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Apple today announced the iPod Nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition. (RED) was created by U2 lead singer, Bono and Bobby Shriver to engage business in the fight against AIDS in Africa by getting the world’s most iconic companies to make uniquely branded products.
Apple will contribute $10 from the sale of each iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED to the Global Fund to help fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. Apple will also offer a $25 iTunes (PRODUCT) RED gift card available for purchase at Apple’s retail and online stores next month.
We’re ecstatic that Apple is giving their customers the choice to buy a red iPod nano and help women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa,” said Bono, co-founder of (RED). “It’s wonderful to see this incredible level of commitment from companies that are willing to lend their creativity in the fight against AIDS in Africa, the greatest health crisis in 600 years. More …

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In order to compete with Apple’s iPod, Microsoft will sell its new Zune MP3 player below cost at $250 a piece to gain a toehold in the market according to a Reuters report. Microsoft is hoping that the additional features of its Zune with a larger 3″ screen and wireless file sharing will attract buyers away from the iPod. Reuters states that Microsoft will invest hundreds of millions of dollars for many years to get a stake in the market. More …