Many have made, and some have disputed, the assertion that the first MP3 player was the Diamond Multimedia Rio PMP300.
Now, CNET has an article stating that the world’s 1st MP3 player was, in fact, the Eiger Labs MPMan…beating out the Rio PMP300 by a few months back in 1998.
…Adds fuel to the controversy of whether or not it’s best to be first into a market.
çæ¯å?äººæ ½æ ,å?人ä¹åå – [Predecessors plant trees, but latecomers enjoy the shade.] – Chinese proverb – Traditional (non-attributed).
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I really like that proverb. A great piece of wisdom to reflect on when you consider the ease of living so many enjoy today.
I think it’s best to be first in a market simply for the satisfaction, and to go down in history.