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In fact, it was one of the guys on here that first brought it to my attention a year or two ago.
Nice one!IggleDiggle wrote:Yes, it does allow you to do more than just watch movies.
Found a great program to convert dvds/divx/etc to to mobile format, e.g. ipod/iphone/ds/etc. Its called DVD Fab. 1 click conversion and really easy to use. Its on a 30 day trial but enough time to get some films, kids tv, etc for the long journey.
I think the above argument is slightly skewed, perhaps more that by putting a vanity mirror on a gun, it doesn't really mean that its not first and foremost a killing device, the primary role of the gadget you highlight is to allow piracy of games.dvisor wrote:If you planning on getting one, I'd make it quick! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10790835
I find this bit interesting "The mere fact that the device can be used for a non-infringing purpose is not a defence," read the ruling by Justice Floyd. " - By extension, that means that VCRs, cassette recorders, cars, kitchen knives and just about anything else could be made illegal.
Granted - I was being facetious, but I got to say that I don't think its a particularly good reason for banning something. There were a lot of legitimate uses for cassette recorders, but it didn't stop the music industry trying to get a tax passed in an attempt to virtually wipe out blank cassette tape sales. Thankfully they didn't get away with it that time.munroman wrote:I think the above argument is slightly skewed, perhaps more that by putting a vanity mirror on a gun, it doesn't really mean that its not first and foremost a killing device, the primary role of the gadget you highlight is to allow piracy of games.dvisor wrote:If you planning on getting one, I'd make it quick! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10790835
I find this bit interesting "The mere fact that the device can be used for a non-infringing purpose is not a defence," read the ruling by Justice Floyd. " - By extension, that means that VCRs, cassette recorders, cars, kitchen knives and just about anything else could be made illegal.
Perhaps they should be looking at themselves and wondering why people are doing this? £30-40 for a child's game is extortionate and encourages piracy. Although these devices can be used for piracy, there are some very legitimate uses for them - homebrew games for example. Also the ability to load several games in a single card to save having to carry around several cartridges. They can also be used as MP3 players and movie viewers. Technically, I believe it is illegal to record a TV program to VCR or hard disk for viewing later (time-shifting), but it is an accepted practice. Should the home recorder be banned? I guess I feel strongly about this because the consumer has been ripped off for years. I look at my record collection and wonder how many thousands I have spent over the years. If I copy these to MP3 I am technically doing something illegal, even though I am merely transferring something I paid for from one media format to another. The latest rip off is for ebooks, where it costs as much, if not more, for the electronic version than the print version! How the hell do they work that one out? Publishing and distribution costs are minimal in comparison. But, they can get away with it so they do.munroman wrote:If I might declare an interest, my son is just finishing a Masters degree in Computer Games Programming, Computer Games are one of the UK's success stories, but the industry is under huge pressure through things like piracy, and at the end of the day, these gadgets do cost jobs, and high quality skilled ones at that, as people like Nintendo and Microsoft use a lot of small businesses to produce their games, so low sales hit small companies.
The industry is being targeted by other countries, who see the potential in it, and my son could end up in Canada, Australia or South Korea, all of which offer massive tax breaks to their industry, and the UK is falling behind in an industry with more sales than the Film industry worldwide, which is really sad to see.
Just something to think about when offered a 'bargain', someone usually pays for this in the end.
i'm sure i heard (possibly since this last post) that the law is to be changed to make the copying of "data" ie music/movies to portable devices legal provided that you purchased the original copy legitimately and that it is for your own use.common sense really!dvisor wrote:Granted - I was being facetious, but I got to say that I don't think its a particularly good reason for banning something. There were a lot of legitimate uses for cassette recorders, but it didn't stop the music industry trying to get a tax passed in an attempt to virtually wipe out blank cassette tape sales. Thankfully they didn't get away with it that time.munroman wrote:I think the above argument is slightly skewed, perhaps more that by putting a vanity mirror on a gun, it doesn't really mean that its not first and foremost a killing device, the primary role of the gadget you highlight is to allow piracy of games.dvisor wrote:If you planning on getting one, I'd make it quick! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10790835
I find this bit interesting "The mere fact that the device can be used for a non-infringing purpose is not a defence," read the ruling by Justice Floyd. " - By extension, that means that VCRs, cassette recorders, cars, kitchen knives and just about anything else could be made illegal.
Perhaps they should be looking at themselves and wondering why people are doing this? £30-40 for a child's game is extortionate and encourages piracy. Although these devices can be used for piracy, there are some very legitimate uses for them - homebrew games for example. Also the ability to load several games in a single card to save having to carry around several cartridges. They can also be used as MP3 players and movie viewers. Technically, I believe it is illegal to record a TV program to VCR or hard disk for viewing later (time-shifting), but it is an accepted practice. Should the home recorder be banned? I guess I feel strongly about this because the consumer has been ripped off for years. I look at my record collection and wonder how many thousands I have spent over the years. If I copy these to MP3 I am technically doing something illegal, even though I am merely transferring something I paid for from one media format to another. The latest rip off is for ebooks, where it costs as much, if not more, for the electronic version than the print version! How the hell do they work that one out? Publishing and distribution costs are minimal in comparison. But, they can get away with it so they do.munroman wrote:If I might declare an interest, my son is just finishing a Masters degree in Computer Games Programming, Computer Games are one of the UK's success stories, but the industry is under huge pressure through things like piracy, and at the end of the day, these gadgets do cost jobs, and high quality skilled ones at that, as people like Nintendo and Microsoft use a lot of small businesses to produce their games, so low sales hit small companies.
The industry is being targeted by other countries, who see the potential in it, and my son could end up in Canada, Australia or South Korea, all of which offer massive tax breaks to their industry, and the UK is falling behind in an industry with more sales than the Film industry worldwide, which is really sad to see.
Just something to think about when offered a 'bargain', someone usually pays for this in the end.