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Last week, a couple of big events took place. Right after the SEC let Apple off the hook for stock option problems, several ex-Apple employees ratted out Steve Jobs. In addition, while much of the news surrounding Windows Vista has been anything but good, the product came through -- along with Office 2007 -- allowing Microsoft to blow the roof off its financials.

Should Steve Jobs Go to Jail, Windows Vista Almost Ready, Inexpensive Personal HD Video

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From his basement in Granite Falls, Minn., 21-year-old Blake Paulson uses a paper clip and other pry tools to operate on scores of iPods sent to him from around the country. Some have worn-out hard drives. Others have broken screens. Then there was that iPod that fell into the toilet. I used gloves for that one, Paulson says.

iPods Need Doctors Too

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It's amazing how spin can turn a not-so-hot situation into a positive one. Apple recently announced that they would ensure that new software features that come available after the release of the iPhone would be free to iPhone owners. So, now buyers of the first-generation iPhone don't have to worry that their $500 baby won't be outdated three months down the line.

When it Comes to Spin Doctoring, Apple Has a PhD

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Apple added another chapter to its recent success story Wednesday. The company posted second-quarter earnings that rose 88 percent on iPod and Macintosh sales, further boosting already robust optimism as the company prepares to roll out its iPhone product. The company also benefited from lower component costs, with a drop in memory chip prices further polishing the bottom line by boosting profit margins.

Apple Blows Past Bullish Q2 Expectations