Glaser: No To-Go Music For Europe Sans Compelling iPod Option

Real Networks Chairman and CEO Rob Glaser told the Technology Guardian the lack of a compelling alternative to the iPod was one of holding back portable subscription music in Europe: “We assume that this failure of other companies besides Apple to create really compelling portable devices is not a long-term phenomenon. [But] before that happens it would be jumping the gun to push a portable subscription service in Europe. … We can compete but isn’t it better to wait until you have a slam dunk solution in the portable context?” He also said, “We have a long-term commitment to that model in our US products but until it is a compelling experience, we’re not inclined to roll it out across Europe.” (I’m sure he didn’t mean to suggest Real Rhapsody To Go isn’t a compelling service.)
Also from the interview:

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