Apple Promotes Mirroring to Apple TV from iPod. Why?

I've seen plenty of answers to questions about how to mirror iPod content to Apple TV; the answers are it is not possible. Apparently this is true (I have both devices and cannot mirror my iPod to my Apple TV either).
Here's the rub: Apple promotes mirroring of iPod content to Apple TV on their Apple TV page: http://www.apple.com/appletv/airplay/
Perhaps some Apple Corporation Guru would like to tell me how else to interpret the content of this linked page?

I read over that web page you linked us to and I don't see any reference that would lead me to believe that iPods support AirPlay Mirroring to the Apple TV. Here's the fine print of that article.
1. AirPlay is available on all devices running iOS 4.3 or later. Some features require the latest software. Second-generation Apple TV or later required.
2.AirPlay Mirroring is available with iPad 2 or later; iPhone 4S; iMac (Mid 2011 or newer), Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer), MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer), and MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer) with Mountain Lion.
3. Dual screen is available with iPad 2 or later and iPhone 4S.
After reading that lets break it down. Number 1 is about devices that support AirPlay, it's close but not the same as AirPlay Mirroring. Number 2 outlines what devices support AirPlay Mirroring to the Apple TV and unfortunately the iPod is not on the list. Number 3 doesn't matter to the original post so we'll skip it.
Sorry friend, I hope that helps solve the riddle.

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