Re: MD: Dropped MZR-900 plays original but not recordable MD
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === If the repair costs are higher than the cost of the unit, obviously look for somewhere else to get it repaired, or get a new unit. Your post makes me wonder what has happened to the construction quality of the newer Sonys. I've had my R50 for years, and it has taken some extreme abuse. The most I've ever had to do is wipe a little bit of dirt off of it and before that it was still playing :-) The old ones were built solid! -Jeff On Mon, 24 Sep 2001, Lewis Collins wrote: Hi there, I recently dropped my MZR-900 from a height of 1 meter off a table onto a carpeted floor, during playback of a recordable minidisc. I put it back on the table, and playback continued for half an hour. The next day when I tried other recordable discs it said DISC ERR on all of them, except one, which played with glitches. I took it into my local Sony service center. They quoted me more than the unit cost to repair, telling me: the chassis needs replacing, the bit that holds the PCBs together. Last night I discovered it still plays original pre-recorded minidiscs perfectly. What do you think might be wrong with it, and should the repair cost be cheaper, or can I do it myself? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Lewis. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: NetMD
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === I believe based on the information provided in the pressrelease, that by backwards compatible they mean: Older units will be able to play recordings made on the newer NetMD stuff as well as older recordings will play on the newer machines. Older machines will not be able to take advantage of the NetMD features and I highly doubt there will be a hardware addon (unless there are some really good hackers out there with a lot of time on their hands) for older units to take advantage of the higher transfer speeds. They did mention that as far as recordings go, it will be ilke it is today. If something is encoded in MDLP, it can only be played back on an MDLP capable player/recorder. but SP will still work on all machines. Hope this helps -Jeffrey On Tue, 24 Jul 2001, Wil Harris wrote: Hey there, I'm new to the list and I have a couple of questions about NetMD :) Firstly, I was reading the press release - when they say that NetMD will be backwards compatible with older minidiscs, do they mean that old MD recordings will play on new NetMD portables, or that NetMD recordings wil play on old MD portables, or that a NetMD addon will be available for older units, or all 3? It seemed a bit ambiguous to me! I realy need to buy an MD unit now, but I don't want to get one and have to buy another expensive unit in just a few months time. Wil - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 12:43 AM Subject: MD: MZ-R909 === The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: NetMD means more gadgetry to buy
On Thu, 28 Jun 2001, Stuart Howlette wrote: I myself see three effects that this NetMD is going to cause. 1) Current users of MiniDisc will praise the speed of transfer. Agreed. This is pretty much what I've been waiting for, and why I didn't buy one of the new mdlp units to replace my R50. This will also make minidisc a very strong competitor to the mp3 players. I hope there is a utility to easily and QUICKLY convert mp3 to atrac. 2) New users will buy these as (from what I can see) the media is cheaper, unless they need new types of discs, but then it'll be a different format altogether The release states that music recorded (saved) on the NetMD stuff will be playable in atrac and atrac3 MD players. There should be no strange new standards coming out to mess with the existing customer base, only improve on what is there, and add features. 3) Both current and new users will become complacent with even lower forms of compression than ATRAC, meaning the quality will actually continue to DEGRADE instead of UPGRADE in a bid to make files smaller and fit more onto a disc/memory card. True, as long as it's cheap, (and free mp3s are pretty cheap) people will not argue about the quality. An over abundance of lower quality will make it a standard, and then the entire society suffers, with the ever changing markets. FLAME type=bait Looke what happend with MS Windows /Flame -Jeffrey - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: HEL P ME
have you tried using the discman with an AC adapter? some or most of them won't power the optical out while on batteries. hope that helps -Jeffrey At 12:49 PM 5/18/01 +0200, you wrote: hello, i have a big question for you. I have had an Sony portable minidisc for 2 years now and i've got an sony discman d-365 with optical output, but... the optical output of my discman d-365 doesn't seem to work. my question for you: How do i activate my optical output of my discman d-365, by pushing a combination of buttons, by hooking the unit up to 220 V, and what kind of cables do i need ?!? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Hell, if you can afford the price go for the box set - Shine On it's 8 albums plus an unreleased compilation of early works. Definitely worth it. -Jeffrey At 12:08 AM 5/7/01 +0100, you wrote: Yeah, I've got it (on CD). It's great - go to www.cd-wow.com, Amazon, Audiostreet, or even to (God forbid) a shop and get it - well worth the money. -Rich - Original Message - From: Stuart Howlette [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon Has anyone got this album? I was recently told by my dad the brilliance of this album, and he said try out, but much to my dismay, he had it on casette only, and of course I aint gonna try one of them analog things out :) I also heard Pink Floyd - On The Run as well, and loved it, so if anyones got it, divert yourself to http://minidisc.sphosting.com and check out my music list and hopefully we can make a trade asap - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Miracle it Died
ROFL At 11:52 AM 5/4/01 -0400, you wrote: [snip] As someone in their 50's, it seems to me that by some coincidence, most of your friends must have parents that are retarded! Most of the people I know in their [snip] -Jeffrey - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Anyone tried a G-Protection player?
This may be a dumb question, but is G-Protection anything additional to the units? I thought it was just a marketing name for the normal 40 second buffer. Can anyone verify? -Jeffrey - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Off topic... Iomega Rebate
yes, but it's not that big of a rebate... I got my mail from them the other day. It's not much money and without going through in detail, it's hard to tell if it's money or just a discount on the next purchase, from the way it's written. Unless you bought a bunch of drives it's unlikely you'll even see twenty dollars for your effort of trying to collect. just my .02 -Jeffrey On Tue, 17 Apr 2001, Taky Cheung wrote: A while ago, we have debate here about how good iomega products are. I found this news from CNet news.com. Iomega is giving out rebates to millions of customers who purchased their zip drive between 1/1/95 to 3/19/2001. TAKY CHEUNG http://hottaky.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Light years (was Re: comparing sony mzr55 w/sharp 702/722)
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Actually I think you sense the fact that on this list we constantly debate and argue to get the facts out vs. common misunderstandings. fact: a light year is a unit of distance myth: mp3 sounds just as good as Minidisc fact: mailing lists attract arguments over all kinds of things myth: telling someone to shove it is a mature response to discovering that someone might have been wrong. fact: I hadn't posted in a while and this seemed like as good a reason as any. myth: It was actually a good reason fact: I'm bored! -Jeffrey On Sat, 14 Apr 2001, Leon wrote: === = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Oh WoW, I sense oppression! Shove it!! :P Leon on 4/14/01 12:24 PM, PrinceGaz at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Blink for light years? Light Years?!? Grrr, I hate it when peeps say that as if it were a unit of time :-) PrinceGaz. (snip) things. The indicator can blink for light years while it manages to record, (snip) Leon - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: sec: unclassified: April 1st approaching
Wait a minute admitedly I'm a bit out of tune to the latest and greatest MD players, and am just starting to look at MDLP, but I do own an MZ-R50. Are you people serious? You cannot change from regular, to shuffle, to repeat play mode without stopping the disc? If this is true, I'm never buying one of the newer machines till they take a few steps backwards and make them work right. -Jeffrey At 11:14 PM 3/8/01 -0500, you wrote: Ahh...another reason why I like my Sharp more...than Sony ;) --icantelu - Original Message - From: "Cramb, Kevin" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 9:48 PM Subject: MD: sec: unclassified: April 1st approaching How about the ability to change the play mode without stopping the disc ie shuffle etc. Kev -Original Message- From: Edward [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, 8 March 2001 6:34 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: April 1st approaching Just a reminder that April 1st (April Fools Day) is fast approaching. I'm happy to consider any and all entries for our traditional MiniDisc Community Page April 1st News Posting. Possible entries:- - Official Creative SB Live Optical card for under 50 - Sony MD with ability to change record level whilst recording - Decent PC-MD link for portables (including USB 4x transfer...) just a few thoughts :) -=d9=- - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: R50 or R90/R900
At 03:58 PM 2/5/01 -0800, you wrote: Some people regard the R50 as the "absolute norm" - some kind of ideal form for an MD portable. My guess is that after the R50, MD portables generally became caught up in a somewhat pathetic quest for better stastical performance (low power consumption, for example). That actually about sums it up. I've got an R50 and given a good source for new unrefurbished product I'd probably buy two more. They may not have MDLP, but they are one hell of a machine. I would put an R50 up against any deck unit given the available input and output methods (obviously portables don't have optical out) the R50 is one hell of a trooper, and can withstand a lot of abuse without sacrificing sound quality. just my 2 cents. -Jeffrey - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: off topic
well the bookmarks just go to File - Import and follow the prompts it is designed to make the transfer from Netscape to IE very easy. I'm guessing outlook has a similar thing to import the address book from netscape. This is information is based on what is on my compute which is running IE5.0 -Jeffrey At 01:26 PM 1/15/01 -0500, you wrote: I hate to waste bandwidth on off-topic questions, but I have no other discussion group of tech-minded people to ask: is there an easy way to transfer all of one's bookmarks and address book from Netscape to Microsoft Internet Explorer? My netscape has locked up on two different computers and I'm about to give up on it. Just email me privately, no point in clogging up the digest. Thanks! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: PS/2 compatible keyboard?
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Not to nitpick but the older mac mice I think you are referring to were ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) as was the keyboard. Apple is currently on the USB bandwagon but any any local computer shop or even probably walmart or the like should have a cheap keyboard with a ps/2 connector. Jeffrey used to be on a mac writing this on a windows laptop waiting to go home to use the Sun type 5 keyboard on the good machine :-) At 09:18 PM 1/3/01 +, you wrote: === = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Most PC keyboards now are PS/2 compatible. All that's referring to is the connector on the end. It's a PS/2 connector, the same as on a PC mouse (or older Mac mice I think). It's *not* the "fat" connector, which is AT. But, yeah, basically it's whatever fits :-) Josh on 1/3/01 10:09 AM, Ken Clinger at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My home MD deck allows for titling via a PS/2 compatible keyboard. Since I have a Mac, I'm not sure what this actually means. Will any keyboard that works with a Windows computer work with my MD deck? Thanks! I would think that any keyboard who's plug fits the slot would work. Then again, I'm using a Mac now so I could be wrong. :) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Re: Other MZ-R900 New features
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === How about putting it up in an UNCOMPRESSED format say .wav??? -Jeffrey On Thu, 14 Sep 2000, Eric Woudenberg wrote: "James T. Resinger" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was hard put to tell the difference. David Tamkin suggested that the difference might be accounted for by the fact that perhaps the R900's DAC is not up to par with the JE440's. But the DAC being used will be the same no matter what mode (SP/LP2/LP4) you're using, so I don't think that explains it. Anybody care to put a "bad" sounding LP4 mode track up on the web (in 160kbps MP3)? Rick - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Green Pens and all that Jazz.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === While I don't think it will have any effect on the sound quality it might be an interesting experiment for cds that I keep in my car an extra coat of wax (which is what Rain-X really is) might help in being able to clean the cd on my t-shirt or jeans without scratching the cd surface. Then again, it could just toally gum up the cd player internals and require me to buy a new headunit. -Jeff On Mon, 21 Aug 2000, Churchill, Guy wrote: Just read another idea that could be the cousin of the green pen. Someone claimed that using "Rain-X" (you know the stuff used on car windscreens) improves the sound of CD's. The only logical reason I can see this working is if your CD was dirty in the first place and needed cleaning. Anyone care to try it on perfectly good CD or MD and find out? (you could kiss goodbye the lubricant on the recordable MD surface). GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: What's up with Best Buy !
I used to work for Best Buy years ago, and they do screen for drugs. I can't say for an of the other stores that have been mentioned. -Jeffrey On Sat, 5 Aug 2000, las wrote: "These are all stores that inspect potential employees' urine. " Are you stating a fact about BB or are you just assuming? I have a friend that was recently hired to be a manager in one of the departments of a BB that is soon to open in the King Of Prussia PA area. I'll have to check on that. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: What's up with Best Buy !
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Well, I can't speak for what is happening at BestBuy now, but I used to work there, and their training and understanding of what is actually happening with any of the products they sell, is VERY limited. BestBuy hasn't been a huge promoter of MD, since it didn't take off like crazy in the States. There have been a number of rumors about them dropping their MD line due to lack of sales for a few years now. I don't think MD is stealing from the CD market, or that MD is going out of business (which corporation was that? *snicker*) Sounds like Best Buy is going out of brain! MD will be around for a while, so I wouldn't worry too much. -Jeffrey On Thu, 3 Aug 2000, Peter Forest wrote: Yesterday, during the afternoon I was with my friend at Best Buy in Daytona Beach (Florida). Since my friend is really interested in minidisc and I was far from my business (he was just passing by for a couple hours for business purposes). I try to find minidisc equipment and blanks and there was any... I was very amazed about all this and call a sales man from electronic department... The guy was a bit special, (to not say DUMB), and explain us that Minidisc was Out of Business, it was not a good thing for industry and nobody was buying this anymore... That why they remove it from their shelf. The guy also tell us that Minidisc was stealing CD industry... And that Minidisc will die soon... I was shocked !!! Really angry, but I stay calm and slowly I get out of this store !!! What the hell is that ??? If someone knows what's happening with Best Buy, please let me know... Peter. P.S. Personally I will continue to sell minidisc; hoping it will not last too soon... - Pierre Forest - Kheops Minidisc Owner Kheops Minidisc - Your one stop shop for all your minidisc needs ! http://www.kheopsminidisc.com Blanks as low as $1.60 each and MD Tower as low as $10.00 each - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Revolutionary?
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === On Mon, 24 Jul 2000, Stainless Steel Rat wrote: * Alexander Dietrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Sun, 23 Jul 2000 | Oh no, I _like_ the clamshell mechanism ! Those Sharp portables | look so damn ugly (hey, just my personal opinion). Just for the sake of argument, how does the unit's appearance affect its recording and playback quality? It doesn't, the Sharp ATRAC chip affects it's recording and playback -Jeff (Love my Sony) -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball. Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Minidiscs at Borders
I wouldn't say their head was in the sand, more like in their... well I think you know where I'm referring to... Even BestBuy has Maxell at normal prices... 2 for 14.99? damn... they must be looking for really stupid customers to jump on the MD bandwagon.. -Jeffrey On Sun, 16 Jul 2000, James Jarvie wrote: I stopped in my local Borders yesterday, and was surprised to see they were selling Maxell MD blanks. But I was SHOCKED to see the price! A 2-pack of Maxells for $14.99!!! And 5 packs for $30!!! What gives? Is Maxell overpriced, or does Borders have its head in the sand? JMJ __ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Strange R50 behaviour???
This may sound like a weird question, but I'm curious to see if anybody else has experienced this, or if my ears are just off. I've got an MZ-R50 that is about a year and a half old, and works like a charm. Is it possible for it to slow down or or adjust pitch? If this was a tape player, I'd understand that if the batteries are low, the motor won't turn as fast, and thus a slowdown... This is digital, the battery is fully charged, but I swear it was running "slow" possibility: my ears are just way off this morning... any thoughts (besides that I'm crazy) thanks -Jeffrey - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: mp3 discmans
speaking as someone who does not own a cdr burner for his computer, I consider them to be totally worthless. -Jeffrey On Mon, 26 Jun 2000, Matt L wrote: what do people think about the new mp3 discmans. you can fill a cdr OR !!cdrw!! with mp3s and this discman size player will play the mp3s and display the title names and everything. Matt - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Service mode R55!!!!!
Actually on the pages I've seen regarding how to get into service mode on whatever deck or portable, that statement IS there... -Jeffrey On Mon, 5 Jun 2000, J. Coon wrote: Now where have I heard this story before? Maybe there should be more warning at the site that give service mode isntructions. Caution, use of this feature will cause irreparable damage to your MD unit unless you know what you are doing before youstart. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: end search petition
On Wed, 31 May 2000, Jonathan Irwin wrote: Any other suggestions (serious ones)? yeah, follow Sharps lead and have a menu item for timed trackmarks as well as syncro start recording in analogue mode. I love my R50, and since Sony did create MD, I don't want to change brands, but I hate having to envy features of the Sharp portables... -Jeffrey - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony MZ-R50
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Amen! thank you (and the list) for another R50 advocate. I do not discount the R9x for some of it's features, but the one that hits closest to home for me, is the interface. using menus to get to functions that were once (and in my opinion) should be directly accessable is a step backwards. In the computer industry millions of dollars are spent to develop a good and comfortable user interface (eg: MacOS), but here, Sony makes some selections harder to get at and we have to put up with it. ObSideNote: I'm waiting to see what happens from the petition to get rid of end-search on the Sony portables, but if it works, maybe this could be a good way to get our collective voices heard and recognized. slightly OT, but for the record I haven't had a problem with end search as some people have, but I also read the manual that came with my MD player :) -Jeffrey On Fri, 26 May 2000, Bishop FPW wrote: From: Stainless Steel Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] * mjarco [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Thu, 25 May 2000 | I have heard opinions that this model, | overall, was the best mini recorder | that Sony ever made. Any truth to this last statement? Never was. For its day it was the smallest, but that is the extent of its superiority. If you want something in the same general class, the MZ-R90/91 is superior in every respect. Ooh ooh, my personal soapbox! Some differences between the two. The R9* is smaller. The R9* uses a smaller cheaper battery gets a slightly longer life. The R50 has a separate line-out, the R9* uses the cranked headphone jack, which is fine, but isn't line level, and can't use the remote as conveniently this way. The R50 has a barely adequate mic preamp, the R9* is hopelessly inadequate. (They both suck here, the R9* sucks more.) The R50 has earphones I could live with, the R9* earphones immediately headed for the trash. The R50 remote stays where you clip it. The R9* remote doesn't, plus the view angle is exactly wrong, and it's flimsier. Thr R50 has most functions directly accessible. The R9* forces you to go through menus for some, which isn't terrible, but not as good. *I* think the R50 is better, but really depends on you. Clearly you can get around the earphone mic problems by buying new bits. These size wars don't do any favours, they keep cutting bits off that I'd actually like to retain. But it could get better, who knows? I thought the R55 was the lowest to date (sorry!), and the R9* an improvement over that, but still not as good as the R50. puts soapbox away Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: AIWA XR-MD100
I've got a refurbished MZ-R50 and it's still going strong after a year and a half. I don't know anythnig about the XR-MD100, factory refurb in general is just fine :) -Jeff On Thu, 25 May 2000, Simmons, Ross wrote: EGGHEAD.COM has the AIWA XR-MD100 for $211.99 refurbished. Is it a good/bad idea to buy refurbished? Is it truly for the Japanese market only? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: OT again: Purchasing Digi Cameras
I'm not sure where the best place to buy is for the cheapest price. I got my camera from Ritz (definitely NOT cheap) I would look at buy.com and mobshop.com You can usually find pretty good deals there. As for the community, I haven't found a mailing list, but if you are into newsgroups check out rec.photo.digital. It's not quite the same "community" feel I think you get from this list, but it's a good bunch of people with a lot of information to share. If your friend dosn't have news access on his isp, send him to www.deja.com or www.remarq.com it's web browser based, and both have pretty good search capabilities. for searching not much beats deja.com :) -Jeffrey On Mon, 22 May 2000, Lynch, Jason JD wrote: Sorry everyone for the off topic post... My friend is wanting to buy a digital camera (the type with floppy disk storage), anyway with the low prices available for buying MD on the web (minidisco, minidiscweb, etc etc) does anyone know any good places to buy digital cameras on the net for cheaper prices? also, is there any digital camera community similar to the MD community? THanks for any info you can provide. Cheers, Jason EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: RE: Future of MD
what about Sony's CD-MD combo that writes at 4x? have there been issues with that? I vaugely recall guidelines for getting 4x, but most of them seemed to be stuff like the cd not being balanced due to labels, or excessive cover art on the disc. I don't recall there being a problem with the MD media. Also aren't the kiosks they're setting up in Japan writing at like 8x? I don't think the MD is the problem in this... thoughts??? -Jeffrey Someone also mentioned that they thought a USB drive running at faster than real-time would cause the MD format to take off MD, sadly, is not realistically going to be write capable at much faster than x2 due to the nature of the media and it's thermal dissipation rate. The good news is that x2 raw speed rate is still ~10x audio record due to ATRAC (assuming that the ATRAC algorithm could be run at 10x). Now if only Sharp would violate their license agreement with Sony and build one RJ K - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Disk recovery (OT)
Yes, a good set of tools including a disk editor a good hex editor (and the knowledge to use it properly) and patience. On the simple side, if you're got a copy of Nortons or have a friend with one, you can probably get it back with that, depending on the damage. Unless it's vital chasing after data from floppies is a losing battle (way too many of them die way to easily). keep backups!!! -Jeff On Thu, 4 May 2000, J. Coon wrote: If something accidentally happens to a minidisc, the material can sometimes be recovered by cloning a new TOC. Is there something that can do a similar function on a 3.5" floppy? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: digital copy of an analog recording
You will be able to make a digital copy of the soundtrack, but I don't believe you'll be able to make another copy unless you have something to bypass the scms bit. As for sound loss, there will be a minor degredation of the sound since you are decoding the data, passing it to the new MD and reencoding it. If memory serves me correctly you don't notice the generational loss on the newer ATRAC versions till like the fourth or fifth copy down the line. Check out www.minidisc.org and follow the info on ATRAC for the details. -Jeffrey On Fri, 28 Apr 2000, Jeanmougin wrote: One friend lent me a MD with Conan the Barbarian soundtrack. It is an analog recording so I can make a digital copy of it. But will I be able to make a digital copy of this copy? Moreover, when you make a digital copy with optic fiber, is there a loss (even unoticeable)? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Hi...
On Wed, 26 Apr 2000, agusus wrote: === The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === Hi all, just joined this list after finding it at minidisc.org. I'm an = 18 year old considering purchasing a minidisc player but I have some = doubts... First I'll explain what I want to do: 1. Listen to music that I have in mp3s and CDs in a compact player 2. Use this player while running or travelling. As I see it, either a minidisc player/recorder or one of the new mp3 = players (like the Rio) would let me do the above. I'm not too concerned = with sound quality as long as I can't tell a big difference between the = two. I'm not really interested in pre-recorded MDs. Most MD users don't go in for pre-recorded, its easier to make our own compilations. I bought one for the novelty of it. As for your comment on sound quality, what do you consider a "big difference"? on lousy speakers, I can't hear the difference between the worst sound source and the best one. But if you actually have a good pair of headphones/earbuds then you will defintely notice a difference (at least in the mp3/MD or mp3/CD realm. MD vs. CD is still a considerable debate, I don't notice a difference but some people swear they can hear it. Here are my concerns with MD: 1. Expensive in total cost of ownership and utilization, MD actually comes in much cheaper than mp3. You have the initial investment in a player/recorder and discs, (batteries, if you don't go rechargable) cost of blank MDs compared to memory cards for an mp3 player, shows quite clearly which format is less expensive :) 2. May be a dying medium? don't count on it... MD has been around since the early 90's and is still going. The popularity hasn't caught on in the states until recently and it's not "sweeping the nation" but look around you, especially if you live in a larger city. I see people all the time with MD units espcially people that commute on the trains... MD isn't very popular/common in the US and very few people seem to be = aware of it. It hasn't been marketed much and there's the possibility = that newer things will replace it (like Mp3 players, CD-RW, and maybe = writable DVD). I know you all will say that minidiscs are better but = if the format dies out or doesn't get greater support, it won't matter = how much you love it. =20 Well you originally said you wanted portable. CD,CD-RW, and DVD are NOT portable. My definition of portable is something I can slip in my shirt or pants pocket. While there may be a trend to "oversized" clothing, do you really want to stick a portable CD player that is going to constantly skip in your pocket? (just not a good solution) I'm also worried that if the music industry cracks down, they may = somehow make it impossible to rip CDs or record mp3s (might take a few = years to happen but it might happen). A. you can always record analog B. SCMS exists to prevent multi-generation copies of digital music and that has been defeated. C. If the industry "cracks down" that hard, there go your dreams of ANY digital, recordable format. That would kill DVD-RAM,CDR,CD-RW,MD,MP3 and anything else you want to dream up for the future. (I'm willing to bet, that won't happen) I'm considering the following MD players/recorders: Sony MZ-R70 - $179 at eMall Sony MZ-R37 - $159 at eMall (MSRP is $299!) Sharp MD-MS722 - $225 at freeshipping.com If I get an MD, I'd probably get the MZ-R37 but I'll listen to = opinions... the R70 is smaller and cheaper than the R37, so for portability you may want to take a harder look at it. I'm not sure if it's worth the cost though Give me opinions on = whether you think I should get an mp3 player or an MD... Sorry for the long message and all the questions but I'd love a quick = response (I'm anxious to get the MZ-R37 if I am getting it) :) === MIME part removed : text/html; === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
