Bluetooth is really needed!
I'm not sure I agree with their position on software. Seems like an issue of things not ready for prime time, but then again I have often considered the iPhone half done product. I think this is something that needs to be waited out. If I can't wait I can always look into alternative hardware.
Software is one issue but the point of writing this letter is to point out that they really need to get Bluetooth into a iPod variant as soon as possible. Having I/O capacity beyond the regular port is very important and can have a dramatic impact on the units viability outside the media player world. The things that come to mind that would benefit are, stereo head sets, access to printers, access to modems, access to interface adapters and probably a few more things. If Apple doesn't understand the need for a flexible I/O path on these devices then they boat has sailed and they aren't on it.
Along with the above, the units need access to a USB port for much the same reason as above. I'm not talking about the USB built into the iPod dock port but rather one that we can plug a standard USB cable into.
Yes in either case drivers will be an issue but I believe Apple can make this work. Beyond that they can leverage off of OS/Z on the big machines.
Don't get me wrong I'm not mad about the newly released unit not having Bluetooth. As long as the current Touch is targeted at the lower end it is really no big deal. If on the other hand Apple drags its feet for days on end then we have trouble. In other words I expect to see new hardware with extented capabilities soon.
Dave
I'm not sure I agree with their position on software. Seems like an issue of things not ready for prime time, but then again I have often considered the iPhone half done product. I think this is something that needs to be waited out. If I can't wait I can always look into alternative hardware.
Software is one issue but the point of writing this letter is to point out that they really need to get Bluetooth into a iPod variant as soon as possible. Having I/O capacity beyond the regular port is very important and can have a dramatic impact on the units viability outside the media player world. The things that come to mind that would benefit are, stereo head sets, access to printers, access to modems, access to interface adapters and probably a few more things. If Apple doesn't understand the need for a flexible I/O path on these devices then they boat has sailed and they aren't on it.
Along with the above, the units need access to a USB port for much the same reason as above. I'm not talking about the USB built into the iPod dock port but rather one that we can plug a standard USB cable into.
Yes in either case drivers will be an issue but I believe Apple can make this work. Beyond that they can leverage off of OS/Z on the big machines.
Don't get me wrong I'm not mad about the newly released unit not having Bluetooth. As long as the current Touch is targeted at the lower end it is really no big deal. If on the other hand Apple drags its feet for days on end then we have trouble. In other words I expect to see new hardware with extented capabilities soon.
Dave