technologyreview.com— Apple may have an 80 percent share of the mobile media-player market, but that doesn't mean the iPod is unassailable.
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Well I don't see why alot of people are complaining about WIFI speed. I'm pretty sure the WIFI is just for syncing. So much easier, I can plug my device to charge downstairs, and can sync it wirelessly. No need to drag it to the computer and plug it in. Of course, the initial large transfer of songs should be done using USB or Fire.
A replacable battery would make the player bigger - you would have to have a door/sealing mechanism and a connector, and a holder for the battery. At a minimum.Every choice has trade off's. Personally, I don't mind my "non-user replaceable battery" as I enjoy being able to slip my 60 GB iPod in my pocket and not have an unsightly bulge.Oh, and for $40 I can get a kit, pop the back off the iPod and replace the battery. If I wasn't a techie, I would have one of my techie friends do it for me (as my friend did when her iPod battery died after four years).It really isn't that big of a deal except to a few very vocal folks - considering there are literally 10's of millions of iPods out there, if this was a critical issue there would be lots of people complaining all the time...
Please, if you are going to bury my comment, then take the time to explain why. Are you Apple fanboys or Linux fanatics?I am simply stating that this is one area where the iPod lacks functionality compared to other players. I personally like the sound quality of WMA and it is a widespread format. Admittedly it won't play on as many devices as MP3 (or, god forbid, WAV), but there are more WMA files floating about than OGG or other obscure codecs (although this is also a good codec).Apple should aim to include more of the market if they wish to compete. Personally I do not wish to lose quality transcoding my collection when it sounds fine as it is and plays on pleanty of devices (except, of course, the iPod).
Honestly, if anyone thinks that Microsoft is actually going to do a good job on a DMP they're crazy. Does anyone remember MSN webTv? That thing was the biggest piece of crap out there. On top of that, "Microdumb" never makes anything simple, they always over complicate the hell out of everything. In addition, the author of this article actually believes that the media industry might "loosen-up" on DRM. From what can be clearly seen in the present they want to tighten DRM protection schemes to the point where you would literally have to pay a royalty to them for listening to music or watching videos you already payed for. In my opinion Microsoft is going to create another flop, and it will partially be their fault. The remainder of the blame can be settled directly on the shoulders of the media industry and their obsessive-compulsive behavior when it comes to digital media.
ptrcd003Jul 11, 2006
Well I don't see why alot of people are complaining about WIFI speed. I'm pretty sure the WIFI is just for syncing. So much easier, I can plug my device to charge downstairs, and can sync it wirelessly. No need to drag it to the computer and plug it in. Of course, the initial large transfer of songs should be done using USB or Fire.
docnoJul 11, 2006
A replacable battery would make the player bigger - you would have to have a door/sealing mechanism and a connector, and a holder for the battery. At a minimum.Every choice has trade off's. Personally, I don't mind my "non-user replaceable battery" as I enjoy being able to slip my 60 GB iPod in my pocket and not have an unsightly bulge.Oh, and for $40 I can get a kit, pop the back off the iPod and replace the battery. If I wasn't a techie, I would have one of my techie friends do it for me (as my friend did when her iPod battery died after four years).It really isn't that big of a deal except to a few very vocal folks - considering there are literally 10's of millions of iPods out there, if this was a critical issue there would be lots of people complaining all the time...
Closed AccountJul 11, 2006
Please, if you are going to bury my comment, then take the time to explain why. Are you Apple fanboys or Linux fanatics?I am simply stating that this is one area where the iPod lacks functionality compared to other players. I personally like the sound quality of WMA and it is a widespread format. Admittedly it won't play on as many devices as MP3 (or, god forbid, WAV), but there are more WMA files floating about than OGG or other obscure codecs (although this is also a good codec).Apple should aim to include more of the market if they wish to compete. Personally I do not wish to lose quality transcoding my collection when it sounds fine as it is and plays on pleanty of devices (except, of course, the iPod).
hornr52Jul 11, 2006
Honestly, if anyone thinks that Microsoft is actually going to do a good job on a DMP they're crazy. Does anyone remember MSN webTv? That thing was the biggest piece of crap out there. On top of that, "Microdumb" never makes anything simple, they always over complicate the hell out of everything. In addition, the author of this article actually believes that the media industry might "loosen-up" on DRM. From what can be clearly seen in the present they want to tighten DRM protection schemes to the point where you would literally have to pay a royalty to them for listening to music or watching videos you already payed for. In my opinion Microsoft is going to create another flop, and it will partially be their fault. The remainder of the blame can be settled directly on the shoulders of the media industry and their obsessive-compulsive behavior when it comes to digital media.
maelstromeJul 12, 2006
>>You're not the originals, what will your customers feel good about knowing that?As if Apple had the first player on the market...