New and Noteworthy: Samsung's iPod Challenger Comes Pretty Close; Rumor watch: Apple 30-year product bonanza?; more

Samsung's iPod Challenger Comes Pretty Close Reviewing the latest iPod imitator, NewsFactor says "For someone who wants a Nano that's not a Nano, Samsung's Z5 is a close enough match in looks, sleekness, capacity and crystal-clear software design. In fact, if iPod didn't loom over every conversation as the screamingly obvious point of comparison, the Z5 could be the next little thing." More.

Rumor watch: Apple 30-year product bonanza? Macworld UK reports "A new open season of rumour and speculation has begun in advance of Apple's thirtieth anniversary on April 1. AppleInsider believes the company will invite media to an anniversary bash at which new products will debut, either just before or just after April 1. The report predicts new Intel-powered iBooks, a larger-screened (17-inch) MacBook Pro, and an 'iPod-related' product may debut at the show, should any event take place around April 1." More.

Apple to hire 3,000 by 2007 The India Economic Times reports on Apple's new support center there. "For once, it is not thinking different. Like its fellow global technology majors, Apple Computer too has decided to set up a massive technical support centre in India. Sources say Apple will hire as many as 1,500 people by the end of this year, and have a total of 3,000 employees by the end of 2007 in its Bangalore facility. This will be the $14 billion firm's first support centre outside of its Cupertino (California) headquarters." More.

Previously on MacFixIt

• Extensis Suitcase Fusion (#2): New release fixes issues
• Intel Mac mini (#4): Use matching RAM modules for best graphics performance
• StuffIt Expander 10.0.2: Conflict with Norton AntiVirus
• When file transfers appear complete but actually aren't (or "Incorrect file copy status") #3: A permissions issue?
• eMac logic board failures (#3): More reports
• iPhoto 6.0.2 (#5): Confirmation for fix -- issue where photos do not display (blank screen) in Edit and other viewing modes
• MacBook Pro (#11): More on whining noises, fixes; Problems sharing Internet connection; more

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