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Seems like you forgot the design....
Actually, do this for me. Find me any mp3 player at ANY cost that is designed as well as the iPod.
By design I don't mean a "cool wheel clicker thing", I mean good case design, over all.
I doubt you can. THIS is why the iPod sells so well, not price, nor capacity, nor compatability. People want the hip, cool product, and right now, the iPod is that.
Seems like you forgot the design....
Actually, do this for me. Find me any mp3 player at ANY cost that is designed as well as the iPod.
By design I don't mean a "cool wheel clicker thing", I mean good case design, over all.
I doubt you can. THIS is why the iPod sells so well, not price, nor capacity, nor compatability. People want the hip, cool product, and right now, the iPod is that.
It seems as if apple would want to get the people **like me** who only has about 2G's of music. A 5G ipod would be great. As my collection grows, i would eventually graduate to the 10G ipod. But for right now, 10G ipod for 200 mp3's is overkill. I should be able to choose the appropiate player as my music collection grow.
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Originally posted by zap23
Seems like you forgot the design....
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So you're saying design doesn't matter? Okay, I guess Apple should just design an iPod with the exact same functionality, capacity, etc., however make it square with jagged edges, neon orange LEDs, a squeaky trackwheel and a nice checkered purple, brown, and puke green color scheme with scratches all over the case. Yah, that would sell just as well since no one cares about the design like you said.
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Originally posted by zap23
Seems like you forgot the design....
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So you're saying design doesn't matter? Okay, I guess Apple should just design an iPod with the exact same functionality, capacity, etc., however make it square with jagged edges, neon orange LEDs, a squeaky trackwheel and a nice checkered purple, brown, and puke green color scheme with scratches all over the case. Yah, that would sell just as well since no one cares about the design like you said.
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They all look like damn rectangles, lol. Whats the Ipod have other the others I saw? Its a rounded off rectangle...lol.
Ive seen the iPod in person....there is no design to a freaking rectangle lol
Originally posted by ~Shard~
Yah, that would sell just as well since no one cares about the design like you said.
They all look like damn rectangles, lol. Whats the Ipod have other the others I saw? Its a rounded off rectangle...lol.
Ive seen the iPod in person....there is no design to a freaking rectangle lol
Re: You must have...
Good design in this case is an opinion
Yours, not mine.
Its nothing great to look at in my eyes. Hince why it would go into my pocket.
Originally posted by Wash!!
A very boring life if you can not appreciate good design when you see it...
Good design in this case is an opinion
Yours, not mine.
Its nothing great to look at in my eyes. Hince why it would go into my pocket.
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Yep and that's why Apple is leader in computer sales....wait....sorry. My bad.
Yep and that's why Apple is leader in computer sales....wait....sorry. My bad.
i must be missing the point of the 5 gig limit. i have 5.6 gigs of music. gee i would have a hard time choosing which .6 to leave behind on any given dock......
is it a lot to assume that some iPod sales lead to Mac sales? maybe, but i bought my iBook because of the iPod, and i am now a dedicated fan of the company. take with salt, YMMV, whatever.
and leet1, i wouldn't have bought it if it weren't well designed. from the OS, to ease of use to simplicity, all these are part of design. "how it looks" is just an end result of good design. the iPod is good design. get over it.
is it a lot to assume that some iPod sales lead to Mac sales? maybe, but i bought my iBook because of the iPod, and i am now a dedicated fan of the company. take with salt, YMMV, whatever.
and leet1, i wouldn't have bought it if it weren't well designed. from the OS, to ease of use to simplicity, all these are part of design. "how it looks" is just an end result of good design. the iPod is good design. get over it.
That's business.
Kind of sucks for all the people who buy brand new iPods for Christmas. A month later they will be cheaper and possible be larger in capacity.
Kind of sucks for all the people who buy brand new iPods for Christmas. A month later they will be cheaper and possible be larger in capacity.
Re: That's business.
I have only been reading these forums for about three months, but this seems to be the most common thought.
Is there ever a time you can buy any piece of computer equipment (Mac or PC) and not see something better for less money shortly thereafter?
That is technology!
I have only been reading these forums for about three months, but this seems to be the most common thought.
Is there ever a time you can buy any piece of computer equipment (Mac or PC) and not see something better for less money shortly thereafter?
That is technology!
I'm not complaining, that's why the subject is "That's Business". Especially in the IT business.
I bought a 15gig iPod a week and a half before they released the 20 gig at the same price. Sucks, yeah, but I'm still happy with my iPod.
I bought a 15gig iPod a week and a half before they released the 20 gig at the same price. Sucks, yeah, but I'm still happy with my iPod.
leet1 you really are bordering on being a troll here.
First iPods have out sold every HD based MP3 player on the market. Right now our local CompUSA is selling iPods 30 to 2 against Dell, Samsung and Rio.
When folks come into stores they don't ask for a Dell or whatever they as for an iPod because it's what the market wants now.
Reason for low cost iPod after Christmas is the marketing campaign with Pepis and also the fact analyst's have said 04' will be the yr of the HD based MP3 player.
First iPods have out sold every HD based MP3 player on the market. Right now our local CompUSA is selling iPods 30 to 2 against Dell, Samsung and Rio.
When folks come into stores they don't ask for a Dell or whatever they as for an iPod because it's what the market wants now.
Reason for low cost iPod after Christmas is the marketing campaign with Pepis and also the fact analyst's have said 04' will be the yr of the HD based MP3 player.