Yeah, but the point is that a blurry, noisy 28.8MP image isn't necessarily any better than a sharp, noise-free 12MP image. Forget about the DPI, as that says nothing of the actual resolution of the image in terms of visible detail. Keep in mind we aren't talking about top-of-the-line large format lenses and sensors here.
You're talking about something else. There are many reasons to want more than 16MPs with of data in an image, as not all images are intended simply to be viewed as a whole. The 12MP limit is more to do with the limit of current average camera optics, not what the image may be used for.
Where is the evidence that our ability to read the mind will continue to be accurate and detailed? For all we know, it may be possible to read the bigger things, but it may be a case of diminishing returns, where the ability to precisely and reliably read a person's complex train of thought might simply not be possible. When you start talking about full mind downloads, you're making some major assumptions about the nature of the mind that the evidence at the moment simply doesn't suggest. I'm not saying it isn't possible, of course, just saying that this is mainly speculation.
If your friend's iTunes music doesn't have DRM, then what is stopping you copying it right out of their iTunes folder and into whatever setup you run? AAC is an open standard. Yes, it has license restrictions, but not anymore so than MP3.
When it comes to iTunes, Apple seem to only put enough restriction on to encourage people to follow basic copyright law and to not alienate the RIAA, who's cooperation they need if they're to do business with. They compromised. Many people might say that was a bad thing, but others would say it's the best way forward. And if you hadn't noticed, they seem to be getting less restricted in this area now that they've proved on-line stores can be successful.
I don't think the IP issues with Apple are a big problem, so I must blindly support Apple on everything and never question them? You know, it is possible to both be a supporter of Free software and open hardware standards, yet also tolerate to some extent the practice of using today's IP laws in business.
Yeah, I'll admit that they are biased towards not wanting such things, but I doubt they were targeting Rockbox specifically. My impression was that you can still install your own firmware if you wanted, even if you can no longer simply modify Apple's. I think Apple does it because it solves a lot of support issues for them and they care about that more than keeping OSS advocates happy. Otherwise, I don't see much evidence that they would care that much about hacking. I think it would be nice if they were more open, but no one's perfect, and in the way they've used IP laws, they seem to be a lot more reasonable compared to other companies, and therefore I don't have a such a problem with it.
The impression I get about the EFF is that they've become a bit too much like Greenpeace. I'm an environmentalist, but I do get sick of Greenpeace. I also don't like the DMCA, but the amount of spin coming from the EFF lately is a bit too much for me. When organisations like this start going after the small stuff, I think they undermine the very importance of what they're fighting for and just end up preaching to the choir.
But that's not really a music player -- It's software that you can install on a music player. Apple is not fighting to keep it off the iPod, they just don't care about supporting it. Big difference. And why are you surprised? Apple isn't a bad company IMHO, but they're not there to be everyone's best friend, either.
People have already started announcing 3rd party accessories for the new iPod shuffle. It may not be a standard headphone jack, but it's not locked-down. I'm sure in a months time there will be people who've made their own iPod shuffle headphone controller just for the fun of it. If you want to talk about price of accessories making the whole package too expensive, then that's something else.
In this case, I think the difference to preferring low quality MP3s, though, is like preferring to have every band you listen to to have the same instrument setup and same distortion effects. Which wouldn't surprise me.
I agree. I own an iPhone yet I don't bother browsing the app store. All the apps I've been interested in I've found out about through blogs etc. that link to the developer's site. That gives me a much better idea of what to expect than looking at its listing in the app store. I mean, if someone from a respectable blog hasn't taken the time to rave about a particular app, then I have to question its value.
My biggest surprise here is that he spend $32,000 developing this app. If he was a programmer, why not simply do it himself in his spare time before getting too carried away?
He also made the mistake of thinking that what people say about the app will reflect in sales. I'm sure it is more than "just another match-3 game" and I'm sure people really did enjoy playing it, but that doesn't mean it will be the same for everyone, or that people will want to pay $4.99 for it.
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Uhh... what? You think that digital audio and video is a step back in quality from analog?
I know there's a lot of really bad encodings on YouTube. Perhaps that is what he meant.
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Blogs lost? When did that happen? That's like saying music lost because you don't like the stuff on mainstream radio or the bands that play at your local pub.
Well considering the iPhone is a 2 year old hardware design (with a minor 3G upgrade since) it's not surprising that the hardware is nothing special now.
If you have a look on ifixit.com, you'll see the 3G is quite different underneath.
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Yeah, but the point is that a blurry, noisy 28.8MP image isn't necessarily any better than a sharp, noise-free 12MP image. Forget about the DPI, as that says nothing of the actual resolution of the image in terms of visible detail. Keep in mind we aren't talking about top-of-the-line large format lenses and sensors here.
You're talking about something else. There are many reasons to want more than 16MPs with of data in an image, as not all images are intended simply to be viewed as a whole. The 12MP limit is more to do with the limit of current average camera optics, not what the image may be used for.
Where is the evidence that our ability to read the mind will continue to be accurate and detailed? For all we know, it may be possible to read the bigger things, but it may be a case of diminishing returns, where the ability to precisely and reliably read a person's complex train of thought might simply not be possible. When you start talking about full mind downloads, you're making some major assumptions about the nature of the mind that the evidence at the moment simply doesn't suggest. I'm not saying it isn't possible, of course, just saying that this is mainly speculation.
It's a set of headphones for a portable music player. If you don't like Apple's player, there are many others out there.
If your friend's iTunes music doesn't have DRM, then what is stopping you copying it right out of their iTunes folder and into whatever setup you run? AAC is an open standard. Yes, it has license restrictions, but not anymore so than MP3.
When it comes to iTunes, Apple seem to only put enough restriction on to encourage people to follow basic copyright law and to not alienate the RIAA, who's cooperation they need if they're to do business with. They compromised. Many people might say that was a bad thing, but others would say it's the best way forward. And if you hadn't noticed, they seem to be getting less restricted in this area now that they've proved on-line stores can be successful.
Think you've replied to the wrong person :)
I don't think the IP issues with Apple are a big problem, so I must blindly support Apple on everything and never question them? You know, it is possible to both be a supporter of Free software and open hardware standards, yet also tolerate to some extent the practice of using today's IP laws in business.
Yeah, I'll admit that they are biased towards not wanting such things, but I doubt they were targeting Rockbox specifically. My impression was that you can still install your own firmware if you wanted, even if you can no longer simply modify Apple's. I think Apple does it because it solves a lot of support issues for them and they care about that more than keeping OSS advocates happy. Otherwise, I don't see much evidence that they would care that much about hacking. I think it would be nice if they were more open, but no one's perfect, and in the way they've used IP laws, they seem to be a lot more reasonable compared to other companies, and therefore I don't have a such a problem with it.
The impression I get about the EFF is that they've become a bit too much like Greenpeace. I'm an environmentalist, but I do get sick of Greenpeace. I also don't like the DMCA, but the amount of spin coming from the EFF lately is a bit too much for me. When organisations like this start going after the small stuff, I think they undermine the very importance of what they're fighting for and just end up preaching to the choir.
But that's not really a music player -- It's software that you can install on a music player. Apple is not fighting to keep it off the iPod, they just don't care about supporting it. Big difference. And why are you surprised? Apple isn't a bad company IMHO, but they're not there to be everyone's best friend, either.
Non-standard != proprietary DRM.
People have already started announcing 3rd party accessories for the new iPod shuffle. It may not be a standard headphone jack, but it's not locked-down. I'm sure in a months time there will be people who've made their own iPod shuffle headphone controller just for the fun of it. If you want to talk about price of accessories making the whole package too expensive, then that's something else.
And since when did all religions require blind faith?
What's more real about analog?
In this case, I think the difference to preferring low quality MP3s, though, is like preferring to have every band you listen to to have the same instrument setup and same distortion effects. Which wouldn't surprise me.
Perhaps it's more sentimentality.
I would imagine the very reason it can be discharged so fast is exactly because it has less heat problems (due to less internal resistance).
I suggest you read some basic physics. You can burn your entire fuel tank in 10 seconds too, if you wanted to.
I'll keep it short: To think that science and religion are fundamentally incompatible is to misunderstand religion.
No chance of winning? Ever heard of fraud?
The users won't be happier when their apps stop working after an OS update.
I agree. I own an iPhone yet I don't bother browsing the app store. All the apps I've been interested in I've found out about through blogs etc. that link to the developer's site. That gives me a much better idea of what to expect than looking at its listing in the app store. I mean, if someone from a respectable blog hasn't taken the time to rave about a particular app, then I have to question its value.
My biggest surprise here is that he spend $32,000 developing this app. If he was a programmer, why not simply do it himself in his spare time before getting too carried away?
He also made the mistake of thinking that what people say about the app will reflect in sales. I'm sure it is more than "just another match-3 game" and I'm sure people really did enjoy playing it, but that doesn't mean it will be the same for everyone, or that people will want to pay $4.99 for it.
Uhh... what? You think that digital audio and video is a step back in quality from analog?
I know there's a lot of really bad encodings on YouTube. Perhaps that is what he meant.
Blogs lost? When did that happen? That's like saying music lost because you don't like the stuff on mainstream radio or the bands that play at your local pub.
Well considering the iPhone is a 2 year old hardware design (with a minor 3G upgrade since) it's not surprising that the hardware is nothing special now.
If you have a look on ifixit.com, you'll see the 3G is quite different underneath.