Episode #27
I am in the market for a new mp3 player, and I think I am ready to move beyond the iPod. I wanted to know what alternatives are out their, and what is the best music store besides iTunes. Thanks!
Hayden, North Delta, BC
In my opinion the iPod and iTunes are the best choices for portable music, but there are some competing systems with advantages in some areas. For instance, if you like the idea of paying one monthly rate to subscribe to unlimited music, you may want to look for a player that supports Microsoft’s Plays For Sure or Zune systems. The Zune is a pretty good player in many ways. I also like the iRiver for sound quality, portability and additional features like recording and FM radio. The iRiver supports Plays for Sure. Take a look at the Archos players if you want a superior video experience, but getting video onto the player requires a few extra steps.
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Air Date: May 30, 2007
TranscriptCaller Questions
- Andrew, Bothwell, ON
- Hayden, North Delta, BC
- Tom, Port Perry, ON
- Mark, Maple Ridge, BC
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AutoHotkey is a free, open source macro and automation software which allows users to automate repetitive tasks and modify the Windows user interface. It is driven by a custom scripting language that is aimed specifically at providing keyboard shortcuts or hot keys, and is intended to be backwards compatible with the AutoIt2 language.Many simple and repetitive tasks can be automated with this system. Scripts can launch a program or document, send keystrokes and mouse clicks, set and retrieve variables, run loops, and manipulate windows, files, and folders. A side effect of setting hotkeys is that keys can be remapped or disabled. AutoHotkey also allows ‘hotstrings’ to be replaced as they are typed (e.g. turning “btw” into “by the way”).