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iPod Video Options
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 / iPod / iTunes
I just want to know before buying an iPod, which one delivers digital video. I have TV with HDMI, can I watch video through the iPod in HDMI or digital mode.
No iPod provides digital video out. The video output of an iPod Classic, iPod Nano, or component AV cable to connect these iPods to the component connections on your HDTV. Although this is a HD connection, the iPods do not deliver true HD video. Also it is not digital and will not look great on a larger TV. The better option for you would be an Apple TV, which is all-digital, through its HDMI port. Take a look at the Apple TV for a digital iTunes connection to your television.
