authorized downloading through Apple's iTunes service.

The availability of iPod players and accessories vary by store. Players and accessories will be featured in a branded iPod section within each store where customers can compare and contrast players, as well as see and discover the types of accessories that are available to enhance the overall functionality and enjoyment of the iPod lifestyle.

iPod players may only be purchased at RadioShack stores or through RadioShack's direct ordering system, while iPod accessories may be purchased in-store and online. Customers can visit http://www.radioshack.com/ for more information on RadioShack's lineup of iPod players and accessories as well as directions to the RadioShack store closest to them.

Hamilton said whether a customer is an iPod veteran or novice, RadioShack's knowledgeable sales associates are ready to help fulfill virtually any need they may have, as well as explain how to get the most from their investment. The new iPod player line at RadioShack includes the following models:

shuffle:
512 MB, 120 songs, $99.99 in white, SKU 42-8100
1 GB, 240 songs, $129.99 in white, SKU 42-8101

nano:
2 GB, 500 songs, $199.99 in white SKU 42-8102
2 GB, 500 songs, $199.99 in black SKU 42-8103
4 GB, 1,000 songs, $249.99 in black SKU 42-8106
4 GB, 1,000 songs, $249.99 in white SKU 42-8107

iPod:
30 GB, 7,500 songs or 75 hours of video, $299.99 in white SKU 42-8104
30 GB, 7,500 songs or 75 hours of video, $299.99 in black SKU 42-8105
60 GB, 15,000 songs or 150 hours of video, $399.99 in white SKU 42-8108
60 GB, 15,000 songs or 150 hours of video, $399.99 in black SKU 42-8109

About RadioShack

Fort Worth, Texas-based RadioShack Corporation is one the nation's most trusted consumer electronics specialty retailers and a growing provider of business-to-business retail support services. The company operates a vast network of sales channels, including: nearly 7,000 company-owned and dealer stores; over 100 RadioShack locations in Mexico; and more than 700 wireless kiosks. RadioShack's knowledgeable and helpful sales associates deliver convenient product and service solutions within five minutes of where 94 percent of all Americans either live or work. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, visit http://www.radioshackcorporation.com/ . To learn more about RadioShack products and services or to purchase items online, visit http://www.radioshack.com/ .

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CONTACT: Charles Hodges of RadioShack Corporation, +1-817-415-3300

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