Hear hear! I especially agree with the part about watching on your own time. Thats also one of my favorite things about it. It doesn't force you to be tied to your tv so you don't miss the latest episode of Smallville/Friends/etc.
You must not own a DVR... Those who purchase one QUICKLY find out that they don't enjoy watching live tv anymore.
If something is live I'll usually just pause the show for 8 minutes or so (for a 30 min show, 16 for a 60) and do something else. Later I can come back and timeshift all I please. Yes, you can timeshift with VCR's, but not in the same way: The killer app on a DVR is being able to do it with live tv, while recording it. Heck, since I get my DVR through my cable co. and it has 2 tuners built-in, I can record 2 channels at the same time while watching a pre-recorded show. With a VCR you have a ton of hassles that just makes it inconvenient, namely dealing with tape and having to record the entire show before you can watch (and timeshift)...
Even better was the "Hey, did you hear? There's gonna be an orgy at Morpheous' afterwards... Or at least thats what everyone's heard. Morpheous: Everything you've heard is true."
I didn't even watch the VMA special features until my brother practically made me. His class at full-sail watched it and I thank them for that. Without his recommendation I might have missed witnessing possibly one of the funniest spoofs I've seen in ages.
The size isn't that bad at all. It easily fits into a shirt pocket. I figured I'd use the 128MB backpack more when working out because its smaller but the HD backpack hasn't been a problem at all... In fact the 128mb backpack hasn't been on since the first day I received my Neuros.
Ugh... Just go with a Neuros. At least then you won't be stuck with a 20gb player for the rest of the time that you own the device & and you get a standard FAT32 USB Mass Storage Device.
Obligatory Neuros plug: The developers of the Neuros (who are very active in their own forums, including the CTO) plan to open up portions of their firmware to developers (can't do everything because of the issues with licensing the tools for the TI DSP.)
I LOVE my Neuros... I've had it for about 3 weeks now and if it broke tomorrow I'd have another one overnighted the next day.
Granted, the USB 1.1 can be annoying at times, but think about it this way: Even if you're loading up a full 20GB collection you'll only need to do it a few times. I've transfered my entire (albeit rather small, only like 5 GB) music collection to my Neuros like 4 times* so far and usually I just start and let it run overnight and have not been too bothered by the speed as such.
All-in-all you really can't beat the $229 price right now, and if you've got the money and you're tired of USB 1.1 then you can just upgrade to the USB 2.0 backpack when its released. The backpack will have a USB 2.0 mini-port built-in (whereas the Neuros main unit, not the backpack, has the USB 1.1 port) which will allow you to d/l music to the backpack without having the main unit connected to it.
I highly recommend the unit to all of my friends looking to purchase a portable music device... And to those who would say that the Neuros is more for geeks: Even my non-technical wife wants one now because she's so used to MyFi (the built-in FM transmitter) and she sees how handy it is for me to be able to take my music anywhere and listen to it on anything. The killer app for portable music.
*1st time when I first received my Neuros... 2nd time because I did the 1st sync from work and would rather have my main 'sync base' be one of my home pc's. (Syncing to other machines is possible though, read on...) 3rd time because I did something stupid when updating firmware. 4th time because I switched from their proprietary sync software to an open-source solution called the Neuros DB Manipulator which I liked better because I can just drag & drop my mp3's to the music folder on the Neuros and then do a 'Rebuild Database'. That's also the best way (IMHO) to sync with multiple PC's, although when you use NDBM instead of the provided software you lose the ability to choose what music you'd like to d/l from the PC on the device (when you sync, the program makes a list of all songs in the library that you don't currently have on your Neuros and allows you to use the menu on the device to specify songs to grab on the next sync... Kinda handy.)
Actually, thats not true (at least not where I bank...) If someone commits fraud with your debit card, you're only liable for $50... (Trust me on this, I work for the bank.)
Actually there's already been quite a bit of info about when the game takes place. It happens after Revolutions and its about a war between those who want to remain in the Matrix and those that think everyone should be freed.
0. The Neuros is bigger and heavier. The Neuros is backpack based... The current backpack's offered are bigger and heavier yes, but that doesn't mean that won't change. And trust me, the bigger heavier thing is a worthwhile tradeoff. And why are you making a point about something I already said in my grandparent post?
1. The Neuros downloads rather more slowly. DI is releasing a USB2.0 backpack soon that will alleviate that problem. Most users of the Neuros have an offer to upgrade to that backpack for free.
2. The Neuros' user interface pales in comparison to the iPod. This is one of the iPod's real true advantages (and it *is* real -- the giant circle is a slice of UI genius). That may be true for now, but I don't believe that will remain the case. The Neuros is extremely upgradeable and DI plans to allow other's to tweak the firmware + the Xi menu system will allow 3rd party developers to add extra features into the menu's.
3. The Neuros doesn't support DRM I don't support DRM either. The only entity I want managing the rights of the things that I buy is ME. If I buy a CD, I want to be able to do with it what I want. If I buy a song online, I want to be able to do with it what I want.
Really? I'd say the Neuros pretty much satisfies all of those complaints: Battery life is VERY good in my experience. You can't beat the price right now: Something like $220 for the 128mb flash/20gb hdd combo. You can use the flash backpack for jogging if you're worried about damaging the hard drive. You can record 44khz 16-bit WAV through either the built-in MIC or the 1/8" mic-in (there's also options from 160kb/s to 64kb/s MP3 recording, as well as a couple lower WAV qualities). DI (the developers of Neuros) don't believe in DRM, so buy your music from wherever youw ant. Oh, did I mention it has a built in FM tuner and FM transmitter? In my opinion the Neuros beats the iPod hands-down in features. Granted, it may not look as cool, and it's a little bit on the big side, but they're working on that for future versions. I LOVE my Neuros.
Lets hear it for the Neurous... I just picked mine up last week and I'm loving it. 128/20gb combo. After upgrading to the beta 1.44 firmware I've really grown to love this device. Can't wait till they release the 2.0 firmware.
Yea, well... I've drank too many Mt. Dew's in my day and now i'm trying to undo that damage. I mostly drink water during the day but at that point I had a Diet Pepsi from Subway. So sue me:P
Actually I would wager to say that a majority of RIAA signed artists are poorer than you or I. Since the RIAA holds all the power, they're the ones who decide what your contract is like. Unless you're a bid-war band (good luck with that) then the chances are you have no say as to what goes into your contract. Most advances aren't millions of dollars.. I'd guess more in the range of 250k. Also keep in mind that you have to pay for your recording/promotion out of that advance, as well as your living expenses for the duration of the recording process, etc. Oh, did I forget to mention that YOU HAVE TO PAY IT BACK. Here's a little news for you: Unless your album goes multi-platinum you're going to be in debt as an 'artist'.
You don't have to believe me, but just do a little research and you'll find that what I say is true. The RIAA has no qualms with screwing people, be they artists or customers.
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Lol... Best jab I've in a while, I applaud. =) (No offense to the grandparent, but ya gotta admit he got ya there.)
Hear hear! I especially agree with the part about watching on your own time. Thats also one of my favorite things about it. It doesn't force you to be tied to your tv so you don't miss the latest episode of Smallville/Friends/etc.
You must not own a DVR... Those who purchase one QUICKLY find out that they don't enjoy watching live tv anymore.
If something is live I'll usually just pause the show for 8 minutes or so (for a 30 min show, 16 for a 60) and do something else. Later I can come back and timeshift all I please. Yes, you can timeshift with VCR's, but not in the same way: The killer app on a DVR is being able to do it with live tv, while recording it. Heck, since I get my DVR through my cable co. and it has 2 tuners built-in, I can record 2 channels at the same time while watching a pre-recorded show. With a VCR you have a ton of hassles that just makes it inconvenient, namely dealing with tape and having to record the entire show before you can watch (and timeshift)...
2nd page of the special edition disc for Reloaded. MTV Video Music Awards.
Even better was the "Hey, did you hear? There's gonna be an orgy at Morpheous' afterwards... Or at least thats what everyone's heard. Morpheous: Everything you've heard is true."
I didn't even watch the VMA special features until my brother practically made me. His class at full-sail watched it and I thank them for that. Without his recommendation I might have missed witnessing possibly one of the funniest spoofs I've seen in ages.
Be sure to test several designs of your new hexagonal wheel before you go live with it you savvy inventor you.
What would be the point of that?
The size isn't that bad at all. It easily fits into a shirt pocket. I figured I'd use the 128MB backpack more when working out because its smaller but the HD backpack hasn't been a problem at all... In fact the 128mb backpack hasn't been on since the first day I received my Neuros.
Nope... Just a satisifed customer. I'm Trig on the Neuros forums.
The Neuros 128MB/20GB combo is only $229 right now... Heck, they dropped the 128MB stand-alone (which is upgradeable via the backpack system) to $99.
Ugh... Just go with a Neuros. At least then you won't be stuck with a 20gb player for the rest of the time that you own the device & and you get a standard FAT32 USB Mass Storage Device.
Obligatory Neuros plug: The developers of the Neuros (who are very active in their own forums, including the CTO) plan to open up portions of their firmware to developers (can't do everything because of the issues with licensing the tools for the TI DSP.)
The thing that kills the squiddies!!!! Viva la revolution!
Don't you mean iChlamydia?
I LOVE my Neuros... I've had it for about 3 weeks now and if it broke tomorrow I'd have another one overnighted the next day.
Granted, the USB 1.1 can be annoying at times, but think about it this way: Even if you're loading up a full 20GB collection you'll only need to do it a few times. I've transfered my entire (albeit rather small, only like 5 GB) music collection to my Neuros like 4 times* so far and usually I just start and let it run overnight and have not been too bothered by the speed as such.
All-in-all you really can't beat the $229 price right now, and if you've got the money and you're tired of USB 1.1 then you can just upgrade to the USB 2.0 backpack when its released. The backpack will have a USB 2.0 mini-port built-in (whereas the Neuros main unit, not the backpack, has the USB 1.1 port) which will allow you to d/l music to the backpack without having the main unit connected to it.
I highly recommend the unit to all of my friends looking to purchase a portable music device... And to those who would say that the Neuros is more for geeks: Even my non-technical wife wants one now because she's so used to MyFi (the built-in FM transmitter) and she sees how handy it is for me to be able to take my music anywhere and listen to it on anything. The killer app for portable music.
*1st time when I first received my Neuros...
2nd time because I did the 1st sync from work and would rather have my main 'sync base' be one of my home pc's. (Syncing to other machines is possible though, read on...)
3rd time because I did something stupid when updating firmware.
4th time because I switched from their proprietary sync software to an open-source solution called the Neuros DB Manipulator which I liked better because I can just drag & drop my mp3's to the music folder on the Neuros and then do a 'Rebuild Database'. That's also the best way (IMHO) to sync with multiple PC's, although when you use NDBM instead of the provided software you lose the ability to choose what music you'd like to d/l from the PC on the device (when you sync, the program makes a list of all songs in the library that you don't currently have on your Neuros and allows you to use the menu on the device to specify songs to grab on the next sync... Kinda handy.)
Actually, thats not true (at least not where I bank...) If someone commits fraud with your debit card, you're only liable for $50... (Trust me on this, I work for the bank.)
Actually there's already been quite a bit of info about when the game takes place. It happens after Revolutions and its about a war between those who want to remain in the Matrix and those that think everyone should be freed.
Haha... I did the same gig yesterday and managed to keep at least neutral karma
0. The Neuros is bigger and heavier.
The Neuros is backpack based... The current backpack's offered are bigger and heavier yes, but that doesn't mean that won't change. And trust me, the bigger heavier thing is a worthwhile tradeoff. And why are you making a point about something I already said in my grandparent post?
1. The Neuros downloads rather more slowly. DI is releasing a USB2.0 backpack soon that will alleviate that problem. Most users of the Neuros have an offer to upgrade to that backpack for free.
2. The Neuros' user interface pales in comparison to the iPod. This is one of the iPod's real true advantages (and it *is* real -- the giant circle is a slice of UI genius).
That may be true for now, but I don't believe that will remain the case. The Neuros is extremely upgradeable and DI plans to allow other's to tweak the firmware + the Xi menu system will allow 3rd party developers to add extra features into the menu's.
3. The Neuros doesn't support DRM
I don't support DRM either. The only entity I want managing the rights of the things that I buy is ME. If I buy a CD, I want to be able to do with it what I want. If I buy a song online, I want to be able to do with it what I want.
Really? I'd say the Neuros pretty much satisfies all of those complaints: Battery life is VERY good in my experience. You can't beat the price right now: Something like $220 for the 128mb flash/20gb hdd combo. You can use the flash backpack for jogging if you're worried about damaging the hard drive. You can record 44khz 16-bit WAV through either the built-in MIC or the 1/8" mic-in (there's also options from 160kb/s to 64kb/s MP3 recording, as well as a couple lower WAV qualities). DI (the developers of Neuros) don't believe in DRM, so buy your music from wherever youw ant. Oh, did I mention it has a built in FM tuner and FM transmitter? In my opinion the Neuros beats the iPod hands-down in features. Granted, it may not look as cool, and it's a little bit on the big side, but they're working on that for future versions. I LOVE my Neuros.
Just buy a Neuros and a couple of extra 20gb backpacks (or hold out until they release the USB2.0 backpacks which will most likely be a larger size.)
Lets hear it for the Neurous... I just picked mine up last week and I'm loving it. 128/20gb combo. After upgrading to the beta 1.44 firmware I've really grown to love this device. Can't wait till they release the 2.0 firmware.
Yea, well... I've drank too many Mt. Dew's in my day and now i'm trying to undo that damage. I mostly drink water during the day but at that point I had a Diet Pepsi from Subway. So sue me :P
+5 Fonzie Cool Points for almost making me spew Diet Pepsi through my nose.
And I'll be just a little boastful for a moment and tell you that we are rolling in so much dough that $7000 is basically pocket change.
:P
Lol... So the real question is, are you hiring?
Actually I would wager to say that a majority of RIAA signed artists are poorer than you or I. Since the RIAA holds all the power, they're the ones who decide what your contract is like. Unless you're a bid-war band (good luck with that) then the chances are you have no say as to what goes into your contract. Most advances aren't millions of dollars.. I'd guess more in the range of 250k. Also keep in mind that you have to pay for your recording/promotion out of that advance, as well as your living expenses for the duration of the recording process, etc. Oh, did I forget to mention that YOU HAVE TO PAY IT BACK. Here's a little news for you: Unless your album goes multi-platinum you're going to be in debt as an 'artist'.
You don't have to believe me, but just do a little research and you'll find that what I say is true. The RIAA has no qualms with screwing people, be they artists or customers.