> 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! :)
I'd sure hope so!
> > 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! :)
Sorry, that was completely unclear - maybe I should have read the message
twice before hitting send. ;-) I should have said "use my Clie to
record something in place of what I signed out". So, what happens when
you cannot sign your music back in? Based on how I use my MD recorder,
blowing away the data on a memory stick and recording something else is a
likely possibility. And, as far as I can tell, this is a legitimate use
of everything involved since I'm not copying the music to someone else.
This is my main problem with this system - there are too many unknowns for
me to trust it. I know that if I copy a CD to MD that I can do it as many
times as I need to. I don't have to consider the implications of a
signin/signout system when I want to make a quick recording.
> 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.
I'll definately consider it. One advantage I can see for a genuine Palm
over something else running PalmOS is expandability. I already have a
portable keyboard and the hard case for my Vx. If I got a Clie to replace
it, I'd definately need a keyboard, which Sony doesn't seem to have yet.
I also wouldn't mind a GPS reciever and some mapping software, which is
available for the Vx, for when I'm on the road.
I must say though, I'm taking a look at Sony's site for it right now...
Damn does that look nice! The included travel adapter is something that I
seriously wish Palm would have done.
> 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... :)
Yeah, its that comparison to MD that ruins it all, isn't it? ;-)
Besides, considering how small the R900 is and how much music it can put
on a disc, why would I want to use a handheld computer for it? (as I try
to justify sticking with Palm and fail miserably)
In any case, this has certainly thrown a twist into my upgrade plans. I
guess the only thing to do is wait since the Clie really appeals to me,
but currently lacks some things that I'd have a hard time living without.
-- Dave Kimmel
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