Palm Throws in the Towel on iTunes Synch

Putting aside the incredible hype, iTunes leaves a LOT to be desired in all aspects, from the difficult to navigate store, to the surprisingly poor player.

Having been unable to plug into the hype, Palm should make a deal with a competitor, like Amazon, or Rhapsody, both of whom have plenty to offer in this space, and all of whom need a leg up in the market iTunes dominates.

Apple, while doing a famously great job of slapping together just enough software to be nearly all things to all people, hasn’t done any particular thing very well, and has thus left plenty of room for also-rans to break in by providing a better player, better store, and better user experience, not least of all in this highly prized and visible space.

It would serve Apple right if the vendors they’re blocking (via hardball tactics) from driving business to the iTunes store, were to team up with their competitors and hit them right where they’re most vulnerable.