Comments on: APPLE MAKES A PLAY FOR THE MUSIC CLOUD http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/ IS FOR LOVERS Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:01:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: CJ http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-369045 CJ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:43:13 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-369045 Yes. Yes.

]]> By: Truant http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368659 Truant Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:40:23 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368659 -1000001 you're now at negative 1, assuming you started out at 0. -1000001

you’re now at negative 1, assuming you started out at 0.

]]> By: Magne Gunvald Karlsen http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368614 Magne Gunvald Karlsen Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:57:46 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368614 The main thing I have about Apple has actually nothing to do with technical stuff. 3 years ago I was going to buy a couple of Koss Porta Pro headphones and checked the prices on the net. At the cheapest store it cost $35. Apple Store sold the same headphones for $105. I rest my case. These are swedish prices, but I don't think that Apple is at the cheap end of the scale in the US or any other country. The main thing I have about Apple has actually nothing to do with technical stuff. 3 years ago I was going to buy a couple of Koss Porta Pro headphones and checked the prices on the net. At the cheapest store it cost $35. Apple Store sold the same headphones for $105. I rest my case. These are swedish prices, but I don’t think that Apple is at the cheap end of the scale in the US or any other country.

]]> By: Death2Apple http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368510 Death2Apple Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:54:59 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368510 It makes me happy to know that I'm not the only metal head out there with a white hot hate for Apple, and their pretentious attitudes, overpriced machines, and shitty mp3 players. It makes me happy to know that I’m not the only metal head out there with a white hot hate for Apple, and their pretentious attitudes, overpriced machines, and shitty mp3 players.

]]> By: Nick http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368380 Nick Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:29:11 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368380 My car plays CD's. Until it can access the internet anywhere, any time, with 100% certainty, I will continue putting CD's in it. My car plays CD’s. Until it can access the internet anywhere, any time, with 100% certainty, I will continue putting CD’s in it.

]]> By: brandon http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368334 brandon Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:52:26 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368334 1 1

]]> By: Andy http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368295 Andy Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:45:53 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368295 "the ability to stream any song, at any time, from anywhere (aka “the cloud”) — is that much closer to becoming reality" For us in certain countries it is realit, it's called Spotify and it's pretty amazing. “the ability to stream any song, at any time, from anywhere (aka “the cloud”) — is that much closer to becoming reality”

For us in certain countries it is realit, it’s called Spotify and it’s pretty amazing.

]]> By: scramblor http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368257 scramblor Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:30:20 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368257 All the major labels already hate how much control Apple has in their industry. If they really want to make the streaming scene happen they will probably createt at their own joint-venture similar to what Hulu did for TV. All the major labels already hate how much control Apple has in their industry. If they really want to make the streaming scene happen they will probably createt at their own joint-venture similar to what Hulu did for TV.

]]> By: Trainwreck http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368248 Trainwreck Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:59:28 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368248 Just wondering...do any of these streaming sites actually use VBR encoded mp3's or are we still stuck using CBR? (128,192,256,320) Just wondering…do any of these streaming sites actually use VBR encoded mp3′s or are we still stuck using CBR? (128,192,256,320)

]]> By: Trainwreck http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368245 Trainwreck Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:51:46 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368245 Played any good games at max settings on your Mac lately? Played any good games at max settings on your Mac lately?

]]> By: Kye http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368226 Kye Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:12:35 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368226 I'm against this simply on the principle that no part of me believes Apple would stream music of a bitrate worth listening to. Given that the majority of people pay for songs off iTunes in a lesser quality than the ones they would find on a physical disc, I realize I'm in the minority here, but some of us do care about the quality of our music, and while I'm all for advancements in the way we receive that music, it shouldn't come at a cost that affects the sound coming from my speakers. I’m against this simply on the principle that no part of me believes Apple would stream music of a bitrate worth listening to. Given that the majority of people pay for songs off iTunes in a lesser quality than the ones they would find on a physical disc, I realize I’m in the minority here, but some of us do care about the quality of our music, and while I’m all for advancements in the way we receive that music, it shouldn’t come at a cost that affects the sound coming from my speakers.

]]> By: Deschain http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368143 Deschain Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:29:07 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368143 Sure. Apple is largely geared towards the average computer user. For the vast majority of people who "just want their computer to work" Apple's easy to learn and easy to use interface is great. With a locked registry Macs are much less susceptible to viruses (but not immune), the applications are Apple approved, Hardware is uniform and Apple controlled so everything apple approves "works." Likewise, Apples limited options takes the fear out of buying. No need to compare ram, video cards, processors, monitor size, usb ports, manufacturers etc. The MAc comes in six types, Mac mini, iMac, Mac pro, Macbook, Macbook pro, and macbook air. picking one out is easy.For the emailers, picture sharers, legal music downloaders, and word processors, Apple is an easy to use, reliable computer option. However, for those who want their computer to do more than "just work" PCs flexibility and customization options are immense. Users with some technical knowledge can fine tune their PC to meet their needs. From Gaming Machines, to Business machines, to multimedia machines, a plethora of companies offer a huge variety of components so individuals can tailor their machine to fit their needs. In addition to the purchasing options, users can build their PCs from the ground up, selecting every component for their dream machine. Single component upgrades are also possible, allowing you to keep your machine updated without having to purchase a new one everytime. While the shareware community for Apple produces a good number of applications, the amount of freeware available to PCs is much much greater. Although some of the freeware applications suffer from poor designs or poor performance, a much greater variety exists, allowing users to perform a greater number of functions and access a greater number of features and programs on PC. However, finding the right program requires knowledge and time. For some users, Mac is the better options, for others the PC is the better option. It just depends on what the user wants to do. Sure. Apple is largely geared towards the average computer user. For the vast majority of people who “just want their computer to work” Apple’s easy to learn and easy to use interface is great. With a locked registry Macs are much less susceptible to viruses (but not immune), the applications are Apple approved, Hardware is uniform and Apple controlled so everything apple approves “works.” Likewise, Apples limited options takes the fear out of buying. No need to compare ram, video cards, processors, monitor size, usb ports, manufacturers etc. The MAc comes in six types, Mac mini, iMac, Mac pro, Macbook, Macbook pro, and macbook air. picking one out is easy.For the emailers, picture sharers, legal music downloaders, and word processors, Apple is an easy to use, reliable computer option.

However, for those who want their computer to do more than “just work” PCs flexibility and customization options are immense. Users with some technical knowledge can fine tune their PC to meet their needs. From Gaming Machines, to Business machines, to multimedia machines, a plethora of companies offer a huge variety of components so individuals can tailor their machine to fit their needs. In addition to the purchasing options, users can build their PCs from the ground up, selecting every component for their dream machine. Single component upgrades are also possible, allowing you to keep your machine updated without having to purchase a new one everytime. While the shareware community for Apple produces a good number of applications, the amount of freeware available to PCs is much much greater. Although some of the freeware applications suffer from poor designs or poor performance, a much greater variety exists, allowing users to perform a greater number of functions and access a greater number of features and programs on PC. However, finding the right program requires knowledge and time.

For some users, Mac is the better options, for others the PC is the better option. It just depends on what the user wants to do.

]]> By: gibberish http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368122 gibberish Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:08:16 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368122 Coke>Pepsi. I just hafta throw that one out there... Coke>Pepsi.
I just hafta throw that one out there…

]]> By: Taleim http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368116 Taleim Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:02:50 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368116 If i'm restricted to using an average apple product like the iphone (i mean in terms of sound quality), then fail. Also, I agree with the comment above about internet access - in New Zealand we do indeed have plans which would allow this, but it's so expenisve to have a decent data cap, plus whatever the itunes subscription costs. Plus we all know apple won't do flac, so i'm not really interested. Cowon ftw! If i’m restricted to using an average apple product like the iphone (i mean in terms of sound quality), then fail. Also, I agree with the comment above about internet access – in New Zealand we do indeed have plans which would allow this, but it’s so expenisve to have a decent data cap, plus whatever the itunes subscription costs. Plus we all know apple won’t do flac, so i’m not really interested. Cowon ftw!

]]> By: Dirtman73 http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368094 Dirtman73 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:41:17 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368094 Whahuh? Pull your head out of Apple's ass before you make illogical comments bucko. As builtforsin stated, Macs and PCs use the same hardware. And the new Zune HD player fucking rocks. It's $.cheaper.$, better built, and it has superior sound compared to the iPod. But so do dozens of other MP3 players out there. Hell, my four year-old Zen Vision still kicks Apple's newest iPods in the ballz when it comes to sound quality. Whahuh? Pull your head out of Apple’s ass before you make illogical comments bucko. As builtforsin stated, Macs and PCs use the same hardware. And the new Zune HD player fucking rocks. It’s $.cheaper.$, better built, and it has superior sound compared to the iPod. But so do dozens of other MP3 players out there. Hell, my four year-old Zen Vision still kicks Apple’s newest iPods in the ballz when it comes to sound quality.

]]> By: jason http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368087 jason Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:33:44 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368087 That's an interesting way of putting it...would you mind elaborating a little? I'm not trying to set you up for an argument, I'm just curious. That’s an interesting way of putting it…would you mind elaborating a little? I’m not trying to set you up for an argument, I’m just curious.

]]> By: metalguy http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368080 metalguy Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:26:40 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368080 im confused does this mean no more itunes store downloads or is it a stream before buy thing? im confused does this mean no more itunes store downloads or is it a stream before buy thing?

]]> By: Art Weingartner http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368079 Art Weingartner Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:25:30 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368079 Last.fm on the computer and xbox and Im sure theres an app for the iPhone.....um, and its free. Last.fm on the computer and xbox and Im sure theres an app for the iPhone…..um, and its free.

]]> By: Deschain http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368078 Deschain Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:24:20 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368078 Apple is great for people who just want to access the internet, use applications, and perform standard multimedia processes. For those who enjoy tinkering, building, upgrading, and customizing their computer experience, PC is the better option. Apple is great for people who just want to access the internet, use applications, and perform standard multimedia processes. For those who enjoy tinkering, building, upgrading, and customizing their computer experience, PC is the better option.

]]> By: Magne Gunvald Karlsen http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/14/apple-makes-a-play-for-the-music-cloud/#comment-368077 Magne Gunvald Karlsen Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:24:14 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=26118#comment-368077 My aversion has nothing to do with the old pc vs mac argument. I was on the lookout for a good mp3 player. I've listened to some of my favourite music on an iPod and it really sounds terrible. Of course I used the same source when I compared them. There was no heavy bass on the iPod. The reason that I bought the iAudio is because I can use bigger earphones on it, instead of being limited to in ear plugs, My aversion has nothing to do with the old pc vs mac argument. I was on the lookout for a good mp3 player. I’ve listened to some of my favourite music on an iPod and it really sounds terrible. Of course I used the same source when I compared them. There was no heavy bass on the iPod. The reason that I bought the iAudio is because I can use bigger earphones on it, instead of being limited to in ear plugs,

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