
Apple Computer Inc. (APPL) has partnered with four major airlines to allow iPods to connect to in-flight entertainment systems to allow passengers to watch their favorite videos without running out of battery power.
The four carriers are Continental Airlines Inc. (CAL), Delta Air Lines Inc. (DALRQ.PK), Dubai's Emirates and UAL Corp's (UAUA) United Airlines and they will begin offering iPod seat connections, which power and charge iPods during flight and allow video content on the devices to be viewed on seat-back displays, acco
rding to this NYTimes. com article.
Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT) launched its Zune digital music player in a bid to challenge the iPod as Apple seeks more ways to use its market-dominating iPod, including deals to build ports in new-model cars.
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