On 10/23/01 3:15 PM, "Sandy McMurray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Pros: > - highlights the power of FireWire (fast data transfer, no AC adapter > needed) > - leverages iTunes software (auto-sync with iTunes to transfer music, > play lists) > - iTunes 2 adds EQ, burn as MP3, cross fade and other great features > - doubles as handy external hard drive All cool aspects > Cons: > - US$399 too much? YES! And it'll be even worse for us in Canada. > SmartDisk has a 10GB FireWire drive for US$249 True, but SmartDisk can't make ya boogie like the iPod can. > - I don't care for the name, but that's me I'm not smitten with the name, either. > Comments? Typically stellar design, both hard and soft! Love the fact that you can use it for data transfer as well. They should have offered it for Windows as well. Yes, that would have involved more expense designing iTunes for Windows, but what a beautiful way to entrance users into the Mac fold! I completely understand Apple making their superior software bundles Mac-only, but at least THIS device should have been launched at the other side! it's such a nicely designed device, that would give users the opportunity to live with an Apple designed product without having to sacrifice their entire software library etc. to switch platforms. And then once they're hooked on Apple's design and UI characteristics, then BOOM! you got 'em! Also, after having just dropped $300.00 for the Handspring Neo and $200.00 for the Innogear MP3 player Springboard module for the Neo, I am VERY GLAD that Apple did not release a ccombination PDA/MP3 device, or else my brains would be splattered all over my studdio walls, right about now! GG -- Mac Canada is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Shop Canadian, visit Mantek Services <http://www.mantek.mb.ca> Low Prices That Will Keep YOU and Your MAC Smiling Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac Canada info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-can.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-canada%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
