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  1. I recently got a Iphone 3GS and am finding the audio quality to be quite unimpressive compared to my tiny old Samsung K3. It just lacks some dynamism, like for example the beginning of NLOTH2, at around the 12 second mark when the rhythm kicks in, has much less punch on my iphone, which affects a song like NLOTH2 a lot.

    And I haven't fiddled around with the EQ settings on either device so its not that.

    I'm using the same earphones (Creative EP-630s, I detest the iphone pack in earphones) for both as well.

    The only explanation I can think of (besides the iphone having a shitty decoder, which would be ridiculous) is that my iphone case stops the jack on my headphones going all the way in.

    But that shouldn't make a difference right? Cause i've done a few comparisions with the case on and off and any difference is likely down to the placebo effect.

    Anyone have similar problems?


  2. Nice! I'll try it out later.

    Also do you like the start menu tiles or title bar layout? I just don't like the bit where you see your hidden icons in the jump out box. They should allow you to use the old Vista way which looked much better or use that one - I'm sure I'll get used to it though.


    I recently got a Iphone 3GS and am finding the audio quality to be quite unimpressive compared to my tiny old Samsung K3. It just lacks some dynamism, like for example the beginning of NLOTH2, at around the 12 second mark when the rhythm kicks in, has much less punch on my iphone, which affects a song like NLOTH2 a lot.

    And I haven't fiddled around with the EQ settings on either device so its not that.

    I'm using the same earphones (Creative EP-630s, I detest the iphone pack in earphones) for both as well.

    The only explanation I can think of (besides the iphone having a shitty decoder, which would be ridiculous) is that my iphone case stops the jack on my headphones going all the way in.

    But that shouldn't make a difference right? Cause i've done a few comparisions with the case on and off and any difference is likely down to the placebo effect.

    Anyone have similar problems?



    Most people know the iPhone and iPods have terrible sound quality. I always found leaving EQ off works best. The reason being that Apple sees the iPod targeted towards casual listeners (e.g. top 40 and hot song of the moment) and so they don't bother with decent audio hardware.

    For the count, the old 80s record transfers sound the best.

    After the touch I have now dies, I'll be getting something with way better sound quality and unreliant on iTunes.
  3. Originally posted by drewhiggins:[..]


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    Most people know the iPhone and iPods have terrible sound quality. I always found leaving EQ off works best. The reason being that Apple sees the iPod targeted towards casual listeners (e.g. top 40 and hot song of the moment) and so they don't bother with decent audio hardware.

    For the count, the old 80s record transfers sound the best.

    After the touch I have now dies, I'll be getting something with way better sound quality and unreliant on iTunes.


    I always leave EQ off as well. But I can't believe this is true, I mean iPod is like THE mp3 player. It can't be this popular whilst doing its core function so badly. And the iPhone has more than enough juice to outdo a $100 Samsung player at audio decoding.

    It makes no sense whatsoever.

  4. Originally posted by vanquish:[..]

    I always leave EQ off as well. But I can't believe this is true, I mean iPod is like THE mp3 player. It can't be this popular whilst doing its core function so badly. And the iPhone has more than enough juice to outdo a $100 Samsung player at audio decoding.

    It makes no sense whatsoever.




    It's a shame looks take over functionality isn't it?

    Just because it has more output than other players, doesn't mean it's any better. What would be nice is an equaliser.
  5. think i'll have to buy this. Probably gonna run Windows 7, HD screen, HDMI port, GPS, 3G modem built in, SD card reader, 12hr battery life, machined from a solid bloock of aluminium. . . and its a Nokia!!





  6. Looks like one hell of a machine... will surely cost a bunch


  7. its a Nokia (netbook). . . . . not an Apple.

    Though with that spec I would be amazed if they priced it at £400 oor below. Probably pick it up for free with a mobile broadband contract though
  8. Originally posted by germcevoy:[..]

    its a Nokia (netbook). . . . . not an Apple.

    Though with that spec I would be amazed if they priced it at £400 oor below. Probably pick it up for free with a mobile broadband contract though


    Looks cool, right now I'm satisfied with my notebook but I hate the plastic. Becomes ugly when you use it a lot.
  9. Originally posted by germcevoy:think i'll have to buy this. Probably gonna run Windows 7, HD screen, HDMI port, GPS, 3G modem built in, SD card reader, 12hr battery life, machined from a solid bloock of aluminium. . . and its a Nokia!!

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    Nokia have netbooks now? What's the specs on it (CPU, RAM, video etc)?

    I'd be even more impressed to see Linux running on it.

    EDIT: It uses an Intel Atom CPU, likely 1.6GHz and 10inch HD-ready screen. No idea on RAM or hard drive, though probably an SSD.
  10. 120gb hard drive drew (have to cut costs somewhere). RAM specs unknown yet though im expecting 1gb. 2 would be great but then you are looking at to expensive for a netbook and to close to full laptop pricong. Full details next week
  11. Originally posted by germcevoy:120gb hard drive drew (have to cut costs somewhere). RAM specs unknown yet though im expecting 1gb. 2 would be great but then you are looking at to expensive for a netbook and to close to full laptop pricong. Full details next week


    September 2 it is.

    Netbooks have 1GB RAM usually and integrated graphics. To get 12 hours battery life is a strong claim.

    Windows 7 as it works well with 1GB, better than Vista ever could work with.
  12. got a little problem with my dad's new mp3 player (archos 2, 8gb).
    put several albums and bootlegs on it and it works perfectly fine, except when it comes to the 360 bootlegs the songs are all mp3 files, yet when I want to listen to, let's say amsterdam I, the player skips each song, trying to play it, but nothing happens.

    bootlegs from vertigo, however, work just fine.
    any idea what I'm doing wrong?
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