I was at EB last weekend here in Calgary. Some kids were ahead of me pre-ordering a game who's title I can't recall. But as the reciept was being printed up, the cashier said "When you come to pick the game up, make sure you bring the reciept and some ID, or bring an adult with you".
I didn't really think about it until reading this story now. Can't say I remember ever hearing that before when in a store like EB.
I agree that customers should have the choice to put what they want on their iPod. There, I said it.
However, as an iPod owner, I would never even consider working with Real in any way. Not because I'm an Apple Zelot or anything, but because Real has done nothing but destroy any notion that they're 'working FOR the customer' over the years.
When I used to use their software, it just floored me how they could get away with such sleezeball market driven tactics. I purchased a RealPass once for some sporting event a while back. All of a sudden, I had Real bookmarks in IE and had all my media files opening up in Real. While watching the game, I had banners on the top flashing and bobbing around. "Would you like to order a RealPass for next game? We know you do. Do it.. do it now." The streaming of the game was horrible, the advertisements were infuriating, and the game was ruined. Did I mention the advertisements?
Real left such a horrible taste in my mouth that I don't use it anymore. Plain and simple. And yes, now songs from the Real store can go on an iPod. Horay for everything! But I certainly won't give it a look. I didn't use the Real store before Harmony, and I won't use it after. Not because I'm "YAY YAYYAYAY APPLE YAAAAYAYA!!", but because after my experiences with Real, I choose to use something else.
Of course you got to spend more money to think that your mp3s sound better.
My MP3's sound the same on an iPod, Winamp, RCA Lyra, or any MP3 player. I don't understand what you're trying to say here... That an iPod makes MP3's sound better?
That certainly was a dumb statement. Thank goodness you made that as an AC.
Fortunately, one part of your post made a little sense. You said that even though the iPod is slick and has a pointlessly large hard drive, it doesn't necessarily mean it's better than anything else. You're right. It doesn't make it better. What makes it better than an RCA Lyra for ME is the fact that I filled up my iPod with music and carry all that music with me wherever I go. I can not do this with the RCA Lyra I used to own. I could only take a fraction of songs with me, always having to swap them when I wanted to listen to different things.
So, I don't see how it's pointlessly large when I was able to fully utilize it. That's like saying "I don't see why anyone would pay for a GForce 4" to someone who just bought Doom 3.
Wow, nice. Good job on trying to deflect the original conversation. Alas, it didn't work. However, I can't really make a decent reply because you didn't really say anything relevant to the conversation...
Oh.. well, except this:
'Cause it's less expensive. But they are vastly cheaper.
Wow. So, they're less expensive, but they're vastly cheaper too?
Amazing. I've got a hard drive that's 40 gigs. It's pretty big, but it's also large. Oh, and it's not small.
I wonder what happens to the artist's cut of the pie. I mean, they only get pennies from each sale as it stands now. You don't think the record executives are going to take a pay cut, do you?
While I can understand the "redundant" moderation, I can't understand the "Flamebait" point. I really do think people should spell words properly when they write.
I apologize to the person who was deeply offended and scandalized by my belief. Plez forgiv me.:P
Terrorist1: "R U going 2 b at the meeting 2nite?" Terrorist2: "No I hav 2 complete mission" Terrorist1: "Plz brng back heads of infidels" Terrorist2: "Suicide mission. I not b back" Terrorist1: "I wsh u luck" Terrorist2: "Allah Akbar!"
The announcement ends months of speculation over whether Nvidia, the leading maker of graphics processors for PCs, would renew its troubled partnership with Microsoft on the Xbox.
Does anyone have a link to a story or/. submission regarding their 'troubled partnership'? I'm curious as to what's been happening.
This would have been a great purchase as my Palm V is getting a bit outdated, but I just bought a Magellan SporTrak two months ago. I curse my insatiable desire to be a dork for not letting me wait for this thing to be released.
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There have been other attempts at creating such a collection.
Indeed.
I was at EB last weekend here in Calgary. Some kids were ahead of me pre-ordering a game who's title I can't recall. But as the reciept was being printed up, the cashier said "When you come to pick the game up, make sure you bring the reciept and some ID, or bring an adult with you".
I didn't really think about it until reading this story now. Can't say I remember ever hearing that before when in a store like EB.
I agree that customers should have the choice to put what they want on their iPod. There, I said it.
However, as an iPod owner, I would never even consider working with Real in any way. Not because I'm an Apple Zelot or anything, but because Real has done nothing but destroy any notion that they're 'working FOR the customer' over the years.
When I used to use their software, it just floored me how they could get away with such sleezeball market driven tactics. I purchased a RealPass once for some sporting event a while back. All of a sudden, I had Real bookmarks in IE and had all my media files opening up in Real. While watching the game, I had banners on the top flashing and bobbing around. "Would you like to order a RealPass for next game? We know you do. Do it.. do it now." The streaming of the game was horrible, the advertisements were infuriating, and the game was ruined. Did I mention the advertisements?
Real left such a horrible taste in my mouth that I don't use it anymore. Plain and simple. And yes, now songs from the Real store can go on an iPod. Horay for everything! But I certainly won't give it a look. I didn't use the Real store before Harmony, and I won't use it after. Not because I'm "YAY YAYYAYAY APPLE YAAAAYAYA!!", but because after my experiences with Real, I choose to use something else.
even though I live in Calgary, Alberta. I am probably one of the few Liberal voters here.
Wow, I thought I was the only Calgarian who voted Liberal, at least that's the way it feels like some times.
Solidarity, brother!
It will revolutionize the... the... the... well it will revolutionize something!
Must... buy... stock.. NOW!
Of course you got to spend more money to think that your mp3s sound better.
My MP3's sound the same on an iPod, Winamp, RCA Lyra, or any MP3 player. I don't understand what you're trying to say here... That an iPod makes MP3's sound better?
That certainly was a dumb statement. Thank goodness you made that as an AC.
Fortunately, one part of your post made a little sense. You said that even though the iPod is slick and has a pointlessly large hard drive, it doesn't necessarily mean it's better than anything else. You're right. It doesn't make it better. What makes it better than an RCA Lyra for ME is the fact that I filled up my iPod with music and carry all that music with me wherever I go. I can not do this with the RCA Lyra I used to own. I could only take a fraction of songs with me, always having to swap them when I wanted to listen to different things.
So, I don't see how it's pointlessly large when I was able to fully utilize it. That's like saying "I don't see why anyone would pay for a GForce 4" to someone who just bought Doom 3.
Wow, nice. Good job on trying to deflect the original conversation. Alas, it didn't work. However, I can't really make a decent reply because you didn't really say anything relevant to the conversation...
Oh.. well, except this:
'Cause it's less expensive. But they are vastly cheaper.
Wow. So, they're less expensive, but they're vastly cheaper too?
Amazing. I've got a hard drive that's 40 gigs. It's pretty big, but it's also large. Oh, and it's not small.
I actually owned an RCA Lyra two years ago but was disappointed with it. I wanted Corvette, not Volvo, hence the iPod.
And honestly... You think half my money went for those posters? They're four colors and a silhouette! Sixty-eight cents, max!
Wait.. You mean you can't afford $300.00 of disposable income to throw giddily at an MP3 player or other unnecessary item?
Right, and I'M the loser.
...why not spend 25 dollars more and get the Space Ghost Coast to Coast Season 1 DVD as well, which comes out on the 18th of November. (Clicky)
Or you can skip the desk altogether and just get the DVD.
MuckSavage? a'la AAF?
Time to celebrate! Break out the hairy fish nuts!
Weigh? Forget weight! How much does one cost? I wouldn't mind having my own cumulonimbus hanging around.
I wonder what happens to the artist's cut of the pie. I mean, they only get pennies from each sale as it stands now. You don't think the record executives are going to take a pay cut, do you?
While I can understand the "redundant" moderation, I can't understand the "Flamebait" point. I really do think people should spell words properly when they write.
:P
I apologize to the person who was deeply offended and scandalized by my belief. Plez forgiv me.
It's time we did alot less of both
It's time we stopped spelling it "alot" instead of "a lot" as well.
That's not really funny.
Why not? It made me laugh.
The nodes can also jam cellular communications
Terrorist1: "R U going 2 b at the meeting 2nite?"
Terrorist2: "No I hav 2 complete mission"
Terrorist1: "Plz brng back heads of infidels"
Terrorist2: "Suicide mission. I not b back"
Terrorist1: "I wsh u luck"
Terrorist2: "Allah Akbar!"
If you RTFA
:P
But I like having monkies like you doing my bidding for me!
Now fetch me a drink, whelp!
Thanks.
The announcement ends months of speculation over whether Nvidia, the leading maker of graphics processors for PCs, would renew its troubled partnership with Microsoft on the Xbox.
/. submission regarding their 'troubled partnership'? I'm curious as to what's been happening.
Does anyone have a link to a story or
Now we're going to need tinfoil gloves to go with our hats!
Thanlks forr teh sughestionm! Theyu workl gREAT!
This would have been a great purchase as my Palm V is getting a bit outdated, but I just bought a Magellan SporTrak two months ago. I curse my insatiable desire to be a dork for not letting me wait for this thing to be released.
Finally, a strategy guide for Sim-Ant!
Yeah, I can't wait for automatic computer translations....
FrenchGuy01: Hello Jippy how is u?
Jippy: Fine, yourself?
FrenchGuy01: Being 6 oclock
Jippy: Sorry, I don't understand...
FrenchGuy01: Yes is raining too.
Jippy: What?
FrenchGuy01: Qui?
"That man touched my breast!!!!"