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iPods…How valuable are they?

04/16/2005 | Filed under: eBusiness — site admin @ 6:43 am

It seems that iPods have become hot property in recent times in more ways than one.

Not only are they racing off store shelves at pace but they are also a first choice product for thieves…

Del Quentin Wilber, Washington Post Staff Writer tells us more…

The burglar visited every room of Sara Scalenghes Northwest Washington apartment, stealing an expensive digital camera and a gold necklace passed down from her grandmother. But Scalenghe did not begin seething until she confirmed her biggest fear: Her new iPod had been swiped, too.
The digital music player held 50 favorite songs, ranging from Mozart to Italian rap. The device also contained thoughts on a looming dissertation and recorded conversations with friends. For Scalenghe, her privacy, as well as her home, was invaded.
I know it sounds silly, but it changed everything. I was really upset, said the 34-year-old graduate student. I cant explain it. But it hurt.

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