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Yvan256
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| diulei wrote: | | Well, I rarely use CDs/DVDs anymore, so i suppose it wouldn't be a problem for me. Reaching around the back to get to the USB ports, however, is. |
Except that this design looks more like a set-top box for the living room. Which means playing/storing audio CDs and playing DVDs. The USB ports are the things that wouldn't be used much on such a device (Bluetooth remote and keyboard).
Maybe FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 ports on the front (for miniDV cams and digital cameras). |
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castaway
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:13 am Post subject: |
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| I agree with the first person. It looks like an iPod laying on its back. |
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247 Photography
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 12:25 pm Post subject: iPod dock on iBook? |
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| This is not a good idea. iPod docks are a great idea on a music system, and there are several such available, but not on a laptop. All this does is add complexity and cost to a device which needs to be engineered to an attractive price point. The iPod could be connected through a USB port. Adding a redundant interface merely because it looks cool does not make good economic sense. GH |
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247 Photography
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:18 pm Post subject: Mac Midi? |
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| Oh, I see. It's supposed to be a Mini. That's an even dumber idea. It's not portable, so you're at home. Either you have a nice music system, in which case you just need the Apple dock to connect your iPos to your system, or you get a compact music system with an iPod dock, of which there are several to choose from (Bose, etc.). A bloated Mini misses the whole point, which is a compact computer with full connectivity. An iPod connection is just to specialized to make sense. |
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