Re: Re: a durable, dedicated reader for under $50

> > My point was the first iPod was $399.99 and offered 5 gigs of storage.
> >
> > It "revolutionized" the whole MP3 market.
> >
> 
> It was the first--and best working hard drive mp3 player.

Actually, the first one was DEC SRC's "Personal Jukebox".  See
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/upgrade/1279481.html.

There's also a Wikipedia article.

I really wanted one, but thought $800 was too much for a device which
you couldn't get your music out of again.

Bill

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