Another iRip-off

It was this past Christmas (2006) that I received my Zune. I spent the day uploading music, pictures, and just admiring what is probably one of the greatest gifts I have ever received. But it's my praise to Microsoft that has other companies looking for new ways to out do each other. Do you need an example of a company? Didn't think so.

Once again in his black shirt and blue jeans, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the new iPod Touch. It's almost identical to the iPhone, which was released in late June, except it lacks the phone function. The new device has WiFi and is capable of surfing the Internet, allowing users to connect to iTunes. Could it get any better? Guess what...it could! When you step into Starbucks to purchase your recently price risen drink, your iPod will tell you what song is playing in the coffee establishment thanks to its Starbucks alert icon. Now that feature could come in handy, or you could do what I do- find a few key words from the song and enter them in Google.

Now if this is the first you've heard of Apple's new little toy you're probably asking yourself how much it costs. Well a 8GB iPod Touch costs $299 and 16GB costs $399. Reasonable...if you have the money to blow on something so outrageous. Microsoft sells their 30 GB Zune for $199.

But remember class; if we've learned anything about Apple, higher prices don't exactly mean fewer sales. We're attracted to style and style equals profit.

For once Apple has done something somewhat sensible depending on your wallet size. They've tweaked the original iPod video, now iPod Classic, and it now goes $249 for 80 GB and $349 160 GB models, and it's a bit thinner than previous models, too.

I will admit it does look great and with that much being said or written, here's another blog addressing another iRip-off.