Re: [NTLK] iDisappointed

From: Darl Singh (darl_at_xpress.net.nz)
Date: Wed Oct 24 2001 - 16:26:32 EDT


Probably the best post on this subject I've seen.
At the end of the day - it doesn;t matter whether yr pro or anti-Apple: what
does the _device_ do?

Nicely stated, Aaron :-)

----- Original Message -----
From: "aaron tester" <desktop_at_lavalink.com.au>
To: <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 10:32 PM
Subject: Re: [NTLK] iDisappointed

<snip>
> ipod seems like a variation on a theme. yes - it's got lots of storage and
> is small, and integrates with 'itunes' really well. as for firewire - will
> be great the first time you load up your mp3's, agreed.
>
> but the way it will probably be used: ie regularly synching to your mac
and
> uploading a small amount of new files on your playlist - could probably be
> done quite well with USB, which BTW would allow me to use the ipod with my
> tray-loading imac (the original 'consumer' mac + no firewire options
> AFAIK): there are a LOT of them out there.

<snip>
>
> as for their business model: itunes and ipod should be made for windows -
> imagine how many pc users it would bring into apple stores! apple has
> suffered in the past from not being open enough.
>
> apple is at its best when it pushes the envelope. it should be making a
> pda, but then steve jobs would have to answer questions like "was it a
> mistake to drop newton?" and i can't imagine he wants to do that.
<snip>
>
> whatever happened to product convergence? that would represent
> 'breakthrough' in my mind.
>
> 'til then,
>
> aaron tester

<snip>

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