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Consistent with my policy of staying at least five years behind technology, I am just now preparing to acquire an iPod. Actually, I'm inheriting one from my teenage daughter. I think it's called an iPod Dodo, owing to its outdated nature -- it's 2 years old. The Dodo holds 1,000 songs -- a woefully inadequate number by today's standard, I'm told.

Hand-Me-Up iPods, Hand-Me-Down Music

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The Boynq Sabre stereo iPod desktop speaker is neither awesome nor awful. It's a decent enough little speaker system with a few unique touches that may make it appealing to some. While its sound quality isn't as good as some other similarly priced iPod speakers -- most notably the mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb I reviewed a couple of weeks ago -- its size, styling and features may make it worth considering.

Boynq Sabre iPod Speakers Stand Out With Looks, Not Sound

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Slumping consumer confidence is squeezing apparel chains and department stores this holiday season, but people are still buying computers, iPods and other electronics, benefiting tech companies from Apple to Seagate Technology. Retailers reported mixed November sales Thursday as shoppers watched their wallets amid the ongoing economic slowdown and a tightening credit market.

Apple Rides High Amid Mixed Holiday Shopping Market

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When I write computer buyers' guides, I typically focus on Windows computers, not the Macintosh. I assume that buying a Mac requires little guidance: It's sold by only one company and comes in only a few models. However, in recent weeks, I've been bombarded by reader e-mails asking for Mac-buying advice. So, here's a quick guide to shopping for a Macintosh.

Mac FAQ: What Can Apple Do for You