(I own a cheap 256MB usb-flash drive based one)
but I still have yet to join the masses of i-pod affectionados... Why? I'm holding out for future, much better versions... they will come, but patience is required as they are still making plenty of $$ off of current incarnations....
Here is what I want in my I-pod:
A) Wireless syncing/playing built in.
My computer has 802.11 wireless capabilities and Bluetooth, the I-pod should be able to support one of these standards for wireless data transfer without the need for an additional adapter. I'd like to be able to get a headphones, car & home stereo products that allow me to connect the I-pod wire free (Yes I know about the iTrip, but it's an external accessory and a short term playing solution, quality doesn't cut it for me) Okay, but here's one more longshot add-on. If I can get internet in the room from a wireless router, or my laptop, or my cellphone... the I-pod should be able to take advantage of that connection so that I can play internet radio (aka my personal web music collection)
B) Cross platform syncing
I'm a geek. I don't have just one computer. It would be nice to be able to use the ipod with more than one computer, and be able to transfer more music onto it just by connecting it to a computer (see point A, wirelessly)
C) Sharing music made easier
I want my friends to be able to check out what I've been listening to, sure I know there is some copyright issues here but friends can borrow cd's and return them to me, I'd like them to be able to do the same with my digital music collection.
D) The longer I wait, the more features I get for my buck!
“Who wants or needs downloads if you can just stream it whenever you want? Disks are so overrated.” Nullsoft cofounder Tom Pepper Tom and I think on the same level...
Some neat devices on the horizon that would complement my 'I-pod of the future':
Airtunes Express - 802.11 Home Stereo
Bluetooth Headset incorporated into nice shades
Bluetooth Car Stereo - Pioneer DEH-P70BT: (available in europe)
If I was impatient, this could maybe tide me over:
Bluetooth MP3 Player from BoomGear
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so today they released the 'one more thing' - an updated ipod with more capacity, a bit smaller... and a wider screen so that small video clips can be watched... woopie... i'm still not impressed....
I ended up receiving one of the 30gb Black Video I-pod's for an xmas present... It is cool, the TV Out feature seems pretty nice... especially if I can convert MythTV content into an ipod compatible format..... It's too 'nice' to be practical though...
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