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

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The discussion centers around the limitations of pocket PCs compared to iPods, particularly in terms of storage capacity for music. While modern pocket PCs and Palm devices can play music, they generally lack the storage capabilities of iPods. The conversation highlights that the appeal of devices like the iPod is not solely based on storage but also on the marketing and hype created by Apple. Despite the existence of earlier 40GB MP3 players, their sales did not match the popularity of the iPod, indicating that brand perception plays a significant role in consumer choices. Additionally, there is mention of a small MP3-playing jump drive that holds a few albums, showcasing the ongoing advancements in portable music storage.
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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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