Sorry, but one more small beef about Macs. Why are they still charging for the "pro" version of QuickTime? I may be cheap, but it seems like anyone would resent having to pay $30 for a "full version" of a product that shipped with a computer as pricey as a Mac. Is Apple really making so much money off this scam that they can't just ship the full version with new macs?
And yes, I know, "download VLC." VLC is a great free videoplayer that plays just about anything you care to throw at it. The only problem is, it isn't fully supported. For instance, the remote control doesn't work with it, since the whole remote menu is setup to work with QuickTime. There goes that "entertainment center" idea unless I want to pony up for the $30.
For those not in the know, the crippleware version of QuickTime that ships with Macs doesn't let you play videos at full-screen. This is a show-stopper.
Sorry, but one more small beef about Macs. Why are they still charging for the "pro" version of QuickTime? I may be cheap, but it seems like anyone would resent having to pay $30 for a "full version" of a product that shipped with a computer as pricey as a Mac. Is Apple really making so much money off this scam that they can't just ship the full version with new macs?
And yes, I know, "download VLC." VLC is a great free videoplayer that plays just about anything you care to throw at it. The only problem is, it isn't fully supported. For instance, the remote control doesn't work with it, since the whole remote menu is setup to work with QuickTime. There goes that "entertainment center" idea unless I want to pony up for the $30.
For those not in the know, the crippleware version of QuickTime that ships with Macs doesn't let you play videos at full-screen. This is a show-stopper.
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