Steve Jobs is not as innovative as people think
The IPod Sucks, and here's why...
IPod cornered a technology that already existed, and exploited a shoddy device through catchy advertising while other comparable devices, offering many more features, were (are) left in the dust. My point is that IPod's are not all that great. The user deserves a lot more, and a lot more is available, especially for $300+ dollars. I suppose most people just don't bother to look into other devices or just prefer to join the mindless herd.
One of the pivotal reason people choose these things is to belong to some "cool" group. I say screw that.
Here is why IPod's are junk (I own a 3rd Generation 15 Gig Model myself, regretfully)
1). It's NOT an MP3 player. If it was the user would have a huge array of software to use. Itunes imports MP3s and converts the file format to be used ONLY with IPods. You cannot export to MP3.
2). Battery life is terrible, after about a year of moderate use the damn thing lasts for no more then an hour. Replacing the battery is a huge choir and is obviously not encouraged by the Apple world. I guess buying a 300 dollar (now 400 dollar) IPod every year is par for the course. Great planning Steve Jobs!!
3). You must use Itunes AND you can't register more then 5 computers to one device: One thing is for sure, Apple computers keep their hardware AND software proprietary. No way around it.
4). Poor Buttons: Look cool but with my IPod it works off of touch (there are no buttons). If I'm working out and I'm sweating I can't change music or if my hands are wet it's futile to try switching songs. Just stupid.
5). Poor Button Layout: Uh, why do I have to go through a menu to change the volume? OH, because I want to look cuul with my IPood
6). No radio
7). No voice recorder, I guess you can buy one, but who wants to bother
8). Propreitary Audio: What the hell is AIFF anyway? (rhetorical). Apple will say it's for better sound, which is a complete lie.
9). Wahoo, proprietary video.
10). Racist Adds: Has anyone ever noticed how the adds are always someone of color gettin' down. Kind of disturbing if you ask me.
11). Poor Headphone Design: Cable pulls from speaker, most don't last more then a few months. Ooooh, but they're so cuul and trendy lookin.
IPod cornered a technology that already existed, and exploited a shoddy device through catchy advertising while other comparable devices, offering many more features, were (are) left in the dust. My point is that IPod's are not all that great. The user deserves a lot more, and a lot more is available, especially for $300+ dollars. I suppose most people just don't bother to look into other devices or just prefer to join the mindless herd.
One of the pivotal reason people choose these things is to belong to some "cool" group. I say screw that.
Here is why IPod's are junk (I own a 3rd Generation 15 Gig Model myself, regretfully)
1). It's NOT an MP3 player. If it was the user would have a huge array of software to use. Itunes imports MP3s and converts the file format to be used ONLY with IPods. You cannot export to MP3.
2). Battery life is terrible, after about a year of moderate use the damn thing lasts for no more then an hour. Replacing the battery is a huge choir and is obviously not encouraged by the Apple world. I guess buying a 300 dollar (now 400 dollar) IPod every year is par for the course. Great planning Steve Jobs!!
3). You must use Itunes AND you can't register more then 5 computers to one device: One thing is for sure, Apple computers keep their hardware AND software proprietary. No way around it.
4). Poor Buttons: Look cool but with my IPod it works off of touch (there are no buttons). If I'm working out and I'm sweating I can't change music or if my hands are wet it's futile to try switching songs. Just stupid.
5). Poor Button Layout: Uh, why do I have to go through a menu to change the volume? OH, because I want to look cuul with my IPood
6). No radio
7). No voice recorder, I guess you can buy one, but who wants to bother
8). Propreitary Audio: What the hell is AIFF anyway? (rhetorical). Apple will say it's for better sound, which is a complete lie.
9). Wahoo, proprietary video.
10). Racist Adds: Has anyone ever noticed how the adds are always someone of color gettin' down. Kind of disturbing if you ask me.
11). Poor Headphone Design: Cable pulls from speaker, most don't last more then a few months. Ooooh, but they're so cuul and trendy lookin.
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