Re: MD: MiniDisc in the Comic Section
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === ...or a whole bunch of 78's (what did he say??) Irv Chamberlain James Jarvie wrote: > Hi list. > > The minidisc is the subject of a cartoon in the comic > section of today's NY Daily News. The strip is called > "Zits" and it revolves around a teenage boy and his > world. > > In the strip, his father is holding a minidisc and > says "What's this? Some kind of foreign currency?" > The boy responds "It's one of my minidiscs". > > In the second frame: Dad: "Mini-what?" Son: > "Mini-discs! They hold an hour's worth of music and > can be rerecorded a million times with no loss of > sound quality" > > Third frame: Dad: "Wow" as they are both looking at > the disc. > > Final Frame: Dad: "Not much room for the album cover > art though". Son: "Album what?" > > Pretty cool. Too bad the son didn't repsond "over an > hour's worth of music". Also, I am much closer to the > age of the father in this comic than I am to the son. > > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. > http://invites.yahoo.com > - > To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word > "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: R90 us version
.hi--- yes, the spinning and the 55 label are both OK... I've had my 91 for 4 weeks and it does take some getting used to, but continues to play/record fine Irv Chamberlain Spector wrote: > I just got my MZ-R90 US version and I have a couple of questions. > > The AC power adpater that says MZR55 on it??? Is this correct? > > When I put a MD in you can hear the disc spinning in the unit and it's quite > loud. I just wanted to know if my unit was damaged or something. > > TIA! > > - > To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word > "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- How do you explain counterclockwise to a kid who grew up with a digital watch? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZR90 batt life
...probably around 6-8 in recoding mode! Irv Matt L wrote: > Just curious. Do people actually get 12hours from their Ni-MH battery in the > MZ-R90? I haven't timed or anthing but I don't think it's anywhere close to > 12. if i had to guess, I'd say closer to 8. how much time are other people > getting out of this battery? > - > To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word > "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Buying a MD player
..the fount of knowledge for MD is http://www.minidisc.org/ Irv [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I am looking to buy a MD player but I want extensive recent reviews of > existing MD players. I am also open to suggestions but the one I would like > would at least have 40 Anti-Shock, a Microphone, a jack to connect to the > headphones jack of my audio equipment, and I dont know much about MD players > but my range is up to $250, I also would like to know about warranties that > you get if you order from an online store. I'm looking for the BEST MD > player my money can buy. Please help > > David > - > To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word > "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- If you try hard to fail, and succeed, which have you done? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MT20 vs MS7xx vs MZR35 vs AMF70
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === before you jump in, read the the "Problems" link of http://www.minidisc.org/ Irv Francisco Jose Montilla wrote: > Hi, > > I have managed to convince somebody that needs a device to record > classes that the way to go is minidisc, with the plus of being able to > have a great device to listen to music also. (She was thinking on a > mini-cassette recorder). > > I have looked for models available here (Spain) at a reasonable > price (i.e. below $280) with the classes recording in mind. Here's what > I've found and the conclusions I've drawn, please correct me if I've > missed some point, or want to suggest me alternatives. > > Sharp MT-20: The cheapest one (about $240) but lacks lots of > functionalities, one of them the time-stamping function that I think is a > must for classes recordings. > > Sharp MS-701: I have heard they have TOC errors. Don't have time-stamping > function either. Another anoyance common to Sharp for this kind of > duties: adjusting level while recording produces blanks... > > Sharp MS-722: It seems to be a very popular unit (I see lots of > info and hacks for it) but exceeds price, plus the above limitations. > > Sony MZ-R35: I think $280 for this (old?) unit is too much; I couldn't > find any info on it, also... > > Aiwa AMF65: (same as the 70 but without LCD on remote) It's just in the > price top, but does time-stamping, mono recording, 2x playback, and levels > are adjustable while recording. It seems one can't title while recording, > but I guess the ones mentioned above can't title also, and I guess > time-stamping is even handier... > > All F70 reviews I've read rate it as an overall good recorder also, so I > think this is the best bet. I've had it in my hands but I found it not > very rugged, any experiences? suggestions? > > The Sony R50/55 etc. largely exceeds the price limit, at least here... > > thanks in advance, > > *---(*)---**--> > Francisco J. Montilla System & Network administrator > [EMAIL PROTECTED] irc: pukkaSevilleSpain > INSFLUG (LiNUX) Coordinator: www.insflug.org - ftp.insflug.org > > - > To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word > "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Before you criticize someone walk a mile in his shoes. That way if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: programmable portable??
Hi group- I'm looking for advice (just brands and model numbers would do it) of portable recorders that have programmed play. Any help would be greatly appreciated... thanks. Irv Chamberlain - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: first impressions of MZR90
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Simon- Great review appreicate the insight. I'm close to buying onemay I ask where you got yours? And I assume you'd do it again, right? How's your recording experience been? Reason I ask is that I'm primarily going to be copying my jazz cassettes and LPs, and want to get a unit that does it right... Thanks, Irv Chamberlain Simon Barnes wrote: > === > = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = > = be more selective when quoting text = > === > > Jim wrote: > > > Not a chance, unless you just want to go to a topless pup. > > > Hold on there, I did specify persons, not animals. > > > > Pardon me, we ARE British you know! > > > > Well, it even applies the British folks. (I've even watched some Brit > > sitcoms on > > PBS) > > > And these are supposed to have any resemblence to real life ? I think not. > > > It is the anticipation that keeps 'em coming back. You can make a little > > game > > of it. Press PLAY, then bounce your hand like you are a conductor of an > > orchestra and tick off the seconds. When you get the timing down, you can > > say > > something like TaDA and they will be impressed. > > > Jim, from all your helpful advice, I can tell you're a real babe magnet. > > simon > - > 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: does this exist?
David- Thanks for your reply... Irv "David W. Tamkin" wrote: > Ed Wong wrote, > > | I think the Denon MDR2300 will relay play "forever" between > | the two units. Never tried it though. At well over $1000 US for > | the dual unit - well its not a cheap option. > > The Sony MDS-W1, FWIW, will play forever between two discs in repeat relay > continue play mode or in repeat replay shuffle play mode, even if you change > the disc in the deck that isn't currently playing. In repeat relay program > play, you can keep playing the same selected tracks on the same two discs but > changing a disc will clear the program for that deck and make playback stop > when the disc currently in play reaches the end of its program. > > - > To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word > "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- What should you do if you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: does this exist?
Hi Gang- I need advice as a newbie... do any manufacturers make minidisc decks that have a carousel feaure, i.e. play 2 or more minidiscs? Do they have ATRAC 4 or higher? Many thanks... Irv Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
