I think it's more accurate to say the iPod (which one?) was not superior in all aspects of an MP3 player (especially in price). But IMO it had a very healthy ba

I think it's more accurate to say the iPod (which one?) was not superior in all aspects of an MP3 player (especially in price). But IMO it had a very healthy balance of well done properties and good design. It was a device easy to love because unlike most other devices, it had way fewer glaring flaws and frustrating UI decisions. TL;DR: It's better to be great overall than excelling at just some features while also having crappy downfalls.