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Teaser: The Pros & Cons of Cloud Storage, Streaming
Brief overview of the types of cloud-content services available, and the pros and cons of each
With cloud-based content all the rage – and with my forthcoming “cloud” session at CEDIA Expo 2011 – I asked one of my panelists to provide a teaser on some cloud-based storage and streaming services. This is just a glimpse of what you will hear from Michael de Nigris of Autonomic Controls, knower of all things content. He’ll join three integrators on the panel – one of whom will share his own tale of cutting the cable cord. -Julie Jacobson
Provides virtual hard disk space in the "cloud," allowing users to upload and store music, movies, photos, and/or documents online, and access/playback the content over the Internet using a computer or mobile device.
Amazon Cloud Drive/Cloud Player
Pro: In addition to storing your own music, you can upload videos, pictures, and other documents
Con: Cost
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Apple, Google, & the Cloud: Content Delivery in the 21st Century Home (ESD033)
How to store, find, stream, distribute and control music, movies and other content from the cloud
Friday, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Julie Jacobson (moderator)
Michael de Nigris, Autonomic
Gordon Van Zuiden, Cybermanor
Joe Whitaker, The SoHo Shop
Zach Holcomb, Holcomb Audio Visual Technologies (and cable cord cutter)Google Music
Pro: Free
Con: Only allows storing music files
Apple iCloud
Pro: Eliminates syncing iDevices with a cable
Con: No online streaming capabilities
Sirius Internet Radio
Pro: Provides higher bitrate broadcasts than over their satellite network
Con: Not customizable, static broadcast
Pandora Internet Radio
Pro: Allows users to customize radio stations based on their tastes
Con: Cannot select specific artists or tracks for playback
Rhapsody
Pro: Allows users to select specific artists and tracks, and build their own virtual library
Con: Cost (subscription only)
Spotify
Pro: Same as Rhapsody, plus the content is streamed at a much higher bitrate (320 kbps vs. 128 kbps)
Con: Cost (subscription only)
TuneIn Radio
Pro: Free, allows access to 50,000-plus stations, including local-market FM presets and customizable presets
Con: Some stations and programs become unavailable without notice
Cloud Storage
Provides virtual hard disk space in the "cloud," allowing users to upload and store music, movies, photos, and/or documents online, and access/playback the content over the Internet using a computer or mobile device.
Amazon Cloud Drive/Cloud Player
Pro: In addition to storing your own music, you can upload videos, pictures, and other documents
Con: Cost
at CEDIA Expo 2011
Apple, Google, & the Cloud: Content Delivery in the 21st Century Home (ESD033)
How to store, find, stream, distribute and control music, movies and other content from the cloud
Friday, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Julie Jacobson (moderator)
Michael de Nigris, Autonomic
Gordon Van Zuiden, Cybermanor
Joe Whitaker, The SoHo Shop
Zach Holcomb, Holcomb Audio Visual Technologies (and cable cord cutter)
Pro: Free
Con: Only allows storing music files
Apple iCloud
Pro: Eliminates syncing iDevices with a cable
Con: No online streaming capabilities
Cloud Streaming
Provides access to streaming music/video broadcasts over the Internet. Some basic providers broadcast static streams of content, while other more complex services allow users to create custom radio stations, or build virtual libraries and playlists online.Sirius Internet Radio
Pro: Provides higher bitrate broadcasts than over their satellite network
Con: Not customizable, static broadcast
Pandora Internet Radio
Pro: Allows users to customize radio stations based on their tastes
Con: Cannot select specific artists or tracks for playback
Rhapsody
Pro: Allows users to select specific artists and tracks, and build their own virtual library
Con: Cost (subscription only)
Spotify
Pro: Same as Rhapsody, plus the content is streamed at a much higher bitrate (320 kbps vs. 128 kbps)
Con: Cost (subscription only)
TuneIn Radio
Pro: Free, allows access to 50,000-plus stations, including local-market FM presets and customizable presets
Con: Some stations and programs become unavailable without notice
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3 Comments (displayed in order by date/time)
Rick - you’re correct - Spotify is a “freemium” business model. That “Con” was intended to convey that the high bitrate content mentioned in the “Pro” is available via subscription only.
The free version provides 160 kbps vs 320 kbps for the paid version. You also get offline mode, and and a few other important perks when you pay up.
Thank you for the bitrate info on Spotify & Rhapsody. It would be helpful to have it for all the streamed services. You mention bitrate differences for Sirius Internet Radio vs Satellite. Would you specify them?
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Jules,
Spotify is not subscription only.
I am currently using the basic version which has no fees.
Also, Last.FM should be on this list.