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Shuffle's super-similar rival returns

Ina Fried Former Staff writer, CNET News
During her years at CNET News, Ina Fried changed beats several times, changed genders once, and covered both of the Pirates of Silicon Valley.
Ina Fried
It's back.

The iPod Shuffle look-a-like that at CeBit has returned with a new name and some minor alterations.

Formerly known as the "Super Shuffle," LuxPro is now calling its flash-based music player the Super Tangent. The device's button design has been changed slightly and it now comes in three colors, but it still bears a remarkable resemblance to the iPod Shuffle.

Only time (and perhaps court filings) will tell whether Apple thinks that LuxPro has made enough changes.