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Given where he lives he may have been better off with sheep coins. Perhaps no one would have noticed.

I wish Apple would support higher definition music files. There is a remarkable difference when playing these files on a component stereo system as opposed to on an iOS device. There is much more clarity and depth to the music, kind of like looking through a clean window at the view as opposed to one that is dirty.

I also wish iTunes would support HD music files. While iTunes supports the import of standard CD file formats (16-bit audio with a sample rate of 44.1kHz) if you try and import anything higher than this you are out of luck. Given that Apple has been a leader in music devices, they are missing a big opportunity. Just like many younger generation folks are discovering LPs and the improved audio quality, I think they may eventually want and demand higher quality digital music.

Netflix is being dishonest about the reason it has removed Airplay support. Recently Netflix indicated that it wants to crack down on subscribers who Netflix believes may share their membership with family and friends. The company indicated it would terminate those accounts. This is about control.

My experiences with Netflix have become increasingly negative. One way to protect one’s privacy is to use a VPN. When I use a VPN Netflix disables my ability to watch its content on my computer or tablet, even if the VPN is located in the USA and I have a USA based Netflix account. Netflix claims this is due to licensing restrictions on its content, but it is really to force users to disable the VPN so that Netflix can track what users watch. (Licensing restrictions should not be an issue on shows that Netflix produces.)

This is all about collecting subscriber data to maximize profits. I think Netflix is going to be the next Facebook fiasco once users realize how their personal data is used.

I use this headphone port every day. My entire music library is stored uncompressed on my MacBook Pro, and is connected to my stereo preamp through this dual purpose jack. The sound quality is much better than the original CDs and Apple's lossless format. I imported everything into iTunes in AIFF format and have never looked back. I'd be lost and really torked off if I no longer had this option in future Mac Pros. 

These folks are as bad as patent trolls. They are people who discriminate against others, and then claim their religious freedoms are being trampled upon. Enough to already! It reminds me of a full page advertisement a conservative Jewish group placed in the NY Times several months ago. To paraphrase that advertisement, it said that many middle eastern countries killed gay people, so why is everyone getting so upset if Israel kills a few innocent Palestinians. That was really, really, offensive on many levels. This group seems to be taking the same dishonest approach.