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Logisys Computer this week added the ePod Soho case to its lineup of unusual PC shells. The white PC case has several "buttons" resembling those found on the scroll wheel of an Apple Computer iPod, as well as a blue LED light that gives the case a constant backlit glow.
The ePod is currently shown on Logisys's Web site, but it is not yet available through any retailers. A Logisys representative said the company has not had any communications with Apple.
But even the company's motto--"We do different"--is somewhat reminiscent of Apple's "Think Different" campaign.
Apple has been known to take legal action against makers of PCs and music players that it thinks resemble its wares too closely. For example, it sued eMachines and a few others back in the late 1990s when they came up with PCs that Apple felt treaded too close to the design of the original iMac. Apple settled several of those suits in 2000.
However, it's unclear what the company will do with a PC that resembles its music player. An Apple representative was not immediately available for comment.
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lime green and put a spoiler on it.
lime green and put a spoiler on it.
I'm all for geeky specs, but a case that's got some resemblance to a popular mp3 player is not worth reading about. So what?
There's absolutely nothing worthy of reading in this story.
I love you CNET, but this story is worthless.
today. There are many cases of incredibly high quality that do
not get mentioned in publication at all. Just because a case
bears a vague resemblance to a popular mp3 player is no reason
to waste people's time on it. This is an apparently low quality
case that 95% of all people would pass over on newegg in an
instant. There is no reason for cnet to whorishly post an "article"
(read: advertisement) for a case that is ugly, poor quality, and an
obvious attempt to jump on the bandwagon of an actually useful
product with the least amount of effort possible.
But cnet hasn't been a real tech site for a few years now.
I'm all for geeky specs, but a case that's got some resemblance to a popular mp3 player is not worth reading about. So what?
There's absolutely nothing worthy of reading in this story.
I love you CNET, but this story is worthless.
today. There are many cases of incredibly high quality that do
not get mentioned in publication at all. Just because a case
bears a vague resemblance to a popular mp3 player is no reason
to waste people's time on it. This is an apparently low quality
case that 95% of all people would pass over on newegg in an
instant. There is no reason for cnet to whorishly post an "article"
(read: advertisement) for a case that is ugly, poor quality, and an
obvious attempt to jump on the bandwagon of an actually useful
product with the least amount of effort possible.
But cnet hasn't been a real tech site for a few years now.
As for why these companies keep coming up with these knock-offs, the reason is simple - it's just plain easier to rip-off a successful idea than to come up with something innovative. I just can't figure out how the people providing the financial backing for this stuff can possibly think that they're going to make back their investment, much less make a profit. Kind of reminds me of the old 60's sitcoms where the advertising dweebs are sitting around tossing out ridiculous ideas for pushing products that no one in their right mind would ever buy in the first place. I guess it keeps the shallow end of the gene pool off the streets, except during rush hour (which I avoid by telecommuting ;) ).
All the Best,
Joe Blow
As for why these companies keep coming up with these knock-offs, the reason is simple - it's just plain easier to rip-off a successful idea than to come up with something innovative. I just can't figure out how the people providing the financial backing for this stuff can possibly think that they're going to make back their investment, much less make a profit. Kind of reminds me of the old 60's sitcoms where the advertising dweebs are sitting around tossing out ridiculous ideas for pushing products that no one in their right mind would ever buy in the first place. I guess it keeps the shallow end of the gene pool off the streets, except during rush hour (which I avoid by telecommuting ;) ).
All the Best,
Joe Blow
If you want to hate, hate Fox News for dedicating so much air time to murdered white girls.
If you want to hate, hate Fox News for dedicating so much air time to murdered white girls.
under alls in a wedgie. (The reason is obvious with the Apple
haters who responded.) The inventors created this case as a
cute novelty item that some people will buy for the fun of it. C/
Net ran this piece as what is called a 'bright' in the news
business. A bright is a light, often funny story. Wrote and
edited my share of them in my first career.
Will Apple take umbrage about the ePod? Perhaps. It has been
pretty forceful about protecting its intellectual property in
regard to the name, look and feel of the iPod. Recently several
podcast and software makers of conversion to iPod programs
were asked to desist in use of 'poddy' names.
As for 'bright' stories, those are stories (usually involving animals) which are supposed to help viewers feel better about life after reading/watching a series of crime/bleed-leads. A 'bright' story is not a veiled public announcement for a product. Examples of bad 'bright' stories:
--McDonald's/Delta change employee uniforms to invoke a better PR
--Waffle House to accept credit cards
--woman tattoos "golden palace casino" to forehead (this would be an appropriate kicker without naming the casino)
--person wins $25,000 for solving first riddle of newly released book that's sweeping the country (with the name of book that I've forgotten)
under alls in a wedgie. (The reason is obvious with the Apple
haters who responded.) The inventors created this case as a
cute novelty item that some people will buy for the fun of it. C/
Net ran this piece as what is called a 'bright' in the news
business. A bright is a light, often funny story. Wrote and
edited my share of them in my first career.
Will Apple take umbrage about the ePod? Perhaps. It has been
pretty forceful about protecting its intellectual property in
regard to the name, look and feel of the iPod. Recently several
podcast and software makers of conversion to iPod programs
were asked to desist in use of 'poddy' names.
As for 'bright' stories, those are stories (usually involving animals) which are supposed to help viewers feel better about life after reading/watching a series of crime/bleed-leads. A 'bright' story is not a veiled public announcement for a product. Examples of bad 'bright' stories:
--McDonald's/Delta change employee uniforms to invoke a better PR
--Waffle House to accept credit cards
--woman tattoos "golden palace casino" to forehead (this would be an appropriate kicker without naming the casino)
--person wins $25,000 for solving first riddle of newly released book that's sweeping the country (with the name of book that I've forgotten)
are so far. The company that produces the ePod is channeling
that vibe. The product would be a hit there.
If they really want style, they first need to replace the single solid motherboard, until that is made bendy, or in multiple jigsaw like pieces, PC's are going to look the same.
Like everyone else said, this product, and story is crap.
There is no way in hell, this case is stylish. Besides the I-pod is last year anyway, make it look like a PSP and you might be onto something, but even then i doubt it.
are so far. The company that produces the ePod is channeling
that vibe. The product would be a hit there.
If they really want style, they first need to replace the single solid motherboard, until that is made bendy, or in multiple jigsaw like pieces, PC's are going to look the same.
Like everyone else said, this product, and story is crap.
There is no way in hell, this case is stylish. Besides the I-pod is last year anyway, make it look like a PSP and you might be onto something, but even then i doubt it.
Take it back to the drawing board and re-design it as a large X-Box 360. Maybe even Bill Gates would be interested in promoting it, especially if you place a large Microsoft logo onto the sides.
Take it back to the drawing board and re-design it as a large X-Box 360. Maybe even Bill Gates would be interested in promoting it, especially if you place a large Microsoft logo onto the sides.