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Buying a new shiny new electronic device doesn't necessarily just mean shelling out for the device itself. It also might mean buying -- or perhaps even re-buying -- new accessories, software or added services. For example, customers who bought the first iPhone and upgraded to the iPhone 3G lost out in several ways.

The Hefty TCO of a New Apple Gadget

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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak argued in a television interview this past week that he thinks Steve Jobs' temporary absence from Apple could be a blessing in disguise. Meanwhile, the parents of interim chief Tim Cook discuss the compulsive work ethic that's helped propel their small town boy to the top of Silicon Valley.

Videos: Woz on Steve Jobs' leave; parents on Tim Cook's rise

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Although Apple announced this month that some songs sold on its market-leading iTunes online service would be available for 69 cents instead of the 99-cent tag Apple had insisted on for years, the change won't necessarily put more money into the pockets of music lovers. In fact, record companies are the ones that plan to come out ahead.

As iTunes Goes, So Goes the Industry

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As Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs steps away from the helm for a six-month medical leave, the eyes of investors, customers, and employees are intently focused on his No. 2, Chief Operating Officer Timothy D. Cook. Cook, who will act as interim CEO while Jobs is away, is known as a skilled manager who makes up in operational chops what he lacks in marketing and design savvy.

Tim Cook: A Steady Go-To Guide for Apple