RadioShack to carry Apple-branded iPods

You heard it here first fifth, folks. Soon you may be able to stroll into your local RadioShack to buy batteries, a soldering iron and 100 feet of Cat-5 cable. Oh wait, you can already get those things there. Ok – how about an iPod? Not one of those silly HP-branded iPods, but the real deal. Mainstream enough for ya?

Sources have told AppleInsider that RadioShack will stock all versions of the Apple iPod at most company-owned stores and the vast majority of franchise locations. In places where the demographic skews a bit older, a more limited selection of iPods will be available.

RadioShack is said to have agreed to purchase at least 450,000 iPods during the initial three-month period. They operate about 7000 stores,  approximately 5000 of which are company-owned stores with the remainder being dealer/franchise-operated.

450,000 iPods. 90 days. 5000 stores. You do the math.

Can I get your zip code?