September 5th event is a go

The invites have begun to circle, and the rumors are true... Apple is planning a special media event for 5 September. In case you haven't noticed "special events" are almost always the code Apple uses for "product unveiling."

According to the reports (apparently we didn't make the "A-List" and missed out on the first round of invitations) the invitations include a cover-flow image with the signature "iPod silhouette" and the words "The Beat Goes On."

This would also seem to back up the earlier whisperings that the event will include new iPod/iTunes products. As with any Apple event, it's a crap shoot, but you may want to hold off on buying that new iPod for a week or so...