If only you knew the POWER of the Dark Side: a reverse switcher's tale

[lmalave]

Exactly....it's good that you found what you want out of a computer but why tell us...be happy and enjoy your stuff...it has nothing to do with nothing.


Bless

As I said before, I thought it was relevant since it's good to scope out the current status of Apple's competition. I know people are saying that they already know all about Windows since they've used them at work and in the past. But I'm talking about competitors' *current* offerings for *personal* use. And I thought it was interesting to note that I found more compelling offerings for what's supposed to be Apple's bread and butter: multimedia convergence (especially music). As one poster mentioned above, everyone has different needs and since I was specifically looking to optimize around multimedia and non-gaming entertainment, it's relevant not just to me but to anyone else that has similar preferences.

 

[lmalave]

No thanks.

Not being able to use the best MP3 player out there would suck.

Well, the best MP3 player is the one you're actually carrying with you. I just got tired of my joyless, musicless workouts whenever I forgot to bring my iPod. I only have a limited number of pockets, and the 3 things I always carry with me and never forget are: wallet, keys, and phone. I just never got into the habit of always carrying my iPod, not even with the Shuffle or Nano (both of which I owned).

For my needs, at least. the "best" MP3 player is going to be whichever is the best one that's integrated into a phone. And right now (in the US market at least) it's the T-Mobile SDA. The Sony "Walkman" w800i/k750i/d750i *used* to be the best one, but the SDA beats it handily, which is why I ditched my d750i.

 

[sushi]

Well, the best MP3 player is the one you're actually carrying with you. I just got tired of my joyless, musicless workouts whenever I forgot to bring my iPod. I only have a limited number of pockets, and the 3 things I always carry with me and never forget are: wallet, keys, and phone. I just never got into the habit of always carrying my iPod, not even with the Shuffle or Nano (both of which I owned).

For my needs, at least. the "best" MP3 player is going to be whichever is the best one that's integrated into a phone. And right now (in the US market at least) it's the T-Mobile SDA. The Sony "Walkman" w800i/k750i/d750i *used* to be the best one, but the SDA beats it handily, which is why I ditched my d750i.

To me a phone is for communication. I don't want to worry that my phone is going to be drained when I need to use it. Then again, I live in a foreign country where that is very important.

Personally, I really like the iPod interface. That is what makes it so easy to use. Note, here in the land of electronics, I've tried and owned quite a few different players. The iPod by far is the simpliest and easiest to use. Very effective.

As for forgetting to carry the Shuffle with you when you work out, that seems trite to me. The Shuffle has a lanyard. When you go to work out, you put it over your neck. Simple. Besides, if I am really working out, why do I want to be bothered by a phone call in the middle of my workout? Makes no sense to me.

IMHO, you are reaching for straws to justify your move/decision.

 

[Timepass]

Well, the best MP3 player is the one you're actually carrying with you. I just got tired of my joyless, musicless workouts whenever I forgot to bring my iPod. I only have a limited number of pockets, and the 3 things I always carry with me and never forget are: wallet, keys, and phone. I just never got into the habit of always carrying my iPod, not even with the Shuffle or Nano (both of which I owned).

For my needs, at least. the "best" MP3 player is going to be whichever is the best one that's integrated into a phone. And right now (in the US market at least) it's the T-Mobile SDA. The Sony "Walkman" w800i/k750i/d750i *used* to be the best one, but the SDA beats it handily, which is why I ditched my d750i.

Yeah that one I can understand. Now I the only diffences is I dont always carry my phone on me but most of the time it is with me. But that being said I would rather have my mp3 player on my car keys like how I carry my flash drive. Always nice when I need it and sadly the shuffle just does not have a spot for a key ring at all other wise I would be sorely temped to by my self one. It could double as both a flash drive and as a music player

 

[lmalave]

Yeah that one I can understand. Now I the only diffences is I dont always carry my phone on me but most of the time it is with me. But that being said I would rather have my mp3 player on my car keys like how I carry my flash drive. Always nice when I need it and sadly the shuffle just does not have a spot for a key ring at all other wise I would be sorely temped to by my self one. It could double as both a flash drive and as a music player

There has GOT to be a 3rd party keyring/cap product, just as there are 3rd party lanyards. Google it.

[EDIT] Here's one: http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/tunecaps/. Enjoy!!

 

[lmalave]

To me a phone is for communication. I don't want to worry that my phone is going to be drained when I need to use it. Then again, I live in a foreign country where that is very important.

Personally, I really like the iPod interface. That is what makes it so easy to use. Note, here in the land of electronics, I've tried and owned quite a few different players. The iPod by far is the simpliest and easiest to use. Very effective.

As for forgetting to carry the Shuffle with you when you work out, that seems trite to me. The Shuffle has a lanyard. When you go to work out, you put it over your neck. Simple. Besides, if I am really working out, why do I want to be bothered by a phone call in the middle of my workout? Makes no sense to me.

IMHO, you are reaching for straws to justify your move/decision.

Err...I'm on my 2nd generation of Music phones (had the SE D750i before), so obviously I'm still convinced this is the best solution for me.

 

[Crikey]

...just giving an (ex) Mac user's perspective of what's out there in Windows Land and why I'm currently Apple-free. I think it's an interesting and worthwhile topic. I posted in the "Community" forum since it's supposed to be a forum for any general topic.

Actually, you didn't really say "why" you are Apple free, just that you are Apple-free, and enjoying your new stuff.


Crikey