Ishiyoshi

As far as I know, Bargaining4All is the only etailer that stocks the MashiMaro 1750mAh.

Only Japanese version of RH10 comes bundled with the charging stand/cradle.

1) Sonny Rollins: Plus Four, Vinyl LP 2) Sonny Rollins: Saxophone Colossus, Vinyl LP

It was lost during the recent forum's technical issue.

SonicStage 3.1 is supposed to push in that direction. Slowly but surely.

Update: Main post updated with AV Watch Review link and additional pictures.

Here's the discussion, which "streaml1ne" referred to. Scroll down to the 5th post.

I have a BeatJam CDROM and would be happy to forward you its NetMD drivers [approx. 860kb]. Drop me a pm and we can arrange a file transfer.

Yes. As far as I know, you can definitely utilize SonicStage with a Sharp NetMD unit. In addition, you may want to install Sharp’s NetMD drivers that came along with its CDROM.

I finally got to watch "The Incredibles" over the weekend. It was just brilliant!

Encoding of ATRAC3plus does not appear to be significantly faster than version 3.0. As for Mp3, it is relatively fast - about the same as most standard Mp3 encoder.

SonicStage 3.1 JE is now available for download. Notable new features: 1) An Mp3 Encoder. The Mp3 encoder within SonicStage 3.1 allows the user to choose between 96kbps and 320kbps bitrates. 2) Native WAV recordings from mic. and analog input can be transferred to SonicStage 3.1 in its original format. 3) Improved Playlist Module Version SonicStage : 3.1.00.03110 SonicStage Add-on for Personal Audio Upgrade : 3.1.00.03110 OpenMG Secure Module : 4.1.00.13261 MagicGate Memory Stick Device : 4.1.00.13261 NW-E2, NW-E3, NW-E5 and NW-E8P : 4.1.00.13261 OpenMG CD : 4.1.00.13261 MsPro : 4.1.00.13261 CD Walkman : 4.1.00.13261 Hi-MD : 4.1.00.13261 Music Clip, NW-S4, NW-E7 and NW-E10 : 4.1.00.13261 HDWM : 4.1.00.13261 Net MD : 4.1.00.13261 EMD Plug-in : 1.2.0.9 CD-R 書き込みモジュール(Audio CD/ATRAC CD/MP3 CD) : 3.1.00.03110 Px Engine : 2.0.60.500

20GB.

I definitely hope faster encoding implies better encoding.

Yes, it is Sony's NW series HDD based Mp3/ATRAC player. The NW-HD5 unit also sport a G-protection that shields/protects the HDD.

MZ-RH10 I present to you all once more* my blue MZ-RH10. Enjoy the pictures. Cheers, Ishii * the original thread was lost recently due to technical issue. <HR noShade SIZE=1> <HR noShade SIZE=1> The Remote | RM-MC35ELK <HR noShade SIZE=1> Charging Stand | BCA-MZRH10 <HR noShade SIZE=1> Size Comparison | MZ-RH10 & MZ-NH1 | MZ-RH10 & Standard 80min MD disc <a href="http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=12271"></a> <HR noShade SIZE=1>

NW-HD5 [20GB HDD] Pictorial Expected to go on sale in Japan: April 21, 2005 with an expected retail price of 35,000 Yen or USD$323 Update, April 8, 2005: AV Watch Review SonicStage 3.1 will be release concurrently with the NW-HD5. A few notable improvements: 1) Improved transfer time/ATRAC3plus encoding time 2) Mp3 ripper/encoder 3) further improvement of playlist function The NW-HD5 incorporates a seven-line liquid crystal display with LED backlight to improve visibility of the fonts. Lithium Ion battery - LIP-880PD B [approx. 4,935 yen or USD$40] NW-HD5 - iPod Comparison Size: 59.9×88.7×14.2mm Weight: approx. 135g (inclusive of the battery) Diagram Illustrating its rotating screen: Vertical & Horizontal Usage Diagram Illustrating evolution of its UI: Navigation of music files The UI of the NW-HD5 has been completely revamped. Now it operates with an operation key and the four surrounding buttons under the liquid crystal. The retrieval mode prepares five modes of Artist/Album/Track/Genre/Playlist. In addition, the retrieval mode has been improved by strengthening of the playlist function and incorporation of the initial search function – "one step search function." This function allows the user to return to main menu by a simple menu button. The LED and UI Operation Main Retrieval Menu - Artist/Album/Track/Genre/Playlist Artist Selection Menu The Playlist Menu Horizontal and Vertical Screen Option Menu Bundled Accessories MDR-E0931LP/BC NW-HD5 Specifications

You can definitely purchase the N910's service manual for a fee - usually around $5 - $10usd. If you are really interested, drop this service manual dealer an email.

HI-MD Photo - Operation Screenshots Photos taken with the DH10P http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20050325/devp01.jpg http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20050325/devp09.jpg http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20050325/devp08.jpg

Enjoy!

This is an article about Sony's new electronics chief and the right-hand man of newly appointed chief executive Howard Stringer - Mr. Chubachi will be responsible for fixing Sony's biggest problem: profitability at the struggling electronics business. (Note to Mods: Could you please move this to the news section of the forum since the article is not specifically for HiMD. Thanks.) Here's some excerpts from the interview:

That's correct. I have a MS Pro Duo 1GB stick and it cannot be used for ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus playback on the PSP. However, playback of Mp3 files are just fine.

As bland had pointed out, the best deal would come from eBay. However, if you can't find them and need these parts immediately, you can always order the parts direct from Sony DAPC. The following parts you have requested: Part # 147751331 BCA-WM21U USB CRADLE - $55.95 Part # 324699301 CASE, BATTERY - $6.49 Part # 147753911 AC-ES605K AC ADAPTOR - $43.95 * when you say cables; do you mean the power cord that connects the charger with the USB cradle or the USB cable?

Currently listening to: Haydn: Symphonies 94 & 101 / Monteux in PCM. 1. Symphony No. 94 'Surprise': I. Adagio cantabile - Vivace assai 2. Symphony No. 94 'Surprise': II. Andante 3. Symphony No. 94 'Surprise': III. Menuetto e trio: Allegro molto 4. Symphony No. 94 'Surprise': IV. Finale: Allegro di molto 5. Symphony No. 101 'Clock': I. Adagio - Presto 6. Symphony No. 101 'Clock': II. Andante 7. Symphony No. 101 'Clock': III. Menuetto e trio: Allegretto 8. Symphony No. 101 'Clock': IV. Finale: Vivace 9. Haydn Variations

It's not new. Just something from my collection.