Daily Thoughts: Open Thread

Downloading Movies

I am not sure i get the deal on downloading movies. Even with a fast connection it still takes quite a while and you have issues with where you can display it. By the looks of it the industry experts must disagree with my assesment:Netflix back on track for 2006 online downloads

Ipod du Jour

Unfortunately I think Jobs is right about this. I am getting the bug to buy one of the new (not so much any more) video iPods, even though I already have a nano and a 3rd gen iPod.

Jobs: "you have to buy a new iPod at least once a year"

Filed under: Portable Audio

Now we know the truth. In an interview with NBC's Brian Williams, Apple CEO Steve Jobs explained why Apple comes up with new iPod models so frequently: "You keep on innovating, you keep on making better stuff," Jobs said, in response to a question from Williams about why a new iPod might seem outdated as soon as you take it out of the box. Then Jobs offered a bit of advice to consumers: "If you always want the latest and greatest, then you have to buy a new iPod at least once a year." Gee, thanks, Steve. We always thought it was the dead batteries or battered shell that kept sending us back to the Apple store. Glad you could set us straight.

Maps

Always had an interest in Maps. Here some good info on the value of the USGS if you are into this topic:

Buying Maps