Apple: Ipods

Okay so do you all recall the very first ipod Apple introduced? Huh! It was definately a break-out of the norm. We were finally able to listen to music without huge cassette players, dangling cords from ear phones and the hassle of changing media when we simply got tired of listening to a certain tape or cd. Although, this new device was funky, new, and hassel free [so we thought] why was the world both amazed and dissatisfied at the same time? Well, to begin the Ipod was new, YES! new so we would expect problems considering the product was not in production prior to its release, BUT, minor is what America wanted to see, similar to today with the President and the demand society has to see change quicker than the time it took the damage to be done but that's ANOTHER story. Back to Apple, the first Ipod created a path that would eventually keep evolving, the dissatification came when consumers felt it was small but too big at the same time. Essentially consumers were complaining about the weight and size of the Ipod. {American's always complain about something]. Consumers also did not like the fact thst it had to be synced using firewire rather than a USB cord and at times the music would not sync properly or operate effectively. Needless ti say, Apple eventualy used USB cables received superb feedback and from that point on the Ipod was able to generate funds and evolve. [line extension]. Today there are five models of Ipods with four to six generations in each category. Ipod is the product that changed the way music is brought, sold, and listened to. Apple, as a consumer I am satisfied--BUT remember, loyalty is what the consumer seeks over any new beneficial product. Keep of the good work with Ipods.