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2008-03-23
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I agree that audio podcasts are good. Leo Laporte even said that mp3 versions were downloaded more than any of his video versions. TWIT style podcasts where it's not taken too seriously and there's alot of round table conversion is entertainment, moreso than just news.
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2008-03-23
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@ Sweden
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Don't mind tech podcasts, but it's all the unboxing videos/photos I don't understand, who f*cking cares?
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2008-03-23
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Originally Posted by fms
Just because you don't understand them, doesn't make them useless.
Because video podcasting is all the rage nowadays. I have never understood the reason to make podcasts in the first place, and their video variety (including the ones on TV) is no better. Hopefully, this stuff will just die out, eventually, as all useless technology fads.
I have a friend that is a postman who listens to podcasts regularly while doing his rounds, and know a few commuters that do too. They are ideal if you are in that situation.
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2008-03-23
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Originally Posted by tabletrat
If you drive to work then maybe (although I prefer NPR). If you use public transportation though, it is much easier, faster, and more effective to read the same information off a web site or an RSS reader.
Just because you don't understand them, doesn't make them useless.
I have a friend that is a postman who listens to podcasts regularly while doing his rounds, and know a few commuters that do too. They are ideal if you are in that situation.
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2008-03-23
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Well, if you can read stuff on a moving vehicle without feeling sick, I guess that is an option, as long as you have a network connection that can work in the middle of the country, underground etc.
I spend my life looking at computer screens, when I am in a train I would rather listen to a podcast and look at the scenery than squint at a tiny screen that is bouncing around.
Last edited by tabletrat; 2008-03-23 at 15:49.
I spend my life looking at computer screens, when I am in a train I would rather listen to a podcast and look at the scenery than squint at a tiny screen that is bouncing around.
Last edited by tabletrat; 2008-03-23 at 15:49.
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2008-03-23
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Originally Posted by fms
But it's less FUN
If you drive to work then maybe (although I prefer NPR). If you use public transportation though, it is much easier, faster, and more effective to read the same information off a web site or an RSS reader.
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2008-03-23
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I remember watching the Computer Chronicles on PBS in the 90's to find out about some of the latest gadgetry, software, and other technology. It's a shame they didn't have the ability to spend more time on each product demonstration and the like. The Wayback Archive has many archived episodes from the show that you can watch and download for free 
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2008-03-23
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Originally Posted by tabletrat
I can. And I do.
Well, if you can read stuff on a moving vehicle without feeling sick, I guess that is an option, as long as you have a network connection that can work in the middle of the country, underground etc.
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2008-03-23
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Originally Posted by zeez
No really: it is much less tedious than downloading podcasts, waiting for them to download, then putting up with podcasters' ideas of being a radio/tv host. There are some seriously geeky people out there. People which one is better off not seeing or hearing =)
But it's less FUN
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy
MacBreak Weekly
this WEEK in TECH - MP3 Edition
Windows Weekly
Engadget
The Cell Phone Junkie
Ask A Ninja, uh, it can be techie at times
Mind you I don't own a TV (and haven't watched TV in almost a year) and have a slower speed Internet connection (max 85 KB/second download).
16-Bit x86 DOS: DOSBox
Amiga 68k: UAE
Apple II: Winapple
Apple 68k Mac: Basilisk II
Commodore 64: Frodo
Palm OS: Access GarnetVM
TI-89 Calculator: TiEmu 2