nudel
Jan 10, 06:30 PM
Sorry you disagree, but it's a fact of life... the MP3 format does not support gapless playback inherently, so to speak.
I should perhaps re-word my article. :) Gapless MP3 playback is definitely possible but there are things that need to be worked around to do it.
Winamp (with proper plugins and configuration), Foobar2000 (out of the box) and the Rio Karma portable DAP all do gapless MP3 playback perfectly.
Originally the only way to do gapless MP3 playback was a bit of a hack: Detect a sudden drop to silence at the end of a file in the very last MP3 frame and remove it. (It is a hack but, when done properly it works quite well and it's a good fallback for files made with old MP3 encoders.)
But if you encode a file with newer versions of the LAME encoder then it writes a tag which says exactly how long the track is and does pretty much the same thing that Ogg Vorbis and the other "gapless formats" I mention do. So, in that sense, MP3 is as gapless as any other format, provided the right encoder is used. (LAME is open-source and used pretty much everywhere, at least in freeware/shareware programs, but also in many commercial programs.)
In fact, having tried Ogg Vorbis for a while I've now gone back to MP3 on my Karma (I use lossless FLAC on my PC, but that doesn't fit much music on a portbale :)). OV uses a lot more CPU power which results in slightly less battery life. More importantly, there's a lot of precalculation to be done before an OV file can start playing and this sometimes trips up the Karma's gapless playback while it's always perfect with MP3 files. The Karma also responds faster when you press play or skip a track with MP3. In my opinion, the Ogg Vorbis format and, in particular, decoder are not optimized as well as MP3 for portable devices. That isn't surprising, given the age and funding behind MP3, but it's still true. At the same time, OV works on portables but, for me, it doesn't give anything to outweigh the small disadvantages.
Of course, details like the format and the encoder don't matter at all when the playback software/hardware inserts almost a second of additional silence, just because it's thinking about what to do next *after* the track has finished, rather than before it finishes so that the next track is ready in time. That's the problem that the iPod still has to this day, which is a real shame.
There are now lots of players which are "almost gapless" in that they either get ready in advance or move from one track to the next quick enough that the gaps they add are very small. For many this is good enough, for some it isn't, but it's a personal thing. Either way, there are still very few players which will do true gapless like the Karma. The new Sony players will do it, but only if you rip and encode your music in a certain way; at least that's the way it seems so far.
Hope this is useful information! I just came here since I was looking through the referral logs to my site (which I don't do often, but is quite interesting when I do. :)).
I should perhaps re-word my article. :) Gapless MP3 playback is definitely possible but there are things that need to be worked around to do it.
Winamp (with proper plugins and configuration), Foobar2000 (out of the box) and the Rio Karma portable DAP all do gapless MP3 playback perfectly.
Originally the only way to do gapless MP3 playback was a bit of a hack: Detect a sudden drop to silence at the end of a file in the very last MP3 frame and remove it. (It is a hack but, when done properly it works quite well and it's a good fallback for files made with old MP3 encoders.)
But if you encode a file with newer versions of the LAME encoder then it writes a tag which says exactly how long the track is and does pretty much the same thing that Ogg Vorbis and the other "gapless formats" I mention do. So, in that sense, MP3 is as gapless as any other format, provided the right encoder is used. (LAME is open-source and used pretty much everywhere, at least in freeware/shareware programs, but also in many commercial programs.)
In fact, having tried Ogg Vorbis for a while I've now gone back to MP3 on my Karma (I use lossless FLAC on my PC, but that doesn't fit much music on a portbale :)). OV uses a lot more CPU power which results in slightly less battery life. More importantly, there's a lot of precalculation to be done before an OV file can start playing and this sometimes trips up the Karma's gapless playback while it's always perfect with MP3 files. The Karma also responds faster when you press play or skip a track with MP3. In my opinion, the Ogg Vorbis format and, in particular, decoder are not optimized as well as MP3 for portable devices. That isn't surprising, given the age and funding behind MP3, but it's still true. At the same time, OV works on portables but, for me, it doesn't give anything to outweigh the small disadvantages.
Of course, details like the format and the encoder don't matter at all when the playback software/hardware inserts almost a second of additional silence, just because it's thinking about what to do next *after* the track has finished, rather than before it finishes so that the next track is ready in time. That's the problem that the iPod still has to this day, which is a real shame.
There are now lots of players which are "almost gapless" in that they either get ready in advance or move from one track to the next quick enough that the gaps they add are very small. For many this is good enough, for some it isn't, but it's a personal thing. Either way, there are still very few players which will do true gapless like the Karma. The new Sony players will do it, but only if you rip and encode your music in a certain way; at least that's the way it seems so far.
Hope this is useful information! I just came here since I was looking through the referral logs to my site (which I don't do often, but is quite interesting when I do. :)).
iMac0765
Jul 9, 10:04 PM
Well, what if it came with the iPod? Bought the iPod late March.
I am NOT shelling out 20 dollars for a new wire. And I have to have an original wire because I am selling my Touch...
I am NOT shelling out 20 dollars for a new wire. And I have to have an original wire because I am selling my Touch...
gonyr
Apr 16, 08:33 PM
"Quick, does anyone here happen to be a marine biologist? We need a marine biologist!"
The sea was angry that day, my friend ... like an old man trying to return soup in a deli.
The sea was angry that day, my friend ... like an old man trying to return soup in a deli.
bigmanathome24
Aug 11, 02:31 PM
Planning to learn guitar. I have already started with an old (1970's) acoustic Guitar made by my mums friend back in the day. Although its massive, so big i cant even wrap my hand around the neck of it, and i have big hands.
I thought to start of using electric, and have seen a few 'starter packs' which include a some fender, a 15 watt amp with eq and audio in (as well as the audio in for guitar) for ~�260. not sure if thats a decent price, what would you recommend?
I thought to start of using electric, and have seen a few 'starter packs' which include a some fender, a 15 watt amp with eq and audio in (as well as the audio in for guitar) for ~�260. not sure if thats a decent price, what would you recommend?
L I G H T I N G
Feb 24, 10:13 PM
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1102545
Why is this thread locked? and can anyone explain to me "cracked apps"
Why is this thread locked? and can anyone explain to me "cracked apps"
ymartin77
Oct 26, 05:27 PM
J'viens juste quitter la job, alors pas de voyage vers Laval pour moi :(
Bon party � tous!
Bon party � tous!
rdowns
Mar 12, 04:14 PM
Local news reports that survivors say a tractor trailer cut off the bus.
Flatlineskillz
Apr 27, 12:45 PM
I work in IT support and we are currently planning to deploy a few macs to our design unit. I would like to prevent them from using iPods and iPhones on their work PCs since we would like to hold them to the same standards that we have for windows PC users.
Is there a way to configure the macs so that ipods and iphones are not recognized in iTunes?
Thanks
Is there a way to configure the macs so that ipods and iphones are not recognized in iTunes?
Thanks
tech4all
Aug 7, 09:40 PM
When I was where your at now, someone told me to register a domain name from other than your web host. The reason they gave is that they won't have control over your domain name or do any monkey business with it. Not saying that's true or false, but that's what I was told once.
Also what would happen if you did register your domain name with your webhost but then later decided to change host. Could you point that domain to other host like you can at GoDaddy? Or are you stuck with that webhost?
Also what would happen if you did register your domain name with your webhost but then later decided to change host. Could you point that domain to other host like you can at GoDaddy? Or are you stuck with that webhost?
Taustin Powers
Aug 13, 12:16 AM
But, if you liked the story, and creepy pacing and atmosphere from the first one, BS2 was not as good.
Right on the money! :)
Though, it could just be the fact that experiencing Rapture for the first time in BioShock 1 was so amazing, it was kind of impossible for BioShock 2 to live up to it. But really, it was a good game. If you find it on sale anywhere, it is still very worth playing.
It's not a matter of money, really - the game's cheap enough in most stores already. Mostly a matter of time. Though I do also find it hard to justify spending money on something, which I feel I "basically" already own. Bioshock is all the Rapture experience I need.
Right on the money! :)
Though, it could just be the fact that experiencing Rapture for the first time in BioShock 1 was so amazing, it was kind of impossible for BioShock 2 to live up to it. But really, it was a good game. If you find it on sale anywhere, it is still very worth playing.
It's not a matter of money, really - the game's cheap enough in most stores already. Mostly a matter of time. Though I do also find it hard to justify spending money on something, which I feel I "basically" already own. Bioshock is all the Rapture experience I need.
bigmanathome24
Aug 11, 03:52 PM
OK thanks for the info. Here is the old acoustic guitar I had mentioned. Its been in a few places in Spain (where it was made), Sandton (South Africa), Qatar (middle east) and a few places in the UK. I think it still looks pretty good considering its life:cool::
http://carlosbutler.com/media/forums/macrumors/musicGuitar/DSC_8723.JPG
http://carlosbutler.com/media/forums/macrumors/musicGuitar/DSC_8725.JPG
http://carlosbutler.com/media/forums/macrumors/musicGuitar/DSC_8729.JPG.
http://carlosbutler.com/media/forums/macrumors/musicGuitar/DSC_8723.JPG
http://carlosbutler.com/media/forums/macrumors/musicGuitar/DSC_8725.JPG
http://carlosbutler.com/media/forums/macrumors/musicGuitar/DSC_8729.JPG.
mkrishnan
Mar 20, 08:03 PM
Maybe it's just been ported to Darwin. ;)
Immortal Technique does have tight...technique...though. :D
Immortal Technique does have tight...technique...though. :D
zelmo
Sep 18, 08:19 AM
Eric, which side of your gf's car got hit? A "T-bone" accident is a very scary thing. It's amazing that you are both unscathed, but you WILL be much more sore today and tomorrow than you were last night. Make sure you both consult a doctor. ;)
Almost afraid to ask...did your nano survive?
Almost afraid to ask...did your nano survive?
RealScience
Apr 26, 10:08 PM
I've never heard of lower resolution causing eye strain. If anything, maybe the resolution is still too high? I prefer the higher resolution of the MacBook Air myself (smaller pictures and text, more content in the same 13" screen), but I have no vision problems. Before you spend money on a different computer, I would consult your eye doctor for suggestions on how to make computer use easier on your eyes, or try these tips from the Mayo Clinic (see the second section, titled Tips for computer work):
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/eyestrain/DS01084/DSECTION=lifestyle%2Dand%2Dhome%2Dremedies
There are plenty of other tips out there, just do a web search for "reducing computer eye strain".
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/eyestrain/DS01084/DSECTION=lifestyle%2Dand%2Dhome%2Dremedies
There are plenty of other tips out there, just do a web search for "reducing computer eye strain".
iphone3gs16gb
Mar 8, 02:40 PM
Because Apple products are uber cool that's why
fpsphil
Jun 23, 06:41 PM
ill be there tommarow morning, who else is going to be there?
Winni
Jan 31, 06:47 AM
Despite posting impressive sales of the iPad last quarter, Apple saw its tablet market share drop from 95 percent to 77 percent as shipments of Google Android-based tablets chipped away at the company's tablet dominance, a new report says.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/31/apples_share_of_tablet_market_slides_to_77_android_rises_to_22.html
( Bit of a dramatic title by Apple Insider, 2.1 million Android tablets were sold to bring down the iPad marketshare to 77% )
Not at all surprising. Eventually, the open platform will always win over the platform that only one player uses. The iOS platform will become a niche platform just as Mac OS (X) still is one today.
If you want to own a market, you have to open your platform to other players, just like Google and Microsoft license their software to whoever wants to make hardware and software for them. Divide et impera - divide and rule. Apple never understood this simple concept.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/31/apples_share_of_tablet_market_slides_to_77_android_rises_to_22.html
( Bit of a dramatic title by Apple Insider, 2.1 million Android tablets were sold to bring down the iPad marketshare to 77% )
Not at all surprising. Eventually, the open platform will always win over the platform that only one player uses. The iOS platform will become a niche platform just as Mac OS (X) still is one today.
If you want to own a market, you have to open your platform to other players, just like Google and Microsoft license their software to whoever wants to make hardware and software for them. Divide et impera - divide and rule. Apple never understood this simple concept.
zimv20
Mar 15, 02:03 AM
I guess I was the only one that knew about that loophole....The Private Forums are a interesting place indeed......I love Loopholes...
ain't that big of a deal. they're free if you pay.
ain't that big of a deal. they're free if you pay.
HyperZboy
Jun 7, 04:43 PM
How ironic that one of the biggest topics discussed is Steve Jobs thoughts on FLASH not being necessary and that's being fiercely debated in another thread here, yet no one on an iPAD can even watch this video on Macrumors!
Too Funny! LOL :D
Too Funny! LOL :D
xUKHCx
May 5, 09:01 AM
All the posters in this thread seem to be for the AV but none have responded with a strong argument for it... Does this tell you something?
Yes, by all the posters you are actually only refering to two people. You also only gave them 59 minutes to respond to you.
I am voting for AV because currently if you happen to not vote for the winner your vote is essentially worthless.
Say the person you wanted to get in didn't. With the current system that is all you get to say. Under AV say the two runners up are neck and neck and your vote would've split them if you had chosen one of them, but you didn't. With AV you still get a say on that race. Your vote still counts.
This reduces negative voting because you know your vote still counts.
You are still able to only vote for one person, if you so wish.
AV will not make it through though.
Yes, by all the posters you are actually only refering to two people. You also only gave them 59 minutes to respond to you.
I am voting for AV because currently if you happen to not vote for the winner your vote is essentially worthless.
Say the person you wanted to get in didn't. With the current system that is all you get to say. Under AV say the two runners up are neck and neck and your vote would've split them if you had chosen one of them, but you didn't. With AV you still get a say on that race. Your vote still counts.
This reduces negative voting because you know your vote still counts.
You are still able to only vote for one person, if you so wish.
AV will not make it through though.
keysersoze
Aug 11, 04:06 PM
This may be a bit basic info, but if you are using an older/used guitar, you may want to take it to a good shop where they can set it up for you. Then learn to tune, if you haven't done so already. Starting with a well tuned guitar and new strings can make all the difference. I learned on an older acoustic and was too worried about not knowing what I was doing to ask for help, but once I finally did, I got new strings and it made a world of difference. It saved my fingertips from getting destroyed too. I switched to electric and have found it to be much easier to play. Good luck and keep it up!
:)
:)
NT1440
Apr 4, 08:49 PM
LOL. Climte gate showed the world that junk science and data suppression are the norm amongst these fraudsters, and that they'll stoop to any level to "prove" their preposterous theories. These global warming "scientists" are laughing stocks.
Link?
This should be rich.
Link?
This should be rich.
MacRumorUser
Mar 17, 05:43 AM
just because it was rare and never made europe at all doesnt make it the greatest.
MorphingDragon
Apr 30, 10:41 PM
Where's New Zealand's Apple Stores???!!! :mad:
Renaissance hates us too much to relinquish rights.
Renaissance hates us too much to relinquish rights.
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