December Sales Projections Rosy for Apple

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Mac sales for the December quarter are expected to be up compared to the September quarter, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. Over the past few days, he has interviewed 20 different Apple specialist resellers, and over 60 percent of them are anticipating higher Mac sales for the quarter. The supply of Macs has been good at the store level.

December Sales Projections Rosy for Apple

iPod Success, Lenovo's Harry Potter, Affordable Memorable Gifts

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The holiday season is upon us, and that often allows time for a little deep thinking, particularly given current events, about what is important and what we should be focusing on. Still, we can't forget about shopping, as much as we would like to, so I'll offer some unique gift suggestions. I'd like to start, though, with my own perspective on the success of the iPod.

iPod Success, Lenovo's Harry Potter, Affordable Memorable Gifts

Finding Stress Points in Apple's Business Strategy

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The collective Apple community has been so intoxicated by the iPod, the success of the iTunes Store, MacBook sales, and excellent Mac OS X security that no one is reflecting on the areas where Apple is vulnerable. Perhaps it's unpleasant to think about, but neither do we want to live in a state of denial. So here are some areas where I think Apple should pay more attention.

Finding Stress Points in Apple's Business Strategy

Device Helps iPod Users Avoid Hearing Loss

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Researchers have developed a device that could help protect people from hearing loss: It flashes red when a music player or lawn mower emits deafening noises. Simply press your thumb on the handheld device's sound port to see whether the sound is too loud. Likewise, you can press your iPod's ear buds against the port to know whether you ought to turn the volume down.

Device Helps iPod Users Avoid Hearing Loss

Greenpeace Says Apple Still Not Green Enough

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Apple may be cool and hip with consumers, but it's anything but a trendsetter when it comes to good environmental policies, according to activist group Greenpeace. In its latest report on major electronics manufacturers, Greenpeace ranked Apple dead last on environmental issues because it still uses harmful chemicals in many of its products and does a poor job promoting recycling efforts.

Greenpeace Says Apple Still Not Green Enough

Major Labels Release Songs Minus iTunes, DRM Restrictions

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After years of selling online music digitally wrapped with copy and playback restrictions designed to hinder piracy, major music labels are beginning to make some songs available in the unrestricted MP3 file format. The releases are part of an experiment to gauge demand for tracks that can be played on any digital music player capable of playing MP3s, one of the oldest music compression formats.

Major Labels Release Songs Minus iTunes, DRM Restrictions

Portable Media Players: The iPod and Beyond

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Portable media players and related accessories are among the hottest gift items this holiday season. People can now carry thousands of songs in their pocket, and many of the sleek gizmos can display photos and videos as well. It's an alluring new kind of lifestyle: entertainment on-the-go. A soundtrack for your life. The following is just a sampling of what's available.

Portable Media Players: The iPod and Beyond

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