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Old 02-23-2005, 11:03 AM   #2
Undertoad
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There are two advantages to the iPod IMO

- iTunes integration.

If you like that sort of thing. The songs come with DRM which means that you are basically renting them, not owning them. I prefer to buy real CDs and rip them. That way I own them.

- User interface.

This has worth.

I personally bought the Creative Labs Nomad Zen because Amazon had a special on the 40GB version at $199 and the Rio Karma is supposed to (still) have problems. (40GB: I still filled it and had to choose what to leave off.) I'm sure the interface is shitty compared to the iPod, but I can select songs to play just fine.

Also, I think the first thing is to get better headphones.
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