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martalli · 12-11-04, 07:53 PM

Now, in late 2004, there is really only one reason to continue using mp3's - the codec's widespread use. However, the next generation formats such as ogg, wmv, aac, and others (mp3pro?) offer much better sound quality at the same bitrate, or conversely, lower bitrate/filesize for essentially the same quality.

Personally, I like using ogg files for ripping CDs. Maybe I's just unreasonaly suspicious of M$ knowing which CDs I'm copying, and so on (especially with the RIAA suing people and causing generaly havok). Also, I have been running linux at times, and ogg is on of the main formats for linux boxes.

I am anxiously awaiting my Axim, but having read that it has a pocket version of Windows Media 10, it should be pretty easy to rip CDs onto smallish wmv files and listen to them on the Axim. Has oneyoune tried this?

Bryan

12-11-04, 07:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
martalli Aximsite Prospect Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Continuining lossless controversy Now, in late 2004, there is really only one reason to continue using mp3's - the codec's widespread use. However, the next generation formats such as ogg, wmv, aac, and others (mp3pro?) offer much better sound quality at the same bitrate, or conversely, lower bitrate/filesize for essentially the same quality. Personally, I like using ogg files for ripping CDs. Maybe I's just unreasonaly suspicious of M$ knowing which CDs I'm copying, and so on (especially with the RIAA suing people and causing generaly havok). Also, I have been running linux at times, and ogg is on of the main formats for linux boxes. I am anxiously awaiting my Axim, but having read that it has a pocket version of Windows Media 10, it should be pretty easy to rip CDs onto smallish wmv files and listen to them on the Axim. Has oneyoune tried this? Bryan