@(Starman) AnalysisDialysis: Unfortunately, no AAC--just MP3, WMA, protected WMA, Audible, FLAC, and OGG. Not sure why AAC's left off, actually, it'd make sense for the Clip+ to support it.
@Dan Nosowitz: I'm actually surprised that protected WMA is on the list. And I can understand leaving Apple Lossless off, but no AAC? I think it would make more sense, too, seeing how it gives off more quality sound at lower bit-rates and takes less space than MP3s.
If you use a PMP while working out and you use an iPod, I question your sanity. At $50 these are great for tough environments, and it's guilt free when you beat it to a pulp, soak it in sweat, and it finally fails. I find it funny to watch people trying to work out while cradling and protecting their precious iPhones and iPods.
@DustyButt™: Agreed. When a water/sweat resistant iPod makes it to market, my opinion will change, but the newer gen Nanos seem to not be as moisture resistant as the G1/G2.
I'm seriously thinking about this for the motorcycle, but my iTunes dependency is preventing my purchase.... for now.
I don't recall SanDisk ever trying to actually "out-iPod" the iPod. Firstly, SanDisk just throws a lot of different designs out there and gives them lots of meaningless alphanumeric designations, which pretty much drives any individual player into obscurity, whereas Apple is easier to market simply because there's only one name, with the only difference being capacity. If companies want to take an actual stab at approaching the iPod on its own terms, take a look at the Zune, which actually has a well put together ecosystem and decent hardware that isn't hard to remember, though I don't think that the name is particularly good (because it's not as memorable). This sounds more like a cheap excuse to not try any harder than facing reality.
@mikeness: An interesting comparison, especially given how few businesses actually use Xerox copiers today.
At this point the only thing that will bring down the iPod is the convergence of MP3 players with phones, and Apple has positioned themselves as the leader of that, as well.
To me, the most appealing aspect of the iPod is that it is that the UI is almost completely free of clutter. With a Zune or something like that, you always have little patterns and stuff that are going on in the background. It doesn't look cool, it's just distracting. In fact, I like the interface of the old Videos better than that of the Classic's. I really don't give a shit about what album art is in a given playlist. Give me that half of the screen back, please. Also, a huge part of the iPod's appeal is the Touch's wifi capabilities. I know so many people who use their iPods more for Facebook than music.
I think thios is due to more people associating with ipod as an mp3 player then as a brand of mp3 players. My dad bought a generic cheap mp3 player from walmart and calls it an ipod all the time. It's like when I worked at EB back in the late 90s the Saturn and Playstation just released and everyone thought Nintendo had made them... Nintendo = game console, not a brand back then.
@pevans34: It's a valid question though. Why the hell should parents just get their children an MP3 player costing hundreds of dollars for no reason? If they want it, they should work for it.
Before i put my hands on an iphone, i went out of my way 4 times in 3 years of getting my wife an mp3 player to not get an ipod. All 4 of those devices died an early death, creative, iriver, rocbox, and a sansa. Looking back i wish i had just folded. This of course was when i was a serious anti apple guy.
And yes it was the iphone that changed my mind about apple.
You might as well just put a gun to your head, and shoot yourself. Save the police/FBI/ATF/Anyone in Texas of the trouble. However, I would be intrigued by a pipe bomb flash drive.
@Joker10: Just a coincidence. Some people feel compelled to comment on every single post to maintain their presence on the internet while desperately attempting to earn a gold star.
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I'm seriously thinking about this for the motorcycle, but my iTunes dependency is preventing my purchase.... for now.
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*waits with popcorn in hand*
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At this point the only thing that will bring down the iPod is the convergence of MP3 players with phones, and Apple has positioned themselves as the leader of that, as well.
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Apple's marketing transcends time and space. Mere silhouettes against pastel muppet blood backgrounds can hypnotize.
Steve Jobs is a sexy bitch, isn't he? Buy his products. You won't regret it.
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That would be a question for the parents though
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And yes it was the iphone that changed my mind about apple.
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still.. i can't stand itunes.
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It will not blend
Play Crysis - Doom
Or any meme to amend
You will, however, have much fun
Explaining to the cops, this funky one
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