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Apple's iconic iPod lineup just got a lower price of entry. Apple slashed the price of its tiny iPod shuffle by more than a third, dropping the 1 GB model to $49. Plus, Apple is introducing a new 2 GB model of the iPod shuffle for $69, which will hit retail cases later this month. At just $49, the iPod shuffle is the most affordable iPod ever, noted Apple's Greg Joswiak.

Apple Shrinks Price on Dinkiest iPod

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Alongside a refresh to its iPod shuffle music player line, Apple on Tuesday also introduced Xsan 2, the first major upgrade to its easy to use, high performance, enterprise class Storage Area Network (SAN) file system for Mac OS X.

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Apple Introduces Xsan 2

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It was Jan. 23, and Apple shareholders were dismayed with the company's forecast for the current quarter. Apple stock was having its biggest-ever one-day decline in dollar terms, and Chief Executive Steve Jobs felt a need to reassure the troops. Hang in there, Jobs wrote in an e-mail to employees. Our stock is being buffeted around by factors a lot larger than ourselves.

Consumers' Sinking Confidence and Apple's Withering Stock Value

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The little thing literally expired the first day of classes this semester, without a chance for me to say goodbye. After about two years of moderate use, it had a good, long life. However, now I'm alone in this world. No David Bowie, The Killers, Nine Inch Nails or the latest podcast from National Public Radio's Wait Wait -- Don't Tell Me!

Life After iPod

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It's been a busy week for Apple-focused bloggers -- three major items fell from the Apple tree. Apple released Mac OS X 10.5.2 Monday, and then on Tuesday it delivered both its Apple TV Take Two software update and its professional-grade Aperture photo editing and management solution. Plus, iPhone buzz is alive and well.

Mac Bloggers Update OS X, Upgrade Apple TV, Ponder Missing iPhones