Why the iPod classic needs to be updated

Two things:
- iTunes U content, should have its own menu section in the device. Why put all that stuff into a single Movies category.
- Front Row or similar application is needed. Why is it sold a Universal Dock with a Remote, while there is no way of actually controlling the device, and using it effectively through a tv or monitor.
Regards,

I've only recently downloaded anything from iTunesU and was optimistically hoping something sensible would happen when I synced the tracks to the iPod. Sadly not. While I quite agree that Apple could & should update the iPod with a dedicated section for iTunesU it is possible with iTunes 9 to switch the Media Kind to Podcast which at least gives more organisation to any iTunesU content. As far as I can tell you need to remove & resync the tracks for the switch to take place on the iPod.
tt2

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