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I am just now trying to enter this space. These things are apparently called "digital music players." Information on playlists is sketchy, at best, which seems to hold true everywhere, from car head units to the humble Roku, but that is the feature about which I care the most.

The click-wheel patent Apple had has finally elapsed.

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I've been wondering how long until someone comes up with a drop-in logic board for the classic iPods, now that the patents are dropping off. Not only is it the only part with no new replacements, but mobile parts have come a long way.

My biggest worry would be matching the smoothness of the interface - rockbox has been going at least since my iPod Mini was new, and it still doesn't feel right.

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