Wednesday, August 12, 2009

50% Useful, 100% Free

I've been using the new podcast tools from the iPhone upgrade, and I have to say that I'm most smitten by the 200% listening speed that's now available. It's fantastic for information-based podcasts, and you don't get the Chipmunks-style voice you might otherwise expect.

But the half-speed? I haven't used it once, and I can't imaging how it'd be useful to anyone. It's echo-y and annoying, and I'd love to hear about someone who's found it beneficial.

I'd also like to point out that Chris Anderson has posted Free, his book about the price of the new economy, as a series of podcasts which can be downloaded for the low, low price of zero. How do I love the Freeconomy? Let me count the ways.