I hate itunes, ipod, iphone

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You can import CD's with Apple's lossless codec, or just rip them at 320 AAC or mp3 . . . so you're not forced to use low quality crap. Just change a couple settings . . . not that big of a deal.

I'm with you people's acceptance of diminished quality, though. I've had an iPod for three years and just got an iPhone at the beginning of the the year and have purchased maybe two songs from iTunes, ever. Never watched a movie or a TV show on either device. The iPhone, IMO after working in the wireless industry for a bit and being a bit of a phone geek, is the best data phone available. If you're into that kind of thing.

At the same time though, I doubt the iPhone or iPod is the primary viewing source of movies for anyone. I think most people use them just to kill time.