AgentK7 Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 (edited) I've been lurking around on this forum for a couple weeks now. I never cared much about MD until HI-MD expanded the size and provided true PC upload ability.The NHF-900 would be the unit I would buy now if pressed, but I'm really hoping Sony markets HI-MD more aggresively with better featured players. With the ipod doing so well and Sony kicking themselves for not supporting the MP3 format sooner, it seems like something like that could happen. Dream unit:Start off with an NHF-900(Items listed in my order of importance)- Add true mp3 playback- Slightly increase the depth of the unit to allow true AAA or AA batteries (NiMH recommended of course)- Add recording date/time function- Add a basic mic directly to unit [optional but a fun/convenient bonus]- Include radio functionality of NHF-800 [Optional/Only if it doesn't hinder other features]If you could retail this for under $300 I think it would be an awesome device. An easy selling point would be the no conversion mp3 playback. Reasonably sturdy but very cheap and reasonably large swappable media. Recording "life", making it easy to power device in a pinch (AA/AAA batteries) without the need for an external add-on.Sony has indicated they are revamping Sonic Stage. Most likely this is to make it easier to use and more aesthetically pleasing (ala itunes). With their desire to compete against Apple, they are talking about launching a major rival music service (ala itunes). Right now they are talking about the PSP being the key portable device used, but why not also include a HI-MD line for another market segment? I am really keen on the AAA or AA battery usage. I have a Sony DSC-W1 5mp Digital Camera, and one of it's best selling points was the fact that it used AA batteries. I know the NHF-800 has this ability, but it's recording capabilities are handicapped....I'll keep dreaming.... Edited February 11, 2005 by AgentK7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Otaku Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hey, you never know. I'm waiting for news of HiMD gen2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentK7 Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hey, you never know. I'm waiting for news of HiMD gen2.←I know Sony usually has a 12-18 month cycle for most of their product lines (camcorders, etc). How often have they introduced new MD product lines in the past?I'm thinking that at the very least they will include mp3 support in new players, especially with the revamped Sonicstage software coming.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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