Chapter 6. Accessories
At one time, nearly everything you needed for a happy iPodding experience came in the box: the iPod; a power adapter; the right cables; a case; a remote control; a Dock; and, of course, the software necessary to make it all work. That’s changed. As Apple has lowered the iPod’s price while offering models with equal or higher capacities, it’s determined to protect its profit by making once-bundled accessories pay-for options.
At the risk of verging into the editorial, I don’t think that’s such a bad thing. Though it was nice enough to get a “free” case and remote control, I quickly threw them into the iPod Extras box that sits next to my desk and replaced them with accessories that suit my tastes. It bothers me not one bit ...
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