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Slashdot reports that a site called TheMacMind has leaked details and images of Apple's rumored forthcoming low-cost, flash-based iPod.

The site is currently down because it was Slashdotted. However, the site's editor has posted more details here. He maintains the information is legit because it was confirmed by a source inside Apple. You can view a cached copy of the image TheMacMind posted here. It's tough to keep a secret these days.

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