The reason the iPod is so successful is because it has the best ergonomics. The ease in which you can navigate thru your iPod music collection is unsurpassed. What's the point of having 300 CDs at your fingertips if you cannot intuitively access them? Additionally, iTunes software provides a very slick and seamless integration with your computer and the on-line Apple Music Store. While there may exist some product that audio-wise out performs the iPod family, there is no product that is easier to use. As with nearly all computer products, at a practical level the human interface overwhelms more technically oriented issues. (And it's not like the iPod even sounds bad.)
Which iPod?
After taking a skeptical back seat on compressed mobile music all this long, I finally think it is time to take the plunge. Have decided on Shure E4C for earbuds and now wondering which iPod to go with.
Done some research on the net and came across various versions such as the mini, nano, photo etc. Now, I'm not too crazy about watching videos or photos on a 2 inch screen. My primay need is AUDIO and need to find the one that sounds best with Apple Lossless Compression. I will go for the video/photo version if they have better sonics.
Any advise or exprience sharing is highly appreciated.
Cheers,
Amal
Done some research on the net and came across various versions such as the mini, nano, photo etc. Now, I'm not too crazy about watching videos or photos on a 2 inch screen. My primay need is AUDIO and need to find the one that sounds best with Apple Lossless Compression. I will go for the video/photo version if they have better sonics.
Any advise or exprience sharing is highly appreciated.
Cheers,
Amal