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OZ - those IPOD sellers could have
gotten battery fears and felt the
best thing to do was unload them.
Actually I'ts easy to find just about
anything on EBAY.
Glad you can't find an ODYSSEY!.
depends on the cause, they could have been
hurt by the original owners ,you know
a hard fall on concrete or something like that.
Probably won't find any, you have to
return them to Apple in order to get
the $50 credit on your next IPOD purchase.
Crassandra, could you be more obvious - you are
the only one complaining about the HP/EDIG relationship
- I think the posts HP news are relevant, give it up -
BTW how are the convertible preferred?
I am surprised, you didn't capitalize employees.
Shelf shares plus converted shares
equal a very big number when compared to
the volume that the stock trades recently.
I think their holding them for a major run=up.
Wouldn't that be something?
BTW APS may have interested investors by now.
They are a private company, and probably don't
even have to update their web site.
How's that for speculation?
Motorola Motorola MP3 Player - 98498
Motorola MP3 Player - BDCA20213A for TDMA and GSM phones $ ...
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Cass, analyze this ...
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OT:
Hope you're a player that doesn't play only blues.
How do you find time to practice during your EDIGista
speak learning?
same old drum for you too drummer boy.
"Perhaps it was an error or perhaps the details aren't worked out."
I see that "perhaps" is a better word to use than "I don't know"
you are joking aren't you?
Old_Drummerboy, you seem to be
beating the same old drum.
Only the beginning ... Chicago
Go EDIG
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Amazing June 09, 2003
Reviewer: trevor lowing from Newport News, VA United States
At about half the size of a small deck of cards the MPIO FL100 is pretty small. Light too, even with the AAA battery it weighs almost nothing. The inteface is intuitive. The MPIO Manager software makes transferring files simple. Windows Media files are also supported.
The FM reciever is outstanding. In my office building this little device gets better reception than my Sony portable stereo. The FM tuner has a seek feature also.
The electronics inside the device are manufactured by Samsung, but what makes this thing so nice is that attention to detail and the software and firmware support provided by MPIO. Unlike many small electronics that tout the ability to firmware upgrade, MPIO actually follows through. Currently you can update both the Media Player software and device firmare for tweaks and new features.
The only weak points to this MP3 player are the earphones and the LCD dimming too fast. The headphones are OK, but seem a little cheap. Whenever you press a control the LCD backlight comes on and goes off too fast. There is a backlight setting in the firmware settings, but is only turns the backlight feature on or off.
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MPIO FL-100 MP3 Player (256MB version) May 02, 2003
Reviewer: A guest from Saint Paul, MN United States
Every dedicated bicycler and gym fanatic needs one of these amazing players. These are the best-kept secret in the MP3 player market. I was unable to find them at any retail locations in Minnesota (not even found at the Mall of America). So I was hesitant to make the online purchase, but I'm glad I did. The player is unbelievably lightweight. And although it's small it manages to feel relatively sturdy due to the metal construction on the back and sides of the unit. The inclusion of the SD memory card expansion is one of the main reasons to buy this unit. The included software MPIO manager works well, however the inclusion of Real Player is probably a poor choice since Real Player (aka Real One) is extremely invasive on any computer. The good news is that you can use any number of other programs to convert files to MP3 or even use the built-in Windows Media Audio (WMA) converter with Windows XP. Although it was generous of them to include the black leather-like case I had to cut a hole in the side so that I could use the volume controls. Had I not cut this hole, the volume button would be constantly pressed in. The included ear-bud headphones are pretty weak but oddly comfortable in my ears. They have no bass. I ordered some Sony NDR-E888LP ear-buds to compensate for this and they worked great but are less comfortable. Using open ear headphones while exercising might be a mistake with this unit since the internal amp seems slightly underpowered. I've used Sony's street-style headphones and they work well if I'm not moving too quickly. With ear-buds the volume is more than substantial for biking at 25mph+. The RANDOM function seems to play songs randomly from the memory card and then randomly from the internal memory, it won't mix the randomization. This could be fixed in a future firmware upgrade. The small gripes I have about the player are really insignificant but a review should be critical. The style can't be beat, the blue backlit LCD is easy to read and it looks fantastic. The 'lack' of a remote control is actually a great thing for me on a mountain bike. The last thing I want is another proprietary point of failure and some additional weighted wired device slamming all over the place. The FM Radio works perfectly for me until battery life is dwindling. It even works in my office where some mini-systems won't pick up similar stations. I get about 9 to 10 hours from one Energizer Titanium AAA battery. Using a rechargeable GP 800 mAh NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery I get about 7 to 9 hours depending on the operating temperature. I purchased the 256 MB version and recommend spending the extra cash for the additional internal memory despite the nearly unlimited SD expansion capabilities.
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Cassy, at that SHM I felt the discomfort of
everyone there - did you? they may have received
the news of losing a deal right before the meeting
- Neither you or I really know what happened there -
you say deception - I say not - you are not right
by default. And yet you insist that you know all
about this company deliberately deceiving SHs.
No, I do not believe people promoting EDIG as a good
"long term" investment are really trading it.
How long did those EDIG traders wait for this
dream to come true? Give me a break - There are thousands
of issues better for trading -
Right Cassy - they are all reading this board
to enhanced their pro trading abilities -
you are joking aren't you. By the way, bring
back some of your old posts relating how illiquid
the market for EDIG stock is. TIA
Fred, your accusation is merely an opinion
- you cannot prove. Try to be more careful
- You can influence someone with negativity
as well as hype - Do you think you might have
caused someone to sell their stock before the
recent rise in pps?
Glad to know someone like you who knows exactly
what happened with the trading of this stock -
I guess it's just coincidence that the same
trading patterns happen to exist in every stock
on every exhange in every world in every universe.
HP Unveils Its Broadest Range of Handhelds Ever; Line Includes Industry's Smallest Dual Slot HP iPAQ Pocket PC
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jun 23, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today expanded
the award-winning HP iPAQ Pocket PC product line to offer customers a full range
of handheld computing options. New models include the HP iPAQ h2210, the
smallest dual slot pocket PC; the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h1940, a slim, value-priced
pocket PC; and the HP iPAQ h5150 and h5550, which include a 128-MB RAM power
machine.
HP iPAQ Pocket PCs, the No. 1 selling Pocket PC family worldwide,(1) include
common features such as a brilliant and vivid transflective display, a secure
digital input/output (SDIO) expansion slot allowing for additional storage and
capability, removable batteries, mobile printing software, and the company's
exclusive iPAQ Image Viewer for viewing images and creating slide shows.
Integrated Bluetooth(TM) wireless capability is offered across the entire iPAQ
Pocket PC family announced today, allowing connectivity to Bluetooth notebook
PCs, printers and accessories, as well as access to remote data when combined
with a Bluetooth enabled phone.(2) Bluetooth enables users to effortlessly
synchronize and share data through their own personal area networks.
Mobile printing software shipping with the new models allows customers to take
advantage of the integrated Bluetooth capability to wirelessly print e-mail
attachments, documents or photos conveniently from the Pocket PC to a Bluetooth
enabled HP printer.
The HP iPAQ Pocket PC's innovative screen technology continues in the new
models. The transflective liquid crystal display combines the rich color
saturation and high contrast of a backlit TFT display, while remaining viewable
outdoors in bright sunlight. All of these models are powered by Microsoft
Windows(R) Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC.
"By creating feature-rich handhelds for every need and every budget, HP
continues to drive industry-leading innovation with industry-leading value,"
said Ted Clark, vice president handhelds, mobile computing group, HP Personal
Systems Group. "The combination of wireless connectivity and expandability
across the HP iPAQ Pocket PC product line empowers our customers to be more
productive at home, at work or on the go."
HP iPAQ h2210 -- the Smallest Dual Slot Pocket PC Available
Designed for the mobile professional, the HP iPAQ h2210 is the smallest Pocket
PC on the market to include dual slot expansion (Compact Flash Type II and
Secure Digital). This offers customers the ability to increase data storage,
play more music and view more photos while extending the capability of the
device based on the card that best fits their needs.
The h2210's small, sleek design includes integrated Bluetooth wireless
capability, enabling wireless synchronization and data sharing through a
personal area network.
Also included in the h2210 is the Nevo universal remote control software,
allowing users to control all their home and office audio and video equipment
with a single device.
The device comes with 64 MB of RAM (56 MB of main memory) and the 400-MHz
Intel(R) X-Scale PXA255 applications processor for accelerated multimedia and
security. A slipcase and desktop cradle with an extra battery slot for charging
is included with the device, and a variety of optional accessories are available
including extra styli, a spare lithium-ion battery, auto adapter and a variety
of cases. Its estimated street price is $399.(3)
Slim and Affordable HP iPAQ Pocket PC h1940
The iPAQ Pocket PC h1940 offers consumers and mobile professionals integrated
expansion and wireless connectivity at a low estimated price of $299.(3)
Building on the success of the h1910, the h1940 has a similar slim and sleek
design and includes a dazzling color display, SDIO and integrated Bluetooth
wireless capability. The h1940 weighs a mere 4.37 ounces and easily slips into a
shirt pocket or purse.
The SDIO expansion slot allows customers to do even more with the iPAQ Pocket PC
by adding not only memory cards but also wireless cards, digital cameras and
other features in the future.
The h1940 includes 64 MB of RAM (56 MB of main memory) and the Samsung S3C2410
processor (266-MHz processor). A synchronization cable is included with the
device, and a variety of optional accessories are available including a USB
cradle with an extra battery slot for charging, extra styli, a spare lithium-ion
battery, auto adapter and a variety of cases. Street price varies by country.
Estimated U.S. pricing for the h1940 is $299.(3)
Versatile and Expandable HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5150 and h5550
The HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5150 and h5550 offer small- and medium-sized businesses
and enterprise customers a powerful and expandable option for their handheld
computing needs.
Building on the success of the h5450 model introduced in 2002, the h5150 and
h5550 offer a stable platform that allows customers to get more from their iPAQ
Pocket PC by adding expansion packs with additional capabilities. Both models
include a removable slim battery (1250mAh) and integrated Bluetooth capability.
The h5550 is the first Pocket PC to include an unparalleled 128 MB of RAM as
well as integrated biometrics security and wireless LAN network access(3)
(802.11b). This model also includes up to 17 MB of iPAQ File Store (non-volatile
flash storage). Its estimated street price is $649.(3)
Through wireless LAN networks, the h5550 and h5150 allow access to information
when connected to a corporate network or wireless "hotspot," making it an ideal
component of any mobile business solution. (The h5150 requires the addition of a
wireless LAN card for wireless access.) When combined with a Bluetooth enabled
phone, this allows access to remote data while waiting for a flight, meeting
with customers or sitting in a hotel.
A thermal biometric fingerprint reader on the h5550 helps to ensure that
critical data is protected from unauthorized access by authenticating the
owner's unique fingerprint, which can then be combined with a personal
identification number, password or both.
The h5150 allows additional expansion and, like the other models announced
today, incorporates Bluetooth wireless technology so customers can exchange and
print documents and photos without the need for a cable or specific print
drivers. Users can also choose to add an SDIO wireless LAN card or the HP PC
Card Expansion Pack Plus and a wireless LAN card to connect to high-speed
wireless LAN networks. This model includes 64 MB of RAM and up to 4 MB of iPAQ
File Store. Its estimated street price is $549.(3)
The h5150 and 5550 also incorporate a wide range of applications such as the
iPAQ Backup utility and iPAQ Task Manager. These models feature a 400-MHz Intel
X-Scale PXA255 processor for accelerated multimedia and security. A desktop
cradle and holster case is included with the device, and a variety of optional
accessories are available including slim and extended removable batteries, extra
styli, auto adapter and a variety of cases.
To further expand the capabilities of the HP iPAQ Pocket PC, various solutions
and tools are available at the HP iPAQ Pocket PC Solutions Catalog Web site,
http://www.hp.com/go/ipaqsolutions, and HP's matrix listing compatible
third-party Bluetooth products,
www.compaq.com/products/wireless/wpan/btcompmatrix.html.
More information is available in an online press kit at
www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press_kits/2003/ipaq/.
About HP
HP delivers vital technology for business and life. The company's solutions span
IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services and
imaging and printing for consumers, enterprises and small and medium business.
For the last four quarters, HP revenue totaled $70.4 billion. More information
about HP is available at http://www.hp.com.
(1) Sales data based on Gartner Dataquest, "PDA Shipments Estimates: Revised
Preliminary Results" T. Kort, October 2002. Endnotes.
(2) A standard WLAN infrastructure, other Bluetooth enabled devices, optional
accessories and a service contract with a wireless airtime provider may be
required for wireless communication and may incur an additional charge. Wireless
Internet use requires a separately purchased service contract with an Internet
service provider. Check with service provider for fees, availability and
coverage in your area. Not all Web content available.
(3) U.S. estimated street price. Actual prices may vary.
Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Intel is
a U.S. registered trademark of Intel Corp.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks,
uncertainties and assumptions. All statements other than statements of
historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements.
Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the possibility that the market for
the sale of certain products and services may not develop as expected; that
development and performance of these products and services may not proceed as
planned; and other risks that are described from time to time in HP's Securities
and Exchange Commission reports, including but not limited to HP's quarterly
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2003, and subsequently
filed reports. If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or any of
these assumptions proves incorrect, HP's results could differ materially from
HP's expectations in these statements. HP assumes no obligation to update these
forward-looking statements.
SOURCE: HP
Samsung's Application Processors Power HP's Newest iPAQ PDAs
SEOUL, Korea, Jun 23, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a
leader in semiconductor technology, today announced that its ARM9(TM)-based
S3C2410 application processor solution has been designed into two of Hewlett
Packard's newest iPAQ handheld devices. The S3C2410 was selected for its ability
to lower power consumption and deliver optimum performance in the newly
announced h1930 and h1940 iPAQ models.
The h1930 model features the 203 MHz version of the S3C2410, allowing HP to
offer a value-driven PDA with a great balance of performance and power
consumption in a form factor that easily fits into a pocket. For the h1940, the
266 MHz version of the S3C2410 supports premium performance through increased
processor speed and a faster 133 MHz memory bus. The S3C2410 also enables very
appealing end-user features on these iPAQs such as color LCD display support,
SD/MMC/SDIO, USB host and device, and touch screen interface.
"The Samsung S3C2410 product line provides a great combination of performance
and power consumption," said Cindy Box, director of marketing, HP handhelds. "We
are extremely pleased to offer the performance characteristics of Samsung's
processors in the sleek 1900 series HP iPAQ Pocket PCs."
"The S3C2410 allows seamless interoperability between Microsoft Windows Mobile
software and the applications developed for the operating system," said Dr. Yun
Tae Lee, vice president of SOC R&D Center at Samsung Electronics. "We look
forward to continuing work with leading OEM companies like Hewlett Packard to
help bring next generation, feature-rich mobile computing solutions to the
consumer and enterprise markets."
Developed around an ARM920T CPU core, Advanced Micro-controller Bus Architecture
(AMBA), compiled memory and Harvard cache architecture with separate 16KB
instruction and 16KB data caches, the Samsung S3C2410 presents an efficient,
fully static design solution that is suitable for low-power applications such as
PDAs and smartphones. The S3C2410 also interfaces to high density NAND flash
memory and includes a host of peripherals in a small 14x14 mm package that is
only 1.16mm in height. The fully featured S3C2410 delivers optimized CPU
performance while saving design space and eliminating the need to configure
additional components.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, and digital convergence technology. Samsung Electronics
employs approximately 70,000 people in 87 offices in 47 countries. Samsung
Electronics is the world's leading producer of advanced semiconductors,
TFT-LCDs, CDMA mobile phones, monitors and VCRs. Samsung Electronics consists of
four main business units: Device Solution Network, Digital Media Network,
Telecommunication Network and Digital Appliance Network Businesses.
The Device Solution Network specializes in semiconductor and TFT-LCD display
products for industrial, mobile and advanced computing applications, offering a
full line of key solutions of DRAMs, SRAMs, Display Driver ICs, Smart Card ICs,
TFT-LCD panels and Flash memories. The Device Solution Network operates 11
overseas sales subsidiaries and mass production facilities to maximize on hand
customer support. For more information, visit our website at
http://www.samsungsemi.com.
Samsung Semiconductor Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd., is located in San Jose, Calif. More information can be
found at http://www.usa.samsungsemi.com/.
Samsung Semiconductor Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics
Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and London, UK with sales
offices all over Europe. More information can be found at
http://www.samsungsemi.de
Note to editors: ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Limited. Other product or
service names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
"This kind of device is not in the usual product line-up for HP."
Cass - HP's news today about coming products didn't sound like the usual line-up - What are you trying to say?
oooooooooh and he was speakin to
one thin JTARA ...
OK let's split some hairs -
You say "revenue sharing program"
article says "revenue sharing plan"
I say "outright purchase program"
you say ??????????????????
No one said what the third option was ....
spin spin spin cassy
talking about many other products - not just EDIG/s
I'm sure never happened or should have never happened
applies to products other than EDIG -
Where have you been?
Markets havn't been there with this weak economy.
But you keep highlighting EDIG at fault - truth
is they have not been asleep - I think I know
where you're coming from - keep up your bad.
most products experience delays - Have you noticed?
Spin it Cassy, that wasn't EDIG's advertisement -
Cassy, spin to me why paying off debt is a negative.
Read Cassandras posts on that - she's mentioned it
at least 100 times - the PPS has firmed up since your
(.15) April post and trading appears to be very
positive. MO is that we wouldn't see a rise in
PPS if increasing the amount of shares outstanding
was going to be a negative. We will soon see.
She can say what she wants but others can't?
fred, the sky looks alright where I live
is it falling where you are?
Doesn't your gut instinct tell you if the rise
in pps was due to h.s.c. that the share price
should now decline thus resulting in bag holding.
my gut feeling tell's me that EDIG's PPS is showing
strength and will be rising thereby negating anything
h.s.c. has accomplished or not accomplished.
who else was selling at that time -
maybe other wall street insiders of
which according to your past posts suggest
that you either don't have a clue or you
choose to withold that knowledge
are you suggesting that MOS actually does something desirable?
Posted by: Tenderloin
In reply to: None Date:5/30/2003 12:11:07 PM
Post #of 36972
Coming soon. IFE in a box! e.Digital!
Name Steve Ferguson
Title VP sales and marketing
Company e.Digital Corporation, San Diego, California, USA
Before joining e.Digital in 1999 Steve Ferguson served as chief operating officer and VP business development for Enterprise Design Group, an Internet software development firm. e.Digital designs, licenses, brands, manufactures and sells digital audio and video products and technologies. Specialising in the integration of new technologies into applications for portable and home or office-based products that connect to PCs and the Internet, the company is developing a portable IFE device.
What are the basic capabilities of your new product? What can it do that a top-of-the-line laptop cannot?
Our device holds pre-loaded motion pictures and music. With a 20GB hard drive, it will have room for about 25 movies and perhaps a few hundred songs. It has a seven-inch colour screen and the audio will play through high-quality stereo earphones. The major difference between this device and a laptop will be the availability of entertainment content from motion-picture studios.
What is its development status and when will we see it on the market?
The device, code-named “Sky View,” is currently in production for our first licensee and you can expect to see it on the market in the third quarter of this year.
Which markets are showing early interest in the device?
IFE is the primary market. Airlines which lack an IFE capability but want to add a valuable service for their passengers could implement our device as part of an integrated system, without making a huge investment or losing revenue through aircraft downtime. We are also seeing interest from other travel and leisure-related entities whose commitment to providing excellent amenities is combined with an eye for some rental-fee revenue.
How might the device be used by airline passengers?
Sky View will provide passengers with a wide selection of entertainment options. It will be a very personalised experience because they will have complete control over what they want to play.
How will content be loaded to the device when it first enters service?
We are working with a partner whose process for loading content includes secure facilities and procedures approved by the motion-picture studio providing the content. Using proprietary connectors, key codes specific to each device, content encoding, and numerous levels of software security, our partner will pre-load content on to the players before they are delivered to the terminal in a flight bag.
How practicable would it be to load content wirelessly through, for example, a WiFi hotspot in an airport lounge?
With the necessary hardware built into our device it would be very practicable indeed. The emergence of WiFi hotspots in airports and other facilities makes it a natural progression for our product to have direct, live connectivity to a local or worldwide network. This is definitely an area that we think will expand quickly.
Can you envisage airlines making the device available to passengers on loan for use while they are waiting to embark?
Yes. With the necessity of early check-in, some passengers find themselves with quite a lot of time to spare once they reach the gate. Having already checked their baggage and cleared security, these passengers are an ideal market for the device.
Further into the future, can you see airlines carrying onboard stocks of wireless-enabled devices and using them to replace conventional wired-in IFE/communications?
Yes. Definition of a standardised protocol for use of wireless consumer applications inside the aircraft will significantly improve the timeliness of content and could certainly expand the uses of a portable IFE device.
Do you have any other views on the potential impact of the device and its successors on IFE/communications?
Our target with this first-generation device is to provide entertainment for passengers young and old in the form of movies, music and eventually games. We are especially interested in providing motion pictures earlier in the release cycle than is currently possible in traditional IFE. Adding WiFi communications will eventually open up new applications and will provide passengers in the air with all the convenience and utility they are accustomed to having on the ground.
What was the most significant development in IFE/communications in the last 12 months?
I believe it was the creation of Connexion by Boeing. Although it calls for heavy infrastructure spending and service fees for the airlines, it has raised passengers’ expectations. We believe every airline wants to offer something special in IFE, and Connexion has inspired a cost-sensitive industry to look for alternatives such as portable devices to help them stand out from the competition.
If you could improve one aspect of the passenger inflight experience, what would it be?
I’m over six feet tall, so I’d have to say that I’d improve on legroom.
Which industry word or phrase would you ban?
I think I’d focus on a general business term that I hear overused - “All our ducks in a row”. There has to be a more intelligent way to say it!
Describe your most memorable flight.
In college I won a prize of one free flight lesson at a local airport. I went along with an acquaintance who had been taking lessons for some time - his instructor was the donor.
I was allowed to sit in the pilot’s seat of the single-prop Cessna, start the engine and take off! In spite of being more than a little terrified I managed to make a couple of turns, and after a while we landed - whew! Then I sat in the back while my friend took his lesson. I should mention that he was barely 19 and had never impressed me as mature enough to drive a car, much less fly an aircraft. For the next 45 minutes the instructor repeatedly stopped the engine and let a perfectly good aircraft free-fall towards the ground until my pal re-started the engine and regained control. I’ll never forget the deafening silence, accompanied by the loud pounding of my heart, every time that engine was switched off.
Thanks, guess my hearing is OK. found this.
Real Networks singing to Apple's iTune
30/05/2003
Editor: David Minto
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Almost exactly a month after acquiring the Rhapsody music service, Real Networks has announced it is to launch an online digital music store, designed to ride on the wave created by Apple’s iTunes service.
Real Networks customers are able to gain unlimited access to Rhapsody’s 330,000 tracks for E8.5 (USD10) a month, but can also ‘buy’ tracks to download and burn to CDs for 79 US cents – 20 cents cheaper than with Apple, though iTunes has no subscription charge.
Pointing to the share of the personal computer market under the control of Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, Real Networks Chairman Rob Glaser said: "We've got a product for 95 per cent of the market; he's got a product for 5 per cent of the market."
Apple, however, has said it will be launching the iTunes music service for Windows-based PCs by the end of the year.
David Minto David is the Editor of TVMeetsTheWeb. He recently graduated with a degree in English from Cambridge University where he was Arts Editor at Varsity, the student newspaper.