As the dust settles on the newest version of iTunes, and iTunes Plus music, DRM-free and of higher quality, you wonder about the implications of this new way of distributing online music. Let me start by asking you a question: What’s better than selling you something? How about selling you the same thing, or a […]

Up till now, you could be certain of one thing with Apple’s iTunes Music Store, and that is a 99 cents price for a single track. Yes, I’ve seen a few complete albums that exceed the standard $9.99 price, but, in all fairness, a few for less. This mostly uniform price structure has been the […]

Last I heard, there were over 1,000 accessories available for the iPod. Many carry the “Made for iPod” label, which means they have been certified by Apple to be compatible, and the manufacturers have to pay a royalty for the privilege. These accessories cover the gamut from simple car adapters, to loudspeakers, FM transmitters, remote […]

When you have a product that dominates a market big time, competitors are constantly nipping at your heels. The skeptics who never believed you’d ever succeed are hoping and praying for the day you’ll fail. Even when the things you do are smashing successes, potential downsides are eagerly sought. On the one hand, we celebrate […]