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Windows Firmware Update 1.3 Added

Posted by pudge on from the petition-vs-happy-to-see-me-pick-one-now-puny-human dept.

TechnoPope writes "Apple has finally released the 1.3 Updater for older Windows iPods. It claims UI improvements and longer battery life, but the much desired and asked for on the fly playlist feature is absent. It should also be noted that there is a web petition asking for new firmware for the older generations of iPods." It's a shame that older iPod owners have to live with the functionality that was advertised to them when they bought it.

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  1. We're too "upgrade happy" by chia_monkey · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Seriously, people seem to think upgrades should be free or available to anything and everything. It's almost reminding me of all the hubub about the other updates too. You get 300 new features and you're shocked you may have to pay for them?

    Back to the main point though...You buy a Maxima. It has it's list of features. Then the new one comes out with new features (better speakers? better seat adjustments? better cup holders?). We don't expect Nissan to say "bring your car in and we'll 'upgrade' to all the new features for free". You can buy the new Maxima. You can buy a better stereo and install it. You can be happy with the features that came with your car. Your 2001 Maxima is still better than the 2002 Sonatas that are out there.

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  2. Re:Hmm by WatertonMan · · Score: 2, Interesting
    The problem with that kind of sarcasm is that it overlooks all the many, many whiners who actually think that way.

    That's why I gave up on sarcasm on the net. Whenever you say something you think no one would take seriously you find people do. Then you find out that the reason they take you seriously is because there are people who actually believe such ridiculous nonsense. It's just that somehow I never meet them in regular life. Only on the net.

    I'm not sure what to make of this. It almost makes me think that sometimes there really is a significant number of net users who really do rarely go out, have friends, date, or otherwise experience "real life." They are so used to living with Mom who takes care of them (and may still be living with their parents) that they manage to retain these weird beliefs about how everyone owes them, along with the other odd concepts.