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This might be hard for some people to fathom, but there are digital music players made by other companies beside Apple. However, before you think I'm about to write some type of heresy -- the iPod is not the best? -- here's the point: The iPod has keen competition, if you look. There can be good reasons for not picking an iPod. One, other players often include an FM radio; iPods do not.

To iPod or Not to iPod

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Dock it, charge it and play it. That's the idea behind the endless number of iPod speaker systems on the market today. Who can say which is best? It depends on where you use it, how loud you want it and the kind of sound you like. Is it for the home or office? The iCube, for example, is a good choice for solo listening, though it wouldn't cut it at a party.

iPod Out Loud: Which Speakers Speak to You

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Attorneys in a shareholder lawsuit against Apple over its backdating of stock options said Tuesday they plan to refile some of the claims. The shareholders claimed in the June 2006 lawsuit that company directors and officers committed fraud when they backdated some awards made between 1997 and 2001 to time the options when prices were low and boost later payouts.

Shareholders to Refile Claims in Apple Options Case