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The iPod of the Future
The original iPod is now old enough to be an ironic accessory, a semi-bulky thing that can't even store your whole music library or connect to the internet. How 2002. In fact, sales of iPods declined for the first time this year. Does this open the door for Microsoft's Zune?
No, of course not. Business Week predicts that the iPod will remain a hot item, even as it ceases to bear much resemblance to its original incarnation. Future iPods will be closer to today's iPod Touch, with flash memory, wi-fi capability and great versatility. Business Week even proposes some new developments that will keep it that way. As an iPod Touch owner, I'm furious that Apple hasn't already instated these: a microphone for Skype calls, a camera better than the iPhone's and GPS. Get to work, Apple, before the Zune takes hold. Just kidding, it's Google's G1 you should look out for.
[Business Week via Yahoo! Finance]
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Zune HD should become a contender this time around. provided that microsoft actually uses a promotional compaign and not rely on word of mouth.
ipods arent any better than any other MP3 player around, they just have more marketing than any competitor
Nice article. I think Apple should make every possible feature available for the Ipod and then allow for consumers to have their Ipods custom made, allowing for as much memory and options as one would like. How cool would that be?
Tom