deadmanwalking

Seems like a no-brainer. Then again this is Sony...

I'm just gonna throw this out to anybody -- For voice recording, lecture/meetings -- Is this "the" MD unit to own now?

If I buy this I'm going to feel really funky. It's Walkman brand. No... iProduct... neural... shutdown...

Exactly what kind of Mac compatibility is this? Is Mac still limited to PCM transfer using the Sony converter program? What about the legacy modes? If I want to record in LP2, can I transfer that to my Mac or do I need to use analog/optical?

Thanks.

They said Apple was dead too, you know. Ha, ha. Does RH1 have a speaker and/or microphone? I'm coming from a B100...

Got my B100 today! I have to say, this is a beautiful unit. I really hope MD gets that much needed lifeblood this Spring -- when are those announcements expected, anyway? What's the event?

Hey mates, I took a "gamble" and ordered a brand-new MZ-B100, with media and external microphone. Although "obsolete", it should satisfy my purposes perfectly... I was considering a DVR, but after doing some more research from your advice, they also fail miserably in terms of Mac transfers. More than that, the Sony DVRs are also rather old. The physical copies will store in my paper notebooks nicely, and I will just record them through my laptop microphone with Quicktime, when I need to. If MiniDisc is still around in a few years (I certainly hope so), maybe I'll splurge on a deck. Can't wait...

$300 or so, +media, +microphone if needed.

Thanks for all your help! You guys know your stuff. I hear you -- my inner geek is definitely drawn to MiniDisc. Supposing I find one in new condition, what kind of lifespan is typical for an MDLP recorder (treated well)? Are they pretty reliable, mechanically? More so than an iPod, I would suspect.

Hmm, thanks! I knew it couldn't have been that easy, lol. Do those iRivers have mic outputs? I could see that being a problem. I guess it isn't a huge deal that it won't upload to my Mac, since most of my studying occurs away from it (you know, distraction and such). Physical copies may be good anyway. In that case, would a Hi-MD be better? Unless it's just plug and play file transfer, I probably wouldn't use the Hi-MD for storage, which is why I was leaning toward regular MD.

I am relieved to find a dedicated MD community! Hopefully you can answer my questions. I'm a college student, and I want to record my lectures. I've done a lot of research and the MiniDisc format looks ideal/amazing. I've never used one before, or used much of anything from Sony for that matter. I'm an Apple-fiend, but my iPod can't do everything. MD will let me mark topics, archive directly to my laptop with an optical cable (no software needed right?), random access... a lot of ass kicking. So, I'm looking at the Voice Recorders, I will shell out for the MZ-B100, if this thing will last me for years (I want this to last me into grad school). Also looking at the Electret Condenser microphones, in particular the noise-reduction model. On to the questions: 1. I hear rumblings that MD is dead? Is this just silliness? I just don't want to spend $500+ on something that's on its way out... 2. Are the Sony Extended Warranties worth it? What exactly does "Accidental Damage Handling" cover? I am also worried because it's contracted out to a third-party in Florida... I'm *this* close to making my purchase. I REALLY appreciate your time/comments. Thank you, lovely MD people.