AnswerManApr 16th, 2007 - 14:47:45

In the 2nd-to-last paragraph above, McQuivey said:

“Consumers think: I bought my media, I own it, I should get to carry it with me from device to device. Adobe's video player works the way consumers think about media by giving them the freedom to carry it with them.”

Unfortunately, the motion picture industry thinks:

“YOU may have bought MY media, but I still own it and should get to tell you when, where, and on which devices it can be played. And God help you if you should try to copy it.”

The rosy picture painted by Adobe will likely not be so rosy when release-time comes for this utility ... unless the MPAA's leopard has greatly changed its spots (which isn't likely).

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They gotta learnApr 16th, 2007 - 14:57:24

As they learned with 'time shifting' VCRs, they will learn that portability is not theft.

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DaveApr 16th, 2007 - 14:59:04

Why would I want to have Ad's in anything I *paid* for?

I hope this app is extremely light weight unlike their Adobe Reader garbage (Use FoxIt Reader, much faster, and much smaller) with a huge foot print for something that just allows you read a PDF. Somehow I dont think so.

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JimApr 16th, 2007 - 15:30:20

Another wrong turn for Adobe - up there with those adobe desktops they are coming out with. Kids sometimes Hex edit programs to put their names in the captions and stuff, should they get a booth at the conference as well? Adobe seems to be putting technology that is already out there in a different wrapper. I concur with the comment about Adobe Acrobat Reader's immense footprint. Horrible.

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Fritz KoenigApr 16th, 2007 - 17:12:57

'an application across the tech world that will allow its users to enjoy playback on video content when either online or offline.'

Huh? What is Quicktime and Quicktime streaming? I can play video when I am online or offline. What part of the Adobe press release did this reporter copy and paste?

'no rival media players (read: Windows Media Player, Apple Quicktime, and RealPlayer) currently allow for user download, movement, and playback between devices.'

What does this actually mean to say?

When Adobe makes a product that is not filled with bugs and incredibly obtuse to use I might consider looking at it. Until then, I am happy with Quicktime, WMP, and all the other existing products.

As for media control, the author of a creative work is within his rights to license its work for whatever period of time it chooses to do so. I am free to buy the license or not buy it. That is the way things should be. Someone things it is a 'bad thing' that Lawrence of Arabia can not be played over an IPod? Were I the producer I would have required its playback only via 70mm film 6 track but heh, why should artistic integrity and operatic emotion count for anything?

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cai-hookusApr 16th, 2007 - 17:25:23

I didn't get the impression this is gonna 'rock my world'; what is there about this I must have? - The obligation to watch commercials?

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Joe UserApr 16th, 2007 - 18:56:12

I prefer Winamp to all the other players:

www.winamp.com

I have complete control of my files and plays everything except Quicktime and RealAudio files.

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akhtarApr 16th, 2007 - 20:05:56

www.videolan.org/vlc/

VLC player - plays everything with no problems at all, 'nuff said

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Cheeky BastardApr 17th, 2007 - 02:40:01

Me finkz this is another shonky piece o' software made by dem ratbags o'er at Adobe, innit?

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BrianApr 17th, 2007 - 04:00:20

I think NBC.com already uses Adobe media player. I was really impressed with NBC video website few months ago while ABC and CBS were struggling with their choice of media players. I doubt that ABC will make the switch since they already have money on their own player. CBS should definiteley make the switch. RealPlayer always has bad picture quality while Windows Media Player has play back issues (atleast on mine.) For those who are complaining about it, see the difference yourself. Then comment.

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EarthlingApr 17th, 2007 - 06:51:11

I agree that VLC is the best media player out there in terms of size, stability and compatibility. And I think many would agree that Adobe Reader and Quicktime are too big/clunky. Isn't it the case that to download Quicktime you need to download iTunes at the same time? That totally sux. I detest iTunes (and any program that always tries to connect to the web and/or show ads); WinAmp is much better and can be customised.

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