TerryJ
Jul 27, 07:42 PM
Can any other posters shill the Microsoft party line more? "They" said the Sony Playstation2 was "too hard" to program for versus programming for the Microsoft Xbox. Which platform won again? Which platform had the most third-party support? That's right, the "too hard to program for" Playstation2. The reason why there are extra features on the current HD-DVD titles has to do with the fact that they are using VC-1 and the Blu-Ray titles are using the space-hungry MPEG2 codec currently. There's no room right now on Blu-Ray releases for the "extras" you are bringing up. It has nothing to do with "how hard" it is to program BD-J.
Look... honestly the only "winner" I want in this format war is the disc that has the best high definition image and sound, has the most actual (good) movies available, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
I thought, on paper, Blu-ray had the most compelling feature set of the two discs. I pre-ordered a Sony BD deck. That got pushed way back. (I ended up cancelling it. I'll buy it when it comes out... I don't expect shortages.) In the interim, I bought an HD DVD deck. I can afford it and I have a decent sized Hi-def LCD rear projection set that is ISF calibrated that begs for HD content. I love watching stuff in HD. I can't stand watching stuff in SD. My HD DVR is filled to the brim.
HD DVD right now has 5gb more capacity. The VC-1 encoded discs look amazing. The special features are cool on a couple of the discs. The (mandatory) higher bit-rate sound formats sound better.
If Blu-ray (software and hardware) can do it better, then I welcome it. Get those damn 50gb discs out. Start using better codecs now! Start putting innovative features using BD-J. Get some good movies out there. And get some GOOD decks out there. THEN I will believe it. Only then will I buy it. Until then...in my opinion, there is nothing on the BD side of things worth buying.
-Terry
Look... honestly the only "winner" I want in this format war is the disc that has the best high definition image and sound, has the most actual (good) movies available, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
I thought, on paper, Blu-ray had the most compelling feature set of the two discs. I pre-ordered a Sony BD deck. That got pushed way back. (I ended up cancelling it. I'll buy it when it comes out... I don't expect shortages.) In the interim, I bought an HD DVD deck. I can afford it and I have a decent sized Hi-def LCD rear projection set that is ISF calibrated that begs for HD content. I love watching stuff in HD. I can't stand watching stuff in SD. My HD DVR is filled to the brim.
HD DVD right now has 5gb more capacity. The VC-1 encoded discs look amazing. The special features are cool on a couple of the discs. The (mandatory) higher bit-rate sound formats sound better.
If Blu-ray (software and hardware) can do it better, then I welcome it. Get those damn 50gb discs out. Start using better codecs now! Start putting innovative features using BD-J. Get some good movies out there. And get some GOOD decks out there. THEN I will believe it. Only then will I buy it. Until then...in my opinion, there is nothing on the BD side of things worth buying.
-Terry
bousozoku
Feb 14, 04:31 PM
No, of course not. I was just shooting bousozoku. :p
peace.
Thank you. I'm glad someone followed up on it. :D
peace.
Thank you. I'm glad someone followed up on it. :D
MacBytes
Jan 11, 02:55 PM
Category: Mac Websites
Link: GBUsers.com (GarageBand Users) is the latest site devoted to news, information, and discussion of Apple's new GarageBand music software (http://www.macbytes.com/link.php?sid=20040111155500)
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Link: GBUsers.com (GarageBand Users) is the latest site devoted to news, information, and discussion of Apple's new GarageBand music software (http://www.macbytes.com/link.php?sid=20040111155500)
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jrko
Apr 11, 10:24 AM
You didn't search deep enough ;)
Hehe - yeah you got me :D
Just purchased a 9700 pre flashed for Mac for about �4 more than a standard PC card. Was too good to pass up. That and 666Sheep's point that it runs cooler.
Ram has not arrived yet but it is coming from Canada so I'll not complain too much.
Just cant find 10.5 for less that �90 odd (US$160) :mad: :( :eek:
Hehe - yeah you got me :D
Just purchased a 9700 pre flashed for Mac for about �4 more than a standard PC card. Was too good to pass up. That and 666Sheep's point that it runs cooler.
Ram has not arrived yet but it is coming from Canada so I'll not complain too much.
Just cant find 10.5 for less that �90 odd (US$160) :mad: :( :eek:
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robbieduncan
Apr 19, 04:51 AM
I imagine it's linked to the spy not working (and the attachments server being funky)...
Prom1
Oct 14, 01:00 AM
That's creepy.
Why do you think that? Are you seeing the backside of a woman's ass in the mouth of the leopard? hehe ;)
Why do you think that? Are you seeing the backside of a woman's ass in the mouth of the leopard? hehe ;)
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cootersgarage6
Feb 8, 11:39 PM
My 4th Generation 8GB iPod Touch is getting really laggy. Even simply things. Like when I go to scroll through the pre-loaded pictures for my wallpaper, it lags... and same with web pages and sometimes when I type.. It's not a memory issue because I have almost 5GBs free still, and nothing running in the background.
babyt
Sep 8, 01:48 PM
this is my digital publishing [college class] iMac's screenshot. [24"]:D
cant wait to get my macbookpro :(
http://i55.tinypic.com/2v0fkb9.png
cant wait to get my macbookpro :(
http://i55.tinypic.com/2v0fkb9.png
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rhodest
Nov 27, 10:36 PM
Really just want to see how much my system is worth. Not really for sale. Its a Powermac G4 quicksilver. It has a external dvd burner, 384mb ram, 2 40gb hard drives, and a dell 15" lcd monitor. Anyone have any input as to how much it is worth? Thanks, rhodest
aimbdd
Apr 28, 07:48 PM
Really? Samsung is HORRIBLE in smart phone business. If you want to talk about fragmentation issues with android... it took them months long then anyone else to get the froyo update out...
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Melrose
Apr 8, 07:55 PM
Nothing special this month.
I used to think she was hot... Times change I guess.
I used to think she was hot... Times change I guess.
poppe
Jul 26, 07:28 PM
Man you need EyeTV2 with an EyeTV 500 Digital Broadcast reccorder. You don't need no stinkin HDMI and it plays beautiful 1080p on any 24" Apple or Dell Display from your 1.25GHz G4 without choking at all.
Ooo that sounds nice... have to look in to that...
Ooo that sounds nice... have to look in to that...
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zen.state
Apr 4, 10:59 AM
Have you called Other World Computing to ask them if they will both work together?
If they will, I would start checking power supply lead voltages, you could be experiencing a power supply failure causing an undervoltage occurrence to the cards, thus causing a kernel panic.
He didn't buy them from OWC and they also don't support the card near as well as the manufacturer even if he did buy it there.
A few hard drives with stock video is never going to be too much power for a 400 watt PSU. Even with the full 6 drives he wants to use thats only maybe 75-90 watts. The dual 867 card would use maybe 55 watts tops. All thats left is the stock geforce 4 MX, optical drive and the system fans which wouldn't add up to anymore than maybe 120 watts. 90+55+120=265 watts. Because there were more powerful video upgrades out at the time of the MDD they allowed an extra 150 watts or so for power hungry cards. ie. 9800 pro and Geforce 7800.
If they will, I would start checking power supply lead voltages, you could be experiencing a power supply failure causing an undervoltage occurrence to the cards, thus causing a kernel panic.
He didn't buy them from OWC and they also don't support the card near as well as the manufacturer even if he did buy it there.
A few hard drives with stock video is never going to be too much power for a 400 watt PSU. Even with the full 6 drives he wants to use thats only maybe 75-90 watts. The dual 867 card would use maybe 55 watts tops. All thats left is the stock geforce 4 MX, optical drive and the system fans which wouldn't add up to anymore than maybe 120 watts. 90+55+120=265 watts. Because there were more powerful video upgrades out at the time of the MDD they allowed an extra 150 watts or so for power hungry cards. ie. 9800 pro and Geforce 7800.
Bigmoss
Mar 31, 08:45 PM
I have an Ipad2 and was told the latest version of Tiny Umbrella can read and save the SHSH files for me, I am running Win7 64 Bit and all other version work but the latest 4.30.05 when I run it I get error 16 "An internal Error Occured" I have download it from a few sources now ? has anyone run into this before ? All other version run but when I try and use version 4.30.00 the Ipad2 shows in TU but just had a large black ? beside it
Any ideas
Thanks
Any ideas
Thanks
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ViciousShadow21
Aug 13, 09:55 PM
Here's mine...
[pic of Betty Draper]
Mad Men��such a great show, original?
like the texture of this
[pic of Betty Draper]
Mad Men��such a great show, original?
like the texture of this
applemacdude
Oct 18, 06:34 PM
http://www.adiumx.com/
Works Great...For Now....
Works Great...For Now....
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SidBala
Mar 27, 01:57 PM
If this went to a court, the seller would clearly lose.
espoo
Dec 10, 02:56 PM
Come on dude, get in the holiday spirit and share :D pretty please :D
merry christmas :p
merry christmas :p
antman2295
Feb 11, 09:00 PM
First i would like to say, The family messaging plan does qualify for the needed "messaging plan". Second i have found this to be a great money saver, we were on a 1400 min plan, and were able to drop to the 700 min plan, and still get the same features, but save $20 a month :) Also if you have A list on your 1400 + plan you don't need it because this does cover everyone :). Just thought id share my information, have fun with your new savings!
scan300
Jul 3, 10:23 AM
I did something similar once. Basically a combination of turning off then on the external drive, while connected and/or restarting my computer fixed this.
Somewhere some deamon still thinks the drive is connected, it's just a matter of getting it to reset.
Somewhere some deamon still thinks the drive is connected, it's just a matter of getting it to reset.
Prom1
Oct 14, 01:00 AM
That's creepy.
Why do you think that? Are you seeing the backside of a woman's ass in the mouth of the leopard? hehe ;)
Why do you think that? Are you seeing the backside of a woman's ass in the mouth of the leopard? hehe ;)
Lord Blackadder
Jan 10, 07:01 PM
And the engine choices suck because there are so many stupid people here who believe only a V6 or a V8 is a good engine while a TDI or a turbocharged 4 cylinder can have the same or better performance. Especially since you can't drive fast here anyway.
There is hope. One example: I'm no SUV fan, but the new Ford Explorer features engine choices (particularly the turbo 4 cylinder) that should significantly improve fuel economy over previous models. It's at least a small step in the right direction.
Volkswagen should bring the Polo to the US.
There is hope. One example: I'm no SUV fan, but the new Ford Explorer features engine choices (particularly the turbo 4 cylinder) that should significantly improve fuel economy over previous models. It's at least a small step in the right direction.
Volkswagen should bring the Polo to the US.
poblack
Jun 18, 09:31 PM
Me and a few friends are waiting out at the Lenox mall Apple store. Anybody going?
Nope.
Nope.
iApples
Mar 26, 10:44 PM
PayPal will give the guy his money back. No question about it, this is a scam. It's misleading and there is no contract between the buyer and seller as the buyer was unaware that it was a picture and not actually a phone.