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undalay said:
Well you're using the term quite loosely.
I don't think the Ipod brought anything new when it was released.
It's like saying the new nokiaNXXX is a invention.

What makes the Ipod stand out from other mp3s?
It's efficient easy to use, stylish and consumer friendly?

Enough to be a standout?

e.g iPhone etc
 

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inter108 said:
It's efficient easy to use, stylish and consumer friendly?

Enough to be a standout?

e.g iPhone etc
There are many mp3s/phones that are "easy to use, stylist and consumer friendly" (entirely subjective). That doesn't warrant the iPod to have it's own category.
It just isn't that unique.

The only reason the iPod is so popular is because of its marketing.
 

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undalay said:
There are many mp3s/phones that are "easy to use, stylist and consumer friendly" (entirely subjective). That doesn't warrant the iPod to have it's own category.
It just isn't that unique.

The only reason the iPod is so popular is because of its marketing.
There is always a difference between the best and the avg.

And in this category iPod is the best.

Biased or not it's the truth.
 

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inter108 said:
There is always a difference between the best and the avg.

And in this category iPod is the best.

Biased or not it's the truth.
Have you owned other mp3 players with similar features to the iPod?
 

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black_kat_meow said:
Have you owned other mp3 players with similar features to the iPod?
No i only use iPod.

Because it benefits me with it's features.

Other Mp3's didn't offer the same benefits.
 

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undalay said:
Does the ipod even count as an invention.
Of corse it is an invention.

Previous to the iPod, there were CD players, and only some very bulcky and hard to use hard drive player, but they were pathetic.
the iPod is an invention as it had huge innovation like the click wheel, using SSD hard drives to save space, and an amazing software interface.

to think that it is not a invention is sheer ignorance.
 

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The iPod is an innovation, not an invention.
It's simply a modified version of the invention of the MP3 Player.

It's a pretty awesome innovation though.
 

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whether or not its an invention, its pretty good and makes study and bus trips a lot less horrible. Plus it makes u look 'cool' just by having the little white headset in your ears!
I have to say though that other inventions like the electric light bulb, computer, internet, flushing toilet, and car probably all rate higher with importance 4 me....
 

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LOL @ this thread.

All i'll say is that they're damn good MP3 players, and are better then alot of the crud that is released MP3 player-wise.
But they're not the best invention, lol.
 

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midifile said:
You were the one who asked the question

And it was a pretty ignorant one at that
NO need to emphasize the point.

ignorant was trying to make humor out of a serious topic.

You tried.
 

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DJtroyboy said:
Of corse it is an invention.

Previous to the iPod, there were CD players, and only some very bulcky and hard to use hard drive player, but they were pathetic.
the iPod is an invention as it had huge innovation like the click wheel, using SSD hard drives to save space, and an amazing software interface.

to think that it is not a invention is sheer ignorance.
hello Common sense :D
 

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There are many mp3 players with better funtionality and features than the ipod. The sound quality and battery-life of ipods, in particular, fail in regard to many others. Apple is exceptional at one thing and that is marketing.
 

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I hate it because i love it so much. Just filled up my old 30gb so looking to buy a newer model.
 

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