MD: MiniDisco MD Blanks Review

2000-01-29 Thread Ian McFarlane


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Hey again-
Since it's been about 10 days since I've bothered you all with a =
review (:P), I thought I better get back to work on a review of the =
MiniDisco brand MiniDisc blanks.  Check out why I liked them at =
http://www.erzone.net.

Ian McFarlane | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | ICQ # 603920
electronics review zone | http://www.erzone.net

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MD: Sony MZ-E80 Review

2000-01-19 Thread Ian McFarlane


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I know it's not a very new player - but I've been putting off this =
review for quite some time.  If you wanna see why I didn't like it, =
check out my review at http://www.erzone.net.
Thanks,

Ian McFarlane | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | ICQ # 603920
electronics review zone | http://www.erzone.net

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MD: Sony MDR-E888LP Earbuds

1999-12-24 Thread Ian McFarlane


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To put it in a sentence, these are probably the best sounding headphones =
that you can buy.  Check out my review at http://www.erzone.net.  Have a =
happy and safe holiday, thanks from everyone at ERZone!

Ian McFarlane / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / ICQ: 603920
electronics review zone: http://www.erzone.net

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MD: MiniDisc TAXES???

1999-12-19 Thread Ian McFarlane


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Thats correct, the folks in Canada now TAX BLANK MINIDISCS!  On top of =
MDs, they also tax things like CD-R's and blank audio tapes.  Head to =
http://www.erzone.net for the full article.  This really surpised me!

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MD: Servired LCase Review

1999-12-13 Thread Ian McFarlane


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Hey folks,
I'm finally back into the swing of reviews...this time of the =
Servired LCase from MiniDisco.  Check out why I wasn't very happy with =
it at http://audio.erzone.net/accessories/servired.lcase.shtml.  Take =
care all!

Ian McFarlane / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / ICQ: 603920
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MD: Sony MZ-R90 Review!

1999-11-11 Thread Ian McFarlane


Ahh, finally!  Hit http://audio.erzone.net/portables/sony.r90.shtml for my
Sony MZ-R90 review.
Thanks,

Ian McFarlane / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / ICQ: 603920
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MD: You have 24 hours to win!

1999-11-11 Thread Ian McFarlane


Hey folks,
One more quick message.  If you're interested, you've got 24 hours to
win a Sharp MD-MT831 from ESM.  You can enter as many times as you like at
http://www.erzone.net
Good luck,

Ian McFarlane / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / ICQ: 603920
electronics review zone: http://www.erzone.net

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MD: Sharp 831 PC Link Kit Review!

1999-11-02 Thread Ian McFarlane


Hey again!
I'm happy to annouce that I've kept myself busy yet again with this
Sharp MD-MT831 PC Link Kit review.  The kit works great with English
windows, and in my review I've included a bunch of screenshots to help guide
you through the process.  You can read the review here:
http://audio.erzone.net/accessories/sharp.831.pclink.shtml.  Thanks!

Ian McFarlane / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / ICQ: 603920
electronics review zone: http://www.erzone.net

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MD: Servired Leather MD Cases Review

1999-11-01 Thread Ian McFarlane


Hi again,
Well, I just can't get a grip...had to keep writing reviews!  Anyways,
check out the story on the great Servired Leather MD cases at
http://audio.erzone.net/accessories/servired.md.cases.shtml.
Thanks again,

Ian McFarlane / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / ICQ: 603920
electronics review zone: http://www.erzone.net

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MD: Aiwa AM-HX55 Review

1999-10-30 Thread Ian McFarlane


Hi,
Wanted to tell everyone about my new Aiwa AM-HX55 review at
http://audio.erzone.net/portables/aiwa.am-hx55.shtml.  Thanks!

Ian McFarlane / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / ICQ: 603920
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MD: ESM (Electronic Shopping Mall) Reopens

1999-10-13 Thread Ian McFarlane


Hey folks,
Wanted to make a quick note that ESM at http://www.e-s-m.com is now
accepting orders again.
Enjoy,

Ian McFarlane / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / ICQ: 603920
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MD: Sony MZ-E75 Review

1999-10-13 Thread Ian McFarlane


Howdy,
I wanted to let everybody know of my review of the Sony MZ-E75 portable
player at http://www.erzone.net.  It's a pretty nice unit, check out the
review.
Thanks,

Ian McFarlane / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / ICQ: 603920
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MD: 831 test mode / new 831 review

1999-09-15 Thread Ian McFarlane


Hi folks,
I got my Sharp MD-MT831, and I am absolutely in love.  Its actually
quite a leap over the 821.  You can read my review at http://www.erzone.net
(look under new reviews).
My one question is: has anyone found the test mode for the 831?  The
manual is pretty sparse (the english section at least).
Thanks,

Ian McFarlane / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / ICQ: 603920
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Re: MD: memory stick?

1999-08-23 Thread Ian McFarlane


Ah, but you're missing the point - memory stick doesn't encode with mp3s.
It will supposedly use some sort of ATRAC compression.

Ian McFarlane
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MiniDisc World:
http://mdw.e-s-m.com
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Sent: Monday, August 23, 1999 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: MD: memory stick?



On 23 Aug 1999, Stainless Steel Rat wrote:

 I don't know what the exchange rate is, but in the US you are looking at
 $30 for a 4MB stick, $40 for 8MB, and $80 for 16MB.  I do not have prices
 handy for the larger units.

Its about double still, so NZ$60 for a 4mb stick that holds less than one
mp3 at a decent recording rate...  yuck.

Mark


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Re: MD: memory stick?

1999-08-23 Thread Ian McFarlane


I'm saying the intial ATRAC compression that was released years ago was
1:5 - our correct ATRAC is the same compression.  A future compression
method similar to ATRAC used on Memory stick was rumored to be higher than
MP3 compression (can't find the site I read it at now, however), which would
put it over 1:12...I think I heard something like 1:20.

Ian
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On Mon, 23 Aug 1999, Ian McFarlane wrote:

 Not neccesairly - there were rumors going around of something like 1:20
 compression, or maybe even higher.  Heck, ATRAC was released a long time
 ago...imagine what they could do today.

Well from what I understand there's been various versions of Atrac over
the years, I assume the newer one better soundqual/more compression maybe?
I had hear 5:1 compression on ATRAC as compared to 12:1 for mp3 (usually).


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Re: MD: memory stick?

1999-08-23 Thread Ian McFarlane


Not neccesairly - there were rumors going around of something like 1:20
compression, or maybe even higher.  Heck, ATRAC was released a long time
ago...imagine what they could do today.

Ian
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On Mon, 23 Aug 1999, Ian McFarlane wrote:

 Ah, but you're missing the point - memory stick doesn't encode with mp3s.
 It will supposedly use some sort of ATRAC compression.

Which AFAIK is compressed LESS than mp3, so I'd get even less music to
listen to :)  MiniDiscs at 130mb/74mins is good, but I'd LOVE to fit say
700mb of audio on a disc :)  That iPhoto disc that was mentioned on here
the other week looks good, depending on what cost the put on the devices
:)

Mark

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Re: MD: MP3 PLAYER..........MD deck with optical out WANTED

1999-08-14 Thread Ian McFarlane


Crushed your hope?  Well, I hate you break it to you, but everyone on this
list already knows that MP3 is no match for MD...heck, we're all (or at
least, most) MD owners already.  That is probably one of the reasons many
people own MD's anyways.  This probably wasn't the right place to post this
kind of inquiry anyways, try something like www.mdclassifieds.com.  You
might have better luck :)

Ian McFarlane
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Subject: Re: MD: MP3 PLAYER..MD deck with optical out WANTED



 hey ralph thanks for helping to crush my hope of trading for a deck.  you
 could have responded personally to me about your feelings.  I just think
that
 would have been more courteous.  Someone might want one.  I want an MD
 deck..so why does it matter to you particularily.  I know that MP3 is
no
 match for MD too man but my gosh why try to hinder my trading??

 Mikey
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Re: MD: T-Station Minidisc Site

1999-08-11 Thread Ian McFarlane


*cough* blatant word-for-word rip from my site *cough*
But no problem, I don't mind, as long as you visited, heheh :)

Ian McFarlane
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Subject: MD: T-Station Minidisc Site



 T-Station Minidisc Site

 Word is out that there is a new MiniDisc site out called T-Station, which
 you can check out at http://www.t-station.net/. Its a very nice looking
site
 with some good content.

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MD: My JB920 Review

1999-08-10 Thread Ian McFarlane


Ok, so it's been a little delayed...I've had the JB920 for more than a few
months now, but I finally churned out the review.  You can read it at
http://mdw.e-s-m.com.  I am simply in love with this deck, and would
reccomend it to anyone that doesn't already own a deck.  It compliments a
portable player great.  Its just a downright awesome deck :)
Thanks,

Ian McFarlane
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