notechie, I didn't say it was the perfect product. Have you seen the Rio Riot ?
The O-1000 is by far EDIG's best effort yet, garnering attention from reviewers and getting a direct comparison to the group leader.
The ipod has already undergone a transformation, so its designers saw room for improvement there as well.
If the start up issue is correctable via a free firmware upgrade, why would you want anymore delays to market ?
We do need an OEM, no question about it.
EDIG does not have battery issues, thank goodness, which would be very troubling.
I too would like to see the size reduced in the next generation.
2000/month...first things first.