SILICON VALLEY THIS AIN'T

So one of the local news shows had a bit tonight about MP3 players as Christmas gifts for children. Essentially, the segment was meant to help less tech-savvy parents know what an MP3 player was. Unfortunately... the reporters didn't seem to know themselves.

"New Electronics Journal calls the new Video iPod this year's ultimate gadget gift. And it's the grandaddy in a pod power family that includes the Minis, the Nanos and the MP3s."

Um ... what? Then later the reporter quotes some electronics store guy as saying that non-iPod MP3 players are cheaper, easier to use and "simplified." Wow. Somewhere in Cupertino, a muffled scream was heard. MEANWHILE: I just can't wait for Sal to start up his column for reals. The blog posts are a good tease ... but once it hits your lips it's so good!