DallasNews.com TechPlus: September 22, 2004

[TechPlus]

Title: DallasNews.com: Tech Plus

The DMN Technology Team writes about the latest news and trends in technology. Miss something from The Dallas Morning News or DallasNews.com? Our newsletter will get you up to speed. Read about the Technology Team. No solo for iPod Tech Plus for Sept. 22, 2004 01:55 PM CDT on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 The iPod may be tops, but it’s not the only choice for music fans. Apple Computer Inc.’s lovely little music player dominates the market, and its design and simplicity make it hard to beat. But let’s face it - the iPod is the luxury car of hard-drive music players. You pay as much for style as you do for function when you buy the device. The recently upgraded versions cost $300 for 20 gigabytes and $400 for 40 gigabytes. You can buy a competing product that plays music just as well, sacrificing only a little user-friendliness and the cachet created by Apple’s smart marketing. And you’ll get some added features that the iPod doesn’t have. We reviewed four iPod challengers to see how they stacked up against the big kahuna. Read more of this story from Crayton Harrison TODAY'S TIP: Long Favorites lists for Internet Explorer can be altered to show only those most recently used by going to Tools/Internet Options/Advanced and placing a check mark on "Enable Personalized Favorites Menu." IN TOMORROW'S PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY SECTION • Wired Watch: Microsoft wants to see license • Help Desk: You can copy DVD movies - but do it legally GAMES • In 'Sims 2,' popular game gets makeover MORE BUSINESS-TECHNOLOGY • Tekelec busy VOiP firm in Richardson Advertising Tech Plus was sent to you on behalf of DallasNews.com. It is available to our newsletter subscribers. • If you received this newsletter from a friend, we welcome you to become a member and sign up for this and other e-mail newsletters at: http://www.dallasnews.com/newsletters/index.jsp. • If you wish to unsubscribe from this or other e-mail newsletters, please click here, or send an e-mail request to [EMAIL PROTECTED], or send your request referencing the specific newsletter to: Opt-out Request, Belo Interactive, 900 Jackson St., Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75202.

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