The Perfect Thing

The iPod is a phenomenon.

Everywhere I go on campus, by the white headphones alone, that's an indication of it's own that the iPod has taken hold of that person's life.

Nowadays, I see many other companies trying to upgrade their mp3 devices to try and compete with the massive sales that Apple has accumulated through the iPod. However, I really don't think that any company really stands a chance.

Personally, I didn't get an iPod or any kind of mp3 player till several years after the giant market boom. Though, when I finally decided to upgrade myself from cd players, the iPod just seemed like the best choice. I had borrowed my friend's iPod for my Japan trip a few years ago, and it was so easy to use. I always thought it was going to be a hassle to learn how to use it and to upload songs, but I think anyone can pick it up and learn how to use it in mere seconds.

Even after getting my iPod, I kept my mind open to other companies out there, but nothing seemed to match up. Companies that are trying to duplicate the qualities of the iPod just don't impress me. If you're gonna be a duplication, then might as well get the original.

The iPod is a going-strong revolution. Every year, there's a new model or upgrades hitting the market. iPod are almost like a drug and for people who are active users of it, get into the craze with what's new on the iPod market. And just like cars, cell phones and clothing, accessories for the iPod are available for personal customization. They may run at sometimes ridiculous prices, but that doesn't stop iPod consumers from purchasing them.

I've heard talk about that mp3 player by Bill Gates called Zune. It's up there in advertisement with the iPod and I've seen it here and there amongest the masses of iPod. In the ungoing rivalry between Windows and Apple, I find it rather amusing that whatever either one of them come out with, the other has to find a way to compete in that category. Is it only going to be a matter of time before Apple comes out with a gaming console to compete against the XBOX? Ahaha~ That would be something!3