Lemmy Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Hi,Just wondered if it is possible that Sony could issue firmware upgrades for the RH10 to correct the track labeling problem, or even introduce native compatibility with other audio formats, such as WMA, OGG etc.Next question - if it is possible, how likely is it? Do Sony offer long term support for products, or will they just move straight onto the 3rd generation of Hi-MD machines and expect users to upgrade their hardware?Still debating whether to get an RH10...L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breepee2 Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Extra formats? Not likely (FLAC, FLAC, FLAC!).I havn't heard of any firmware updates for any MD-unit, so I wouldn't count on it (altough real obvious bugs are kind of an exception, then again they would have been solved by now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug80 Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 (edited) Speakiig of bugs, I´d say the ¨issues¨ 2nd generation units have with MP3 playback demand for a firmware upgrade. Edited June 2, 2005 by bug80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDfreak Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Even the Service Manual doesn't reveal the method of updating the firmware so I realy think Sony wants to keep that feature for their own technitians. To bad though. I love the possibility of e.g. upgrading the firmware of my KiSS DVD-player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Definitely not. Sony will probably be sticking with the ol' "Send it in for repairs and have the service centre do the firmware upgrade."..but I think that's a wise move, because I imagine the amount of failed firmware upgrades are high amongst digital audio players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pata2001 Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 (edited) MD/HiMD units are considered as consumer electronics, not computer devices. Consumer electronics get replaced each year with models that have more/better (or fixed) features. Just look at DVD players, going from standard, to progressive scan, to MP3 and JPEG support, etc. Most major electronic companies (Sony, JVC, Pioneer, etc) won't just do a firmware upgrade unless the flaw is major and plenty of consumers are complaining about it. They prefer consumers to purchase the new models if they want the new features.All we hope is later production units will get a revision update/fixes. Edited June 3, 2005 by pata2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himdman Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Hi,Just wondered if it is possible that Sony could issue firmware upgrades for the RH10 to correct the track labeling problem, or even introduce native compatibility with other audio formats, such as WMA, OGG etc.Sony does have new firmware to correct the labeling issue in Himd mode.You will however have to send your unit in for service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastianbf Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 for the firmaware update information (to fix the missing letters problem) check this:http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=10434 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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