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Can't say I care at all about the DSEE, but this is the first form of SonicStage that has automatically loaded all of my existing music library without giving me some form of a memory reference error. Thank you Sony - albeit you should have worked this kink out eons ago...

Any way an American schmuck like myself can get one? Whether it be ordering via someone, or quelquechose?

My Japanese RH10 doesn't have a line out, nor does it have a selectable line-out mode. I'm forced to raise the volume all the way, and turn the EQ off, before hooking it up to a hi-fi, or through my car's AUX input. It's no biggie, really; the only thing you have to remember is to turn it back down when transitioning from car/home use to a portable once again...

When I first started reading this thread, I thought that this would indeed be the unit I pawn my N707 for. I've wanted two Hi-MD portables ever since I got my RH-10. I really don't have any justification for it, I guess. There are just some things I do where I'd love to have two, that's all. But, 10 pages later, I'm not so sure I'm willing to drop $300 for this. I shocked my account enough to spring for the RH10 and 12 blank discs; I'm not so sure I can do this again. Yes, it'd be nice to have the HD amp, but I really need an analog line-out - or at the very least, an line-out sound mode that doesn't reset when I control it via remote control. If it had something like that, and, per se, drag-and-drop, then it'd be a no brainer. Otherwise, I think I can fall asleep with my RH10 pumping audio into my earphones with ease.

There have been times with both my N707 and my RH10 that I feel the same way as you do. Many times, it's a matter of not wanting to use the software with the units. I've never had luck with Sony OEM software working perfectly on my PC, no matter what the heck I do to correct it. It was really bad with Open MG Jukebox - and that may be one of the reasons why I didn't use my N707 as much as I do my RH10. I can also attribute that to being more 'into' music these days, using the recording functions for collegiate lectures and journalism projects, and the fact that Hi-MD is, in my mind, awesome. Much less swapping of discs occurs with the RH10 than with my legacy formats... It also varies mainly due to what's going on from week to week. Sometimes, I don't really have time to sit down and play with my portable; other comittments (sadly) must come first. That's really about all I can come up with to explain why I 'underuse' it at times. I swear I'm getting better...really, I am!

When I worked at Circus City, I used to show NetMD off (back in those days) to customers who were looking at other relevant players. Problem was, I couldn't truly sell them on what we had - because even while we carried units, we didn't carry models with line/mic inputs - two of the most advantageous features of the MD format. I've shopped Best Buy, and at times, it has looked liked they were to carry MD for a while. I remember seeing 1st gen Hi-MD units and even MD storage wallets in stock. But anymore? If you're lucky, all you'll see at a Best Buy are merely some PSYC Net-MDs, some leftover basic 1st gen Hi-MD units, and even those are on clearance. When it comes to looking for MD accessories, I don't even bother with the big stores anymore. The drive to CC and BB is approximately 15 minutes; for 5-10 minutes more seat time in the car, I can get to the Sony Style store by me, and actually find new Hi-MD componentry and accessories. Speaking of which, I should see if they have any blue blanks in yet...

Pretty sure those are the JDM variants of the new Blue 1GB blanks. I think the external packaging is the only thing that differs. Sure wish I could find the blues here in MI....

Seeing as there's no "GRP" button on the RH10 as previous units have featured, the answer is no - with an addendum. There is no 'one-button technique' as there is on the remote. The +/- buttons are the easiest way to change groups, but there is a way on the main unit itself. -Hit 'SEARCH' -Scroll (w/ jog wheel) to "By Group"; push jog wheel to enter -Scroll (w/ jog wheel) to group desired; push jog wheel to enter -Scroll (w/ jog wheel) to song desired; push jog wheel to enter. It also doesn't hurt to turn on 'Group Play' in the Menu-Play Mode-Main Play Mode menu. Any reason why you don't want the remote involved?

I was trying to record some acoustic solos last night, just with a cheapie computer mic. I noticed when I was playing the files back once uploaded, that there was a bit of motor noise on the track - albeit the mic wasn't close to the unit at all. I'm assuming this was simply because of a p!$$-poor mic, but just in case it's not, has anyone else had this sort of thing happen?

By "batteries", are you referring to the internal gumstick, the external 'AA' housing, or both? Can you get it to power up via AC adaptor, too?

Looks nice. I went to my Sony Style store today, and they still had loads of the big purple discs there. But, conversely, the sales clerk was an MD fan, and did take my name and number, and promised to hold a few for me when they come in. I think I'm going to leave it at that much for the time being - I think I've recorded on maybe 2 out of 7 of my blanks at the time being; getting more isn't really that urgent.

Tried another Ratshack - no luck, but I did have a knowledgable, helpful salesperson this time who refered me to another local store who had Hi-MD blanks in stock. Still a purple disc, but with the 'scarcity' of the medium, who am I to say no?

After getting my JDM RH-10, I went to the local Sony Style store, and bought about 7 Hi-MD blanks. I have to tell you - aside from using one as a back-up for system files on my PC, I still haven't filled an entire disc with music. Maybe I'm lazy, maybe I don't sit down and put more songs on it - but the 1gb will hold quite a bit..... The only converse side is don't anticipate Hi-MD 'backing up your MP3's. If you drag-drop file folders as pure data to the disc, then yes, it is archived and stored for future PC use/reference. If you put the songs on there through Sonic Stage, as one is currently required to do so in order to listen to the files, then you cannot re-upload those songs to PC. You would have to record to the PC in realtime to re-obtain it, or the long-esque transfer process I use. I've loved MD format for quite some time, but I'm really enamored with my RH10. If money's an issue, stick with the US version, but if you've got a little extra, get a JDM model from Ebay or the like - the pluses are you've got no alphabet errors, and you get a LCD remote and a charging stand, and you're not locked into a color selection that would make Henry Ford proud.

Well, I tried my wild-goose chase at my local RatShack. Just as I expected - no such luck. The first sales clerk said there wasn't such a thing as a 1gb MD blank, and when I popped the disc out of my RH10, she looked at me absolutely dumbfounded. The manager then claimed that it was a corporate decision to drop 'em, as they never sold well. He claimed the one they had took forever to sell (which they sold to me), and that in addition, Sony was 'discontinuing Hi-MD technology altogether' because they were clearing out NH-600Ds.......but they could order some blanks for me........ I'm sure the manager hates me by now for giving him a hard time, but he's proven to me repeatedly that he absolutely has no clue about anything - let alone Hi-MD. I'd rather buy from a place that has them in stock, or order them from a site that ensures me that I can get the clear-blues. I'm really looking forward to them.

I was in an accident last winter in my car. I had my NetMD laying on my passenger seat, connected via cassette adapter. Even though the thing flew 2-3 feet forward, it never skipped. And it's still in pretty good shape.... Skipping will most likely never be an issue. And as far as arm-mounting, Sony themselves sell cases for MD portables that strap 'round your arm. You can find these pretty easily even in stores like Best Buy. Good Luck!