MacRumors.com

According to sources close to AppleInsider, the previously-rumored revision to the iPod mini line is already in production in Asia. Teaming up with Seagate to produce the revised mini, Apple plans to introduce the new 5 GB model in early 2005. According to the source, Apple plans to build a stockpile of the devices to meet the initial demand.

The new mini is expected to debut alongside a highly anticipated flash memory based iPod in early 2005, possibly at MWSF.