Comments on: SanDisk SlotMusic Cards Are Destined to Fail http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:44:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Binkie http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-984540 Binkie Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:21:35 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-984540 <p>You say "I am not sure how he can say that three times as many people buy CDs as music from online sources." Which means you have a pretty iood idea how he can say it but are just not sure. Then you follow it with a statement and a question (which is missing a question mark) intended to show that he can't say that. Which suggests that you in fact don't know, but instead said you're not sure. Why would you try to imply that you know more than you do, especially in a situation where not knowing is the point? Sorry, but if you can't even state something so simple without contradicting yourself, then how can we be expected to take anything you say seriously?</p> <p>If you want to be taken seriously, I suggest you seriously consider hiring a competent editor.</p> You say “I am not sure how he can say that three times as many people buy CDs as music from online sources.” Which means you have a pretty iood idea how he can say it but are just not sure. Then you follow it with a statement and a question (which is missing a question mark) intended to show that he can’t say that. Which suggests that you in fact don’t know, but instead said you’re not sure. Why would you try to imply that you know more than you do, especially in a situation where not knowing is the point? Sorry, but if you can’t even state something so simple without contradicting yourself, then how can we be expected to take anything you say seriously?

If you want to be taken seriously, I suggest you seriously consider hiring a competent editor.

]]> By: Liz http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-970800 Liz Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:02:18 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-970800 <p>I'm not even a kid, I'm 51 years old. And I concur with you that this is the most massive, epic fail in the history of the music business. I'm old. I lose stuff. Can't even imagine myself w/ a boatload of teensy SanDisks to stress about. And SanDisk disks are (nowdays) no longer as reliable as they once were, so what happens when the card inevitably breaks after 3 weeks of insertion/removal/living in my wallet?</p> <p>Not a snowball's chance this is going to work. It's hard to believe humans can even BE this stupid.</p> I’m not even a kid, I’m 51 years old. And I concur with you that this is the most massive, epic fail in the history of the music business. I’m old. I lose stuff. Can’t even imagine myself w/ a boatload of teensy SanDisks to stress about. And SanDisk disks are (nowdays) no longer as reliable as they once were, so what happens when the card inevitably breaks after 3 weeks of insertion/removal/living in my wallet?

Not a snowball’s chance this is going to work. It’s hard to believe humans can even BE this stupid.

]]> By: The Storage Effect » SlotMusic reminiscent of BluRay http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-970206 The Storage Effect » SlotMusic reminiscent of BluRay Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:07:38 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-970206 <p>[...] Om Malik’s not sure there’s a spot available in the market for a physical replacement for CDs, as people want fewer thingies to collect and manage.  We’ll see.  Is the market in other geographic regions? [...]</p> [...] Om Malik’s not sure there’s a spot available in the market for a physical replacement for CDs, as people want fewer thingies to collect and manage.  We’ll see.  Is the market in other geographic regions? [...]

]]> By: The Cool Tech Stuff Blog » » New SanDisk Music Player to Launch March 31 http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-953334 The Cool Tech Stuff Blog » » New SanDisk Music Player to Launch March 31 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:14:19 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-953334 <p>[...] more consumers give up CDs and move towards digital music, there is also the question of whether the market really wants to take a step back towards physical media, this time in the [...]</p> [...] more consumers give up CDs and move towards digital music, there is also the question of whether the market really wants to take a step back towards physical media, this time in the [...]

]]> By: The Cool Tech Stuff Blog » » SanDisk Changes Strategy On Digital Music Players http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-949690 The Cool Tech Stuff Blog » » SanDisk Changes Strategy On Digital Music Players Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:28:31 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-949690 <p>[...] idea hasn’t been met with great enthusiasm from bloggers. So is SanDisk making the right bet or should it be concede the ring to the iPod and get out of the [...]</p> [...] idea hasn’t been met with great enthusiasm from bloggers. So is SanDisk making the right bet or should it be concede the ring to the iPod and get out of the [...]

]]> By: SanDisk Music Player | JigishThakar.com http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-932851 SanDisk Music Player | JigishThakar.com Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:30:19 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-932851 <p>[...] more consumers give up CDs and move towards digital music, there is also the question of whether the market really wants to take a step back towards physical media, this time in the [...]</p> [...] more consumers give up CDs and move towards digital music, there is also the question of whether the market really wants to take a step back towards physical media, this time in the [...]

]]> By: SanDisk Changes Strategy On Digital Music Players http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-923789 SanDisk Changes Strategy On Digital Music Players Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:07:04 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-923789 <p>[...] idea hasn't been met with great enthusiasm from bloggers. So is SanDisk making the right bet or should it be concede the ring to the iPod and get out of the [...]</p> [...] idea hasn’t been met with great enthusiasm from bloggers. So is SanDisk making the right bet or should it be concede the ring to the iPod and get out of the [...]

]]> By: Wallets fail to open for SlotMusic « SUFFICIENTLY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-920579 Wallets fail to open for SlotMusic « SUFFICIENTLY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:07:51 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-920579 <p>[...] Malik at GigaOm predicted they would fail, citing several very good reasons including the declining interest in physical [...]</p> [...] Malik at GigaOm predicted they would fail, citing several very good reasons including the declining interest in physical [...]

]]> By: 2009 Predictions « Paper. Rock. Gadget. http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-920388 2009 Predictions « Paper. Rock. Gadget. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:23:05 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-920388 <p>[...] when I have an iPod that will store my entire music collection? I don’t seem to be the only one who thinks [...]</p> [...] when I have an iPod that will store my entire music collection? I don’t seem to be the only one who thinks [...]

]]> By: kamal Francis http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-914086 kamal Francis Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:54:17 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-914086 <p>slotMusic isnt the problem. technology will never evolve if we just accept the terms of today's standard. music and video content will always be used as an bait or added treat to sell a brands primary product. Whether its a blackberry curve or mp3 player, or game console, they all have to adapt to shifts and advancements in technology.</p> <p>Slotmusic is just playing its part in that growth. Scientists cant do it alone in a lab. Us, as a creative community has to continue to think big and forward, so scientist and developers can do what they do and create that technology.</p> <p>consumers shifting from the physical cd to a newer formats is an unstoppable transition, but lets not slow it down.</p> <p>Why not compete with Apple? didnt google come after yahoo?</p> <p>Sandisk is helping to power a new digital music culture. the microsd card still gives you that in-store experience, and can still attract the impulse music buyer. couple that with a video screen that would allow you to preview content (songs, artwork, videos), etc. now its up to sandisk to push for that new technology that can enhance the in-store experience and then encourage the Best buys and walmarts to support it before they completely give up on selling any kind of physical format.</p> <p>competition is beautiful, it keeps us all on our a game. but win or lose, the consumer should always get the best.</p> <p>Kamal</p> slotMusic isnt the problem. technology will never evolve if we just accept the terms of today’s standard. music and video content will always be used as an bait or added treat to sell a brands primary product. Whether its a blackberry curve or mp3 player, or game console, they all have to adapt to shifts and advancements in technology.

Slotmusic is just playing its part in that growth. Scientists cant do it alone in a lab. Us, as a creative community has to continue to think big and forward, so scientist and developers can do what they do and create that technology.

consumers shifting from the physical cd to a newer formats is an unstoppable transition, but lets not slow it down.

Why not compete with Apple? didnt google come after yahoo?

Sandisk is helping to power a new digital music culture. the microsd card still gives you that in-store experience, and can still attract the impulse music buyer. couple that with a video screen that would allow you to preview content (songs, artwork, videos), etc. now its up to sandisk to push for that new technology that can enhance the in-store experience and then encourage the Best buys and walmarts to support it before they completely give up on selling any kind of physical format.

competition is beautiful, it keeps us all on our a game. but win or lose, the consumer should always get the best.

Kamal

]]> By: Business & Industries Guide » Blog Archive » What was SanDisk thinking when it introduced the SlotMusic format? http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-911906 Business & Industries Guide » Blog Archive » What was SanDisk thinking when it introduced the SlotMusic format? Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:59:04 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-911906 <p>[...] on the future chances of SlotMusic either. A quick spin through the blogosphere will reveal that GigaOM, The NY Times, NewsOK and Technologizer and Engadget all agree that SlotMusic is destined to fail, [...]</p> [...] on the future chances of SlotMusic either. A quick spin through the blogosphere will reveal that GigaOM, The NY Times, NewsOK and Technologizer and Engadget all agree that SlotMusic is destined to fail, [...]

]]> By: Entertainment Insider http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-905157 Entertainment Insider Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:59:48 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-905157 <p>Thought you might appreciate my article today on the SlotMusic experience.</p> <p>http://www.EntertainmentInsider.com</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>e.I</p> Thought you might appreciate my article today on the SlotMusic experience.

http://www.EntertainmentInsider.com

Thanks!

e.I

]]> By: Tony http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-905082 Tony Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:37:42 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-905082 <p>Why not go the a slightly other route for this.</p> <p>Back in the day, they had a big machine at the music store, where you could pick your tunes for a small amount of $$ a piece and it would make a tape for you with the songs you chose.</p> <p>Maybe take that and combine it with the new tech and let people being in a flash drive and load it with songs they purchase.. Like itunes, but at a brick and mortor store that also sells cds etc..</p> <p>-T-</p> Why not go the a slightly other route for this.

Back in the day, they had a big machine at the music store, where you could pick your tunes for a small amount of $$ a piece and it would make a tape for you with the songs you chose.

Maybe take that and combine it with the new tech and let people being in a flash drive and load it with songs they purchase.. Like itunes, but at a brick and mortor store that also sells cds etc..

-T-

]]> By: Another inane idea, more physical media! - Ian Hoar – Passion for Technology – Geeking Out http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-903077 Another inane idea, more physical media! - Ian Hoar – Passion for Technology – Geeking Out Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:22:34 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-903077 <p>[...] extra to carry around. There are already a number of sites pointing out how dumb this is from a user experience point of view, but there is another seriously bad taste to all [...]</p> [...] extra to carry around. There are already a number of sites pointing out how dumb this is from a user experience point of view, but there is another seriously bad taste to all [...]

]]> By: p.c. http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-901545 p.c. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:27:30 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-901545 <p>DIGITAL DOWNLOADS LIKE iTunes ARE LOWER QUALITY THAN slotMusic</p> <h1>1 Music retailer iTunes uses a lower bit rate of 128 kbits/sec for most of their catalog. Why would you want to buy a full album in this lower quality format? I thought recording technology was advancing? I hope the big 4 record companies decide to do the slotMusic MP3 encoding with the highest quality encoders from the full size master file. The press release says they will be using a 320 kbits/sec bit rate & a 44 kHz or 48 kHz sampling rate. As long as the engineers are going for the best MP3 file they can make, it might be marketable as "HI QUALITY" as advertised. With slotMusic you will probably get a full album, artwork, lyrics, liner notes & a video for $10.</h1> DIGITAL DOWNLOADS LIKE iTunes ARE LOWER QUALITY THAN slotMusic

1 Music retailer iTunes uses a lower bit rate of 128 kbits/sec for most of their catalog. Why would you want to buy a full album in this lower quality format? I thought recording technology was advancing? I hope the big 4 record companies decide to do the slotMusic MP3 encoding with the highest quality encoders from the full size master file. The press release says they will be using a 320 kbits/sec bit rate & a 44 kHz or 48 kHz sampling rate. As long as the engineers are going for the best MP3 file they can make, it might be marketable as “HI QUALITY” as advertised. With slotMusic you will probably get a full album, artwork, lyrics, liner notes & a video for $10.

]]> By: David Mullings http://gigaom.com/2008/09/21/sandisk-slotmusic-cards-are-destined-to-fail/#comment-901502 David Mullings Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:35:09 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=21952#comment-901502 <p>LOL @ SanDisk</p> <p>Any person who paid attention in an MBA class or had half-a-brain would know about the case studies such as Betamax and MiniDisc.</p> <p>Fact 1: In April of this year, iTunes surpassed Wal-Mart as the #1 retailer of music in the USA.</p> <p>Fact 2: CD sales continue to decline dramatically</p> <p>Fact 3: Digital downloads are more convenient than physical media</p> <p>Fact. 4: It is EXTREMELY hard to launch new physical formats</p> <p>I must admit though, I will probably buy one to add to my collection alongside Memory sticks, UMDs, Betamax and MiniDiscs.</p> <p>Wait, did SanDisk change it's name to Sony?</p> LOL @ SanDisk

Any person who paid attention in an MBA class or had half-a-brain would know about the case studies such as Betamax and MiniDisc.

Fact 1: In April of this year, iTunes surpassed Wal-Mart as the #1 retailer of music in the USA.

Fact 2: CD sales continue to decline dramatically

Fact 3: Digital downloads are more convenient than physical media

Fact. 4: It is EXTREMELY hard to launch new physical formats

I must admit though, I will probably buy one to add to my collection alongside Memory sticks, UMDs, Betamax and MiniDiscs.

Wait, did SanDisk change it’s name to Sony?

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