New Lossless MP3 Format Explained

CNETNate writes "Thomson, the company that licenses the MP3 patent, has released a new lossless MP3 format called mp3HD. It utilises both lossless and lossy audio contained inside a single .mp3 file, and the files will play on all existing MP3 players. The idea is simple: lossless files on your desktop that can be transferred without conversion to iPods and MP3 players. The issue, it transpires, is that although the full lossless/lossy hybrid MP3 file is transferred to players, only the lossy element can be played back. A command line encoder can be found on Thomson's Web site."

Comments

Re:I'll wait for the MP3-HHD-DVVDD-BVD format.

[aliquis]

The chinese companies already have MP5 players ;)

Re:why?

[MightyMartian]

So let's see. It's like a car with helicopter blades, except the helicopter blades don't turn, but now you take up both lanes of traffic.

Re:I'll wait for the MP3-HHD-DVVDD-BVD format.

[corsec67]

Wouldn't an MP5 player not be usable in many countries?

Re:why?

[fm6]

I think a better comparison would be a helicopter that can also drive down the street. As if the convenience of not having to switch to a car outweighed the risk of accidentally decapitating pedestrians.

Re:transpire?

[Lemmy Caution]

Isn't a transpire a male vampire who dresses like a female vampire?

It's all in the name

[ray_mccrae]

I predict this will be a raging success on the scale of JPEG2000

Re:why?

[Chyeld]

As if the convenience of not having to switch to a car outweighed the risk of accidentally decapitating pedestrians.

Accidentally?

H&K

[dna_(c)(tm)(r)]

That MP5 format is really bad for your ears.

Re:H&K

[dna_(c)(tm)(r)]

Headless AND lossy