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Originally Posted by jor
arghh, where is the mp3 support?  |
get an ipod :-)
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Originally Posted by NatCh
Sorry ... do you mean that seriously or facetiously?  |
Well I guess because the iLiad had BTW, given some 3rd party applications and a dev kit. Its hardware had an audio-out socket.
I for one am happy they started to realize to build a *reading device*, not a geek applicance, where you put everything in because its cool. However, yes, having one day an "all purpose" device would be a nice thing. But until that is feasible for a reasonable price, concentrate on what your unique selling point is.
I know how geek techs are, because I have spent quite some time of my life in tech development as well.
Engineer 1: You know what would be cool for this device?
Engineer 2: Add an Rj45 port.
Engineer 1: Yes, done.
Engineer 2: How about Audio socket?
Engineer 1: Oh yes, oh yes. Added.
Engineer 2: Add two USB ports.
Engineer 1: Yes, thats it. Do you know what it yet needs?
Engineer 2: Hmmm, a satellite controller?
Engineer 1: oh didn't think about that, but how about a TV?
Engineer 2: Yes, a TV on the backside... added.
Marketing chick: Hey guys, I got that prototype, there is a TV on the backside!?!
Engineers: Yea cool, isn't it?
Marketing chick: No! Do you know how expensive a unit is going to be with this? We need a device people actually buy.
Engineers: Ah that marketing people, should have learned something real insteal...
Marketing chick: I'll come back with management.
Engineers: oh suuuuuure.
Management: Oh okay guys, leave the ports, and the audio socket, and all that little playing devices in therr, we want you happy, you are our unique company core competence, but seriously take out that TV. Thats an order.
Engineers: *hoffy* stupid markting whistle blowers...