The Beatles Limited Edition USB to be released in time for holidays

(Courtesy of Apple Corps /EMI)

Following the September 9 debut of The Beatles' digitally remastered catalogue on CD, music labels Apple Corp Ltd. (not to be confused with the computer company) and EMI Music on November 3 announced the worldwide release of a Beatles Stereo USB 'apple' devices on December 7 (December 8 in North America).

Thirty-thousand of the apple-shaped USB drives will be released, each one loaded with the re-mastered audio of The Beatles' 14 stereo titles, as well as all of the remastered CDs' visual elements, including 13 mini-documentary films about the studio albums, replicated original UK album art, rare photos, and expanded liner notes.

The 16GB USB's audio and visual contents will be fully compatible with PC and Mac.

To pre-order a USB drive--selling for $279.99--visit the official Beatles Store, accessible from http://www.thebeatles.com.