Posted by NRen2k5 on 06/10/06 12:05

ZnU wrote:
> In article <h53ig.7530$iO5.217700@wagner.videotron.net>,
> NRen2k5 <nomore@email.com> wrote:
>
>> ZnU wrote:
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Value_network
>>>
>>> Think iTunes + iPod + accessories + etc.
>> Unfair market advantage thanks to iTMS and iPod being locked in to
>> each other.
>>
>>> Apple sells an easy-to-use, simple, well-designed all-in-one
>>> solution.
>> Which is locked up so that users can not explore other options.
>
> Really? Nobody but Apple has a music service? Nobody buy Apple makes a
> music player?

Nobody's music service but Apple's works with the iPod. Nobody's MP3
player but Apple's works with iTMS. Quit asking stupid questions.

>>> But the truth is, people buy iPods because Apple offers something
>>> you *can't* get elsewhere.
>> Which is... ?????
>
> An easy-to-use, simple, well-designed all-in-one solution. Not an ugly
> music player from this vendor, and a poorly designed desktop app from
> this other vendor, and four competing music stores all selling stuff
> with different restrictions.

I'm still waiting for an answer.

- NRen2k5

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