We are creatures of habit, sticking to what we know we like. It's like going to your favorite restaurant and ordering your favorite meal; you see other menu items, but don't know if you will like them as much as the meal you have already tried and enjoy.
How many times have we suddenly decided we *Need* that gadget only after we saw the commercial for it? We did not realize how big the black hole was in our souls until we discovered the product that promises to fill it.
Have you ever wished for flying bacon? Of course you have!
Well folks, your dreams have now become a reality. For the low low price of just $19.95 you too can have your very own flying pigs!
Yes, you heard right! Not just one pig, not two, but a whole flock of flying pigs! And if you act now, we will throw in a free dozen eggs. Finally the means to have a quick, and delicious breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
*Wings sold separate, many restrictions apply, not available in any state that does eat meat, considered harmful while flying in the state of California, and subject to the laws of most third word countries.
I was actually making a joke cause square tires sounded funny, like something from the Far Side Comics...
Living in Alaska, we deal with that a lot. When it gets to 25 below zero or colder, I have to take it slow the first quarter-mile or so, so that my squared-up tires have time to safely return to their correct shape. I've been told that driving too fast on stiff tires can damage them.
Slight typo there... That should have read "Assuming an average of 21 work days per month" (which is the average). Sorry about that!
21 working days a week... sounds like Dilbert in Hell.
Say if you are 18 years old (I am older than that), and do not have a CD library, and wish to continue to add music to your play lists as you discover new artists and songs, the value is much better on the streaming side, if instant access to any song at any time is the desired goal.
If you are older, have a library of music built up over the years, and don't desire to listen to new songs constantly, then I can see a solid case against subscribing to a streaming service.
Yeah... this weekend's weather forecast calls for 40 Below Zero in my town (Alaska).
I wonder how those batteries will do here. Our car batteries get a little cranky w/o either a trickle changer or a battery pad warmer at those temperatures.
In my parts of the woods, all cars plug in, just not all year round!;)
I also don't trust the seller to keep making it available to me for ever.
Good point. A subscriber pays a monthly fee, but it is never stated the service *could* up and disappear one day. Its nothing more than renting month to month. The land lord could sell or evict.
As long as you don't think you "own" the music, this is OK with me. If Spotify shut up shop, there are alternatives. If all streaming dries up... we probably got bigger problems... Time to break out the LP's!
Interesting.. I've never noticed the broken shuffle feature your described. I do listen to a lot of shuffled playlists.
I did like the genre searching better in Google Play. I preferred the interface and the way playlists were managed better on Spotify. Integration with my existing music was not an issue as the songs I already had were available for streaming.
If I only listened to a small number of songs this is true.
Imagine if one listened to music during the duration of an average work-day: If I desire to listen to music for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, and assuming no song repeats:
Average song length: 3.5 minutes Songs played in a 8 hour day: 138
Costs for purchasing each song: Assuming a dollar per song that's 138 dollars a day. Assuming an average pf 21 work days per week: $138 * 21 days = $2,898 per month
Spotify Premium: $9.99 per month.
Needless to say, the more diverse ones music listening is, the better value streaming is.
This is an extreme example, but the point is clear. Unless ownership of music is more important, streaming is a better value if one is willing to continue to pay for as long as one desires to listen to those songs.
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I don't drink much soda, so when I do, I want it to be a favorite. RC cola, is nice, but I prefer the more complex flavors of Coke or Dr. Pepper.
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Well I'll be, I guess even Hell gets cold at night! ;)
Perhaps Jony Ive should switch to late night infomercials. Imagine him highlighting how soft, supple, and vibrantly colorful... a Snuggie is!
Apple is no longer a BMW... but rather a 3 year Ford design marketed as "new" with a different color paint job, and a custom multi touch shiftier.
We are creatures of habit, sticking to what we know we like. It's like going to your favorite restaurant and ordering your favorite meal; you see other menu items, but don't know if you will like them as much as the meal you have already tried and enjoy.
I'm looking for an RC Cola ad... once I see one, I will buy an entire shipping crate of the stuff....
Location and price are what help determine my decision.
How many times have we suddenly decided we *Need* that gadget only after we saw the commercial for it? We did not realize how big the black hole was in our souls until we discovered the product that promises to fill it.
because almost everything is advertised now
When I am in the middle of the Sahara desert and I see a bill board advert for winter parkas... then I will agree with you.
Granted, you did say *almost* everything, but I digress..
Not valid in Canada. These are Great American Pigs, made and sold in the USA.
Make Bacon great again!
If you want your own bacon, you need to stop expecting America to do it for you, and tell your free-loading government to pick up the cost!
Yes, I kid... I had coffee and am feeling like a smart aleck today. ;)
Have you ever wished for flying bacon? Of course you have!
Well folks, your dreams have now become a reality. For the low low price of just $19.95 you too can have your very own flying pigs!
Yes, you heard right! Not just one pig, not two, but a whole flock of flying pigs! And if you act now, we will throw in a free dozen eggs. Finally the means to have a quick, and delicious breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
*Wings sold separate, many restrictions apply, not available in any state that does eat meat, considered harmful while flying in the state of California, and subject to the laws of most third word countries.
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I prefer to stay more reasonable and use a fire starter instead of gasoline.. ;)
I was actually making a joke cause square tires sounded funny, like something from the Far Side Comics...
Living in Alaska, we deal with that a lot. When it gets to 25 below zero or colder, I have to take it slow the first quarter-mile or so, so that my squared-up tires have time to safely return to their correct shape. I've been told that driving too fast on stiff tires can damage them.
And, yup, it sure does go ka-bump, ka-bump! :)
They sell square tires?
What's next.... Curved TV's?
Explosions come standard on all models.
Also take Note of their mobile options...
Slight typo there... That should have read "Assuming an average of 21 work days per month" (which is the average). Sorry about that!
21 working days a week... sounds like Dilbert in Hell.
Say if you are 18 years old (I am older than that), and do not have a CD library, and wish to continue to add music to your play lists as you discover new artists and songs, the value is much better on the streaming side, if instant access to any song at any time is the desired goal.
If you are older, have a library of music built up over the years, and don't desire to listen to new songs constantly, then I can see a solid case against subscribing to a streaming service.
Yeah... this weekend's weather forecast calls for 40 Below Zero in my town (Alaska).
I wonder how those batteries will do here. Our car batteries get a little cranky w/o either a trickle changer or a battery pad warmer at those temperatures.
In my parts of the woods, all cars plug in, just not all year round! ;)
As long as the "tank" is only allowed to be slightly over half-full... should be safe.
I also don't trust the seller to keep making it available to me for ever.
Good point. A subscriber pays a monthly fee, but it is never stated the service *could* up and disappear one day. Its nothing more than renting month to month. The land lord could sell or evict.
As long as you don't think you "own" the music, this is OK with me. If Spotify shut up shop, there are alternatives.
If all streaming dries up... we probably got bigger problems... Time to break out the LP's!
Yes, if you bought the album today, the cost per song would be lower. If you bought only one song, a dollar a song is pretty standard fare.
If you already bought the album (and are not considering the past expense incurred), yes, much better deal.
Interesting.. I've never noticed the broken shuffle feature your described. I do listen to a lot of shuffled playlists.
I did like the genre searching better in Google Play. I preferred the interface and the way playlists were managed better on Spotify. Integration with my existing music was not an issue as the songs I already had were available for streaming.
If I only listened to a small number of songs this is true.
Imagine if one listened to music during the duration of an average work-day: If I desire to listen to music for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, and assuming no song repeats:
Average song length: 3.5 minutes
Songs played in a 8 hour day: 138
Costs for purchasing each song:
Assuming a dollar per song that's 138 dollars a day.
Assuming an average pf 21 work days per week: $138 * 21 days = $2,898 per month
Spotify Premium: $9.99 per month.
Needless to say, the more diverse ones music listening is, the better value streaming is.
This is an extreme example, but the point is clear. Unless ownership of music is more important, streaming is a better value if one is willing to continue to pay for as long as one desires to listen to those songs.