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Apple iPod (5GB MP3 Edition) Price: $399.00 USD

"1,000 Songs in your pocket!" Features a mechanical scroll wheel, 5GB ultra-slim hard drive, and lightning-fast FireWire sync.

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Microsoft Xbox Console Package Price: $299.99 USD

Releasing Nov 15th! Powered by an Intel 733MHz CPU, NVIDIA GPU, and built-in 8GB HDD. Comes bundled with a heavy control pad.

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Nokia 3310 Cellular Phone Price: $89.00 USD (With contract)

Indestructible engineering! Includes interactive plastic "Xpress-on" covers, internal phone book, and the addictive "Snake II" pre-loaded.

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Britney Spears - "Britney" CD Price: $13.99 USD

The pop superstar's explosive third studio album. Includes the hit singles "I'm a Slave 4 U", "Overprotected", and "Boys".

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Sony PlayStation 2 Console Price: $299.00 USD [In Stock!]

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Released Nov 2001! Take your Sims downtown for romantic dates, candlelit dinners, or casual hangouts at the local arcade. *Requires base game.

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