| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 |
18:39 - Momentum of a freight train, size of a Zippo
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1567340,00.asp
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PC Magazine has named its Editor's Choice for the best hard-drive-based MP3 player, out of a lineup of twelve; the winner? Not the iPod.
We had begun to wonder if anyone could trump the Apple iPod at its own game. After all, Apple has had the best-of-breed hard-drive–based portable music device for several years running. It should come as no surprise that the only company able to outdesign the original iPod is Apple itself. Similar to the full-size iPod, the Apple iPod Mini carries a premium price tag, but it's one well worth paying. A speedy FireWire/USB 2.0 connection makes downloads a snap, and the new click wheel with integrated buttons is actually easier to navigate with than the original controls. The only tough decision is picking a color.
Damn that Apple! Apple's going to have to come up with something new to reclaim the crown from them!
UPDATE: Meanwhile, Speakeasy.net is running this ad at banner size on the San Jose city buses, for a promo on new DSL signups:
(Actually, a variation that says: YES, I WANT A CORPORATE BRIBE.)
That's probably the biggest iPod in a non-Apple ad that I've seen...
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Brian Tiemann
