@(Starman) AnalysisDialysis: Unfortunately, no AAC--just MP3, WMA, protected WMA, Audible, FLAC, and OGG. Not sure why AAC's left off, actually, it'd make sense for the Clip+ to support it.
@Dan Nosowitz: I'm actually surprised that protected WMA is on the list. And I can understand leaving Apple Lossless off, but no AAC? I think it would make more sense, too, seeing how it gives off more quality sound at lower bit-rates and takes less space than MP3s.
If you use a PMP while working out and you use an iPod, I question your sanity. At $50 these are great for tough environments, and it's guilt free when you beat it to a pulp, soak it in sweat, and it finally fails. I find it funny to watch people trying to work out while cradling and protecting their precious iPhones and iPods.
@DustyButt™: Agreed. When a water/sweat resistant iPod makes it to market, my opinion will change, but the newer gen Nanos seem to not be as moisture resistant as the G1/G2.
I'm seriously thinking about this for the motorcycle, but my iTunes dependency is preventing my purchase.... for now.
Anyone got other screenshots? Damn, I want this. Video is something the iPod Touch absolutely blows at, to the point where I don't use video at all. I'd ditch my iPod Touch for this no problem.
@Thao: I'm assuming that with foreknowledge of the touch's codec compatibility, you mean the actual video performance. I call shenanigans, as any touch in good working order is very good at actually playing the video.
If you mean compatibility, perhaps you should check before buying next time.
@jozen: Yes, but the sad thing is, that's surprising now.
I'm no MS fanboy, in fact I prefer linux, and I don't have many gripes with OSX (just a couple), but the amount of sheer Steve Jobs/Apple ass-kissery in this blog is sickening.
@Morgan Breden: Then go somewhere else, or block out Apple posts as they have described many times. Or you can go start up your own non-Apple tech blog.
Seriously. Complaining about it won't help anyone or anything.
@newtype2011: How so? proprietary lock-in is still going strong in 2009. If you think not, try and load that free piece of software called "iTunes" on your unix/linux workstation.
The question is, has Sony learned their lesson? Or are they eying Apple's obvious success with lock-in schemes and trying to figure out how to make a new one that people will accept?
This is only for music lovers. Noise Canceling built-in. Well time to erase all my music from my iPod and keep it for movies. I am already running of space in my 80GB 5.5G :/
Um, don't you need specific hardware for proper noise cancellation? I'm pretty sure from my understanding of the technology and from the reviews I've seen that a magic switch on the device won't make much of a difference in terms of filtering external noise.
"To give you an idea of the size, it fits perfectly in that little change pocket of a pair of jeans."
Change pocket? Really? You haven't studied your classic Americana very much have you? I can't even imagine how hard it would be to dig change out of that little thing.
Its a LIGHTER pocket! Likely originally designed to neatly hold a Zippo.
I used to think Giz was "suckling at the Apple teat", but now I think you are just all hot and bothered for anything touchscreen. I can not say I share the perspective, but I appreciate the knowledge that with a pretty touchscreen device and sleek OS that anyone can get a very positive review from the land of Giz. (That said you could, and perhaps will, easily argue that these are the only features that matter today.)
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I'm seriously thinking about this for the motorcycle, but my iTunes dependency is preventing my purchase.... for now.
06/13/09
Where do I sign up?
06/14/09
If you mean compatibility, perhaps you should check before buying next time.
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Apple, iPhone, iPod and iTunes are no where mentioned in this post
05/14/09
I'm no MS fanboy, in fact I prefer linux, and I don't have many gripes with OSX (just a couple), but the amount of sheer Steve Jobs/Apple ass-kissery in this blog is sickening.
05/14/09
Seriously. Complaining about it won't help anyone or anything.
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Welcome to 2005.
05/08/09
The question is, has Sony learned their lesson? Or are they eying Apple's obvious success with lock-in schemes and trying to figure out how to make a new one that people will accept?
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Um, don't you need specific hardware for proper noise cancellation? I'm pretty sure from my understanding of the technology and from the reviews I've seen that a magic switch on the device won't make much of a difference in terms of filtering external noise.
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04/06/09
Change pocket? Really? You haven't studied your classic Americana very much have you? I can't even imagine how hard it would be to dig change out of that little thing.
Its a LIGHTER pocket! Likely originally designed to neatly hold a Zippo.
04/06/09