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by alexjplant 1261 days ago
That was probably MOTU (Mark of the Unicorn) which is based in Massachusetts if memory serves. I just upgraded to a MOTU interface and it's good kit.

Creative apparently did some less-than-desirable things in their heyday but I was a fanboy of theirs because of their Zen and Nomad series of MP3 players. They were arguably superior to the iPod line in virtually every respect but got no recognition, i.e. a perfect combo for the technically-inclined hipster cynic that I was in my teenage years :-P
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wslh 1261 days ago
I think the MP3 players from Creative were the first? Or did another device exist before that? Except, obviously the computer itself.

Edit: just checked and this is a timeline, including previous devices: https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/mp3-players-throughout-h...

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dylan604 1261 days ago
Doh! Of course! MOTU is where I was confused. Like I said, things get fuzzy.

I remember the Nomads being the defacto standard device, until iPod. I was always surprised that they stuck around for as long and new versions as it did.

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