but syn, isn't apple all about the platform, not just the product?
ipod wasn't about the actual ipod, it was all about itunes....look at itunes today and how fast it became the largest music retailer...and it created a halo effect on the mac.
iphone isn't about the phone, it's about the platform...the software and the apps store....that's why the ipod touch, even in this economy, is selling incredibly well even though it's the most expensive "mp3" player out there...both are riding the next big wave...and so far apple is out in front...the apps store....content, games, information, unlimited potential...more apps being added every day....and anothr halo.
think about all those who proclaimed itunes a failure out of the gate....