Posted by KNM on 11/15/89 11:26

Ted 'I'll drive off that bridge when I come to it' Kennedy wrote:
> On Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:51:01 GMT, KNM <elakdjNOSPAM@gmail.com> was
> understood to have stated the following:
>
>
>>Hi all
>>I am currently an owner of the creative muvo TX 512mb and the feature I
>>like the most is that you can add music-files directly in windows. No I
>>have my eyes set on the nwa-a3000 by sony. On their homepage the say:
>>"New application software CONNECT Player - completely new & improved
>>interface design, all functions available in 1 screen, drag & drop from
>>library to player, more codec support and automatic software updates"
>>My question is: Is this software really required for the operation of
>>this device? My problem is that I do not want to install unnecessary
>>software on my computer, I am happy with my current player/organiser.
>>Does anyone have a clue?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>
> Typically, because Sony is SO DRM minded, build their products to
> REQUIRE an application known as Sonic Stage. Sonic Stage is without a
> doubt the biggest pile of crap to hit the market since Windows.
>
>
It's strange that they do not realize that it is really bad marketing to
have that feature. But they DID give up the atrac3 requirement though.

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