> This seems strange, but I'm sure there's some explaination... Why
does
> the hardware (the type of Memory Stick used) affect what can be put
on it?
The white MagicGate memory sticks have some kind of security features
on-chip... I'm not sure what they are, but I'm sure Sony have tested
them! :)
> have a built-in ATRAC3 decoder or something? Or is it just
a "security"
> thing?
Just security.
> > It has to be 'signed out' through their program OpenMG. Maximum of 3
> > signouts, so you can't just copy it to all your friends. This can
also
> > convert MP3s on the fly as they're being transferred, if you like
your
> > music in ATRAC3 format.
>
> So what happens if I "sign out" some music, which I've paid for, put
it on
> a memory card, then decide that I want to use my Clie to record
something
> through the line-in?
I don't think it has a line-in (not that sophisticated! ;)). Still,
that's irrelevant...
>If I repeat this two more times, am I rewarded with
> a song, which I've paid for, that I can't listen to?
You get the signouts back when you sign the music back in! :)
> If there's some FAQ about this, I'd like to take a look...
I don't know if there is or not... this is just stuff I've gleaned from
my research.
> Not too shabby! I'll consider it when I get around to replacing my
Palm
> Vx. It sounds similar to Palm's m505, which I've been drooling over
for a
> while now, but with more and better features.
It definitely competes. Better (more comfortable) form factor,
incredibly superior screen (4x number of pixels, and infinitely
brighter), and Memory Stick rather than SD.
And a jog dial and dedicated DSP (you can't listen to MP3s on a 505).
There are a few downsides (it's mostly plastic and is less rugged, and
the screen's softer), but it wins out in my opinion.
>The only thing I don't
> like, which is the same complaint I have with all solid-state storage
> devices, is the cost of the media.
It's coming down now a bit (less than $1 per MB), but that's still a
lot considering the price of MDs.
We can but wait... :)
-Rich
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