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In line at the big Apple opening
Created: 07/18/2006
Video description: CNET News.com's Marguerite Reardon talks to the folks standing in line before the grand opening of Apple's new store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Even CEO Steve Jobs came by to see the action. The store's going to be open 24-7, so what's the rush to be first?

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