Mac OS X on Intel? Convergance? iPod and iTunes.
One long-standing topic, Mac OS X on Intel, was addressed with Jobs stating that while Mac OS X (Panther) could run on any processor, Apple is happy with IBM at the moment:
- "Right now we don't see a compelling need to switch processor families. We have all the options in the world, but the PowerPC road map looks very strong," said Jobs
When questioned about Microsoft's Media Center initiative, Jobs echoed previous sentiments against convergence and stated "We're not going to go that direction." Jobs was also critical that some services (such as recording television shows) should remain on dedicated devices.
Finally, Jobs addressed the interoperability of iTunes and the iPod with other services/players. According to CNet:
- "Jobs rebuffed the idea that the iTunes music store should work with MP3 players other than the iPod, or conversely, that Apple's iPod should work with other music download services."
With the launch of several other music stores based on the Microsoft WMA file format, Apple's future support of this format has been debated. It appears Apple has decided not to support WMA at this time.
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From the first day I bought my tuner card for my PC and realized it was not the way to go, I've pushed for having dedicated devices for media. Keep the iPod as a music player, the Tivo as a TV recorder, an so on, then let me use my digital hub to work with what they produce. That's the only way to get consistent quality output.
Why would I want to set my PC up to record television? Usually I want to be USING my PC during that time, and recording television requires the system's full attention. Let the Tivo do it, and then let me grab the video files to work with if I want them on my computer...
At first, I dig that statement. Keep it clean, keep it simple, keep it the best...keep it Apple.:D
Then, 2 seconds later, I remembered another device that was able to record with outstanding quality, in a closed format, that was the first and the best, and was an innovator in design, form, function, and abilities....
Sony's Betamax.
I'm torn....
The iPod is guaranteed to lose ground in the market, but if the only reason your product isn't in everyone's hands is price, you're actually sitting pretty. If your price is the lowest and you have poor marketshare, then you're in a real nasty spot, because it means people don't want your product.
There's more than one market within the music player market, just like the car market isn't all mid-sized sedans.
Originally posted by voicegy
"Jobs rebuffed the idea that the iTunes music store should work with MP3 players other than the iPod, or conversely, that Apple's iPod should work with other music download services."
At first, I dig that statement. Keep it clean, keep it simple, keep it the best...keep it Apple.:D
Then, 2 seconds later, I remembered another device that was able to record with outstanding quality, in a closed format, that was the first and the best, and was an innovator in design, form, function, and abilities....
Sony's Betamax.
I'm torn....
I do think that Jobs might be heading in the wrong direction with this one. I am not saying let the iPod play WMA files, but it would be nice to have a cheap Flash Memory MP3/AAC Player that worked with iTunes. Not everyone can afford a $300 iPod.
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