# Communist Apple is under attack **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 7, 2008, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437 "2008-01-07T22:18:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/1 "2008-01-07T22:18:17Z")
> **[Tom's Hardware Articles - Find and Filter Our Latest Articles](https://www.tomshardware.com/articles/)** > > Here are the latest articles published on Tom’s Hardware. See the latest news, reviews and roundups and access our tech archives. horray, fucking commie bastards ---
**Author:** ![RuBiCaNT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rubicant/32/7622_2.png) [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/2 "2008-01-07T22:19:18Z")
Your linking sucks. That lawsuit won’t stick. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/3 "2008-01-07T22:19:56Z")
Irony? And your link doesnt work _russian_ ---
**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/4 "2008-01-07T22:23:30Z")
> **[Tom's Hardware Articles - Find and Filter Our Latest Articles](https://www.tomshardware.com/articles/)** > > Here are the latest articles published on Tom’s Hardware. See the latest news, reviews and roundups and access our tech archives. ---
**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/5 "2008-01-07T22:26:20Z")
Also, totally won’t stick. Nor should it. Apple should be able to make products that play whatever the fuck they want them to play, including nothing at all. Fuck all these goddamn meddling bitches that don’t understand the necessity of a free market. The government should NOT be telling companies what music their mp3 players need to be able to play. The market needs to be telling the companies this. ---
**Author:** ![GhettoDaxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@GhettoDaxx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GhettoDaxx)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/6 "2008-01-07T22:30:10Z")
whats an “ipod” ---
**Author:** ![HotRodKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hotrodkid/32/7609_2.png) [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/7 "2008-01-07T23:00:47Z")
so you buy an ipod, knowing you have to buy music from itunes you decide that you BOUGHT INTO an antitrust setup which you do not like your options are: a: sell ipod, buy different mp3 player b: sue apple for your stupidity “A” sounds WAY MORE REASONABLE !!! hey, heres an idea, dont buy Ipods just to be a trendy fuck! -omg ipodz, must have now ! lookz at me, i cool becauz of ipodz- ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/8 "2008-01-07T23:00:59Z")
> [@GhettoDaxx](#): > > whats an “ipod” a proprietary flash drive with a headphone jack ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2008, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/9 "2008-01-08T07:31:41Z")
- a really good DAC - a really good design - a really good battery - a really good warrenty … ---
**Author:** ![VANDIT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vandit/32/4977_2.png) [@VANDIT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/VANDIT)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2008, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/10 "2008-01-08T07:55:24Z")
i have a mrobe… its made by olympus, i have had it for over a year, and NEVER had one issue… - it has 40g of storage (20 stock) - it can take pictures, playback video, all audio formats, and can be sync’d with windows media player and is reconized in millaseconds… along with automatic updates via internet… - touch screen lcd crystal clear - was only 200 bucks in 2006… - for having more features then the Igay and having a curb weight of the same (:lol: at curb weight) :tup: to a camera company making a decent product I sell cars that have Igay adaptors… what a waist of money, the other standard feature is the aux imput wich acts as a more useful design becuase of ease of access. I have used all ipods, all models, hundreds, and i can say this DONT WAIST YOUR MONEY!!! ---
**Author:** ![97\_B18b1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/cdc98d/32.png) [@97\_B18b1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97_B18b1)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2008, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/11 "2008-01-08T07:59:35Z")
actually it is kinda monopolistic to buy an mp3 player and only use their software. I dont mind using itunes at all for my ipod but they may have a case. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2008, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/12 "2008-01-08T08:00:59Z")
How could it go to my waist? I mean I could try eating it, but I’d rather spend that dollar on food and have it go to my waist that way. But the nature of the iPod is quite limiting, it might be a case, however there are TONS of other options out there I can’t see how this would stick. ---
**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2008, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/13 "2008-01-08T08:05:26Z")
> [@97\_B18b1](#): > > actually it is kinda monopolistic to buy an mp3 player and only use their software. I dont mind using itunes at all for my ipod but they may have a case. You obviously have no idea what a monopoly is. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2008, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/14 "2008-01-08T08:41:53Z")
> [@VANDIT](#): > > I sell cars that have Igay adaptors… what a waist of money, the other standard feature is the aux imput wich acts as a more useful design becuase of ease of access. FAIL ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2008, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/15 "2008-01-08T08:50:16Z")
> [@VANDIT](#): > > all audio formats incorrect there are many high quality formats out there that this does not play ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2008, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/16 "2008-01-08T09:02:21Z")
> [@VANDIT](#): > > i have a mrobe… its made by olympus, i have had it for over a year, and NEVER had one issue… > > - it has 40g of storage (20 stock) > - it can take pictures, playback video, all audio formats, and can be sync’d with windows media player and is reconized in millaseconds… along with automatic updates via internet… > - touch screen lcd crystal clear > - was only 200 bucks in 2006… > - for having more features then the Igay and having a curb weight of the same (:lol: at curb weight) > :tup: to a camera company making a decent product > > I sell cars that have Igay adaptors… what a waist of money, the other standard feature is the aux imput wich acts as a more useful design becuase of ease of access. > > I have used all ipods, all models, hundreds, and i can say this DONT WAIST YOUR MONEY!!! Truth, the fact is they cornered the market early and now the word ipod is a household name. I personally have a zune which is a fantastic product and much better than any ipod i have used with the exception of the touch which is pretty fucking sweet. Drive size of the touch is a huge downfall. As far as cars with ipod access i agree it is pretty lame since an aux in is better since you can use any mp3 player and it works fine. My mom just bought a focus yesterday though and HOLY FUCK is sync sweet! i just thought i would mention that. ---
**Author:** ![zwarbyt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwarbyt/32/7623_2.png) [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2008, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/17 "2008-01-08T09:03:30Z")
> **[Robot Check](https://www.amazon.com/Philips-PMC7230-Portable-Media-Center/dp/B000NFNPW2)** I got it off ebay new for 120 SHIPPED does everything an ipod does and more granted its larger, but i can also actually watch my video can’t beat it ---
**Author:** ![VANDIT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vandit/32/4977_2.png) [@VANDIT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/VANDIT)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2008, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/18 "2008-01-08T09:10:33Z")
> [@66impalass](#): > > incorrect there are many high quality formats out there that this does not play > [@VANDIT](#): > > - it can take pictures, playback video, all audio formats, and can be sync’d with windows media player and is recognized in millaseconds… along with automatic updates via internet… what happens with my unit is if there is a format that is not “syncABLE” it will convert to mp3 using my digital dj program… therefor if you send me media regardless of format, I can sync it to my unit… its a great product :tup: too bad it was not marketed as well as apple did… :tup: to apple’s marketing scheme ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2008, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/19 "2008-01-08T09:13:22Z")
> [@VANDIT](#): > > what happens with my unit is if there is a format that is not “syncABLE” it will convert to mp3 using my digital dj program… > > therefor if you send me media regardless of format, I can sync it to my unit… > > its a great product :tup: too bad it was not marketed as well as apple did… > > :tup: to apple’s marketing scheme ugh, then it does not play any format, it converts the format to crap and then syncs it, no different than the ipod (if you actually know what you are doing) ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2008, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communist-apple-is-under-attack/41437/20 "2008-01-08T09:46:17Z")
Why does it not surprise me this lawsuit came out of CA?