New and Noteworthy: iPod competitors champing at the bit; Apple unveils iPod store; more

iPod competitors champing at the bit The Boston Globe has yet another roundup of the iPod's current competition. "For their part, Samsung, Sony and Virgin have brand and style cachet -- not to mention deep pockets. Rio and Creative, smaller companies, have earned points in user-friendliness, while Dell and Archos are offering lower prices for the capacity." More.

Apple unveils iPod store Now that it has a three-pronged iPod product line (the iPod mini, the standard iPod and the iPod Photo), Apple has taken the measure of creating an iPod online store. The store carries accessories from a number of manufacturers, including Bose and Griffin. More.

iPod special event in QuickTime Apple has posted a streaming video of the Apple Special Event with Steve Jobs, Bono, and The Edge where the iPod Photo and special edition U2 iPod were introduced. More.

A portable XM radio The Delphi XM MyFi is the first XM2go receiver - a personal XM satellite radio. The MyFi is handheld, and can store up to 5 hours of fresh new XM content. Record while you listen or schedule MyFi to record your favorite XM shows - even when the unit is not in use. More.

Previously on MacFixIt:

• Apple debuts iPod Photo, U2 iPod
• Apple releases iPod Updater 3.0.4
• Apple releases QuickTime 6.5.2
• Apple releases iTunes 4.7
• More on the "opener" malware
• Losing iDisk Data (#2)

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