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Retail-CompUSA

iPods are showing up in all kinds of retail outlets. Is this an Apple doing or are iPods going through a distributer?

My nearest CompUSA does keep iPods up front in the small valuable stuff lock down area. All the accessories are in the Mac section in the far rear corner along with the stacks of boxes being opened for re-stocking.

At least, I'm able to buy some Apple equipment locally rather than mail order or go to a major city. The iPod mini I bought came from the local Good Guys Store while I did have to travel to CompUSA for the charging dock.

From what I've heard, this hasn't been such a robust season for the box electronic stores. Hopefully, Apple can make some inroads riding on the back of the iPod.