I voted with my wallet, and Canon is now about $1,000 richer.
I was in the market for a decent new videocamera. In the end, it came down to two products--the Sony HDR-HC7 and the Canon HV20. The Sony had some features that the Canon didn't, but seeing the original yet-another-DRM-scheme story on Sunday pushed me over the edge. As a result:
I am not stuck into a proprietary memory format. The Canon will take the same PQI miniSD card that I use in my HTC phone. The Sony won't even take the same memory that my Sony digital camera takes.
Amen. I'm a hobbyist musician (I play piano) and thought, "I think I might actually do this."
I haven't recorded any of my major performances since 2004 back when I used MIDI and virtual instruments. Since getting access to a Yamaha C3 grand piano and some decent mics I haven't recorded as much on the virtual setup thinking, "I'll only record on the real thing--it sounds so much better."
Listening to some of my old stuff, it wasn't that bad, even with the simulated instruments. This project would force me to record on the virtual setup and help me reevaluate the strengths and weaknesses of computer-generated music.
That being said, good luck, bro. A project like this will only help make better musicians.
Apple's DRM reflects their pricing: 99cents per song. Sure, maybe there could have been a few songs here and there placed at 75cents, but it makes sure that no songs are priced at $3.
Well, there are some songs on the iTunes Music Store that are marked "Album Only," meaning you can't buy the song as a single. You have to buy the entire album. There are entire albums whose songs are available as "album only." Not cool at all.
This just demonstrates another failure of the education system. How can Young Sebastian hope to get a job and succeed in life if he cannot get a decent education! This must be fixed! Think of the children!
Actually, with the iPod I would consider that annoyance to be an equalizer that for some reason or another resultsindigitalclipping (a.k.a. distortion) when you use it regardless of volume. Nevermind the fact that the EQ presets are preloaded by Apple and that there's no way to change those or add your own.
I've seen newer albums that come with a "digital booklet" if you purchase the entire album. Can't speak for the quality of the booklet, though, as I've never purchased an album that included them.
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And don't forget the almighty orgasmatron.
One word:
Tablet.
I mean a real tablet, not some hacked up third party solution.
I voted with my wallet, and Canon is now about $1,000 richer.
I was in the market for a decent new videocamera. In the end, it came down to two products--the Sony HDR-HC7 and the Canon HV20. The Sony had some features that the Canon didn't, but seeing the original yet-another-DRM-scheme story on Sunday pushed me over the edge. As a result:
The Sony product may have been technically superior (arguable), but you know what? This is the only way they'll begin to feel the pain.
It's been said before, I'll say it again: Vote with your wallet and with your voice.
Survey says: Ten years are up
Here you go (posted as is since /. will strip it out otherwise):
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Amen. I'm a hobbyist musician (I play piano) and thought, "I think I might actually do this."
I haven't recorded any of my major performances since 2004 back when I used MIDI and virtual instruments. Since getting access to a Yamaha C3 grand piano and some decent mics I haven't recorded as much on the virtual setup thinking, "I'll only record on the real thing--it sounds so much better."
Listening to some of my old stuff, it wasn't that bad, even with the simulated instruments. This project would force me to record on the virtual setup and help me reevaluate the strengths and weaknesses of computer-generated music.
That being said, good luck, bro. A project like this will only help make better musicians.
Aww, I thought we already said we're sorry for that. What else can we do?
Well, there are some songs on the iTunes Music Store that are marked "Album Only," meaning you can't buy the song as a single. You have to buy the entire album. There are entire albums whose songs are available as "album only." Not cool at all.
This just demonstrates another failure of the education system. How can Young Sebastian hope to get a job and succeed in life if he cannot get a decent education! This must be fixed! Think of the children!
Actually, with the iPod I would consider that annoyance to be an equalizer that for some reason or another results in digital clipping (a.k.a. distortion) when you use it regardless of volume. Nevermind the fact that the EQ presets are preloaded by Apple and that there's no way to change those or add your own.
I guess that would kinda be like PowerPoint.
Of course. Unbeknownst to you he has already set up us the bomb.
For great justice, indeed.
Just curious, what model? I thing I saw some of these at the store a while back and was considering getting one.
Somehow I doubt RIAA exec meat would go down the digestive system quite as easily.
I heard they're quite good with barbecue sauce, though. Perhaps they can take the place of spinach.
See? We wouldn't be having this discussion if we'd plugged up the a hole a long time ago!
Indeed it was: http://www.imaging-resource.com/badccds.html
Indeed. At least then we can all have freedom on a flash drive.
Hmm, let's see...
.GIF. The more I overclock the faster she moves!"
"Nah, screw JPGs. Noisy, chunky women aren't for me. Uncompressed all the way, for things that go BMP in the night."
or "Mine end with
There is no setting for left/right balance. Adjusting earbud or headphone position to compensate is pretty much all you've got.
I've seen newer albums that come with a "digital booklet" if you purchase the entire album. Can't speak for the quality of the booklet, though, as I've never purchased an album that included them.