Realtime Concert Program Notes on a PDA

PoisonousPhat writes "NPR has an article on a new idea for concertgoers at the Aspen Music Festival. Dubbed the 'Concert Companion', the concept used a PDA (a Sony Clie PEG-NX73V for those of you that MUST know) as a 'listener's guide...that updates you with information about what you're hearing, in real time.' The concept seems similar to the audio headsets available in museum tours. Read the bleeping article here."

Comments

Better idea.

[I'm a racist.]

How about you listen to the music, watch the band, interact with those around you... that's the reason for going to a concert, afterall.

The glow of a PDA wouldn't bother me, but the asshole using it would. For example, I was at a concert in July, and some douchebag was complaining that I was blocking his view. The jackass was actually sitting down (he's lucky not to have been trampled) and talking on his cell phone. Sitting down is bad enough, but to actually be on the phone at a fucking concert defies all reason. So, without discussing it, me and this big fat guy both hammered him really good. Everyone nearby was pleased with that.

Also, I'd never bring my PDA (assuming I would ever own a PDA) to a concert, since I wouldn't want it getting broken.