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Video Codec Comparison
FonkiE writes "Doom9 wrote a good article: After more than 3 weeks of work and no free time during that period it has been done: The latest codec comparison is online. 7 codecs have been put through one of the hardest tests in the history of codec testing. The results: find out on your own ;) I had planned to change the presentation somewhat but certain events (forum problems and such) prevented me from completing this for the release. I plan to eventually supply an updated version of the comparison."
in the end of the Matrix Reloaded.
I'm surprise they left that tidbit out when they described the clips they used.
(what, it seems every thread has one of these posts now... apparently this isn't supposed to be a secret)
The problem is likely a poorly documented flaw in the way the Apple OS X's audio drivers and hardware convert audio for their media stream and player.
The Soundblaster 16 PCI clone found in most newer Apple computer machines has some issues with interference that were not a problem in comparable pentium II class machines where the more common metallic casing stopped most external RF. I suppose this is the sort of price you have to pay for plexiglass plastic casing, and is one of the reasons Apple has had a falling out in the music production industry in favor of cheaper PC and turnkey systems.
Of course, thumbing your nose at the RIAA with "do not steal music" stickers as copy protection probably did not help.