too...Sony's use of 'proprietary' technology (like the Memory Stick)
is pretty sad. Every camcorder/camera in existence will accept an SD
or CF card from any manufacturer. Sony will only accept Memory Sticks
that are (surprise) slightly more expensive than comparable media.
I still love my F707 tho :)
On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 13:43:09 -0500, Kevin Graeme <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It's not just their support (which is indeed foul). It's their weird
> tweaking of normal tech and using proprietary crap. Like the Sony
> Memorystick that doesn't offer any advantages over SD or CF. Or the
> stupid Digital8 format they tried to foist on the market. Or their
> computers that need the Sony install disks instead of working with
> just a standard Windows installer.
>
> /rant
>
> Every company has issues. But Sony seems to be outpacing the
> competition at it, IMO.
>
> -Kevin
>
> On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:24:31 -0700, Charlie Griefer
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > i'll agree wholeheartedly that Sony's support (after the purchase) is
> > evil. they just downright suck. but i've had 2 sony mini-dv
> > camcorders and 2 sony digital cameras and i've been thrilled with all
> > 4. i'd still have my original mini-dv camcorder if it didn't get
> > stolen...and i'd still have my original 4megapixel camera (DSC-S85) if
> > my wife didn't spill water on it (which actually worked out ok, as she
> > felt guilty so i was able to get an F707 to replace it) :)
> >
> > I've never had a Canon, so can't offer any opinions there.
>
>
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