From IEEE Spectrum:
Worldwide copies of [X] sold in 2003:
DVD-A: 400,000
SACD: 1,300,000
LPs: 1,500,000
Interesting how such old technology is still so popular. SACDs have been around for a few years now…
Recent email exchange I thought I’d share:
We’re just debating the sound quality of the new Network Walkman vs. a regular MP3 Player. (We haven’t actually listened to the Network Walkman yet. [X]’s ordered one and I’m debating whether or not to get one.) [X] wants to store all of Bach’s works on his and I [...]
Rob Glaser answers ten questions about Real Networks, Real Player, Harmony, etc.
It’s sad. I’m sad. No matter how as-yet-unsuccessful an unmentioned company is, I would rather have had it mentioned in a scathing light than not at all. We’re not even on the map.
Two midweek music related updates:
Smart Playlists – great way to create interesting mixes and find old music in your library.
Weedshare – putting value in replication and sharing. Relies on a rather heavy CMS framework, but probably the only direction to go.
Have some spare time and want to make your own DJ-style mix? Think you need some fancy-schmancy app like Toast with Jam? Well, it might make your life easier, but iTunes can pretty much serve the same purpose.
Turns out if you go to the Options tab in the Get Info window for a [...]
Duke freshman get an iPod. The upper class(wo)men are annoyed.
Music Plasma. Very cool.
Mossberg hates the NW-HD1. Surprise, surprise.
Thought I would share this exchange since Sony’s 20GB HDD player has been in the news lately. First, my original email:
While it’s true there is no standard format for compressed audio, I think the following “slide” is telling:MP3: Windows, Mac, Linux — Free!
AC3: Windows, Mac, Linux — Free!
AAC: Windows, Mac, Linux — Free!
WMA: Windows, [...]
Walkman vs. iPod, via SFGate. Since the NYT finally woke up and smelled the coffee, the EMD winner will be the one who provides selectable bit-rate downloads.
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