The only reason I decided it was is that I would never buy the full albums for just those tracks.
Exactly! That's exactly what they're aiming for. Apple knows these aren't CD quality tracks (despite Jobs' assertions otherwise). The goal is a compromise between file size (taking bandwidth) and "good-enough". For the average user, the tracks are good-enough. For someone that wants higher quality tracks/the whole CD/liner notes/etc, they can still pay more and just buy the CD.
Most albums in the store are $9.99 (cheaper than buying a CD in a store). However, consider that most albums only have like 3 songs worth listening too, which you can buy for $2.97. Do you see the savings now?
It's not just a matter of reputation - MySQL and Postgres, as impressive as they are, are still nowhere close to Oracle in terms of features. Yes, most of those features may be high-end, but they're still features people look for. One example: RMAN.
After getting mod'd informative, let me say that _I_ had it wrong... Streaming protected content DOES require the receiving computer to the authenticated... Crap.
I think you've got it wrong. You can have the actual AAC file on 3 different Macs. The streaming will stream to anyone near your computer via rendezvous.
Costco rebates are king. They don't sell too much computer stuff there, but their rebates are lightning fast - like 3 weeks at the most (in my experience). The rebate forms prints out after your receipt and you just mail that in.
I admit I'm not that familiar with the product line, I use a DirecTiVo myself, but I thought ReplayTV's didn't use the subscription model that Tivo uses? I seem to recall folks using that as a reason to get a ReplayTV in place of a Tivo.
When Replays first went on sale, the cost of a lifetime subscription was included with the unit, so they all cost like $500 or $600. Then they realized that Tivo's method was working better since a lot of people didn't want to put down that big a chunk of change all at once.
DirecTivo probably has 2 tuners because it doesn't need an MPEG encoding chip. Adding another tuner to a standalone means adding another encoder, which adds to the cost of the box. Of course, I'd love it, but that's the commonly held justification for not having it.
At the HDTivo demo at CES, the technician told use that the HDTivos will most likely include multiple tuners, but it hadn't been decided in what configuration (it will have at least 1 ATSC and 1 analog, but more than that - who knows?)
1. Viewing files from your home computer (photos, music) requires Windows or a Mac. Their "TiVo Desktop" software is not (yet) available for linux as far as I can tell.
Maybe not the Tivo Desktop, but they have released developer resources on writing a Music and Photos Server including a reference Apache module with instructions on how to use it (go here). The protocol is spelled out very well and undoubtedly there will be many easy to use apps out in the next few weeks for people who don't know how to/want to set up their own apache server for it.
RAM: Apple and Dell both 512 MB, tie
You didn't mention what type of memory it is. If the Dell had DDR and the Apple had SD 133 I'm pretty sure they advantage goes to dell.
The Apple memory is DDR.
Software:
Apple - Mac OS X, iTunes, iMovie, iDVD, iPhoto, Image Capture, iCal, iChat, Mail, IE 5,
Dell - Windows XP Pro, Dell Jukebox Premium, Dell Picture Studio, Dell Movie Studio Essentials, Outlook Express, IE 6
Winner: most definitely Apple
For most desktop users only the IE and iTunes/Jukebox would be used very much. IE 5 is nothing to brag about and neither is Safari so far. As for Ichat, The dell likly has or can download MSN/ICQ. And both of those would find a greater chance of having friends on that system than Ichat.
iChat runs on the most popular IM network in the world - AIM. And yes, Microsoft does make a Mac version of Messenger if you need it.
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Amen brother.
There are a couple Metal Church albums in the iTunes Music Store, but not this song. Guess I won't be hearing it. :)
ssh -L8888:tivo.ip.address.here:80 username@home.machine.address
open http://localhost:8888/ in your browser.
Is this really that difficult?
The only reason I decided it was is that I would never buy the full albums for just those tracks.
Exactly! That's exactly what they're aiming for. Apple knows these aren't CD quality tracks (despite Jobs' assertions otherwise). The goal is a compromise between file size (taking bandwidth) and "good-enough". For the average user, the tracks are good-enough. For someone that wants higher quality tracks/the whole CD/liner notes/etc, they can still pay more and just buy the CD.
Transactions are over SSL.
Most albums in the store are $9.99 (cheaper than buying a CD in a store). However, consider that most albums only have like 3 songs worth listening too, which you can buy for $2.97. Do you see the savings now?
This service is obviously not for you then.
It's not just a matter of reputation - MySQL and Postgres, as impressive as they are, are still nowhere close to Oracle in terms of features. Yes, most of those features may be high-end, but they're still features people look for. One example: RMAN.
Until someone can come up with an open source solution even vaguely resembling RMAN, Oracle has nothing to worry about.
After getting mod'd informative, let me say that _I_ had it wrong... Streaming protected content DOES require the receiving computer to the authenticated... Crap.
If that's your attitude, you'll also be pleased to hear that "Backstreet Boys" returns no hits as well.
I can sell 10,000 Britney songs at a $.50 profit each or I can sell 10 of your songs $1 a shot. Not really a hard choice...
Ironically, a search for Britney Spears in the iTunes Music Store brings up nothing...
I think you've got it wrong. You can have the actual AAC file on 3 different Macs. The streaming will stream to anyone near your computer via rendezvous.
Costco rebates are king. They don't sell too much computer stuff there, but their rebates are lightning fast - like 3 weeks at the most (in my experience). The rebate forms prints out after your receipt and you just mail that in.
I admit I'm not that familiar with the product line, I use a DirecTiVo myself, but I thought ReplayTV's didn't use the subscription model that Tivo uses? I seem to recall folks using that as a reason to get a ReplayTV in place of a Tivo.
When Replays first went on sale, the cost of a lifetime subscription was included with the unit, so they all cost like $500 or $600. Then they realized that Tivo's method was working better since a lot of people didn't want to put down that big a chunk of change all at once.
To be fair, from the demo, it looks like the TWC box does include 2 tuners and PIP. Not that that makes it as good as a Tivo, but still...
DirecTivo probably has 2 tuners because it doesn't need an MPEG encoding chip. Adding another tuner to a standalone means adding another encoder, which adds to the cost of the box. Of course, I'd love it, but that's the commonly held justification for not having it.
At the HDTivo demo at CES, the technician told use that the HDTivos will most likely include multiple tuners, but it hadn't been decided in what configuration (it will have at least 1 ATSC and 1 analog, but more than that - who knows?)
1. Viewing files from your home computer (photos, music) requires Windows or a Mac. Their "TiVo Desktop" software is not (yet) available for linux as far as I can tell.
Maybe not the Tivo Desktop, but they have released developer resources on writing a Music and Photos Server including a reference Apache module with instructions on how to use it (go here). The protocol is spelled out very well and undoubtedly there will be many easy to use apps out in the next few weeks for people who don't know how to/want to set up their own apache server for it.
It's $99 for the first Tivo, $50 for all subsequent. It doesn't really change your argument, but still...
The Apple memory is DDR.
iChat runs on the most popular IM network in the world - AIM. And yes, Microsoft does make a Mac version of Messenger if you need it.
LODR = Lord of Da Rings?
Please explain how theaters using WMP9 to distribute digital movies equates to Microsoft abusing their monopoly on the desktop OS.
Thanks.
Only if there was an arabic news channel that broadcast in english or had an english web site.
You only asked for one.
Amazing how people refuse to shut up, especially when they are right?
So in other words, you want him to shut up because he's right? That's an interesting debate tactic that I haven't seen used before.
I've been running XP since RC2 and it's still fast. So are you speaking from experience with XP or (more likely) just parrotting the slashdot line?