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Originally Posted by Silock
Like I said, semantics. You think it's proprietary, I think it isn't. Regardless, it isn't hurting anyone, and it's pretty clear that H.264 is a standard, proprietary or not.
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Yes it is a proprietary source-available standard.
But as I pointed out, people are excited about WebM for good reasons. It will drastically cut storage size while still performing marginally better than h.264 (all the big players have signed on for hardware support). Combine that with the fact that since it is TRULY open source, we should see pretty serious community development.
WebM is a good thing... but just like h.264/html5 supposedly replacing Flash video... it too will take awhile. Flash simply isn't going anywhere soon.
Now that Android 2.2 is ready for prime time... there isn't much reason (unless battery life is the key factor) to go with an ipad over an Android tablet. The prototypes are all making the rounds now, so expect them to hit market in June and July.
Speaking of Android...
Android Froyo OS Features
- USB and Wi-Fi Internet Tethering
- 2 to 3 times improvement in JavaScript loading
- 2 to 5 times better performance on same hardware
- Support for V8 JavaScript Engine
- Faster and improved browser
- Compass support for Google Maps in the browser
- Improved Google Voice Search
- Full Flash support in the web browser
- Search within app data
- Over the air application to download files from PC
- Stream non-DRM home music library onto your Android device
- Purchase music over the air from a non mobile destination
- Install apps on your SD-card instead of your phone
- Update all your apps at once
- Improved Android market
- Use voice gestures to trigger apps