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[yofal]

Louis: Zune killer. eom

[KCMW]

iPod on airplanes...

That seems huge to me. From the description, that is not just a generic audio input, but an iPod specific dock adapter.

That really seems to be a big step to solidify the iPod in the marketplace.

Zune need not apply.

Man, is this thing turning into a monopoly or what? Whodda thunk it?

-KCMW

[KCMW]

The Air France/KLM deal is 'premature'...

from a later report apparently

cnn.money.com

http://tinyurl.com/wsgp3

Apple said in its statement that Air France (Charts) and KLM (Charts) were also part of the agreement. However, those two airlines said it was premature to be definitive.

"It's way too early to confirm any such details," said an Air France spokeswoman, referring to the iPod seat connectivity and a mid-2007 availability date.

"It's very premature what Apple are saying," said a KLM spokesman, noting that there have been "informal contacts" between Apple and the airline.

"We have no idea if this is technically feasible, if it's financially viable, or it customers want it," he said. "At this moment, we have absolutely no intention of introducing it on board."

Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr said: "Clearly we have had a miscommunication with AirFrance-KLM, but we are excited about announcing iPod integration with in-flight entertainment systems on Continental, Delta, Emirates and United today."