True, it isn't rediculously overpriced for the size of the device. And most people will just go to their retailer of choice instead of shopping around for a better deal.
The feature set of the iPod shuffle do make it rather far behind, when compared to other devices in the same class and price range. Your point about AAC is valid (though I personally refuse to purchase DRM'd music), and a person who does not have the ability or desire to strip their music of the DRM would have no choice but to use an AAC capable device. There are other players that do AAC, but few approach the price of the new iPod.
I'm sure there are some people for whom this new device is a perfect fit, and that's great. I'm also sure that many people will buy it over another superior, equivalently priced device because it's an iPod.
Superiority or inferiority obviously depends on many factors, including ones own preferences and requirements. Apple has yet to meet my standards, so I have not purchased anything from them.
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Date: 2005-01-13 12:52 am (UTC)The feature set of the iPod shuffle do make it rather far behind, when compared to other devices in the same class and price range. Your point about AAC is valid (though I personally refuse to purchase DRM'd music), and a person who does not have the ability or desire to strip their music of the DRM would have no choice but to use an AAC capable device. There are other players that do AAC, but few approach the price of the new iPod.
I'm sure there are some people for whom this new device is a perfect fit, and that's great. I'm also sure that many people will buy it over another superior, equivalently priced device because it's an iPod.
Superiority or inferiority obviously depends on many factors, including ones own preferences and requirements. Apple has yet to meet my standards, so I have not purchased anything from them.