They changed the conversion factor for songs/GB when they added AAC functionality to iTunes. They're assuming you'll encode at 128kbps rather than 160kbps now that you have access to a better codec.
You say it does nothing to hurt Apple's business model just before saying that it would allow iTMS users to get a portable player other than an iPod. There have been numerous instances of Jobs and other Apple executives characterizing the iTMS as way to sell iPods, so the crack does actually do very real damage to Apple's business model even if we go no further than your own analysis.
Slashdot Mirror
They changed the conversion factor for songs/GB when they added AAC functionality to iTunes. They're assuming you'll encode at 128kbps rather than 160kbps now that you have access to a better codec.
Waterfield Designs has some really great bags. I've had both the medium and large cargo bags and I've never had problems with either.
Judging from the back cover of the soundtrack, the Black Gate will be in the movie, at least.
You say it does nothing to hurt Apple's business model just before saying that it would allow iTMS users to get a portable player other than an iPod. There have been numerous instances of Jobs and other Apple executives characterizing the iTMS as way to sell iPods, so the crack does actually do very real damage to Apple's business model even if we go no further than your own analysis.