Comments on: The iPod Comet and third-parties: Apple “scares” Pre owners with iTunes threats http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:20:36 -0500 hourly 1 By: Evan http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039865 Evan Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:48:29 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039865 I agree, they seem to twist possible scenarios into inevitable outcomes. It appears that some of the writers are hoping that the Pre does not do well. I am still clueless as to why the Apple fans find it so offensive that a non-apple device is compatible with itunes. It's not like the Pre depends on itunes for music sync or runs on apple code or anything. It's just one more option for loading music, so what? I agree, they seem to twist possible scenarios into inevitable outcomes. It appears that some of the writers are hoping that the Pre does not do well. I am still clueless as to why the Apple fans find it so offensive that a non-apple device is compatible with itunes. It’s not like the Pre depends on itunes for music sync or runs on apple code or anything. It’s just one more option for loading music, so what?

]]> By: Maj http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039847 Maj Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:34:05 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039847 How I make iTunes on Linux? :( How I make iTunes on Linux? :(

]]> By: Jason W http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039491 Jason W Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:38:53 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039491 I just find it hilarious that the writers for a tech-oriented blog see another model of phone so potentially detremental to their Apple-fanboy status that they have to continue to make completely uneducated blog entries like this one. Wake up! It's a phone. Even if it's an amazing phone, it won't destroy your beloved Apple. I just find it hilarious that the writers for a tech-oriented blog see another model of phone so potentially detremental to their Apple-fanboy status that they have to continue to make completely uneducated blog entries like this one.

Wake up! It’s a phone. Even if it’s an amazing phone, it won’t destroy your beloved Apple.

]]> By: tacodog http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039400 tacodog Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:42:48 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039400 Have no fear, Mark/space also known as MIssing sync has developed a software application that will sync your palm pre, for a very reasonable cost of about 40 dollars. Here is the link: http://www.markspace.com/products/pre/mac/palm-pre-sync-overview.html Take all your favorites with you — from your Mac to your Palm Pre The Missing Sync works with Mac applications you already know and use — Address Book, iTunes, iCal, Entourage, Safari and iPhoto — to let you transfer and sync information and files between your Mac and Pre. Have no fear, Mark/space also known as MIssing sync has developed a software application that will sync your palm pre, for a very reasonable cost of about 40 dollars.
Here is the link:

http://www.markspace.com/products/pre/mac/palm-pre-sync-overview.html

Take all your favorites with you — from your Mac to your Palm Pre

The Missing Sync works with Mac applications you already know and use — Address Book, iTunes, iCal, Entourage, Safari and iPhoto — to let you transfer and sync information and files between your Mac and Pre.

]]> By: ArseneKarl http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039341 ArseneKarl Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:20:56 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039341 Then buy a WinMo handset and have fun reading the menus There are A LOT, I mean A LOT. Then buy a WinMo handset and have fun reading the menus

There are A LOT, I mean A LOT.

]]> By: led panel http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039315 led panel Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:41:12 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039315 Sounds great Ipod .I think it's a security updates . Sounds great Ipod .I think it’s a security updates .

]]> By: Melissa http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039193 Melissa Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:47:32 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039193 Security updates or not, i have iTunes set to ask my permission before downloading updates. All I have to do is say "no". The Pre syncs fine with iTunes, but Windows media player can be used as well. If you don't want to use that one? They can always join up with winAmp as it has plenty of users. Security updates or not, i have iTunes set to ask my permission before downloading updates. All I have to do is say “no”.

The Pre syncs fine with iTunes, but Windows media player can be used as well. If you don’t want to use that one? They can always join up with winAmp as it has plenty of users.

]]> By: Synthmeister http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039158 Synthmeister Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:46:02 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039158 Exactly. Why would Palm waste development money and PR linking the Pre to iTunes without some kind of license. Apple will never care if Pre works with iTunes and when it breaks, then Palm and Pre just set their customers up for a crappola user experience. Come on Palm. Be a man, and code your own software. Don't let Apple screw around with your precious child. Exactly. Why would Palm waste development money and PR linking the Pre to iTunes without some kind of license. Apple will never care if Pre works with iTunes and when it breaks, then Palm and Pre just set their customers up for a crappola user experience.
Come on Palm. Be a man, and code your own software. Don’t let Apple screw around with your precious child.

]]> By: Peter Urban http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039152 Peter Urban Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:40:40 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039152 But it is not about if you can do it, it is all about convenience and simplicity. Fore most non-geeks it is too much of a roadblock if they have to install extra software or go through import procedures. Remember there were plenty of MP3 players around pre iPod but integration and ease of use is what drove Apples crusade through the music industry. But it is not about if you can do it, it is all about convenience and simplicity. Fore most non-geeks it is too much of a roadblock if they have to install extra software or go through import procedures. Remember there were plenty of MP3 players around pre iPod but integration and ease of use is what drove Apples crusade through the music industry.

]]> By: Synthmeister http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039150 Synthmeister Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:40:29 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039150 The problem for me is not Apple's stupidity or lack thereof, it's why on earth would Palm cede a strategic part of the user experience to Apple or anyone else? Apple can afford a couple of business blunders. Palm can't. The problem for me is not Apple’s stupidity or lack thereof, it’s why on earth would Palm cede a strategic part of the user experience to Apple or anyone else?
Apple can afford a couple of business blunders. Palm can’t.

]]> By: jimmy http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039099 jimmy Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:35:35 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039099 So, you can get a full featured 15" laptop for $200? Cause that would make it 10 times more expensive to get a Macbook Pro. Or can you get a 16GB flash based video capable media player for $20? Cause that would make it 10 times more expensive to buy a Nano. Might be good with words, but not with the math... So, you can get a full featured 15″ laptop for $200? Cause that would make it 10 times more expensive to get a Macbook Pro. Or can you get a 16GB flash based video capable media player for $20? Cause that would make it 10 times more expensive to buy a Nano.

Might be good with words, but not with the math…

]]> By: jimmy http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039094 jimmy Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:31:37 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039094 For the last time.... iTUNES IS DRM FREE!!!!! You can buy songs on iTunes and transfer them to your Pre, Palm, WinMo, or iRiver and even your Zune. You just have to use their software gateway to do it, not the one Apple owns. Fords and Chevys can both buy gas at the same Exxon, but should go to the dealership for service. For the last time…. iTUNES IS DRM FREE!!!!! You can buy songs on iTunes and transfer them to your Pre, Palm, WinMo, or iRiver and even your Zune. You just have to use their software gateway to do it, not the one Apple owns.

Fords and Chevys can both buy gas at the same Exxon, but should go to the dealership for service.

]]> By: swag http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039037 swag Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:14:43 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039037 Funny, because I would happily buy an iPhone or Pre without any linkages to that deadweight called iTunes. Funny, because I would happily buy an iPhone or Pre without any linkages to that deadweight called iTunes.

]]> By: snowboard299 http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039034 snowboard299 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:11:08 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039034 true, but apple doesnt make that much money by selling songs on itunes. A lot of it goes to the artist and their publishers. They make more by selling products like the ipod. true, but apple doesnt make that much money by selling songs on itunes. A lot of it goes to the artist and their publishers. They make more by selling products like the ipod.

]]> By: drunkenhopfrog http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1039008 drunkenhopfrog Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:33:12 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1039008 I personally like the freedom of having an ipod without having to use what I consider bloatware (itunes). So the linux options are always good - which I assume will work with the pre as well since it seems they do not want to lock their software. I'm not sure of the business model that locks itunes to the ipod, the ipod/zune their respective software, etc. But, whatever. I personally like the freedom of having an ipod without having to use what I consider bloatware (itunes). So the linux options are always good – which I assume will work with the pre as well since it seems they do not want to lock their software.

I’m not sure of the business model that locks itunes to the ipod, the ipod/zune their respective software, etc. But, whatever.

]]> By: Derry Quinn http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1038986 Derry Quinn Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:01:36 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1038986 It would only have taken them, like five minutes to code it :P They had Rubenstein :D It would only have taken them, like five minutes to code it :P They had Rubenstein :D

]]> By: Mike http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1038985 Mike Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:57:11 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1038985 So what? A UI that assumes I can't read and insists I do everything based on icons? I've been reading for nearly 40 years, thank you. LOL - I don't need Apple to read FOR me. . . Believe it or not - some people actually DO NOT LIKE the Apple UI. My OSX UI is heavily modified so I can use it comfortably - or I just move over to my Windows machine and use it. So what? A UI that assumes I can’t read and insists I do everything based on icons? I’ve been reading for nearly 40 years, thank you. LOL – I don’t need Apple to read FOR me. . .

Believe it or not – some people actually DO NOT LIKE the Apple UI. My OSX UI is heavily modified so I can use it comfortably – or I just move over to my Windows machine and use it.

]]> By: peezy http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1038984 peezy Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:55:15 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1038984 I synced a dozen songs to my pre with iTunes once and dont care to ever do it again, my pre is a business device not an mp3 player (specially with the crappy batt life). I guess the teenagers will be upset though. I synced a dozen songs to my pre with iTunes once and dont care to ever do it again, my pre is a business device not an mp3 player (specially with the crappy batt life). I guess the teenagers will be upset though.

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="1207916169">Ricardo Ochôa</fb:name> http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1038976 Ricardo Ochôa Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:40:37 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1038976 It's all true, but you never get the same UI And that's included in the price... It’s all true, but you never get the same UI
And that’s included in the price…

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="1207916169">Ricardo Ochôa</fb:name> http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/17/the-ipod-comet-and-third-parties-apple-scares-pre-owners-with-itunes-threats/comment-page-1/#comment-1038974 Ricardo Ochôa Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:39:06 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=95871#comment-1038974 Palm should know that could happen... and by the way, what's the problem? iTunes is iTunes, and the other just make their one.... I've got a BlackBerry, and it's possible to sync with iTunes PlayList but it's a diferent program that push info from iTunes... It's an Apple right! Palm should know that could happen… and by the way, what’s the problem?
iTunes is iTunes, and the other just make their one….
I’ve got a BlackBerry, and it’s possible to sync with iTunes PlayList but it’s a diferent program that push info from iTunes…
It’s an Apple right!

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