Ishiyoshi

Words can have opposite meanings. But for this context (Breakfast at Tiffany's), I believe "my huckleberry friend" means "my special friend" or "my champion".

BLOOD+ Episode One is now live - 150MB.

Welcome to MDCF, Kevin! All Hi-MD portable recorders can playback MDs recorded in LP2/LP4 mode. However, only 1st generation units such as the NH1 can conduct recordings in LP2/LP4 mode.

Ordering information: neoflash.com

That's right ... free BLOOD+ anime for your PSP starting December 17, 2005. All you need to do is to log into http://blood.aii.co.jp with your PSP internet browser and ensure that your PSP unit has firmware version 2.60. For more information: click here.

NW-A608/A607/A605 Firmware Update 1.01 A new firmware update for the NW-A608/A607/A605 is available as of December 16, 2005 from Sony. The firmware update is of version 1.01 and amount to approximately 4,711MB. Problems fixed with this firmware 1.01: - When charging with the USB Charging AC Power Adaptor or the PC which is in standby or hibernation mode, the battery life might be shorter. - After NO DATABASE or NO DATA shows up, the unit might not be recognized by the PC though it is connected. Affected units: Network WALKMAN NW-A608/A607/A605 with firmware version 1.0. <HR noShade SIZE=1> DOWNLOAD LINKS: Sony Europe: download here | Sony Japan: download here | Sony Canada: download here <HR noShade SIZE=1> INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Please follow the procedure below to check the firmware version installed on your NW-A608 WALKMAN: 1) Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu appears. 2) Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Music Library and press the (PLAY/STOP) button. 3) Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button in stop mode until the Setting menu appears. 4) Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the (PLAY/STOP) button. 5) Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Information and press the (PLAY/STOP) button. 6) Confirm the firmware version at option [4:] by rotating the Shuttle switch. --> Create the following folder on the C:\ drive of your computer: : FWUP --> Read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page and click "I accept" to download the program: NW-A600_V1_1.exe - 4,711 Kb. --> Follow the instructions and save the program to C:\FWUP --> Check that the downloaded file is 4,711 Kb. If not, delete the file and repeat the download steps. <HR noShade SIZE=1> UPGRADE PROCEDURE Once the download is finished, please follow the steps below to upgrade the program. 1) Transfer all the tracks and data files saved on the built-in flash memory to the PC, and format the built-in flash memory. How to format the built-in flash memory: --> Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu appears. --> Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Music Library and press the (PLAY/STOP) button. --> Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button in stop mode until the Setting menu appears. --> Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the (PLAY/STOP) button. --> Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Format and press the (PLAY/STOP) button. --> Rotate the Shuttle switch to select OK and press the button to confirm. 2) Connect the unit to the PC. 3) Exit all the software running on your computer. 4) Click Start button on the task bar and click Run - The Run dialog box will be open. 5) Browse to C:\FWUP\NW-A600_V1_1.exe in the Open text box and click OK. The program will be started. 6) Follow the following screenshots *Please do not disconnect the USB cable during upgrading. *During upgrading, USB connection is automatically controlled and USB Connect indication is off with the control. Also, the USB disconnect message may appear on some computer. 7) Accept the License Agreement and click Next. 8) Connect the NW-A608 to your computer and click OK. 9) Close all the programs and click OK. 10) Click OK to start the update process. 11) The Update process is ongoing. 12) Firmware has been successfully updated, click Finish. <HR noShade SIZE=1> AFTER UPGRADE Please confirm the version when the upgrade program is installed successfully with the above steps. The upgrade program installation is succeeded when “1.01” is shown on the screen. <HR noShade SIZE=1>

Update: GYM version 1.12 is available for download --> click here

I have the BC-7HT and I can vouch for its efficiency. It is the most reliable NiMH battery charger I have to date.

Listening to Susumu Hirasawa | Paranoia Agent Soundtrack in ATRAC3plus 352kbps. 1. Dream Island Obsessional Park 2. Sub-Usual 3. Focus 4. Happiness 5. Object Definition 6. Confrontational Paranoia 7. Tension 8. Hero 9. Condition Boy 10. Black Beach 11. Cultivation 12. Shadow 13. Reverie Hill 14. Escape 15. Obsession Layer 16. Tenacity 17. Dream Island - Expectation 18. Core 19. White Hill - Maromi's Theme 20. Grandfatherly Wind

Somewhat... great album though.

Listening to Susumu Hirasawa | Paranoia Agent Soundtrack in ATRAC3plus 352kbps. 1. Dream Island Obsessional Park 2. Sub-Usual 3. Focus 4. Happiness 5. Object Definition 6. Confrontational Paranoia 7. Tension 8. Hero 9. Condition Boy 10. Black Beach 11. Cultivation 12. Shadow 13. Reverie Hill 14. Escape 15. Obsession Layer 16. Tenacity 17. Dream Island - Expectation 18. Core 19. White Hill - Maromi's Theme 20. Grandfatherly Wind

Originally composed by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer (lyrics). Made famous by Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's". If I remember correctly, Mancini and Mercer wrote the "Moon River" exclusively for Hepburn - just to fit the actress' limited vocal range.

MDCF’s Database of MD Sightings Report Welcome to MDCF’s Database of MD sightings report. Please share with us your MD sightings – be it in an anime or a movie. Let’s keep screen captures to a maximum size of 640 x 480. <HR noShade SIZE=1> I will start off with the infamous MD scene in the Matrix.

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing. Metal casing all over the unit?

Update: Ok folks... MZ-EH1 icons now available for download. Enjoy.

Oh indeed... the weather seems much colder this year, all around the north east that is. Well, I am definitely looking forward to spring time. But of course, I have to hit the slopes by Vail first.

I will be spending Christmas in the Big Island, Hawaii this year. Boston is way too cold for me this December.

Currently playing Winning Eleven 9.

Listening to Sasha | Involver in ATRAC3plus 352kbps. 1. Grandnational - Talk Amongst Yourselves 2. Shpongle - Devon Perception 3. Petter - These Days 4. UNKLE - What You Mean To Me 5. The Youngsters - Smile 6. DJ Spooky - Belong 7. UNKLE - In A State 8. Lostep - Burma 9. Felix Da Housecat - Watching The Cars Go 10. Ulrich Schauss - On My Own

The server seems to be busy at the moment; there must be lots of NW-A1000 hopefuls. Best of luck to all at Down Under.

Listening to Sasha | Involver in ATRAC3plus 352kbps. 1. Grandnational - Talk Amongst Yourselves 2. Shpongle - Devon Perception 3. Petter - These Days 4. UNKLE - What You Mean To Me 5. The Youngsters - Smile 6. DJ Spooky - Belong 7. UNKLE - In A State 8. Lostep - Burma 9. Felix Da Housecat - Watching The Cars Go 10. Ulrich Schauss - On My Own

There are a couple of carrying cases for the NW-HD1. Just to name a few: 1) PDair's Sony NW-HD1 - Leather Case (With Belt Clip) 2) Vaja's Sony NW-HD1 - Leather Case

Current favorite: Virtua Tennis World Tour.

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That is fine; I am planning to use 80min discs for Hi-SP trade.