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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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CD-R/DVD-R to be replaced by USB Flash memory?
You can get a 8 gig USB flash memory stick now for $84 Cdn. Looks like CD-R/DVD-R are stone age.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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And what if I wanted to give someboby info. ie, music, software etc..... Should I spend $84 on a USB key or 16 cents on a DVD?
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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And what if I wanted to give someboby info. ie, music, software etc..... Should I spend $84 on a USB key or 16 cents on a DVD?
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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^ yes, for that you'll need to burn. But for transferring data/photo/etc ...USB is way to go.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Tire
^ yes, for that you'll need to burn. But for transferring data/photo/etc ...USB is way to go.
for at least two years or so.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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for at least two years or so.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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i also use DVDs for long term storage of stuff ill probably never use again but want to keep around
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Tire
You can get a 8 gig USB flash memory stick now for $84 Cdn. Looks like CD-R/DVD-R are stone age.
I would like to see a car stereo to have a USB plug. So, I can plug my memory stick to the stereo to play music.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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I would like to see a car stereo to have a USB plug. So, I can plug my memory stick to the stereo to play music.
They've been out for a few years now.

Insignia IN-MP101

One of many models available.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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And what if I wanted to give someboby info. ie, music, software etc..... Should I spend $84 on a USB key or 16 cents on a DVD?
You will need the $84 for the RIAA lawsuit
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
They've been out for a few years now.

Insignia IN-MP101

One of many models available.
I think he was referring to OEM systems, not aftermarket ones
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by whynot
I think he was referring to OEM systems, not aftermarket ones
ummm ok...buy a Sebring.
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
ummm ok...buy a Sebring.
What kind of file formats do these stereos play?
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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What kind of file formats do these stereos play?

I saw mp3s from the site but I didn't look really hard..
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