nelamvr6 Wrote: 
> 
> The iPod has a few major advantages:
> 
> The user interface is beyond reproach Absolutely the best.
> 
I disagree. I find it frustrating and feature-poor. But that's a matter
of personal opinion, so YMMV. If you like it, great.

> 
> The sound quality is excellent. The iPod is one of the few portable
> devices that can really drive a pair of headphones.
> 
Certainly not bad, but not amazing either. IIRC the shuffle is better
than the regular iPod.

> 
> Build quality is excellent.
> 
Unless you don't like scratches. 

> 
> iTunes runs on Windows and Mac OS, there are third party solutions for
> using the iPod on Linux.
And if you don't like iTunes you're pretty stuck. No thanks. 

You also forgot the iPod's disadvantages:

You're stuck with iTunes (did I mention this already?). 

Supports just 3 formats. Where's WMA? Vorbis? FLAC? 

Distinct lack of advanced features - where's the real EQ? Where's the
on-the-fly playlists? 

No gapless playback. Deal breaker for me. When a $400 DAP can't do
something a $20 portable CD player can, we have a problem.


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