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E ditar ia l I think we hit a nerve. Last month's cover feature on online music download storefronts net a number ofemails and a few phone calls. Perhaps we didn't properly explain the legality of music downloading in the article, a point for which I accept full responsibility. Before we go any further though, I believe a quick examination of the laws of this fine country where copyright is concerned is in order. Downloading copyrighted music for personal use is in fact legal in Canada. However — and here's where things get a bit more complicated — uploading or otherwise distributing copyrighted music isn' t, according to the Copyright Act. The Canadian copyright taws where online music sharing are cont, cemed were tested when the Canadian Recording Industry Association went after 29 people alleged to have illegally shared music files on P2P networks. The CRIA wanted the alleged uploaders' identifying information to be released by their respective ISPs so it could pursue litigation. Federal Court of Canada Justice Konrad von Finckenstein found in his ruling on the case that came down in March 31 of this year that "no evidence was presented that the alleged infringers either distributed or authorized the reproduction of sound recordings," Justice von Finckenstein said in his 2B page ruling[viewable at www.p2pnet.net/cria/canada.pdf]. "They merely placed personal copies onto shared directories on their computers which were accessible by other computer users via an online download service." So while P2P Rile sharers are all but immune from identification for the time being, the practice of file sharing (which assumes uploading] isn't legal so much as the people doing it are hidden by the privacy laws. The same privacy laws that prevented the CRIA from getting the ISPS in question to release the identifying information of the subscribers in question.

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Joseph Kary writes: Despite what your article on downloading says, music downloading is legal in Canada, so long as the copy is being downloaded for the private use of the person downloading it. You must be confusing Canada with some other litigious North American country. Stephen Graham writes: As far as I'm concerned the only option that appeals to me is to buy CDs and rip them to my computer. I can do whatever I want with the music without having to think about restrictions. That's the way it should be. i won't buy a copy protected CD because I want the industry to know that I won't accept their restrictions. I don't believe the on-line stores deserve our business until they present a much better solution. The current offerings don't come close. Ming 0 writes: As a student myself, I find the multi-function all-in-one MP3 player, voice recorder, FM radio, and USB pen drive the most valuable gadget going back school this year. For $BD, I was able to buy the 256MB version of this all-in-one. It can record over 12 hours of high quality voice recording, which is more than enough for two days of class lectures.

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of up15 MB/secread and 13 MB/sec write make it practical too. Thatsaid,the Titaniumisalsothe .ao longest of the units tested. This likely won't present problems For desktop users but could make things awkward for laptop users with either sideor rear-mounted USBports. Upon plugging in the drive, users find a Fewbits of handy Windows-only software likea contacts management and synchronization program and a security / password feature.

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Price: $71 [from U5$54.99) as tested Price per MBi $0.28 Web site: www.sandisk.corn Carrying method: Lanyard, key ring (not included) Dimensions': 12mm x 23mm x 56mm Tested: Cruzer Micro 256MB

The fact that Verbatim's Store 'n' Go flash drives keep the eyelet for connecting a key ring or lanyard on the cap as opposed to on the body of the drive is both a good and a bad thing. On the plus side, users can carry the drive anached to the zipper of a bag, on a keyring or on a lanyard and be The Cruzer Titanium's younger broth- able to quickly detach it, plug it in and use it. On the negative, most users will likely want to hold on to the valuable part of the unit (namely, the er, the Cruzer Micro seems to aim itself at a younger audience who are drive itself) as opposed to the cap. With extended use, the once tight the tested unit occasionmore likely to be carrying MP3s and mating of the cap and drive can become loose — ally came apart from the keychain it was anached to and ended up floatschool projects than Power Point ing free in my pocket. presentations and annual reports. While it's a neat looking drive with a In sticking with the same relatively wide casing as with previous flash C drives in the Store 'n' Go line, Verbatim seems to forget that may computsuper bright blue LEDmounted at er users have just about every USB port filled. The fat casing of the unit the top to indicate connection and tested tended to force other USBplugs aside. Ports beside the drive can data transfer and a clear acrylic still be used, but be prepared to do some wiggling around to fit. coating, it's not the most practical given the placement of the eyelet to which users can attach the included Crucial Gizmo! 2.0 lanyard or a keyring. Putting the eyelet on the base of the drive, at the opposing end to the USB connector means that the drive itself is less Price: $129 [from US$99.99) as tested Price per MB: $0.25 likely to be lost but it also means users will either have to leave their Web site: www.crucial.corn Carrying method: Lanyard, key ring keys dangling from the USBport, detach the drive from the keychain or Dimensions~: Bmm x 16mm x 66inm Tested: Gizmo! 2.0 512MB use a lanyard. www.hubcerada.corn

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iomega Hiero Mini Pres: • Tiny form factor • Changeable coloured casings • Dog teg-style carrying lanyard • Light up USB extension cable included

Cons: «Connector exposed to dust end small particles • Awkward to detach key from lan yard «Limited capacities available iup to 512MB)

Price. $51 (from US$39.95) as tested Price per MB: $0.40 Web site: www.iomega.corn Carrying method: Lanyard, key ring Dimensions«: 9mm x 19mm x 43mm Tested: Micro Mini 128MB Another flash drive aiming itself at the youth market, the Micro Mini comes with three changeable coloured casings(blue, black and orange), a USB extension cable that lights up bright blue at both ends and a package that promises the Micro Mini to be "a cool way to take your music, photosand games withyou." lomega's drives come pre-loaded with a Windows executable that launches a Web installer to download and install trial versions of useful applications(see sidebar "Portable mail client"). The Micro Mini may seem a bit out of place in a serious business setting; it's gregarious attempts at being cool make it hard to take the drive seriously, despite the fact that it is every bit as functional as other 2.0 USB drives oF simiiar capacity.

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HP USB Digital Drive Pres: • Direct transfer to SD-enabled deviceslike PocketPCs • Doubles as an SD memory card reader / writer

Cess: • No storage media included «Larger than USB flash drives «Cap too loose

Price: $119,95 Price per MB: NA Web site: www.hp.ca Carrying method: N/A Dimensions«: 10mm x 54mm x 65mm Tested: Using SanDisk256MB Ultra II high speed SDcard While HP's USBDigital Drive requires that users purchase the storage media separately, it may be a good choice for those who have already made an investment in Secure Digital[SD) or Multimedia Cards [MMC]. The Digital Drive is much wider than a USB flash drive but a short USB cable that folds into the device helps to keep it out of the way enough that users still have access to other USB ports. Perhaps the biggest benefit of HP's product over standard flash drives is that it can double as a memory card reader / writer and allows for direct transfer of files from the computer to a device with an SD or MMC slot.

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Price:TBD Price per MBT TBD W'eb site: www.kingston.corn Caltying method:Lanyard DimensionseiBmm x 20mm x 67mm TeateILDataTraveler II 128MB Kingston Technology, already a major name in computer RAMand digital media will soon be releasing its latest incarnation of USBflash drives. We got our hands on some engineering samples before the official release in mid-September. Upon inserting the DataTraveler II into an available USBport, users will notice two files pre-installed onthe drive. First is a handy utility called SecureTraveler and second, its manual in PDFformat. SecureTraveler allows users to password protect a portion of the drive using a graphical interface. Clearly aimed at business users and mobile professionals, the Data Traveller II is the introductory model in Kingston's new line of USB flash drives.

Prosi • Industry-leading transfer speeds • Excellent security features • Slick design

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The DataTraveler II Plus has the same features and the step down model but housed in a dark silvery grey case as opposed to its younger sibling's not-so-dark silvery grey case. The excellent security feature is again present; when users insert the drive, only files on the root and the SecureTraveler application are visible. This allows files to be shared among co-workers or students etc. while still maintaining the privacy of protected files. When users double-click the security executable, a password prompt screen comes up, after which time the protected portion of the drive becomes visible. Transferring files between secure and non-secure storage is difficult as users can only access one part of the drive at a time. The DataTraveler II Plus gets the addition to its name as a result of its fast read/write speeds. 12 MB/sec is available in current USB 2.0 flash drives but the Plus's 19 MB/sec read is the fastest in our roundup. By Andrew Moore-Cdspin 'Measured(depth x width x length) with cap on, where applicable.

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When it comes to the Star Trek universe, Voyager has always gotten a bad rap, but a good deal of that was from DS9and Next Generation fans who were expecting something different. Upon reflection, Voyager offered far more than it seemed: take two crewsthat were in conflict with each other and then strand them together on the other side of the galaxy. Not only did the show offer a more adventure-oriented format more in keeping with the original series, but it also showed a group of misfits exploring their own identities. Each season includes a ton of special features, including character profiles, season overviews and a nurnber of hidden files. The first four seasons are out now, and all seven sets will be out by the end of the year.

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So you' ve just moved into your newly built house or condo and the last step to make it truly feel like home is to plug in your stereo system and computer. Trouble is, while the • • I space may be new, the tangle of wires near your computer is all too familiar, as is the elaborate stereo cable concealment in your living room. Your dream home doesn't have to turn out this way — if you start planning your audio/video and technology set-up from the blueprint stage. • • • • • Making technology a priority rather than an afterthought in your home design can help integrate everything from home theatre to Internet to security systems, making these systems a focal point in the design stage. Whether recommended by your architect or I • I • builder or handpicked by you, custom multimedia companies can not only install the technologyyou think you need,but also educate you about options you hadn'teven considered. As such, getting them involved early is key. "Sometimes clients limit their conversation based on their knowledge of what's available. So we can bring insights that might turn a theatre into a multimedia room, or vice versa." says Marilyn Sanford, President of Vancouver-based custom installer La Scala Integrated Media. "If we can get in at an early enough stage we can influence the design, which can cover things like communications paths, lighting control, cabinetry, and room design." o Although the trend toward fully automating houses is still in its infancy as technology develops, the notion of specialty audio firms getting involved at the blueprint stage has beenaround for a while. Audio One, a Toronto-based specialty audio retailer, has been • • • I • involved at the blueprint stage for many years. "We've been doing blueprintaudio since the day we opened,"says Anthony O'Ascanio, President of Toronto-based retailer Audio One. A 30-year veteran of the business, O'Ascaniohas witnessed audio design become more and more complex as computer programs replace basic diagrams and installations move from basic stereo set-ups to full home integration. "In those days it was very simple, these days we' re sometimes dealing with upwards of 10,000 feet [3,048 metres] of wires." While sources like the Internet and home theatre magazines provide customers with initial information, there is also a lot of misinformation out there, according to La Scala's Marilyn Sanford. "More and more people are getting misinformed. Little bits of information out there create an incomplete picture for the client, which typically excites their imagination. Their expectations are high but they don't really have the knowledge to figure out whether it' s possible." Sanford adds, "We spend a lot of time explaining the process, where the industry is going. Often people are looking for simplification that can help them swim through the confusion that they' re seeing." On the other hand there are a lot of exciting options that the average person might not think possible (see sidebar, TheWow Factor). While some of the most futuristic sounding technologies are initially installed in more high budget homes, many features are becoming increasingly available."There are still many products that average consumers can purchase for their homes," Kromer Radio's Eric Nakkila says, adding that other technologies will also come down in price as they become more common. Although homeowners are becoming increasingly savvy about what's available, it's still up to the experts to educate them on the specifics. As Nakkila puts it, "Most customers have a general sense of what they' re looking for but when it comes down to specifics they rely on the expert professionals." By Sue Bowness •

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How I lear ned to s t o p w o r r ying and love my cheap home theatre A broke movie lovershares the story of how he made his home theatre dreams come true on a shoestring budget I' ve always wanted a high-end home theatre, but I' ve never had the money to make it happen. Whether it was another year of school to pay for or a wedding to finance, the cash was simply neverthere. After I was married and began to think about starting a family, the dream of buying a fancy home theatre seemed about as unrealistic as a trip to the moon. So I made a decision: I would stop waiting for money that I may never have. I would sacrifice high-end quality and search the market for the best home theatre I could find that would meet my meagre budget. I spent weeks in research. It became painfully obvious that plasma displays and other high-tech large screen options were well out of reach. I knew I could afford around $1,500, which I put me in small rear-projection, tiny LCD, or garish picture tube territory. So, acting on a suggestion from a co.worker, I gave up on TVs and began looking at digital projectors. The greatest advantage projectors carry over televisions is their ability to deliver a massive picture. Even low-end projectors can cast clear pictures of between 10' and 12'(measured diagonally). However, projectors also have a major disadvantage: for optimal viewing, a darkened room is required. Another bummer: home theatre projectors are priced similarly to plasma televisions; they start at around $3,000 and go upwards of $10,000, But what about the projectors we see in offices and schools? I started looking at these socalled "data" projectors and found some starting as low as $900. But the difference in price isn' t arbitrary; there are several quality-based distinctions between home theatre and data projectors. The $10,000 Sanyo PLV-70 LCO home theatre projector delivers an incredibly bright picture at high resolution[WXGA, 1366x768 pixels] with deep blacks and exacting colour control functionality. Conversely, the $1,000 Sharp PG-B105 data projector delivers a darker picture at a lower resolution [SVGA, 800x600 pixels) with less color and picture control functionality.

However, upon seeing demos of a few data projectors I found the image quite acceptable. A 10' screen goes a long way. I spent a few nights online going to major projector manufacturer and community Web sites. Apparently there were a lot of movie lovers out there with budgets similar to mine who had chosen cheap projectors, and the vast majority of these people seemed quite satisfied with their decision. After a couple of weeks of checking out various retail outlets to see what was available and browsing user reviews, I bought a Sony VPLDS100 for a little less than $1,200. It throws a fairly bright picture(1200 ANSI lumens), has satisfactory resolution and sports a decent amount of picture adjustment functionality, including vertical keystoning. I knew there were plenty oF better projectors in the world, but this was the best one I could afford. Projector in hand, I went looking for a projector screen. I found screens ranging from $50-$5000, depending on size, fabric quality, and automation. Da-Lite, oneof the most respected screen manufacturers in the world, offers quality pull-down screens just over 8' in size for around $250. However, on a tip from a photographer friend, I checked out a few local photography stores and found several gently used manual Da-Lite screens on sale for less than $100 each. Bingo. My theatre was almost done, and I had a couple hundred bucks to spare. Just enough for a set of entry-level 5.1 surI

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