It has taken me some time to go thru this entire thread & I share everyone's feelings about the thought of MD/Hi-MD technology being discontinued by Sony. I just purchased a Hi-MD recorder over the Internet just a couple weeks ago, and now this announcement. I love the ability to transfer & organize my music with my Mini-Disc & now Hi-MD players. I have been a fan of MD for a long time. My first MD unit predates NET MD technology, still working & recording. I wouldn't give up any of my units for all the I-Pods in the world. I defend MD technology to my dying breath against any I-Pod or Flash Drive enthusiast that tries to pass judgement my 'old-fashioned' ways. I have been a Sony supporter for a long time, but if they want abandon MD technology - that's their loss. As for me, I will find what accessories & players I can still find out in the retail market, keep monitoring these Community forums, & enjoy the technology that I have supported for years. Along with my vinyl turntable, cassette player & cd player. If 'Family Guy' can get cancelled & come back stronger than ever with nothing but Fan Support, then I know MD/Hi-MD will never die!!! Sometimes the best ways are usually the OLD ways.
