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Originally Posted by duckie
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While I will agree, on the basis of your argument, that an agregator is helpful to those who listen to 30+ Podcasts, it still doesnt seem like a tool for the normal uiser.
I could see news organizations and reporters or fellow bloggers using your app, but Joe Schmoe (who barely knows how to open a word document without infecting himself, everyone in his email database, and Nasa) would have to be jobless to have time for 30+ Podcasts. I barely squeeze 5 in per week with my schedule, and mine isn't even hectic.
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I appreciate your kind comments. And your sense is right that you have to WANT to listen to podcasts. Perhaps part of the reason that you only have time for 5 podcasts is that you spend time checking and downloading. As news, information, and entertainment move to RSS feeds, FeederReader will be available for you to save time by checking all feeds with one tap. You can then spend your time listening.
Of course I *do* think I'm ahead of the game somewhat. I spend a lot of my time teaching people how to use FeederReader and RSS Feeds on the FeederReader Forums.
Once people have a desire to read, watch, or listen to RSS feeds and podcasts, they are usually happily surprised when I tell them they can get those feeds directly to their Pocket PC without using a desktop computer at all. Any Wifi Hotspot or cell phone data connection will work. Some people will not find it useful. But many people will (and have) found FeederReader a convenient and timesaving tool when you don't want to be tied to your desk. Ever download the latest RocketBoom while shopping, then watch it in line at the store? I have. It's amazingly cool.
I'm not saying it's for everyone, and it may not be for you, but RSS Feeds and in particular, FeederReader, have totally changed the way I get my information and entertainment.
Greg Smith
Author, FeederReader - Pocket PC *direct* RSS text, audio, video, podcasts
www.FeederReader.com - Download on the Road