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more about #aac ericpete: So, did anyone else notice that it is 1/4th of a 1080p frame? (1/2 width and height) Odd. more » deanbmmv: What was wrong with MOV? Also why 540p? Thats like the ginger kid of 1080i Currently this new 'standard' is sounding unnecessary. more » aec007: Personally, I think there nothing better in quality and file size (when comparing bitrate,fps and image size) than good'ol MPG2. more » Monty: Isn't the question whether this really is a new standard that Apple just "made up", or because it is based on other industry standards does that make ... more » kingbob337: This is stupid. Why not make it 720p? more » DarianEileithyia: Wait, do codecs really die? At least ones which have achieve any sort of widespread (cross-app, cross-platform) usage? This is a serious question. ... more » NovaDuge: regarding "the ultimate archival format would be 24-bit, 96KHz tracks, maybe even 192KHz someday" I suggest you read The Emperor's New Sampling Rate (... more » SigmundTheSeaMonster: Awww, you didn't back up your iTunes library??? Awww.... more » Eulatos: Did i really just read "When AAC is put out to pasture" WTF does that even mean? AAC is just a better .mp3 format. IT IS NOT A DRM format. While it i... more » grovberg: Giggle. It's adorable how delusional you guys are. I often work with professional musician who constantly claim they can tell the difference between v... more » ColinRobertson: I totally 100% agree with this article. As it is, I tend to rip a lossless, and then create a lossy version for my iphone and ipod for the car. Whic... more » ProperBritish: i dont want lossless files, that would turn my 14.2GB library into a 142GB one. No thanks, lossy files still deliver the punch required without wastin... more » AbrahamErinyes: you're missing the point here. really. you're in a true tiny minority that cares about audio quality. i'm right there with ya, but it doesn't matter u... more » RenitaBabcia: My experience with LPs was that they didn't sound crystal clear anyway--Pops and crackles anyone? Perhaps Apple is keeping alive the memory of those ... more » NadineSalamander: You do realize when a format is lossless, you can encode it to any format you want? You have the original source files, there is no "standard" - just... more » superberg: As much as I love the idea, lossless audio still takes up too much space compared to an MP3 or AAC file. What do FLAC and Apple Lossless save? 50-70%?... more » Rolando.R1JR: In the future, a new Lossy format could come out and offer EVEN better quality than AAC of MP3 at lower bitrates with some extra features and paramete... more » JohnnyQuine: Sorry, but the audible leap between 256kbps and lossless is NOTHING compared to the leap from stereo to multichannel. Once that technology does mainst... more » glaeven: at least they are trying to keep the album alive. i can side with that. more » kernel panic: I refuse to pay for music unless i get something that is tangible. like a CD. Maybe they should start selling digital albums on mini or micro SD chips... more » -
#apple
Apple's Got a New Video Format: iFrame
The most interesting about the iMovie update that dropped yesterday is that "improves compatibility" with camcorders using the iFrame video format. The iFrame video format, you say? Why yes, it's a new video format from Apple. More » -
#itunes
iTunes LPs Should Be Lossless
The iTunes LP is Apple's attempt to recreate the "feel" of buying a physical record in an intangible format. Without lossless audio as a part of the package, though, iTunes LPs are much less than an album. More » -
#gizexplains
Giz Explains: Why Tech Standards Are Vital For Apple (And You)
Tech standards are important. They're, well, standards. They shape the way the world works, ideally. So if you wanna influence your little world, you probably wanna shape (or maybe even create) standards. Take Apple, for example. More » -
#shame
The Worst Proprietary Gadget Offenses
Like a predatory loan officer or an unstable partner, technology companies have an obsession with locking you down. Here are some of the worst examples of proprietary products that leave you trapped, broke and angry. -
#rumor
Is iTunes Ditching DRM Tomorrow?
Speculation aboutifwhen iTunes would score DRM-free tracks from all major studios like Amazon and Walmart do has been rampant, but according to a rumor at AppleInsider, all this speculation may come to an end tomorrow. More » -
