Apple to launch digital device - "not a Mac"
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"Hint: it's not a Mac," Apple said in an invitation to the unveiling next Tuesday, two days before one of its biggest shareholders and competitor, Microsoft, launches its new operating system, Windows XP, which is full of digital media capabilities.
An Apple spokeswoman declined to elaborate on plans or to comment on speculation that the PC icon would launch a music device that would work with or be built upon its popular music jukebox program for the computer, iTunes.
Web site (http://www.thinksecret.com), devoted to uncovering secrets from Apple, said the device would be a "music-type recorder-player".
With a $4 billion cash stockpile, executives have said the firm has room for taking some risks, such as Apple's recent move into retail sales with a line of flagship stores designed to turn a profit and win new Apple fans.
"Customer satisfaction is a fundamental priority for us as we pursue the Xbox business," said Bill Norman, vice president, Microsoft Worldwide Operations. "We are pleased to be working with a world-class partner such as Solectron to meet the repair and refurbishment needs of our Xbox customers. I have been impressed with the talent and level of commitment that Solectron has displayed as we have designed our supply-chain and information-related requirements. I look forward to a strong and mutually beneficial relationship as we build the Xbox business."
Solectron Global Services provides a full range of after-sales services, including: product repair, upgrades, re-manufacturing and maintenance through factory and fast-depot repair service centers located around the world; help-desk support through end-user call-in centers; logistics and parts management; asset recovery; returns processing; warehousing; engineering change management and end-of-life manufacturing. Solectron Global Services has 14 sites on five continents.