<strong>...would it make sence for Apple to make an iPod with USB (or USB 2.0)?</strong><hr></blockquote>
No, USB is slow as hell. One of the main attractions of the iPod is it's fast Firewire. Firewire is standard on every Mac whereas pc users only seem to have heard of the USB 2.0 which most pc users don't even have. Just get a firewire card, they're like $20 now; not a big deal when you're getting a $400 device.
Even if Apple were planning to release Windows drivers, it would make sense to make it Mac-only for a while as this would make generate new Mac sales, as has been mentioned. This effect will diminish one third-party software is available; most users will choose $20 software over $1000+ computer.
As a third party is coming out with iPod<->windows software, Apple will get support calls from users having problems with windows anyway.
Apple could try to prevent such software from being released, but this would be bad PR.
Crippleware would also be bad PR. Many users would just use third party software instead.
I agree that Mac-only is good. However, due to third party software, Apple can't realistically keep it Mac only.
Furthermore, Windows users will judge the iPod at least partially on its connection software, even if it's third-party. Therefore, it is Apple's best interest to release Windows connection software.
Apple should only distribute it in a fairly expensive Windows connection kit, which should include the software, a FireWire PCI card (or equivalent for laptops), and some nice Apple propaganda, such as ads, a printout of <a href="http://www.apple.com/myths"; target="_blank">www.apple.com/myths</a> , and a coupon for $5 off any new Mac at the the Apple store.
<strong>Even if Apple were planning to release Windows drivers, it would make sense to make it Mac-only for a while as this would make generate new Mac sales, as has been mentioned. This effect will diminish one third-party software is available; most users will choose $20 software over $1000+ computer.
As a third party is coming out with iPod<->windows software, Apple will get support calls from users having problems with windows anyway.
Apple could try to prevent such software from being released, but this would be bad PR.
Crippleware would also be bad PR. Many users would just use third party software instead.
I agree that Mac-only is good. However, due to third party software, Apple can't realistically keep it Mac only.
Furthermore, Windows users will judge the iPod at least partially on its connection software, even if it's third-party. Therefore, it is Apple's best interest to release Windows connection software.
Apple should only distribute it in a fairly expensive Windows connection kit, which should include the software, a FireWire PCI card (or equivalent for laptops), and some nice Apple propaganda, such as ads, a printout of <a href="http://www.apple.com/myths"; target="_blank">www.apple.com/myths</a> , and a coupon for $5 off any new Mac at the the Apple store.</strong><hr></blockquote>
...TRUE!
...also, would apple consider the idea of licensing the iPod and iTunes to a third-party or a subsidiary?
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<strong>...would it make sence for Apple to make an iPod with USB (or USB 2.0)?</strong><hr></blockquote>
No, USB is slow as hell. One of the main attractions of the iPod is it's fast Firewire. Firewire is standard on every Mac whereas pc users only seem to have heard of the USB 2.0 which most pc users don't even have. Just get a firewire card, they're like $20 now; not a big deal when you're getting a $400 device.
you mean ... like quicktime player for windows?
As a third party is coming out with iPod<->windows software, Apple will get support calls from users having problems with windows anyway.
Apple could try to prevent such software from being released, but this would be bad PR.
Crippleware would also be bad PR. Many users would just use third party software instead.
I agree that Mac-only is good. However, due to third party software, Apple can't realistically keep it Mac only.
Furthermore, Windows users will judge the iPod at least partially on its connection software, even if it's third-party. Therefore, it is Apple's best interest to release Windows connection software.
Apple should only distribute it in a fairly expensive Windows connection kit, which should include the software, a FireWire PCI card (or equivalent for laptops), and some nice Apple propaganda, such as ads, a printout of <a href="http://www.apple.com/myths"; target="_blank">www.apple.com/myths</a> , and a coupon for $5 off any new Mac at the the Apple store.
<strong>Even if Apple were planning to release Windows drivers, it would make sense to make it Mac-only for a while as this would make generate new Mac sales, as has been mentioned. This effect will diminish one third-party software is available; most users will choose $20 software over $1000+ computer.
As a third party is coming out with iPod<->windows software, Apple will get support calls from users having problems with windows anyway.
Apple could try to prevent such software from being released, but this would be bad PR.
Crippleware would also be bad PR. Many users would just use third party software instead.
I agree that Mac-only is good. However, due to third party software, Apple can't realistically keep it Mac only.
Furthermore, Windows users will judge the iPod at least partially on its connection software, even if it's third-party. Therefore, it is Apple's best interest to release Windows connection software.
Apple should only distribute it in a fairly expensive Windows connection kit, which should include the software, a FireWire PCI card (or equivalent for laptops), and some nice Apple propaganda, such as ads, a printout of <a href="http://www.apple.com/myths"; target="_blank">www.apple.com/myths</a> , and a coupon for $5 off any new Mac at the the Apple store.</strong><hr></blockquote>
...TRUE!
...also, would apple consider the idea of licensing the iPod and iTunes to a third-party or a subsidiary?