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has apple patented the wheel?

tart666

Golden Member
patent, I can't possibly understand all the terms of art in this.

Does anyone know if apple's patent prevent other manufacturers from making mp3 players with a wheel, or are they just slow? The wheel seems to be pretty useful, no?
 
Originally posted by: VietDude
Actually the wheel is about the main reason why I want to get one, it is useful

Same reason I got my Ipod. The simplicity of changing volume through the fabric of your pocket is better than feeling around for buttons or mouse-scrollwheel-like-volume control
 
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