Yep, the D+P II really wins out simply on the possibilities of connectivity. It looks like it will play anything you throw at it. And it will connect to nearly anything, in nearly every way! Only WiFi seems to be lacking -- Sam? At this price point, WiFi would be a good addition. Esp. with newer phones, PDAs etc and even PMPs having WiFi (eg the Zune and the new iPod is rumoured to have it -- we'll know in about 12 hours -- MacWorld!!!) & most of them being uPnP compliant. Even without WiFi, this is one Uber Gadget that kicks serious @$$.
And, I think the iPods and The Zunes are likely to get connected via their own proprietary connector cables. 3.5mm jack wouldn't let the players be controlled or charged by the D+PII.
Control via wireless is just great. One small issue with the current D+P is that there are a whole lot of wires to run -- brain to power, brain to display, brain to controller and brain to iPod. Cutting even one set of wires is a great thing. BTW, is the Display wireless too? (pant, pant...) Unlikely, I know :-(
It is rare that you come across something that does not have any any kind of competition. This is one of those. Too bad it is priced outta my reach. I would have paid 10K now (current price of D+P) for one of these.
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