Sunday, 13 July 2008
Funny prank call to George Gallopaway this evening. A bloke asked if in addition to "The Beatniks" didn't there also used to be "The Sputniks"?
GG took a few moments to explain that Sputniks were in fact Russian spacecraft.
The bloke then asked if GG has heard of McClue's Pies from Scotland.... at which point he said that he suspected his leg was being pulled and he cut the bloke off!
Scottie's fans will know that he often recommends the vegetarian lattice slice in a rich chicken sauce.
Alan
I see in the paper this morning that a number of car manufacturers are planning to introduce in-car wi-fi technology in the UK. A magnificently named fellow called Sterling Pratz, is quoted as saying car passengers will be able to read/ send emails, access the net and watch films etc. Presumably they can also listen to any radio station in the world as well.
With nobody seeming willing to put DAB sets as standard in cars- I wonder if wi fi technology will make DAB even more redundant than it is now? After all- who's going to want to listen to a half baked gurgling DAB signal which offers everything you can get on normal radio plus Planet Rock and some Birdsong (what a USP!) thrown in, when they can get zillions of stations in perfect quality sound on their in-car computer? Is it time the UK Government and more particularly the BBC finally gave up with flogging this dead horse farce that seems to be DAB?
gloworm558 . <...> said:
I see in the paper this morning that a number of car manufacturers are planning to introduce in-car wi-fi technology in the UK. A magnificently named fellow called Sterling Pratz, is quoted as saying car passengers will be able to read/ send emails, access the net and watch films etc. Presumably they can also listen to any radio station in the world as well.
With nobody seeming willing to put DAB sets as standard in cars- I wonder if wi fi technology will make DAB even more redundant than it is now? After all- who's going to want to listen to a half baked gurgling DAB signal which offers everything you can get on normal radio plus Planet Rock and some Birdsong (what a USP!) thrown in, when they can get zillions of stations in perfect quality sound on their in-car computer? Is it time the UK Government and more particularly the BBC finally gave up with flogging this dead horse farce that seems to be DAB?
WiFi has nothing to do with DAB, it is merely a way of transmiting info and will happily serve what ever content you provide.
The question is, will traditional " radio" stations be able to generate enough revenue to remain profitable?
We are after all just talking about different modes of transmission!
The content should be the important thing!
Dave.
Dave Martin <...> said:
gloworm558 . <...> said:
I see in the paper this morning that a number of car manufacturers are planning to introduce in-car wi-fi technology in the UK. A magnificently named fellow called Sterling Pratz, is quoted as saying car passengers will be able to read/ send emails, access the net and watch films etc. Presumably they can also listen to any radio station in the world as well.
With nobody seeming willing to put DAB sets as standard in cars- I wonder if wi fi technology will make DAB even more redundant than it is now? After all- who's going to want to listen to a half baked gurgling DAB signal which offers everything you can get on normal radio plus Planet Rock and some Birdsong (what a USP!) thrown in, when they can get zillions of stations in perfect quality sound on their in-car computer? Is it time the UK Government and more particularly the BBC finally gave up with flogging this dead horse farce that seems to be DAB?
WiFi has nothing to do with DAB, it is merely a way of transmiting info and will happily serve what ever content you provide.
The question is, will traditional " radio" stations be able to generate enough revenue to remain profitable?
We are after all just talking about different modes of transmission!
The content should be the important thing!
Dave.
Oh and by the way, get your money out as none of this will b free!
Dave
