I have been a mac fan for a few years and love their products and styling, they are (in general) the leaders where other products follow. However, as fellow posters have said the restrictive elements of some of these mass products (non-computer) is both self defeating and frustrating for the customers.
I had an iPod, but due to the restrictions gave up, after all who needs frustrations when all one wants to do is listen to music ? A recommendation from Jerricho (what ever happened to him ?) to buy a Samsung mp3 player where you just 'drag and drop' files without having the 3rd degree from Apple was the solution. It is even powered by USB socket, or plug converter when travelling. It's not sexy like the iPod, but it does it for me.
Sealed batteries are just a problem waiting to happen IMHO, as are sealed mouths. It can only backfire on Apple and they should recognize this quicksmart.
SHJ