iTunes downloads of NISA game music

[lopez]

Again, not really sure of why people like Apple products so much.

But, such is the way of things.

Agreed. I own zero Apple products and I think that's the way it's gonna be. But I have to admit that I'm kinda a Sony fanboy. I almost always buy their walkmans since they usually don't require any software except my old NW-E003 (which I'm using now cuz my NWZ-B143F's headphone jacket broke) does require Sonicstage >_>. And they are also the coolest IMO

Well, for many "trendy" people, owning apple products is a social status symbol. Basically, the mentality is "all the 'cool' kids own it, so I should too." It sucks but that's how everything is in the world, it's fanboyism in some way, shape or form. I don't really understand it b/c (practically) everything is made in China anyways...

[Ringwraith]

Well, Apple products are pretty stylish, they're rather nice-looking things, and they're reasonably simple things to use, although if something does wrong with one, there's not a lot you can do about it, being closed units.

[myskaros]

I got an iPod Mini in 2003 because, of the available MP3 players back then, it had a lot of storage, I liked the iPod interface, and it was pretty cheap (used off Amazon). I still use the same one today.

I bought an iPhone for multiple reasons. My old provider did not have service in Wisconsin, so I had a lot of trouble getting reception regardless of where I was. I also wanted a GPS/map system and a digital camera (having neither at the time), and I had a lot of exposure to my friend's iPhone while we were at a convention. On top of that, I would get a discount on the service through work, so I felt it was worth the investment. I have loved it since.

If nothing else, you have to admit that Apple does a really good job of making their products appealing and marketing well. Topping it off with the fact that their products typically also perform very well, giving them superb reviews, and it's natural for them to be gobbled up by consumers. However, as I explained for myself, there are certainly many informed consumers out there who do their research and come to the conclusion that Apple is their best choice.

[vampko]

I had an Iphone. It was neat. Then I got myself an Xperia, and the Android interface is just sooo much better. And the Market has waaaay more free stuff.

I don't really see the appeal in Apple products, especially when you have to do a workaround to get them to lose their DRM and play on other non-apple certified devices.

But, whatev

People like what people like.

[myskaros]

I don't really see the appeal in Apple products, especially when you have to do a workaround to get them to lose their DRM and play on other non-apple certified devices.

I don't buy music/videos from the Apple store, and when I do, I get it on my computer so it downloads in the format I choose. RE: app store, I don't really use any apps on my iPhone except the Ascension app so I haven't noticed that deficiency yet. I do know that a lot of people prefer the Android iOS, and that Android hardware is now caught up to the iPhone, so I would expect Androids to start outnumbering iPhones soon.

[KuraiDemon]

The only Apple products I have are a Iphone and a Ipod. I didn't even care to get one, but my friends thought I deserved to have something nice and bought me a Ipod. Then later they bought me a Iphone. It's hard to give back a gift to someone that spends so much money so I decided to keep them.

I've only use my Ipod for music. Plus I only got one app for my Iphone which is a free alarm.
Now, if Nisa decided to put some music on Itunes then I wouldn't have a problem buying them on it, but other then that I'm not really a big fan of Apple products. But that is just me.

[Weissritter]

Yeah I don't really like apple products. They're frustrating for me to use in general (Seriously I hate the interfaces they make) and despite claims of them being stylish I've always disliked them aesthetically too.

I was given an ipod ages ago and have yet to use it at all. it just sits here and instead of using it I just bought a psp a few months later and used that to replace my old mp3 that had broken. I just don't like their products lol

[MizuMikomi]

All music purchases; and some select videos, are all DRM free.
It's been like that for two years, and so many things support iTunes format that it's not a hassle to use at all.

Hell, the more recent versions allow you to right click on a purchased song and make an MP3 copy of it.
*Looks at his 400 purchases*

*Looks at his blackberry and PSP*

They've always worked, ever since I made my account early last year, so I really don't get what you all are saying about DRM, since it's non existent.

[vampko]

All music purchases; and some select videos, are all DRM free.
It's been like that for two years, and so many things support iTunes format that it's not a hassle to use at all.

Hell, the more recent versions allow you to right click on a purchased song and make an MP3 copy of it.
*Looks at his 400 purchases*

*Looks at his blackberry and PSP*

They've always worked, ever since I made my account early last year, so I really don't get what you all are saying about DRM, since it's non existent.

THAT explainsss everything!

I had my iphone like four or more years ago xD

So, good to know. I may buy from them more often now.

[myskaros]

THAT explainsss everything!

I had my iphone like four or more years ago xD

So, good to know. I may buy from them more often now.

Hmm, I don't know, I bought my iPod 8 years ago and was able to get iTunes to store in MP3 back then too :0

[Houk]

I think this thread has served its purpose. If you still want to talk generally about iTunes, DRM, or whatever else, feel free to keep it going in Random Chat.