Apple Computer and Creative Technology have agreed to settle their legal dispute over music player patents for US$100 million, the companies announced on Wednesday in the US.
Creative Technology, maker of MP3 players, has indicated that it is expecting to earn royalties from rival Apple Computer.
Singapore-based electronics maker Creative Technology said Monday that it has filed two legal actions against Apple Computer, charging the popular iPod infringes on its patented technology.
Faced with a patent infringement suit against the iPod and iPod Nano, Apple Computer countered last week with its own complaint against Creative Labs, which holds a distant second place in the personal media player market.
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A larger screen and improved file-transfer capabilities make the remixed Zen Xtra more appealing than its older sibling, the Zen NX.
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