Have you ever seen Apple's new iPod Classic? My first impression was that it was wonderful. A huge step up from any iPod previously released. I even bought one to replace my 5G iPod Video. Then when I got home and set everything up I discovered something. It can't be used on any old docking systems for movie output to the TV due to a new embedded chip that it requires in order to unlock the TV out feature. This Chip is only available in new Apple Certified 3rd Party retailers.
For those of you that are like me that spent $300+ on docking systems for the iPod Video can understand how I feel. I have lost so much money because apple decides they want to act like Microsoft. Apple has obviously changed in the last few months/years.
As we all know Microsoft is a Money centered company that will do anything for money (Windows Validation is a prime example). They would go as far as releasing crappy software just to get the profits (Windows ME). So how is Apple acting like this?
Profits
Well the fact that they would add locks to certain features so that you have to buy their products. Can anyone say Microsoft? Locking The TV out feature makes you buy their products to unlock it. Thus increasing their profit off of something they already sold you. This also makes certain people (me) lose hundreds of dollars on something they bought for a previous iPod.
Second Thoughts
I used to always look at Apple as a company of innovation and of quality products that the consumer would enjoy. These days I'm just not so sure. So before you go kick a lot of money for the iPod Classic remembers what I have said. If you have a situation like mine it might just be better to stick with your good old iPod Video.
