MD: Bizarre Can't Lock error on Sharp 831?

I can't record anything on my Sharp 831. When I put in a blank and press record, the message can't lock appears on the screen. I've tried different brands of blank and it makes no difference. The discs are not write protected (that was the first thing I checked) and it makes no difference

MD: SP/DIF from Dell Inspiron 8000? (And old Acorns)

to compatibility issues. For those familiar with chip designers ARM ltd, it was Acorn who designed the original ARM chips, and ended up spinning off the company as a separate entity. Fortunately, ARM had somewhat more business savvy than Acorn. Robin. Robin Landy

Re: MD: Miracle it Died.

only ever actually seen *one person* using one. In contrast MD players are absolutely everywhere. I think a somewhat less US-centric view needs to be taken when looking at the market. Robin. Robin Landy Manchester University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile: 07970

MD: Whats with the Hip-Zip?

are buying them, and more shops are stocking more equipment and more accessories. Robin. Robin Landy Manchester University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile: 07970 253609 --- - To stop

MD: Sony 268s.

I'm thinking of buying a pair of Sony 268 earphones. Does anyone have an opinion on these - are they any good? Would I be better off with another model? Cheers Robin. Robin Landy Manchester University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile: 07968 775304

MD: The future of minidisc. (was Best buy, phasing out MD equipm

? (And please nobody point out that you *can* slot a Microdrive into some PDAs, and then use it to play MP3s. Thats clearly not what I meant) Robin. Robin Landy Manchester University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile: 07968 775304

Re: MD: Listening to compression

makes it tempting to increase the volume in order to overcome extraneous noise. So yes, earbuds may indeed be (potentially) worse for the health of your ears, but not for the reasons you were told. Hope that answers everything. Robin. Robin Landy Manchester

MD: 831 without an internal battery.

The Sharp 831 manual says that you can't use the external battery pack without the internal battery in place. However, mine seems to work just fine without an internal battery. Will this do any damage to my unit? Cheers Robin. Robin Landy

MD: Earbuds in the UK

to the UK, please give me the URL). Cheers Robin. Robin Landy Manchester University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile: 07968 775304 --- - To stop getting this list send

MD: Mystery mini system? Anyone know anything about it?

is rather tacky). Cheers Robin. Robin Landy Manchester University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile: 07968 775304 --- - To stop getting this list send a message containing just

MD: Which stereo system (with integrated minidisc) should I buy?

to spend less than 400 UK pounds. Cheers. Robin. Robin Landy Manchester University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile: 07968 775304 --- - To stop getting this list send

MD: Sony MDR-EX70s and Sharp 831 battery life (and some pendantry)

noticed the mini-disc related error in the 2001 edition of the Guiness Book of Records? Claiming that the Sony MZR-55 is the world thinnest minidisc recorder, at only 6mm!!! Robin Landy Manchester University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile: 07968 775304

MD: Sony earbuds.

have any suggestions for good ear-buds costing less than 50 UK pounds. I would prefer a full length cord (since I like to clip the remote quite low down, eg on my belt, so that it is invisible) Cheers Robin. Robin Landy Manchester University [EMAIL