nataku said:....
Could this be the iPod killer? Pfffft. If it is, it looks pathetic. I'm guessing the one in the middle is some kind of scroll wheel. Another Microsoft immitation.
What do you think?
thejadedmonkey said:Let's just hope it integrates with iTunes, I really don't feel like re-doing all my playlists in WMP.
pknz said:Looks alright. iPod still beats the pants off it.
For a MS product it is lacking stickers.
There are lots of ways of "interfacing with iTunes", and I have suggested before that any true iPod rival should try to at least read and import the iTunes database into whatever library app they intend to use and then also the player should support M4A/AAC out of the box to allow anyone who has their iTunes in that format to just plug and go. Protected iTMS tracks would be left out, but for many people that's a small price to pay...ToastMaster said:No way this will interface with iTunes, however.
balamw said:I have suggested before that any true iPod rival should try to at least read and import the iTunes database into whatever library app they intend to use and then also the player should support M4A/AAC out of the box to allow anyone who has their iTunes in that format to just plug and go. Protected iTMS tracks would be left out, but for many people that's a small price to pay...
I don't think we'll see a true "iPod killer" until they realiz they need to embrace iPod+iTunes, before they can extend or extinguish it.
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it will probably connect to the xbox 360 and probably interact with each otherwwooden said:Not saying I would get one, but I am curious if and how this will connect with an XBox360. I love my 360 and any accessories that enhance my experience I all for.
Having said that, I would still rather have a true Video iPod over that thing, I care about my iTunes and having all music with me more than I do being able to hook that up to my 360.
EvilBeans said:I admit my initial gut reaction was that they shouldn't have to. But then I thought about it for a second and realize that's an excellent idea. The same way different POP mail clients like Outlook Express, Thunderbird, etc. can import email databases from each other, being able to do the same with a music library database makes a lot of sense. This way you can preserve any ratings, comments, play counts, lyrics, etc.