Sorry, the iPod, or iPod dock is NOT a de facto standard. It is a very, very popular proprietary interface. In order to be a standard, other portable media player manufacturers would need to be allowed to use it. I know what you are trying to say, but you are saying it incorrectly.
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Sorry, the iPod, or iPod dock is NOT a de facto standard. It is a very, very popular proprietary interface. In order to be a standard, other portable media player manufacturers would need to be allowed to use it. I know what you are trying to say, but you are saying it incorrectly.