I dont know feederReader... but can you find content easily? can you filter it before downloading? Or do you need to know before hand what you want to subscribe to? Also, can you grab feed items meta data first before downloading any media? Personally, I am against the abuse of bandwidth... So i dont *always* like the idea of downloading 200 videos from channels you may be subscribed to but then really you only care to watch 20 of them. I kind of have this 'bandwidth as water' metaphor in my head ;-)
Sure, if you com eto know a channel well, and are certain to watch all the video...not really a problem. But many feeds will not fall into this, especially with the growth of meta-feeds and shared playlists etc.
blah blah...
sull
On 11/30/05, ecomputerd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Amazing: I *just* wrote an explanation of aggregators yesterday.
here is a the exchange between me and another user on a Pocket PC
forum. (FeederReader is an aggregator for a Pocket PC device).
"Duckie" said:
I mean seriously...why is it a big deal to go to a website and
download the podcast?
"GSmith" said:
I agree that downloading one podcast is not that big a deal. Try
checking 30 web pages for new podcasts, downloading the new ones
(after remembering which ones you've downloaded already)
transferring to your Pocket PC, listening to them, then deleting
them. There's a tipping point where using an aggregator makes sense.
Plus you can use FeederReader for text blogs and news as well. And
on the Pocket PC, going to each website, then finding and
downloading the new podcasts is even harder. With FeederReader,
selecting "Do | Update All Feeds" can automatically check for new
podcasts and download them, turning a 40 minute interactive
experience into a 10-second icon tap. Anywhere you can connect to
the internet (WiFi hotspot, cell phone), FeederReader can check and
download new items.
It all depends on how easy you want it to be, and how many you are
going to check. I have 200 feeds and about 50 podcasts that I'm
subscribed to directly on my Pocket PC. I can give you the list and
I'd love for you to tell me how long it takes you to check the web
sites, download the new podcasts, and read the new text items on
each site.
But you're right, for one or two podcasts, it's easier with
FeederReader, but it's still possible without it.
"Duckie" said:
While I will agree, on the basis of your argument, that an agregator
is helpful to those who listen to 30+ Podcasts, it still doesnt seem
like a tool for the normal uiser.
I could see news organizations and reporters or fellow bloggers
using your app, but Joe Schmoe (who barely knows how to open a word
document without infecting himself, everyone in his email database,
and Nasa) would have to be jobless to have time for 30+ Podcasts. I
barely squeeze 5 in per week with my schedule, and mine isn't even
hectic.
I mean, good on ya, mate, for creating (what I can only assume is) a
good app for a niche market. Perhaps you're ahead of the game and I
just don't know it yet...
Now, if and when your app downloads the latest episodes of 'Lost'
for me...then we can talk.
"GSmith" said:
I appreciate your kind comments. And your sense is right that you
have to WANT to listen to podcasts. Perhaps part of the reason that
you only have time for 5 podcasts is that you spend time checking
and downloading. As news, information, and entertainment move to RSS
feeds, FeederReader will be available for you to save time by
checking all feeds with one tap. You can then spend your time
listening.
Of course I *do* think I'm ahead of the game somewhat. I spend a lot
of my time teaching people how to use FeederReader and RSS Feeds on
the FeederReader Forums.
Once people have a desire to read, watch, or listen to RSS feeds and
podcasts, they are usually happily surprised when I tell them they
can get those feeds directly to their Pocket PC without using a
desktop computer at all. Any Wifi Hotspot or cell phone data
connection will work. Some people will not find it useful. But many
people will (and have) found FeederReader a convenient and
timesaving tool when you don't want to be tied to your desk. Ever
download the latest RocketBoom while shopping, then watch it in line
at the store? I have. It's amazingly cool.
I'm not saying it's for everyone, and it may not be for you, but RSS
Feeds and in particular, FeederReader, have totally changed the way
I get my information and entertainment.
Greg Smith
Author, FeederReader - Pocket PC *direct* RSS text, audio, video,
podcasts
www.FeederReader.com - Download on the Road
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