02-20-2002, 04:25 AM
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Does Microsoft read ZDNet?
...if they don't normally, they might want to read the recent ZDNet article titled "Can Pocket PC beat Palm? Sure. Here's how." Though I am sure Microsoft doesn't need ZDNet to tell them what to do, but there are some pretty good and valid points in the article. I didn't even think about bringing the MSN Music service to Pocket PC. There are definatly other companies trying to do this with certain content, but MSN Music combines more then just music. I also feel like the issue of games, another issue that Microsoft could address. Mini versions of XBox games, neat idea. They would basically be promoting content on another system while providing more content for another.
Well, there are lots of other things too...
http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/stor...848712,00.html
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02-20-2002, 04:56 AM
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bringing the MSN Music service to Pocket PC. There are definatly other
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Then they're definitely going to have to come up with high-speed, unmetered wireless! |
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02-20-2002, 06:03 AM
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Then they're definitely going to have to come up with high-speed, unmetered wireless!
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Hello James,
Keep in mind that Microsoft has some of the best audio codecs around, especially at lower bitrates. This would pay off in spades if MSN did create a mobile (Pocket PC/Smartphone/Auto PC etc.) version of their service. |
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02-20-2002, 06:32 AM
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Keep in mind that Microsoft has some of the best audio codecs around, especially at lower bitrates. This would pay off in spades if MSN did create a mobile (Pocket PC/Smartphone/Auto PC etc.) version of their service.
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SHHHHH...don't let the wireless companies know that! But seriously, I don't really want to pay per kb and listen to a whole song over something like MSN Music....I could probably buy the whole CD for the price of that.
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02-20-2002, 10:14 AM
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SHHHHH...don't let the wireless companies know that! But seriously, I don't really want to pay per kb and listen to a whole song over something like MSN Music....I could probably buy the whole CD for the price of that.
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Perhaps better is to have both a low bitrate streaming option for the audio and also the option of downloading a higher bitrate Windows Media file so that I can download the music and take it with me without incurring further data charges. |
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02-20-2002, 03:08 PM
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Keep in mind that Microsoft has some of the best audio codecs around, especially at lower bitrates. This would pay off in spades if MSN did create a mobile (Pocket PC/Smartphone/Auto PC etc.) version of their service.
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SHHHHH...don't let the wireless companies know that! But seriously, I don't really want to pay per kb and listen to a whole song over something like MSN Music....I could probably buy the whole CD for the price of that. |
That could really get expensive in a hurry. MSN Music would currently only really be practical over an 802.11b connection. Good idea though  .
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02-20-2002, 07:06 PM
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That could really get expensive in a hurry. MSN Music would currently only really be practical over an 802.11b connection. Good idea though . |
Yes spg, it would get expensive (like we have just said). That is why we would like to see non-pay-per-usage rates.
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02-20-2002, 10:36 PM
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Yes spg, it would get expensive (like we have just said). That is why we would like to see non-pay-per-usage rates.
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Yes I know, I was just stating it again.
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02-21-2002, 12:20 AM
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Yes I know, I was just stating it again.
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Ok, thanks.
(my pointless post of the day :wink: )
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02-21-2002, 02:42 AM
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Yes I know, I was just stating it again.
Ok, thanks.
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WOW!!!! oh....uh...the topic of this thread isn't quoting the previous person ? Sorry, my bag!  |
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