Posted by NRen2k5 on 06/10/06 11:57

ZnU wrote:
> In article <1149862513.890308.195230@y43g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>,
> "FatKat" <robynari@juno.com> wrote:
>
>> ZnU wrote:
>>> In article <1149716394.150508.39230@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
>>> "FatKat" <robynari@juno.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> ZnU wrote:
>>>>> In article <s4Yeg.15439$Zc7.204783@wagner.videotron.net>,
>>>>> NRen2k5 <nomore@email.com> wrote:
>>> [snip]
>>>
>>>>> Of course, what some other companies would like to do is get into
>>>>> Apple's existing value networks;
>>>> WTF!?!? What value networks? What are you talking about?
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Value_network
>>>
>>> Think iTunes + iPod + accessories + etc.
>> I'm thinking of an open source encyclopedia that prints whatever
>> anybody posts. I'm thinking of self-serving corporate hype. I'm
>> thinking meaningless marketing talk consisting of annoying
>> non-sequitirs fleeing from an idea or a reasoned answer.
>
> You're not thinking very clearly.

You're still dodging.

>> Rechargeable batteries are nice, but they don't last forever, and
>> those on an iPod are much harder to replace than a couple of
>> penlights that will work in a host of devices and can be had
>> anywhere. Will an Ipod work w/o Itunes? With an MP3-CD player, all
>> you need is your computer's file manager. TRo say that iPod offers
>> an all-in-one really means that Apple has created a small industry of
>> unnecessary goods and services around the iPod, goods and services
>> one wouldn't need without the iPod, an entire market that exists
>> merely to serve the iPod rather than enhance the listening experience
>> of those who buy them. The point is that while you can't get iPod
>> features elsewhere, you CAN get practically the commensurate
>> experience at a fraction of the cost.
>
> You're going off on tangents again.

Failure to rebut again noted.

- NRen2k5

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