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• Apple: iPod
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• Komag: What is Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR)?
• Synaptics Technology: Capacitive Position Sensing
• TechEBlog: Top 10 Strangest iPod Accessories

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• The Apple Store: iPod Accessories
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