I am trying to see the next generation iPod from Apple's point of view; trying to figure out what to expect in the future. In that equation I do disregard the desires of "us" and I even give a reason WHY theese features woun't happen.
I would like to see a survey clarifying your point of view regarding the average consumer group, I don't think you are right.
If you know (and care strongly) for ogg, chances are, that you will bother to install RockBox.
I just want something that works, the original firmware does. It seems like a good project which adds lots of features to a DAP, but.. is it really worth the efford on my part to install it?
And yet, every time speculation on the next generation iPod starts, people ask for:
- ogg (Face it, it's the BetaMax of this decade. Cross encode to mp3 and get over it.) - replacable battery (plastic latch => worse design. Battery packs are available for those who need it) - FM radio (can be bought as an extention => extra sales to Apple + lower unit cost) - WiFi (which can not replace a wired connection => extra cost for Apple) - BlueTooth (headsets are not universally accepted yet => unknown by Joe Sixpack => no benefits for Apple) - CF, SD card bay (ext. for camera available. oh, to transfer music? get real.)
A new one: - IM integration (I am listening to music in my world => do not disturb)
schools in England: pork and ham is not on the menu. schools in England: the three little piglets is not a legal book to read banks in Englsnd: piggy banks are banned
so, you want an iPod with a silvercolor plastic latch on the back, so you can replace the battery once in a blue moon?
I will go for style any day and live without that latch. Me, and most other iPod owners, are never really away from a plug for 12 hours of listening time.
There are lots of battery packs out there, that will solve the energy problem people might have on the road. There are even a few solar panels for people who venture off the beaten path.
To delete a photo in MSC mode, connect your Sansa to your computer and go to My Computer and delete the photo in Removable Disk/Photo/My Album and in Removable Disk/Photo/Thumbnails/My Album.
The default in iTunes is AAC, but nothing at all prevents people from ripping in another format. It's only the WMA DRM incompatibility that really is a problem for the rest of the music sellers online. Something that Apple could solve with something as simple as an extra player codec for iTunes and a firmware update for the iPods.. but why should they do that before they absolutely have to?
For my AAC encoded library.. I can even make iTunes cross encode everything to mp3 without any noticable loss in audio-quality (given that the library is going to be played on a portable device and that my library is encoded 'quite high' in the first play)
There are still a hell of a lot more iTunes installations than there are iPods.
Saying the words "Battery low" or popping up a window saying "battery low" takes power..
Theese kinds of messages have always anoyed me because I know, when I am running my device on the last fumes and the last thing I want is a message (that has to be cliked) reminding me / disturbing me with this fact...but that's just me.
The history of Metalica includes a lot of live concerts and a lot of bootleg recordings of those bootleg concerts. Theese recordings were the basis and reason for Metalica's success.
Of course, a band that sucks balls, would not have success. (One can argue the point about Metalica, but a lot of people seemed to like them at some point in time)
Will the world be a worse place, if the industrialized crop of music couldn't be sold, whatever the cause?
I do actually respect them for this aspect of their national identity! They love to stick it to the man... and protest.. and "the man" knows it.. more countries could use a bit more of that!
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I am trying to see the next generation iPod from Apple's point of view; trying to figure out what to expect in the future. In that equation I do disregard the desires of "us" and I even give a reason WHY theese features woun't happen.
I would like to see a survey clarifying your point of view regarding the average consumer group, I don't think you are right.
Good point!
.. is it really worth the efford on my part to install it?
If you know (and care strongly) for ogg, chances are, that you will bother to install RockBox.
I just want something that works, the original firmware does. It seems like a good project which adds lots of features to a DAP, but
And yet, every time speculation on the next generation iPod starts, people ask for:
- ogg (Face it, it's the BetaMax of this decade. Cross encode to mp3 and get over it.)
- replacable battery (plastic latch => worse design. Battery packs are available for those who need it)
- FM radio (can be bought as an extention => extra sales to Apple + lower unit cost)
- WiFi (which can not replace a wired connection => extra cost for Apple)
- BlueTooth (headsets are not universally accepted yet => unknown by Joe Sixpack => no benefits for Apple)
- CF, SD card bay (ext. for camera available. oh, to transfer music? get real.)
A new one:
- IM integration (I am listening to music in my world => do not disturb)
I know, I know ..
.. sort of like eclipse suggesting methods on the fly .. equally anoying.. ;-)
I see the next generation of Word having dropdown boxes for all verbs
..yes, and for my initial comment, I should be shot. (because I know both Spanish and Danish)
Gramatically, Danish is simpler than Spanish, which I was aiming at.
or this http://www.verbix.com/
Would this patent only cover American English, or would it cover Spanish (verb conjugation galore) or Danish (no verb conjugation at all) as well?
schools in England: pork and ham is not on the menu.
schools in England: the three little piglets is not a legal book to read
banks in Englsnd: piggy banks are banned
England is changing.
..you are such an Apple fan boy! :-)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
From the time where USA was not a scared nation..
iPods are only good enough for 75% of the customers...
My 2 year old 4G B&W iPod (discontinued) gets 12 hours on a single charge. I use black Sony EX-71 headphones.
so, you want an iPod with a silvercolor plastic latch on the back, so you can replace the battery once in a blue moon?
I will go for style any day and live without that latch. Me, and most other iPod owners, are never really away from a plug for 12 hours of listening time.
There are lots of battery packs out there, that will solve the energy problem people might have on the road. There are even a few solar panels for people who venture off the beaten path.
To delete a photo in MSC mode, connect your Sansa to your computer and go to My Computer and delete the photo in Removable Disk/Photo/My Album and in Removable Disk/Photo/Thumbnails/My Album.
.. 90s
Using drag and drop is so
The default in iTunes is AAC, but nothing at all prevents people from ripping in another format. It's only the WMA DRM incompatibility that really is a problem for the rest of the music sellers online. Something that Apple could solve with something as simple as an extra player codec for iTunes and a firmware update for the iPods .. but why should they do that before they absolutely have to?
.. I can even make iTunes cross encode everything to mp3 without any noticable loss in audio-quality (given that the library is going to be played on a portable device and that my library is encoded 'quite high' in the first play)
For my AAC encoded library
There are still a hell of a lot more iTunes installations than there are iPods.
(AAC is not an Apple format)
Don't say that he didn't warn you ..
http://www.totallycrap.com/videos/video_4_little_f ish
So, you would rather spend $300 on a totally unknown player than the same amount on a player that has already proved it's worth?
the "too expensive" argument simply does not make any sense.
Saying the words "Battery low" or popping up a window saying "battery low" takes power..
..but that's just me.
Theese kinds of messages have always anoyed me because I know, when I am running my device on the last fumes and the last thing I want is a message (that has to be cliked) reminding me / disturbing me with this fact.
The history of Metalica includes a lot of live concerts and a lot of bootleg recordings of those bootleg concerts. Theese recordings were the basis and reason for Metalica's success.
Of course, a band that sucks balls, would not have success. (One can argue the point about Metalica, but a lot of people seemed to like them at some point in time)
Will the world be a worse place, if the industrialized crop of music couldn't be sold, whatever the cause?
I thought the Internet was the Information Highway..
I do actually respect them for this aspect of their national identity! They love to stick it to the man... and protest .. and "the man" knows it.. more countries could use a bit more of that!
Recording Industry Ass. of America has nothing to say in France ;-)
Millions of iPod owners march the streets with banners, singing songs and protesting against this new law.
.. waaait for it)
(wait for it
at least spammers don't charge $14.95 a month..
That is really god milage .. for a SUV!