07-17-2002, 04:15 PM
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iPod for Windows
http://www.apple.com/ipod/
Those who know me are well aware of my dislike for most things Apple, but I give credit where credit is due: the iPod is a killer digital audio player. It continues to amaze me that most companies just don't "get" it. They release butt-ugly players that are too big, too bulky, and constrained by USB 1.0 speeds. And they wonder why the iPod was successful? Duh. Apple hit a home run with this device, and now they're taking their baseball bat to the opposing teams making players for the Windows market. I wish them all the best. Smack one outta' the park for me Jobsey! The new iPod, now available in 5, 10, and 20 gig models, will now work on Windows platforms. They've also added calendar support, making it a lite PIM device. And when combined with their new SyncML-based iCal solution, you can share your calendar information over the web then sync it down to your <cough cough> Palm or iPod. The good news here for Mac users is that since iCal will use SyncML, if someone writes a SyncML client for the Pocket PC, you might be in business. Note to the entire PC industry, including Microsoft: make me proud and innovate faster.
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07-17-2002, 04:45 PM
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Pontificator
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Woohoo!!! 
$299 for an iPod! It's about time Apple lowered the price. Now I'm torn between buying the PC or Mac version of the iPod? :?
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07-17-2002, 04:45 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Feb 2002
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I'm surprised you don't like Apple Jason, being a self-described "Hardware Guy" and all 
As for the iPod, I think their playing things very well so far. Think about it, they kept the iPod "Mac-Only" in order to draw people to the Mac. Then, when equivalent products started to show up for the PC (Nomad Jukebox 3 for example) they jump to the PC.
Hopefully, for them atleast, they can persuade most PC buyers to buy the iPod over the competition due to its name recognition. Then, maybe later on down the line, people will be more inclined to buy an Apple computer because at least one more of their peripherals works with it.
Now if they would only release an, authorized, ActiveSync for the PocketPC :wink:
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07-17-2002, 04:53 PM
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Ponderer
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Now if only it supported WMA instead of just MP3....
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07-17-2002, 04:54 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jul 2002
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mp3 player of ppc?
Something else to carry around? Why not get a PPC and a few giant CF's with music mixes on them? I never got through the whole CD-R of MP3's I burned for a half day of driving to a campsite.
If you're interested in how the iPod came to be, see this link:
http://www.designchain.com/coverstor...issue=summer02
A COTS product designed by Apple from the outside in.
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07-17-2002, 04:57 PM
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Sage
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Re: mp3 player of ppc?
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Originally Posted by dwprice
Something else to carry around? Why not get a PPC and a few giant CF's with music mixes on them? I never got through the whole CD-R of MP3's I burned for a half day of driving to a campsite.
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Mainly, at least for me, battery life is the issue. Not only can the PPC not hold a candle to the iPod in this respect but for me, I'd rather not take the chance of having no access to my Contacts because I spent too much time listening to my music  nfire:
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07-17-2002, 04:58 PM
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Executive Editor
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Re: mp3 player of ppc?
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Originally Posted by dwprice
http://www.designchain.com/coverstory.asp?issue=summer02
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That was a great read - thanks for posting!
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07-17-2002, 04:59 PM
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Executive Editor
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Re: mp3 player of ppc?
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Originally Posted by ThomasC22
Not only can the PPC not hold a candle to the iPod in this respect but for me
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How long can the iPod player audio for?
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07-17-2002, 05:00 PM
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Pontificator
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Re: mp3 player of ppc?
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Originally Posted by dwprice
Something else to carry around? Why not get a PPC and a few giant CF's with music mixes on them?
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No offense, but the iPaq (or any PDA) is a poor MP3 solution compared to a dedicated MP3 player...especially the iPod. :roll:
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07-17-2002, 05:00 PM
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Thinker
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10 hrs straight.
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Linear Mode
