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Posted by RichardK on 05/30/06 17:45
NRen2k5 wrote:
> Chris Ridd wrote:
>
>> And to stop having a monopoly they give it to Microsoft instead? Well I
>> suppose Microsoft has experience in being a monopoly, but I still can't
>> imagine any sane company wanting to do this.
>
>
> No. Ideally, Microsoft and Apple should come together and draft a new
> DRM music format that will be compatible on all future MP3 players,
> whether iPod or any other brand - and license the playback part of the
> technology to player manufacturers really chrap. They will still make a
> killing off of their online music stores'licensing.
>
> And in a few years, people would have the peace of mind of knowing that
> no matter where they buy their music, it will play on their MP3 player.
>
> - NRen2k5
Hey, I was chatting to Sandisk's PR guys today.
Seems like some people are messing up their campaign by spouting shite ;)
Richard (who has seen the Sansa E250 already, months ago, and knows that
it is a quite different product to the iPod nano; like comparing a Mazda
RX8 and a Saab 9-5 Aero - much the same performance, but very different
options and capabilities).
--
RichardK - http://www.dmc12.demon.co.uk/ - retro, music, cars.
2006 Mazda RX8, 1992 Sera Phase III -= Do Not Tempt With New Cars =-
"If the thought of something makes me giggle for more than 15 seconds I
am to assume I am not allowed to do it". * 64 is 128 for email *
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