Discover the Ultimate $20 iPod Killer: PCs That Mimic the Iconic Device

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the comparison of PCs and portable devices, particularly in relation to their ability to mimic the functionality of iPods, focusing on aspects such as storage capacity, market appeal, and the influence of branding and hype.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that while modern pocket PCs can play music, their storage capacity is a significant limitation compared to iPods.
  • Others argue that the appeal of devices like the iPod is not solely based on storage, pointing out that prior 40GB MP3 players did not achieve similar market success.
  • A participant mentions that the hype surrounding Apple products contributes to their popularity, implying that marketing plays a crucial role in consumer choices.
  • One participant expresses a preference for smaller MP3 playing devices, highlighting the convenience of newer technology like jump drives.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the importance of storage versus marketing hype in the success of portable music devices. There is no consensus on which factor is more influential.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the complexities of consumer behavior regarding technology adoption, nor does it clarify the specific definitions of "storage" and "hype" in this context.

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cute, but the fact is that you can't hold that much on a pocket pc i believe. and the cost is only cheap if you already have a pocket pc.
 
any modern palm or pocket pc can play music, but like Mac mentioned, its a matter of storage space. Now I do believe storage is getting more and more for the palms, but nowhere near the ipods capacity.

I personally like the mp3 playing jump drive they've got now, pretty nice, small, probably holds about 3 or 4 albums?
 
If it was based completely on storage, then companies that had 40GB MP3 players before the iPod would be selling more.

So it isn't all based on storage.
 
Originally posted by Dagenais
If it was based completely on storage, then companies that had 40GB MP3 players before the iPod would be selling more.

So it isn't all based on storage.
you are right. its also based on hype.
 
Apple is good at creating hype.

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