Apple 10300 Published by Bob 0

ClearCal is a very inexpensive -- $6.95 -- set of transparent Mylar protective panels for your iPod video or iPod nano. Unlike traditional iPod cases, ClearCal protects your iPod from nicks and scratches without adding any additional bulk. There's not much to say about the product itself. It's easy to apply or remove, it does what it's supposed to do, and it's cheap.

Cheaper iPod Protection May Do the Job

Apple 10300 Published by Bob 0

It sounds like a horror movie: A beloved friend is callously exterminated, then reincarnated in a different form to wreak havoc on the killer. That's the nightmare currently facing the music industry. Almost a decade after virtually eliminating 45s and cassette singles, thereby forcing fans to spend more money on whole albums, the digital single is largely responsible for the industry's woes.

Resurrection of a Music Industry Bogeyman: The iTunes Single

Apple 10300 Published by Bob 0

Many investors rely on the buy on the rumor, sell on the news strategy, but that isn't likely to pay off with Apple, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. The company's stock typically rises after big events, and two are scheduled for June: Apple's World Wide Developer Conference and the iPhone launch.

June Events Could Rock Apple Stock