SanDisk, record labels announce new music format

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http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10047311-93.html

I look at the artists they are launching this new card with, and I doubt if it is going to pull discerning ears to their product.

This may appeal to technophobes as they dont have to worry about transferring files or anything...as a matter of fact...about 4 days ago, I was telling my friend Brian that this was the next step...solid state/flash.



I would rather carry around 2000 songs on one card, plus the players internal memory than juggle a bunch of cards.

Is this going to be this generations 8-Track tape player?

Are there going to be different encoding options to allow for "audiophile" releases? (like my Mobile Fidelity Labs gold Dark Side of the Moon, and ELP's Trilogy CD's?)

What about album art? Merchandising? Are we going to see the return of the music on the cereal box promotion? (I remember cutting the record from my box of Sugar Crisp cereal in the 70's). What kind of storage cases will they come in?

For now, I'm happy with my Pilot...and my other PMP's

What do you think?

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