Besides...you really gonna fill that 60Gigs with music? I don't think so.
I do think so. My 10GB iPod is full, 100% legal-i-ripped-them-from-CDs-I-own mp3s at only 128kb. With just the CDs I *currently* own, I could fill a 30GB iPod with 128kb AAC files, I probably have about 40GB of 128kb AAC I could rip legally. That will only increase as time goes on.
I think the better question is, when is video coming? I mean imagine a 120GB drive and a 3 inch color screen all in an almost iPod sized device - that you could use to play MPEG4 video...
mmm - Future is tasty and on order for delivery soon...
Geez, there is always one! They could price it at a penny, and someone would say - that's just too expensive, maybe at half a penny I'll buy!
The point is that for $20 I can get the EXACT 20 songs I want. Not $15 for 3 songs I want and 10 I could care less about. A regular CD cost (street price) $12 - $17 new, usually $8 used. Even buying used, if you like less than 8 songs on the disk - you are paying more than Apple's service.
I think they should increase their bitrate 1 notch - to better compete with CDs. But the price is pretty fair.
Actually, there is NOT. Even if the studios didn't release the movie simultaneously in all regions - I own the player, I should be allowed to pay extra and import any film I want and watch it on the player.
If I am willing to go the extra distance to import, I should be allowed to play it. Plain and simple. Or, as others have stated, they could just release worldwide with the same or comperable features... Or would that make sense?
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Thats what they did with TFOTR, it is *in* the movie. When we watch our extended version DVD we get the WHOLE movie start to finish, I am assuming they would do that fot TTT...
I agree with you to some extent. I think the actual crux of the matter is figuring out what IS the "magical age". I do think 18 is a bit old. But the simple fact is - while you cannot really change a teenager, you CAN "build a better teenager" by being more involved all through the earlier ages.
I am not talking about ruling with an iron fist. I am talking about being INVOLVED. If you are truly involved, and share your life with your kids and let THEM blossom WITH you (I learn more from my kids than they do from me I think). All of the damage is really done before the kid is 10. Maybe sooner.
So if parents were ACTUALLY RESPONSIBLE for kids actions until they are 16 or so, then it would be that much more incentive to work hard in the early years.
I don't have a formula. All I know is, be there for the kids. Don't babysit with a TV. Answer questions truthfully - don't underestimate kids ability to understand. Don't hide "life" from your kids in the name of "protecting" them. Let them have a personality - but always be a part of it.
Who knows. It might not work, and in a few years *my* kids are the problem. All I know is that too many people don't put enough time and effort into being there for their kids.
Then again I could be wrong. This *is* just/. afterall.
As an aside, Serving Sara and Undercover Brother are, in my humble opinion, terrible movies and I'm just a little embarrassed they were in my queue above. Not that Sweet Home Alabama is Oscar worthy, but who can't smile at Reese Witherspoon?
Who can't smile at Denise Richards? Hell, UB is worth it just to look at the DVD cover!
Parents should be responsible indeed. Even when your kids shoot up their highschool. If parents (and yes, I *am* a parent) had to take responsibility for their kids actions, and that meant consequences for their kids actions, parents would pay a LOT more attention and be a LOT more involved.
The difference in price is insignificant for a business if the product is better.
Which business is this? I have always been stuck with substandard tools - because accountants and planners only ever look at one thing, current costs. Lifetime costs, future benefits - they never look good to shareholders. Internet time can be bad too!
Spelled: "Children". Having just one is enough to accelerate anyone's aging. Results are directly proportional to the number of kids. Your rate of acceleration may vary.
But I have always wondered why killing on TV and in movies and stuff is all OK - but sex is BAD BAD BAD FILTHY DIRTY BAD. ? We may never know. Don't get me wrong, I *like* killing in movies... Helps keep me from doing it at work...;)
Heck, in addition to that, they even forgot the id title "Wolfenstein 3D" in the chronology...
And what about things that were functionally close? Do flight simulators count? I do agree that id kicks arse, but I used to hate it when anything 3D was called a "Doom clone". Carmack is just great at perfecting methodologies - thats why his engines stand out.
Take a looksee at the IBM 970. Hopefully this will be Apple's next CPU - fast, low power consumption, able to leap small buildings in a single bound...
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Besides...you really gonna fill that 60Gigs with music? I don't think so.
I do think so. My 10GB iPod is full, 100% legal-i-ripped-them-from-CDs-I-own mp3s at only 128kb. With just the CDs I *currently* own, I could fill a 30GB iPod with 128kb AAC files, I probably have about 40GB of 128kb AAC I could rip legally. That will only increase as time goes on.
I think the better question is, when is video coming? I mean imagine a 120GB drive and a 3 inch color screen all in an almost iPod sized device - that you could use to play MPEG4 video...
mmm - Future is tasty and on order for delivery soon...
Oh, and let me guess, can you not get firmware upgrades for the iPod? Because of course we all know how Apple feels about upgrades...
Hmm. I updated mine just fine...
How was the NeXT cube a dud? (Just curious actually - I just don't think it was intended to be a mega-seller).
Geez, there is always one! They could price it at a penny, and someone would say - that's just too expensive, maybe at half a penny I'll buy!
The point is that for $20 I can get the EXACT 20 songs I want. Not $15 for 3 songs I want and 10 I could care less about. A regular CD cost (street price) $12 - $17 new, usually $8 used. Even buying used, if you like less than 8 songs on the disk - you are paying more than Apple's service.
I think they should increase their bitrate 1 notch - to better compete with CDs. But the price is pretty fair.
Actually, there is NOT. Even if the studios didn't release the movie simultaneously in all regions - I own the player, I should be allowed to pay extra and import any film I want and watch it on the player.
If I am willing to go the extra distance to import, I should be allowed to play it. Plain and simple. Or, as others have stated, they could just release worldwide with the same or comperable features... Or would that make sense?
One word. Foveon.
More info, and more yet. Combine this with high resolution and good lenses - digital is about to surpass film in quality.
Thats what they did with TFOTR, it is *in* the movie. When we watch our extended version DVD we get the WHOLE movie start to finish, I am assuming they would do that fot TTT...
I agree with you to some extent. I think the actual crux of the matter is figuring out what IS the "magical age". I do think 18 is a bit old. But the simple fact is - while you cannot really change a teenager, you CAN "build a better teenager" by being more involved all through the earlier ages.
/. afterall.
I am not talking about ruling with an iron fist. I am talking about being INVOLVED. If you are truly involved, and share your life with your kids and let THEM blossom WITH you (I learn more from my kids than they do from me I think). All of the damage is really done before the kid is 10. Maybe sooner.
So if parents were ACTUALLY RESPONSIBLE for kids actions until they are 16 or so, then it would be that much more incentive to work hard in the early years.
I don't have a formula. All I know is, be there for the kids. Don't babysit with a TV. Answer questions truthfully - don't underestimate kids ability to understand. Don't hide "life" from your kids in the name of "protecting" them. Let them have a personality - but always be a part of it.
Who knows. It might not work, and in a few years *my* kids are the problem. All I know is that too many people don't put enough time and effort into being there for their kids.
Then again I could be wrong. This *is* just
As an aside, Serving Sara and Undercover Brother are, in my humble opinion, terrible movies and I'm just a little embarrassed they were in my queue above. Not that Sweet Home Alabama is Oscar worthy, but who can't smile at Reese Witherspoon?
Who can't smile at Denise Richards? Hell, UB is worth it just to look at the DVD cover!
"Mmmmm. 'Wild Things'...."
Isn't Toys-R-Us for PARENTS? Kids don't buy toys, Parents buy toys.
Parents should be responsible indeed. Even when your kids shoot up their highschool. If parents (and yes, I *am* a parent) had to take responsibility for their kids actions, and that meant consequences for their kids actions, parents would pay a LOT more attention and be a LOT more involved.
Alienware seems to have a good model, looks nice too. Apple needs to bring back the Cube for this very purpose...
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The difference in price is insignificant for a business if the product is better.
Which business is this? I have always been stuck with substandard tools - because accountants and planners only ever look at one thing, current costs. Lifetime costs, future benefits - they never look good to shareholders. Internet time can be bad too!
Unfortunately, don't try that in a union shop... It'd never work.
Spelled: "Children". Having just one is enough to accelerate anyone's aging. Results are directly proportional to the number of kids. Your rate of acceleration may vary.
What's next? Summaries of Penthouse Forum ??
Please?
"Which is the more shocking movie? Resident Evil or Natural Born Killers?"
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Freddy Got Fingered
definately.
But I have always wondered why killing on TV and in movies and stuff is all OK - but sex is BAD BAD BAD FILTHY DIRTY BAD. ? We may never know. Don't get me wrong, I *like* killing in movies... Helps keep me from doing it at work...
Heck, in addition to that, they even forgot the id title "Wolfenstein 3D" in the chronology... And what about things that were functionally close? Do flight simulators count? I do agree that id kicks arse, but I used to hate it when anything 3D was called a "Doom clone". Carmack is just great at perfecting methodologies - thats why his engines stand out.
As long as he is in the USA, simply speaking in a non english language is secure...
Take a looksee at the IBM 970. Hopefully this will be Apple's next CPU - fast, low power consumption, able to leap small buildings in a single bound...
Here's a nice reference.
FINALLY!
"Stuff that matters."
The normal editors must be on vacation...
He must have forgot to filter the Evil bit...
Why does XP make it easier to set up WiFi?