mrsoul Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 As long as they offer the right features, who cares if they only offer 1 model??? I would rather they spend time on R&D and get it right than offer a bunch that only do 1/2 the job ...As long as they make more the 1, we can all get 1 and everything will be okay Other than the battery options, I am impressed and very interested!Ok, I was a little fast with that sarcastic reply.I would like to see both a Hi-MD deck and a car unit. I would buy both in a heartbeat (about as fast as that last reply ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I wish they had one in blue.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefbeef Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 What about the cradle? Is there one at all? If yes, will the cradle connect to PC? Will we need the cradle to charge as with the NH1 (in addition to charging via USB)?Where is the USB port on it? The pics don't show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtodd Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Because almost all recordings made via USB on a NetMD unit are copyrighted songs (CD-rips or mp3's). Because with legacy-MD recordings there is not enough copyright-info in the track to know what source it came from the selection is a bit crude.Gah. You know, I upload my radio shows to MD as backups. It'd be nice if Sony finally got over it and allowed us to use our MDs the way they should be used. Portable media. Not locked down DRM devices.I want to upload my show (sure, transcode it from WAV to ATRAC) and be able to download it again and convert it back to WAV. I'd like to be able to do this with 8 years of my recordings from SP to NetMD to HiMD. From my perspective there's nothing here. I'll stick with my MZ-RH10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killroy Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 What a day!!!First, after years of feeling like a looser on that matter, a stock I was holding finally superseded the price I'd acquired it for. And then, while still thinking what to do with the earnings now, Kurisu's broadcast about this new HiMD-unit dropped into my mailbox... I begin to believe, that really nothing in this world happens by accident and without a reason... Cheers - Killroy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsoul Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 What about the cradle? Is there one at all? If yes, will the cradle connect to PC? Will we need the cradle to charge as with the NH1 (in addition to charging via USB)?Where is the USB port on it? The pics don't show...Looks like the USB port is on the unit itself, see Post #20's pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Looks like the USB port is on the unit itself, see Post #20's pictures.And it looks like a standard mini port vs. the NH1 flat plug that graced the earlier high end units. More and more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 What about the cradle? Is there one at all? If yes, will the cradle connect to PC? Will we need the cradle to charge as with the NH1 (in addition to charging via USB)?There is no cradle for the RH1.Where is the USB port on it? The pics don't show...The USB port is located at the right side of the unit. Not the best picture but you get the idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A440 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Let's hope those battery life numbers are some approximation of reality. They claim 9 hours of Hi-SP recording. That leaves very little margin of error on recording a 1GB disc. So it will definitely mean getting an extra battery and keeping it charged. Or somehow finding a higher-capacity battery that fits the slot. If they're aiming this in any way at the pro market, or at anyone else who is depending on the unit to make a crucial live recording, then not having an external battery attachment is extremely stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peare Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 What a waste of time making the RM-MC40ELK, if it;s only for use on pre HD5 sony audio devices. They should have made the 40elk the remote of choice for this thing.I am glad that I have bought a spare one. I was thinking of selling it, since my son didnt want to use it with his NW-HD1. Now it is time to unwrap it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bland10000 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 heck of a busy thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peare Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Interesting that for a format which so many have written off, there are, at the time of me writing this, 171 people reading this thread.I just hope someone from Sony is also looking in the see the amount of interest. (Just in case they are: Where is my ******* Hi-MD Deck? )I hope they read... how many times we have asked for a Hi-MD deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljones52 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I actaully prefer the li ion battery. They have a longer lifespan compared to NIMH gumsticks, give you more acurate details on how much battery life if left (NH1 tells you how many hours are left) and do not suffer from the memory effect, so can be charged when they are half full. They can also be rapid charged in an hour. I would rather have a couple of li-ion batteries in my pocket than shelling out for high capacity AA batteries which take longer to recharge in a seperate recharger. Just my two cents on the issue, RH1 seems perfect for my needs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefbeef Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 NH1 dimensions:81.7w x 14.8d x 76.1h mm, 107g w/10g battRH1 dimesions:87.7×17.3×87.7mm 106g (including battery)So I guess it's a bit bigger...If they don't give us retainable recording settings, this unit is not much friendlier for stealth recording. I really hope we don't have to reset levels everytime. But if we do, I'll still probably get one to upload legacy recordings and trip out on that cool blue display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsoul Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Let's hope those battery life numbers are some approximation of reality. They claim 9 hours of Hi-SP recording. That leaves very little margin of error on recording a 1GB disc. So it will definitely mean getting an extra battery and keeping it charged. Or somehow finding a higher-capacity battery that fits the slot. If they're aiming this in any way at the pro market, or at anyone else who is depending on the unit to make a crucial live recording, then not having an external battery attachment is extremely stupid.We all know how Sony tends to bump those numbers up just a touch I was feeling bummed about that battery option as well. I did a quick search on eBay and found many available from China for under $20 including the shipping cost. Having 2 will be a requirement. I guess I can always keep my RH10 handy with it's NiMh at the music festivals,etc. eBay search for LIP-4WM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peare Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 That is the nicest news I have heard for some time. I am going to buy 2 of these. 2 Black ones, in case Sony is really decisive on ending the MD format. I have more than 200 MD's recorded in SP with my old MDS-JA50ES... now I will be able to upload them to my PC! Now I am really sorry that I had deleted some of my SP's to record MDLP. That is a dream come true. Thanx Sony! I remember the days I had to use SCMS stripper. Was it SCMS? Anyway serial copy I mean...With all that enthusiasm, and those new features I think MD has a future. Too many people may start using it. Why do you think Sony changed its mind? Maybe because NW series HD players and Connect software sucked? I am going to start stocking more 1GB discs.I am happy now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transparant Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 wow. sexiness. but only 1 model? is this bad news for the future of Minidisc? i remember a few months ago on the forums that the future of Minidisc was in question, since Sony was scaling back some product lines and refocusing its business. So it's good news that they are still developing new models...but bad that it's only 1 new one this year? sorry, i've been absent from the forums for awhile...so maybe all this has been answered before!Mmm.. Sony might be hitting the right spot. The design and quality reminds me of the super popular Walkman The WM-DD33, which I still have, kicking and alive. Just promote this very unit like the Walkman in the 80-90's, make sure drag 'n drop possibility and ofcourse affordable (max. 250 euro) and I'm pretty sure (Hi-)MD will be revived. Bashing all the flash, even the Ipods.As long as they offer the right features, who cares if they only offer 1 model??? I would rather they spend time on R&D and get it right than offer a bunch that only do 1/2 the job ...As long as they make more the 1, we can all get 1 and everything will be okay ok.gifOther than the battery options, I am impressed and very interested!Totally Agree!Now I need a HiMD deck and car audio with implement FLAC, kudasai m(_ _)m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roamer Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Using Li-Ion battery is a bad move IMO, but I have over one hundreds lives in legacy SP and LP2 that are waiting for this type of unit ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcnet Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) I'll probably get one for:a ) An upgrade to my MZ-NH1. My MZ-NH1 is nice as a player - and it'll probably stay at work if I get one of the 3rd gen units. So all I'll have to do is carry the discs I want to listen to around as I travel to/from work.b ) To upload those radio recordings ive made on my NetMD deck. I can't be bothered to record in real-time uaing my own program . (I have tested my own program's real-time recording, and have a few radio tracks "uploaded" this way)c ) To see what additional things I can add to HIMDRenderer for support for this device...Although I'll probably have to wait at least 6 months to buy one from the UK (I have no credit card...) Edited March 23, 2006 by marcnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doclloyd Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I agree that it's good they're keeping it simple. Sometimes having too many options in a product line can be dangerous and scares people away. One device, one price. Easy to understand. It also confuses the sales people at stores. Of course, I doubt any Sony store rep will understand how wonderful this device is, but we can hope. The design is definitely strong. Very sleek and straightforward IMO, even if it's a little bigger than the NH1. I'm glad it has a standard mini-USB port as well. By allowing std-MD uploads with this device, they've basically revived the entire product line of recorders, decks, etc. out there to become even more useful! I don't HAVE to use Hi-MD to upload audio to my PC. I can use my Sharp SG-11 bookshelf system to record and upload with the RH1. Most excellent move! I'm interested to see how Sony USA's press release will read and how they will market this device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alberttf Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 i saw the photos but i can't see the door of the battery, the system for open the HIMD, and y can understand the -12dB and the OVER, it's a limits of system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FezzFest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Is the battery removable?Is this the last (Hi-)MD unit ever?How about atrac lossless and the RH1? Anything new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pata2001 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Looks like there are 2 metering optionsI wonder if the 2nd one is a spectrum analyzer. Would be really cool!Oh, and line-out is back!The only thing Sony can do now is for Sony USA to screw up the US version of the unit. Let me guess: no remote/non-LCD remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Just to say this is a great piece of news - Marck actually asked me to go with him to Sony NL tomorrow but I can't as I'm stuck in London.. but hopefully he can glean plenty of info from the guys at Sony and maybe get a unit for a few days to review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicillo Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Great, I am going to have a unit as soon as it comes out in the USA... It would be excellent to have a review on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undesign Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) The dimensions of the unit in the press release were 14.7mm thick?? What happened? Edited March 23, 2006 by undesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuge Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 The dimensions of the unit in the press release were 14.7mm thick?? What happened?So what do you want to know it`s a sleek & slim model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATELETRONICS Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 awesome we can upload sp recordings and mdlp! can i say it again... awesome. i have to have one!!!! i have 200 old sp disks. hey sony if you listening all we need now is a home deck and a car deck. and hi-md and regular md will live forever!!! i cant wait to get one! sony thank you so much. md is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrius Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) So that means all of your old SP and MDLP live recordings can finally be uploaded via USB! For example, an SP mode track uploaded to Sonicstage 3.4 will be converted to PCM or Hi-SP (your choice) :mega_shok: I better start saving. Edited March 23, 2006 by Syrius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaok Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 This is great news.. especially after some time looking on ebay for a HI-MD with Mac compatibility with an extra microphone I didn't really need (and that never came to Europe).This unit seems to be great and expectedly to get a fairer price.Now for the questions... >Is that really an optical line out? (because there are so few portable units to have it, I find it hard to believe..)>Is the price in Europe expected to be the equivalent for the expected price in the US, or is it going to be a bit higher?Anyway.. I'll be wanting one of these. And it comes out the very month of my birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e1ghtyf1ve Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I better start saving.Couldn't have said it better myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefbeef Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) The dimensions of the unit in the press release were 14.7mm thick?? What happened?Really? Can you post a link? Kurisu, which dimension is correct? Edited March 23, 2006 by reefbeef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roamer Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 @karaok350 € was the suggested price for Europe. And I don't think there is an optical line out ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillako Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) karaok - I don't see any mention of an optical line out!doclloyd - Spot on with the comment about bringing old equipment back to life! I have an SD-SG11 too and now that I can upload I'll be keeping it happily! I just bought an RH10 (from the classifieds) and will probably be a while before I can buy this one though!! Any Engadget readers out there? Ryan Block is getting a lot of flak for his comments today! http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/23/sonys-m...d-lives-alright Edited March 23, 2006 by jillako Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuge Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Really? Can you post a link? Kurisu, which dimension is correct?Maximum external size [ JEITA ] (width x height x depth / mm):87.7×87.7×17.3& External size (width x height x depth / mm):83.8×84.4×14.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I want, i am thinking of getting my first ever job to pay for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) I want, i am thinking of getting my first ever job to pay for itI don't blame you mate,I'm just 2 months younger than you and that souds like a good idea. Edited March 23, 2006 by danielbb90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrius Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I'll probably get modded for this but...F*** THE I-POD! :clapping: SONY, LISTEN TO THIS: YOU ARE FORGIVEN FOR THE ROOTKIT. ABSOLVED. PARDONED. OFF THE HOOK. ATONED. I KNEW YOU'D COME TO YOUR SENSES AND RETURN TO THE LIGHT SIDE OF THE FORCE.*goes outside to do some cartwheels* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I'll probably get modded for this but...F*** THE I-POD! :clapping: SONY, LISTEN TO THIS: YOU ARE FORGIVEN FOR THE ROOTKIT. ABSOLVED. PARDONED. OFF THE HOOK. ATONED. I KNEW YOU'D COME TO YOUR SENSES AND RETURN TO THE LIGHT SIDE OF THE FORCE.*goes outside to do some cartwheels* ok.... OTT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaok Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thanx for your answers, Roamer and Jillako Maybe the price will drop a little after a few months... If I could only hold on to my NetMD until then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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