the 100 song limit is for the iTunes version of the phone, and only if you use iTunes to transfer the songs. If you use the phone as a bog standard USB Mass Storage Device (or shove the SD card into a reader) you can store as many MP3s on the card as space permits.
I have the Moto V3i, with a 1Gb MicroSD , and already have 150+ songs stored on it.
I have a Moto V3i (aka RAZR2), and I fitted a 1gb Micro SD and shoved a whole load of MP3's. pretty good, and I can take the MicroSD out, and put it in a SD adapter, and plug it into my iPAQ.
Actually, internally the RAZR still stores it as a separate name/number entry, but effectively groups them. This leads to the interesting situation of being able to have a separate "address" for each phone number. But, unlike the other phones, you can have multiple home (or mobile, etc) numbers associated with a name. I use Outlook to synch my phonebook, and it pretty much deals with those issues, by ensuring the right numbers, and addresses are synced.
On the RAZR, to switch between single name == single number, to single name -> multiple number mode, go to-> Contacts Phonebook menu Setup View, change from "all contacts", to "Primary Contacts"
that allows a single name to have many numbers. But, I warn you, the way this is done is a bit of a kludge. it is still stored as single name-single number, but internally, identical names are grouped together.
It does have some advantages, and some drawbacks to the way SonyEricsson does it. but it largely works, and it is supported by the outlook sync.
"Ever have a CD stop playing because a new player came out? Not likely."
Actually this happens. People by a cheap CD player, and wonder why their old scratched CD skip and break, and usually blame the player, not the format.
My MP3 player is actually my Motorola RAZR V3i Mobile phone. I got it on contract for £0, to which I added a pair headphones (£12) plus a 1g Micro SD card (£28), for a total of £40. Its a certainly capable phone, with class 1 bluetooth which pairs well with my car bluetooth handsfree, and email capabilities. Its small enough, and has Drag and Drop MP3 playback - It has a standard Mini USB port, and can be set to appear as a USB mass storage device with no need for drivers, under Windows Linux, and MAC. It charges up when connected to USB. Its MP3 playback is of very good quality, though a little quieter than some players. Only drawback is it doesn't handle VBR files, though there is a firmware update in the works to fix that. As far as i know, there is NO capabilities to play DRM files.
Although there is an iTunes version of the phone, I didn't bother getting that, as Apple put a limitation of either 50 or 100 songs only can be transfered via the iTunes interface. The iTunes version still supports normal MP3 via drag and drop, with no limitations.
When I am also carrying my iPaq, I just take the transflash card out, and slot it into my iPaq via an SD adapter, and I get the same tunes on my iPaq (and I can place VBR files in a separate directory, which the iPaq CAN handle)
I believe the SonyEricsson Walkman line of phones also support Drag And Drop MP3 (my old S700 certainly did). They have DRM available, but its not mandatory.
Considering the heavy promotion of mobile phones here in the UK with MP3 capabilities, I wonder sometimes, if iPod/iTunes may be defeated this way (the SonyEricsson line, and the V3i was very popular, as well as Symbian Nokia, and Ericsson phones)
I think Sadaam is more useful to his supporters dead, than alive. Alive, everyone knows he cannot lead a country again. And he already failed one invasion.
But dead, he can be anything they want him to be, to further their oft twisted goals
I think the minimum features would depend on the person using it. But in western countries (especially Europe) the issue isn't that the phone is available or not. Its more a matter of the way the subsidy system works here.
For example, I would LOVE to have a simple SMALL phone, with good call, and reception capabilities, WITH Bluetooth as a minimum. Therefore when I am out and about, partying or whatever, I carry a simple phone that JUST WORKS. It will connect to my car Bluetooth Handsfree for safe driving.
If I need "extra features" like WAP, email, MP3, or stuff, I can use a PDA. so when I am working I can carry a separate purpose built PDA, or even a Laptop. But when I am going out for a dinner, or socialising, or actually living my life, just a simple phone that dials, sends and receive TEXT messages.
However, I can also understand there are some valid reasons for having a Camera as a minimum. I know many female friends who take a photo of a Minicab before they step inside, and send a message to a friend, with the photo attached, for safety reasons.
Mobile warriors require the latest and greatest PDA come phones.
But when we go to get a new phone and contract, we find that the high subsidies offered, means many handsets are free, from simple handsets, to MP3, Video Camera included Monster. Since there is no financial incentive to choose the simpler model, users getting a contract tends to go for the best "free" phone. I ended up recently getting a Motorola V3i, with a camera, I do not use, and an MP3 player I do not use.
Sure in the Pre Pay arena there is a little more sense, but for many people Pre Pay is simply not enough.
Maybe if Mobile companies would reduce their tarrifs, and also reduce their subsidies, people would more likely buy a phone more suitable for their needs. And benefit from reduced subscription, and call costs. But that will not happen.
I drive a Jag, and although I agree that it is a definite luxury, There is nothing wrong with the car itself.
It is a highly economical diesel, which on motorway gives about 60mpg.. it is well built, reliable, great to drive, very powerful, yet environmentally friendly, compared to other cars of its class.
Sure I can say there are cheaper cars than the Jag, but I can also say that there is nothing the jag does wrong that other cars in its class do right.
Windows is interesting, because you are PAYING extra for a "commodity" OS (not luxury, or specialist), and getting less than what cheaper (or free) models give you.
Silverlink Metro will be coming under the new tfl "London Overground" system in 2007. And yes will be fully oysterised.
I do know about the thugs who pose as Ticket inspectors... I was once getting off the SilverLink COunty service from Euston to Harrow and Wealdstone, and the "thugs" were waiting on the stairs.. I shown my Oyster (travelcard, not pre pay) and he checked with the reader, then grunted in a few loud syllables that would make an orangutang proud "Not Valid". And pushed me aside.... (for once i was glad there was CCTV in the area).
I piped up, louder "Of course its bloody valid!" and fished out my record card. It seems there was another chap also given the rough treatment...
Mr gorrilla, said "That record card must be fake!" with obvious snicker.
"Call your manager NOW, before I call the Police!"
He was saying "You do that sonny," when his supervisor came to see what the commotion was about (The other guy next to me was makign an equally loud commotion)..
He checked my record card, and saw it was perfectly valid.. then checked the readers of the baboons, and found them set for zone 6.. WTF.
With a lot of apologies, we were allowed to move on.
My suggestions for anyone who has an issue with these blokes, write a letter to both TfL and Silverlink.
I do understand they do need to check for tickets, they are loosing millions of pounds a year thanks to fare avaders. And nothing annoys me more than watching people chance it.
My laptop is a 3 and a half year OLD Compaq Evo1015v.. Its still running its original installation of Windows XP Pro that it was shipped with. I haev NEVER reinstalled XP (only kept it updated, and occassionally clean up the drivers, using the Show ALL hidden devices). The baby still hibernates, and sleeps liek there is no tommorrow.. I will be rebotting for the first time in a month tonight (some updates were installed which require a reboot)
I was one of the contribs for Gecko, between 1998 and 2000. I do NOT prefer Firefox to have a 90% share. That was not the goal of the project. The goal is to have a situation where there is a number of browsers, all with resonable share.
Thats the perfect situation. Keeps innovation, and helps standards adherance.
In fact that was the attitude shown by Londonners during the IRA bombings during the 80's we developed a strong I Dont care attitude that was also present in the government who clearly also had that policy of get on with life.
Even now, with Mr Blair's mroe bush like responses, us Londonners are very strong in their "i dont care attitude" to thigns like 7/7.. simply because if u show fear.. the terrorists have won.
Well said. I have an old Compaq EVO NV1015 Laptop. I dont know if you rememebr, but this particular laptop was a test case by Compaq/HP/AMD/ATI. The idea was to build a laptop that had reasonable power, yet cheap enough for bulk business purchases. The project was done by the four companies working together on a reference platform.
The result: An AMD Mobile Athlon XP 2000+ with the ATI Radeon Mobility chipset, coupled with 256MB RAM, a decent keyboard, and sound system, in a very smart package consistig of Windows XP pro, and the bare minimum of applications (no bloat), all sellign for the price of £600 inc tax and delivery in April 2003, which is actually a VERY good deal at the time.
I added a further 256MB of ram to this. And have used it as a development machine, server, Linux dual boot, and general usage.
This laptop is STILL in use 3 and a half years later, runs Ubunto flawlessly, and as for the Windows side, i STILL have not reformatted/reinstalled it. Recently I Swapped the Hard Disk, but rather than reinstalling windows, i simply used Ghost to clone it. The only issues with that laptop is one of the fans are slightly noisy (easily replaceable), and the LiIon battery doesnt last as long as it used to. But it still has a VERY usable performance (more than enough for me), and for its price, has very good value.
This merger will hopefully bring more of these to the market.
Well Said! Actually I was one of the early developers for ngLayout (AKA Gecko).
The main reason i got involved was because I wanted to help make a difference. I wasnt too keen on creating a single browser to take over the world, but to help convince both users and web developers that standards are important.
As such, I think I have seen many of my wishes come true. We have a set of web browsers all doing well. Opera, Khtml (safari) and Gecko have all great layout engines that promote CSS and clean code.
Seriously, I hope this is not a one off, and I hope people actually BUY this song, even if just for the sake of helping Yahoo proove this model of DRM free music actually *works*.
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the 100 song limit is for the iTunes version of the phone, and only if you use iTunes to transfer the songs. If you use the phone as a bog standard USB Mass Storage Device (or shove the SD card into a reader) you can store as many MP3s on the card as space permits.
I have the Moto V3i, with a 1Gb MicroSD , and already have 150+ songs stored on it.
I have a Moto V3i (aka RAZR2), and I fitted a 1gb Micro SD and shoved a whole load of MP3's. pretty good, and I can take the MicroSD out, and put it in a SD adapter, and plug it into my iPAQ.
Actually, internally the RAZR still stores it as a separate name/number entry, but effectively groups them. This leads to the interesting situation of being able to have a separate "address" for each phone number. But, unlike the other phones, you can have multiple home (or mobile, etc) numbers associated with a name. I use Outlook to synch my phonebook, and it pretty much deals with those issues, by ensuring the right numbers, and addresses are synced.
On the RAZR, to switch between single name == single number, to single name -> multiple number mode, go to->
Contacts
Phonebook menu
Setup
View, change from "all contacts", to "Primary Contacts"
that allows a single name to have many numbers. But, I warn you, the way this is done is a bit of a kludge. it is still stored as single name-single number, but internally, identical names are grouped together.
It does have some advantages, and some drawbacks to the way SonyEricsson does it. but it largely works, and it is supported by the outlook sync.
Just spilt fresh coffee over my new keyboard!
I will never be able to listen to one of those adverts ever again without a smirk!
Tell me where we are not allowed to have Mains fed power showers/combi boilers, etc in the Thames area? (That is what you are implying).
The very "freedoms" you guys have had, have been certainly available in the London/Thames water areas too.
"Ever have a CD stop playing because a new player came out? Not likely."
Actually this happens. People by a cheap CD player, and wonder why their old scratched CD skip and break, and usually blame the player, not the format.
I agree.
My MP3 player is actually my Motorola RAZR V3i Mobile phone. I got it on contract for £0, to which I added a pair headphones (£12) plus a 1g Micro SD card (£28), for a total of £40. Its a certainly capable phone, with class 1 bluetooth which pairs well with my car bluetooth handsfree, and email capabilities. Its small enough, and has Drag and Drop MP3 playback - It has a standard Mini USB port, and can be set to appear as a USB mass storage device with no need for drivers, under Windows Linux, and MAC. It charges up when connected to USB. Its MP3 playback is of very good quality, though a little quieter than some players. Only drawback is it doesn't handle VBR files, though there is a firmware update in the works to fix that. As far as i know, there is NO capabilities to play DRM files.
Although there is an iTunes version of the phone, I didn't bother getting that, as Apple put a limitation of either 50 or 100 songs only can be transfered via the iTunes interface. The iTunes version still supports normal MP3 via drag and drop, with no limitations.
When I am also carrying my iPaq, I just take the transflash card out, and slot it into my iPaq via an SD adapter, and I get the same tunes on my iPaq (and I can place VBR files in a separate directory, which the iPaq CAN handle)
I believe the SonyEricsson Walkman line of phones also support Drag And Drop MP3 (my old S700 certainly did). They have DRM available, but its not mandatory.
Considering the heavy promotion of mobile phones here in the UK with MP3 capabilities, I wonder sometimes, if iPod/iTunes may be defeated this way (the SonyEricsson line, and the V3i was very popular, as well as Symbian Nokia, and Ericsson phones)
I think Sadaam is more useful to his supporters dead, than alive. Alive, everyone knows he cannot lead a country again. And he already failed one invasion.
But dead, he can be anything they want him to be, to further their oft twisted goals
I think the minimum features would depend on the person using it. But in western countries (especially Europe) the issue isn't that the phone is available or not. Its more a matter of the way the subsidy system works here.
For example, I would LOVE to have a simple SMALL phone, with good call, and reception capabilities, WITH Bluetooth as a minimum. Therefore when I am out and about, partying or whatever, I carry a simple phone that JUST WORKS. It will connect to my car Bluetooth Handsfree for safe driving.
If I need "extra features" like WAP, email, MP3, or stuff, I can use a PDA. so when I am working I can carry a separate purpose built PDA, or even a Laptop. But when I am going out for a dinner, or socialising, or actually living my life, just a simple phone that dials, sends and receive TEXT messages.
However, I can also understand there are some valid reasons for having a Camera as a minimum. I know many female friends who take a photo of a Minicab before they step inside, and send a message to a friend, with the photo attached, for safety reasons.
Mobile warriors require the latest and greatest PDA come phones.
But when we go to get a new phone and contract, we find that the high subsidies offered, means many handsets are free, from simple handsets, to MP3, Video Camera included Monster. Since there is no financial incentive to choose the simpler model, users getting a contract tends to go for the best "free" phone. I ended up recently getting a Motorola V3i, with a camera, I do not use, and an MP3 player I do not use.
Sure in the Pre Pay arena there is a little more sense, but for many people Pre Pay is simply not enough.
Maybe if Mobile companies would reduce their tarrifs, and also reduce their subsidies, people would more likely buy a phone more suitable for their needs. And benefit from reduced subscription, and call costs. But that will not happen.
Microsoft is to Computers, as Jaguar is to cars?
Erm.. bad example..
I drive a Jag, and although I agree that it is a definite luxury, There is nothing wrong with the car itself.
It is a highly economical diesel, which on motorway gives about 60mpg..
it is well built, reliable, great to drive, very powerful, yet environmentally friendly, compared to other cars of its class.
Sure I can say there are cheaper cars than the Jag, but I can also say that there is nothing the jag does wrong that other cars in its class do right.
Windows is interesting, because you are PAYING extra for a "commodity" OS (not luxury, or specialist), and getting less than what cheaper (or free) models give you.
Silverlink Metro will be coming under the new tfl "London Overground" system in 2007. And yes will be fully oysterised.
I do know about the thugs who pose as Ticket inspectors... I was once getting off the SilverLink COunty service from Euston to Harrow and Wealdstone, and the "thugs" were waiting on the stairs.. I shown my Oyster (travelcard, not pre pay) and he checked with the reader, then grunted in a few loud syllables that would make an orangutang proud "Not Valid". And pushed me aside.... (for once i was glad there was CCTV in the area).
I piped up, louder "Of course its bloody valid!" and fished out my record card. It seems there was another chap also given the rough treatment...
Mr gorrilla, said "That record card must be fake!" with obvious snicker.
"Call your manager NOW, before I call the Police!"
He was saying "You do that sonny," when his supervisor came to see what the commotion was about (The other guy next to me was makign an equally loud commotion)..
He checked my record card, and saw it was perfectly valid.. then checked the readers of the baboons, and found them set for zone 6.. WTF.
With a lot of apologies, we were allowed to move on.
My suggestions for anyone who has an issue with these blokes, write a letter to both TfL and Silverlink.
I do understand they do need to check for tickets, they are loosing millions of pounds a year thanks to fare avaders. And nothing annoys me more than watching people chance it.
However, their bahviour is not on.
SOme nokia handsets/headsets keep the bluetooth connection on continously. This was a major complaint about the Nokias.
Sony Ericssons tend to pulse/ping the connection, only turning on the full link when there is a call, giving far greater standby times.
Again, its more a case of different devices doing different things. Each has its advantages and disadvantages
Mitch Baker is female too!
My laptop is a 3 and a half year OLD Compaq Evo1015v.. Its still running its original installation of Windows XP Pro that it was shipped with. I haev NEVER reinstalled XP (only kept it updated, and occassionally clean up the drivers, using the Show ALL hidden devices). The baby still hibernates, and sleeps liek there is no tommorrow.. I will be rebotting for the first time in a month tonight (some updates were installed which require a reboot)
I use e-Music. They are a subscription model, for a lot of independant artists (though they also have some mainstream stuff too).
They provide about 40 tracks a month to download for free, for about $10 a month.
But best part. They are simply normal MP3 files. No DRM, nothing, nadda.
I was one of the contribs for Gecko, between 1998 and 2000. I do NOT prefer Firefox to have a 90% share. That was not the goal of the project. The goal is to have a situation where there is a number of browsers, all with resonable share.
Thats the perfect situation. Keeps innovation, and helps standards adherance.
In fact that was the attitude shown by Londonners during the IRA bombings during the 80's we developed a strong I Dont care attitude that was also present in the government who clearly also had that policy of get on with life.
Even now, with Mr Blair's mroe bush like responses, us Londonners are very strong in their "i dont care attitude" to thigns like 7/7.. simply because if u show fear.. the terrorists have won.
Well said. I have an old Compaq EVO NV1015 Laptop. I dont know if you rememebr, but this particular laptop was a test case by Compaq/HP/AMD/ATI. The idea was to build a laptop that had reasonable power, yet cheap enough for bulk business purchases. The project was done by the four companies working together on a reference platform.
The result: An AMD Mobile Athlon XP 2000+ with the ATI Radeon Mobility chipset, coupled with 256MB RAM, a decent keyboard, and sound system, in a very smart package consistig of Windows XP pro, and the bare minimum of applications (no bloat), all sellign for the price of £600 inc tax and delivery in April 2003, which is actually a VERY good deal at the time.
I added a further 256MB of ram to this. And have used it as a development machine, server, Linux dual boot, and general usage.
This laptop is STILL in use 3 and a half years later, runs Ubunto flawlessly, and as for the Windows side, i STILL have not reformatted/reinstalled it. Recently I Swapped the Hard Disk, but rather than reinstalling windows, i simply used Ghost to clone it. The only issues with that laptop is one of the fans are slightly noisy (easily replaceable), and the LiIon battery doesnt last as long as it used to. But it still has a VERY usable performance (more than enough for me), and for its price, has very good value.
This merger will hopefully bring more of these to the market.
Its to do with the Hyper Transport technology that AMD already has. HT is already a system bus of sorts, which can have modules attached to it.
Well Said! Actually I was one of the early developers for ngLayout (AKA Gecko).
The main reason i got involved was because I wanted to help make a difference. I wasnt too keen on creating a single browser to take over the world, but to help convince both users and web developers that standards are important.
As such, I think I have seen many of my wishes come true. We have a set of web browsers all doing well. Opera, Khtml (safari) and Gecko have all great layout engines that promote CSS and clean code.
Sorry to Knit Pick, but I think youe mean either 2010, or 2014 Football World Cup! :) Unless you mean the London Olympics, which will be in 2012!
Oh, and see if you can spot Beagle2 to use it as a crisp bowl (Potatoe chips to North Americans)
Well said, I was about to point that out!
Seriously, I hope this is not a one off, and I hope people actually BUY this song, even if just for the sake of helping Yahoo proove this model of DRM free music actually *works*.
VERY poor taste.. considering the day it is..
One year on from the July 7TH bombings.....
Actually i am proud to be a Londonner.. they shown a LOT of courage and strength.
Oh and i am Asian (brown/sri lankan)... and am well respected...
Good point! yes.. i play the guitar.. thoguh not in a band.. i do solo strumming..