The pocket computer is back!

[SlipTheJab]

^ this ^

By the way Apple Music now works for android devices, so no need to switch

TBH I am happy with Spotify, all of my kit is Apple but I don't agree with one company trying to monopolise the tech space. Diversity is good for business and that's why I prefer Spotify and other non Apple cloud based services so I'm not tied in. I have last years MBP but when I next upgrade it probably won't be a MacBook unless they stop taking the p!ss with their pricing!

[eek]

I spent last night convincing myself that I didn't need one and now rereading this I think a may need one.

[cojak]

5 years ago this would have applied to me but what with streaming services now I don't use iTunes for any media storage and consumption. Its all Spotify, iPlayer, Netflix now. And something like this wouldn't replace your Apple Kit but would be a nice little computer (for a couple of hundred notes?) running Linux as a complementary device.

And I'm beginning to make that move now...

[bobspud]

5 years ago this would have applied to me but what with streaming services now I don't use iTunes for any media storage and consumption. Its all Spotify, iPlayer, Netflix now. And something like this wouldn't replace your Apple Kit but would be a nice little computer (for a couple of hundred notes?) running Linux as a complementary device.

^ this ^

By the way Apple Music now works for android devices, so no need to switch

[SlipTheJab]

It depends, the robustness of the Apple Ecosytem is being heavily challenged by disruptors such as Spotify and other cross platform subscription services.

Great Minds! I was typing my reply when you were along the same vein

[SlipTheJab]

It may be very, very good, but Apple have had a 10 year head start and once you're tied in to the Ipads and Iphones etc, it's very hard to switch (for example, have you ever tried moving Itunes purchases onto a different platform? Don't bother trying, it's technically possible, but life's too short). Timing is everything, and I reckon Psion are far too late to the party on this one.

5 years ago this would have applied to me but what with streaming services now I don't use iTunes for any media storage and consumption. Its all Spotify, iPlayer, Netflix now. And something like this wouldn't replace your Apple Kit but would be a nice little computer (for a couple of hundred notes?) running Linux as a complementary device.

[clearedforlanding]

It may be very, very good, but Apple have had a 10 year head start and once you're tied in to the Ipads and Iphones etc, it's very hard to switch (for example, have you ever tried moving Itunes purchases onto a different platform? Don't bother trying, it's technically possible, but life's too short). Timing is everything, and I reckon Psion are far too late to the party on this one.

It depends, the robustness of the Apple Ecosytem is being heavily challenged by disruptors such as Spotify and other cross platform subscription services.

[Mordac]

This has the potential to be very, very good.

It may be very, very good, but Apple have had a 10 year head start and once you're tied in to the Ipads and Iphones etc, it's very hard to switch (for example, have you ever tried moving Itunes purchases onto a different platform? Don't bother trying, it's technically possible, but life's too short). Timing is everything, and I reckon Psion are far too late to the party on this one.

[SlipTheJab]

Want!

[clearedforlanding]

This has the potential to be very, very good.

[bobspud]

I doubt Apple are crapping themselves at the news...

They should be...

[Dark Black]

Excellent... if it comes to fruition then finally a possible replacement for my aging N97 Mini

Been wanting a replacement mobi with a proper keyboard for ages.

[Mordac]

I doubt Apple are crapping themselves at the news...

[cojak]

The pocket computer is back!

It's a Psion!

Oh wow! Psion Series 3 - my first geeky crush (could never afford it at the time though...)

[DimPrawn]

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/0...k_meet_gemini/