Christopher

I would like to play a big role in the graphics. I've noticed alot of images can be toned down a bit and it would probably make the interface even faster. Is this cool?

I know mate, thanks for the eagle eye. Unfortunately, I still don't have FTP access yet.

Upgrade to Sonicstage 3 - the links to such are available at the pinned topics within this forum. Additionally, upgrade to Service Pack 2. In fact, please just read the pinned topics at the top of this forum and then come back to this.

We have to until we know otherwise. The fellas at MDcenter.nl are meeting with Sony NL soon to work out all the details, so stay tuned! If you have a question for Sony, MDcenter.nl is taking questions here: http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=8632

Yes, you will be able to format old blanks, and you will be able to use ANY ATRAC3/plus codec on a Hi-MD [or MD discs in Hi-MD mode] listed here: http://www.sony.net/Products/Hi-MD/capacity.html#3

Very nice, indeego.

Welcome to the forums, aejc. If all else fails, you can always just convert the *.mp3's to ATRAC3/plus, with no worries about compression as it's just spoken word and will most likely have that functionality.

No, no offense at all, I just want to make sure that you knew.

The second generation of Hi-MD can play back mp3 tracks natively. Why don't you read some of the threads in the news section about second generation Hi-MD and also check Minidisc.org's Equipment Browser for more information on the units.

Why are you using Sonicstage 2.1? Upgrade to 3.

Welcome to the forums, highemdee. Converting ATRAC3 to ATRAC3plus is like rebagging a piece of garbage [i.e. you're taking a piece of music, encoding it in ATRAC3, then encoding that in ATRAC3plus - bad]. It would be in the best sonic interest to make a direct copy of the source of the music to ATRAC3plus, if possible.

This is in your instruction manual.

Well, Sharp had released a technical paper a little while ago with specs on their tech for Hi-MD. http://www.sharp.co.jp/corporate/rd/25/pdf/90_10.pdf It's coming.

I figure it'd be wise if you just wait until second generation Hi-MD dithers the market and first generation goes down in price.

In Japan, I believe - April elsewhere. I need to fix that, thank you for reminding me.

You're confusing yourself, ROM. Listen, I'm going to say this once: First generation Hi-MD has NetMD and Hi-MD mode. This was the legacy bridge between Hi-MD and the old MD, therefore allowing people to use their Hi-MD units to make regular MD discs. Second generation can only record in Hi-MD mode [either by unit or Sonicstage 3], meaning Hi-MD discs and MD discs formatted in Hi-MD mode. It can record in all of the previous ATRAC3/plus offerings. It can play back any disc. Furthermore, it appears that mp3 playback will only be playable in second generation and the generations after such. This is not definite, but with everything I've seen so far I assume with more than 95% probability that this is the truth.

Actually, the camera has automatic focus, self-timer (10sec), macro photographing, and built-in flash. I have updated the DH10P "megathread" with this information.

The DH10 is the DH10P.

It can record in 128kbps on the unit itself, but can facilitate 32-320kbps via Sonicstage. This is in the first post, please read everything I've stated.

Correct, Damage. No official answer on $300 question, will find out more about $150. Your unit isn't obsolete - it's the legacy bridge between MD and Hi-MD and is the only Hi-MD generation that will have the ability to record in MD and Hi-MD mode.

http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/audio/walkman/p...303&KM=MZ-EH930

1. Yes. 2. Most likely Sonicstage will be required, but there may be the ability to use just a simple mp3 file transfer utility. More on this as things progress. 3. It's like a little attachment. Barely obtrusive, and here's an example: http://www.minidisc.org/brian_youn/R900_ph...ks_R90_R900.jpg Mind you they're a little smaller now, as those are models that are 5 years old.

All of the information we have on the RH710 can be found here: http://minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-RH710.html Please re-read the first post. p.s. We have no further info on new NetMD walkmans, but it's most likely they're rebadged 520's.

I just added it to the Misc. Specifications.

This is it.