[Sky HD box (HDTV) and Minidisc (HI-SP)]

Ive heard rumors that the HD channels use about the same bandwidth as the standard channels. Meaning that you get higher res, but lesser quality (ie: MPEG blockyness).

Do you know if there is any truth to this?

I don't think so. A HD recording uses a lot more disc space compared to its' SD equivalent.

[Hi-MD, SonicStage and IE7]

Just a little word of warning.

If you're thinking of installing IE7 make sure your RH1 (or whatever) isn't connected to your PC at the same time.

Mine happened to be charging with a disc inserted when I was installing IE7 and now I can't access any of the tracks that were on the disc in My Library on SS. The tracks are still on the disc but I get 'The music file for the track was not found. Specify the music file to restore track playback.' whenever I try to play via SS.

I know this sounds dumb but installing IE7 is the only thing I've done on my PC since last night and during the install my PC was accessing the player ie all the clicky, whirry noises that are associated with transferring tracks.

Have you tried Windows system restore?

[MiniDisc Addiction. Do you have one?]

I've just realised I've got 8!

[Nh1 - Searching For The Perfect Case]

Everso

I got a set of Fontopia EX71SL earphones today. With them was a carry case - same grey cloth as with MZ-NH1 but exactly the right size for the mini-disc player - it fits a treat.