Big Daddy

Why I'm All About Apple

I think you overstate the disruptive factor of the Ipod.
It was the Walkman that revolutionized everthing.
You just couldn't take your record player to the gym.
After the Walkman, you could record ANY song on to your mixtape
and listen to it ANYWHERE.

The ipod (and other inbetweeners) simply incrementally increased the convenience - smaller, better sound, no tapes to lose or break, more songs.

But honestly...does it really make THAT much of a difference
if you have your 40 favorite songs with you on a given day vs your favorite 4000?

Only for ipod salesman, I guess.