Digital music to supersede the PC
updated 04:15 pm EST, Mon January 23, 2006
Digital music without PC
Apple and Sony are helping push digital music beyond the PC to other digital devices, changing the model from a PC-based digital music universe. According to a new Research and Markets report the need for PC use with digital music is coming to an end. So far, digital music has been a PC-centric phenomenon which has developed without disturbing the world of home audio. But for digital entertainment purposes, 2006 marks the end of the PC era and a bevy of new product announcements and partnerships at CES 2006 provides clear evidence that digital music will soon arrive in the living room, alongside the home hi-fi. Using technology already developed by companies such as Apple and Sony, the new integration is to be expected soon, as broadband internet lines are routinely connected to a fast-emerging category of digital home entertainment systems, rather than PCs. [purchase required]
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I dunno...
I think it depends more on the individual's digital lifestyle. I used to use my iPod all the time when I was working, that is, until I got a laptop. Now I don't even bother with the thing because I take my workstation with me. Admittedly, I still use the iPod when I'm running/biking or driving, but porportionately, I use it far less than my laptop.
I'm saying that for terms of convenience, people would still prefer to have their music accessible on their machines, especially those that are used to it.