Quick & Dirty Handbrake
Posted by BM5k on February 15, 2008 at 08:07 AM
A quick screencast I made for the basic handbrake config.
The Apple We Know?
Posted by BM5k on September 11, 2007 at 05:12 AM
Ok. What the fuck. Seriously. There have always been certain things about the iPods that I haven’t been 100% happy with, but for the most part I felt like Apple was bringing us the best experience possible.
Now, they’ve basically admitted [via Engadget] that they’ve purposely crippled the iPod Touch.
Why. Would… It just doesn’t make sense… Apple is supposed to be the champion of the customer, right? I mean, this just isn’t like them.
Which iPod is right for you?
Posted by BM5k on September 07, 2007 at 07:46 AM
A lot of different iPods. A lot of different combinations. Where do you start?
In order to pick the right iPod(s) for you, you have to think about how you’ll use them. For instance, I purchased the smaller iPhone, since I planned on keeping the majority of my library on my 60 gig iPod + Video Classic.
The key issues are
- Price
- Physical Size
- Storage Capacity
- Connectivity
Price & Physical Size
If price is going to be the deciding factor in your purchase, then the iPhone and iPod Touch are probably out. The Shuffle is a good choice if you’re broke and don’t mind the lack of a screen. The size makes it ideal for listening to audio books, playing podcasts in your car, or rockin out at the gym.
If you’ve gotta have more storage, or a screen then the Nano is the way to stay cheap. Again, its compact design and flash based storage make it incredibly resilient and incredibly portable.
Storage Capacity
The iPod Classic is a clear winner here. 160 gigs? You can’t argue with that. This iPod is for the “I wanna have all of my music with me everywhere I go” people. Like me.
Connectivity
If you’ve been drooling over the iPhone since January, then there is no reason not to get one. Unless you’re stuck in a contract with another carrier. (Or maybe you don’t believe in cell phones?) If either apply to you, the iPod touch is equally amazing, with out the hassle of signing your wireless life away.
Upgrade or Mix & Match
If you’ve already got an iPod (or an iPhone) and you want to get a new device, there are a couple of options for you as well.
Again, you need to look at how you use the devices. I primarily keep podcasts on my iPhone, but I do have a few smart playlists that make sure I’ve got my favorites as well. I have 100% of my music on my iPod, and fill the remaining space with videos.
I use the iPod primarily in the car, or connected to my TV. I carry my the phone with me everywhere.
What I’ve done in the past is to simply upgrade my iPod by selling my current one, and using the money to pay (partially) for the new one. If you’ve kept yours in a case, and taken care of it, you shouldn’t have a problem finding someone who’ll buy it for a reasonable price.
Just mentioning it at work yesterday got me an offer of $100 for the wife’s 30gig photo, and an offer of $200 for my video. Obviously, YMMV.