Smulyan: Nano With FM Recognizes Value Of Radio
Emmis Communications CEO Jeff Smulyan, who's long advocated including FM radio tuners on cellphones, portable media players, and other electronic devices, weighs in on Apple's decision to release its first iPod -- the newes model of the iPod nano -- with a built-in FM tuner. The nano tuner has a live pause function and iTunes tagging, and the devices also include a video camera and a larger screen, and come in nine new bright colors.
Smulyan said, "Apple clearly recognizes that radio is the number one source for new music acquisition and has made it simpler and easier for today's listeners to access the audio entertainment they value so highly. The ability to bring a live listening experience together with digitally stored music will have a dramatic impact in listener involvement."
Apple's announcement came ahead of the release next week of Microsoft's highly anticipated Zune HD with HD Radio and what's expected to be a host of new and improved features.
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