ptorrone writes "The Portable Media Center is officially shipping today, along with announcements of more TV Tuner and recording hardware. The NYTimes covers some of this and Engadget has an in-depth review with photos, screenshots, videos and how to convert DVDs to play on these devices."
Re:Kinda small but they will sell
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themoodykid
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Yeah, it's nice that there is a TV-Out on the thing so you could use it when traveling to watch things you've saved, say, on your hotel TV. Other than that, though, is there a real need for this? And even then, why not watch what's on the hotel TV?
I can understand portable music players. Ever since the original Walkman, portable music has been big. However, portable TVs never really caught on. Yes, this is a bit more than a portable TV, but the use is similar. You sit down and watch a video--and you can't do something else at the same time. On the other hand, listening to music, you can be doing something else, like going for a walk at the same time.
Does anybody see the appeal of these things other than the geekiness factor?
iPod functionality in a convenient laptop size
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vijayiyer
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Ok, maybe it is more functional than an iPod, but once it doesn't fit comfortably in my pocket, why not just use a laptop?
These have been out forever. How is this new?
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Anonymous Coward
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I don't understand how this is even making news.. Archos and iRiver have had their little multimedia players that work just like this, if not better for well over a year now. They've been sitting on the shelves at Best Buy and every other major store..
Come on already.. Whats next, Creative Labs will make a digital camera and it'll be big news because it'll be the first one ever?
Man double-tee-eff
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maelstrom
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Is Microsoft paying you to whore this device? How about some stories on MythTV or something. Go back to your roots/.
My crystal ball is telling me we will be seeing the same comments from yesterday...and this lack of media center still sucks.
Re:Kinda small but they will sell
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Anonymous+Writer
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Does anybody see the appeal of these things other than the geekiness factor?
The two biggest things people download off the net are MP3s and porn. The iPod lets people bring around their MP3 colections. This thing will let them bring around their porn collections. Not out of the house, but into the bathroom or in bed:P
Damn
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Anonymous Coward
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People like you are the reason I don't buy Apple. Let me break this to you: Steve Job isn't god. Apple isn't the only company with good idea's.
Your message sounds awfully like the article where many slashdotters pronounced that the iPod wouldn't sell. Except your's is the same message from the other side.
advanced gameboy and psx
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Anonymous Coward
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i think this idea will do well. the screen size is a bit small and you could increase the size, but i currently play with my advanced gameboy more than my ps2 and gamecube. That tiny screen doesn't bother me at all. Certainly, you could connect these things to your larger tv or in my case dlp lcd projector.
And as for the pvp being larger than your pocket, my gba fits in my pocket, but I never put it there, it's necessary to not detract from the jewels in my case;D
I take my gba and put it in my bag. I'm a "girlie man", so putting too many things in my pockets makes me look bottom heavy, like i have big hips or something--frightening!
I see a large use for these things in terms of having an operational small lcd screen that you can lug with you everywhere. It's basically a replacement for your laptop. Where can it be applied? How about you get a small gps unit for it and use it in your car? I think it's great for planes and subway, it seems the battery life is better because this thing is streamlined for media, not other compute methods.
The only problem is that ms is on that thing. Freescale actually makes G4 processors for Apple, I think I hear an apple rumor coming. But these arm processors are used more in embedded devices. I just want to see some type of embedded linux on there instead of embedded windows.
Good potential. Imagine downloading the news to watch at your office and then watching on the 1 hour nj transit ride home. Oh the potential!
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Yeah, it's nice that there is a TV-Out on the thing so you could use it when traveling to watch things you've saved, say, on your hotel TV. Other than that, though, is there a real need for this? And even then, why not watch what's on the hotel TV?
I can understand portable music players. Ever since the original Walkman, portable music has been big. However, portable TVs never really caught on. Yes, this is a bit more than a portable TV, but the use is similar. You sit down and watch a video--and you can't do something else at the same time. On the other hand, listening to music, you can be doing something else, like going for a walk at the same time.
Does anybody see the appeal of these things other than the geekiness factor?
Ok, maybe it is more functional than an iPod, but once it doesn't fit comfortably in my pocket, why not just use a laptop?
Come on already.. Whats next, Creative Labs will make a digital camera and it'll be big news because it'll be the first one ever?
Is Microsoft paying you to whore this device? How about some stories on MythTV or something. Go back to your roots /.
This is getting tired.
The more you know, the less you understand.
My crystal ball is telling me we will be seeing the same comments from yesterday...and this lack of media center still sucks.
Does anybody see the appeal of these things other than the geekiness factor?
The two biggest things people download off the net are MP3s and porn. The iPod lets people bring around their MP3 colections. This thing will let them bring around their porn collections. Not out of the house, but into the bathroom or in bed :P
People like you are the reason I don't buy Apple. Let me break this to you: Steve Job isn't god. Apple isn't the only company with good idea's.
Your message sounds awfully like the article where many slashdotters pronounced that the iPod wouldn't sell. Except your's is the same message from the other side.
i think this idea will do well. the screen size is a bit small and you could increase the size, but i currently play with my advanced gameboy more than my ps2 and gamecube. That tiny screen doesn't bother me at all. Certainly, you could connect these things to your larger tv or in my case dlp lcd projector.
;D
And as for the pvp being larger than your pocket, my gba fits in my pocket, but I never put it there, it's necessary to not detract from the jewels in my case
I take my gba and put it in my bag. I'm a "girlie man", so putting too many things in my pockets makes me look bottom heavy, like i have big hips or something--frightening!
I see a large use for these things in terms of having an operational small lcd screen that you can lug with you everywhere. It's basically a replacement for your laptop. Where can it be applied? How about you get a small gps unit for it and use it in your car? I think it's great for planes and subway, it seems the battery life is better because this thing is streamlined for media, not other compute methods.
The only problem is that ms is on that thing. Freescale actually makes G4 processors for Apple, I think I hear an apple rumor coming. But these arm processors are used more in embedded devices.
I just want to see some type of embedded linux on there instead of embedded windows.
Good potential. Imagine downloading the news to watch at your office and then watching on the 1 hour nj transit ride home. Oh the potential!