RH1 in Singapore?

[banjo]

Does anybody know if the RH1 is available anywhere in Singapore?

I know that somebody queried Sony Singapore about this some time back and got NO for an answer but then the unit does seem to be heading to places we thought it wouldn't reach.

[buick_58]

Does anybody know if the RH1 is available anywhere in Singapore?

I know that somebody queried Sony Singapore about this some time back and got NO for an answer but then the unit does seem to be heading to places we thought it wouldn't reach.

Last week i stopped over in singapore on my way to and from japan. I did not leave the airport, but they did not have it duty free yet.

[Ishiyoshi]

Does anybody know if the RH1 is available anywhere in Singapore?

I will check with Sony Singapore and will update this thread at a later date.

[bossdak]

went to wisma atria sony gallery today. nothing in there. not even md blanks.

[unignal]

yoz

for md blanks i got them from Sony Gallery V3 at SLS.

They sell the cheapest sony stuffs in Singapore.

RH1 won't be in Singapore.

And most likely the same goes for any other future MD players.

hehe, managed to buy DH10P from eek tech and shipped it to Singapore for a total cost of $350. A real steal. Had to buy a proper adapter for another $22 though.

Edited June 17, 2006 by Unignal

[mesevic]

I called up Sony Singapore as well, and the operator wasn't doesn't even know that there was such a model(MZ-RH1). She kept confusing it with the RH10. In any case, she mentioned that Sony has withdrawn their entire MD line in Singapore. So does anyone know where to get minidisc accessories besides V3 in Singapore?

[Ishiyoshi]

I called up Sony Singapore as well, and the operator wasn't doesn't even know that there was such a model(MZ-RH1). She kept confusing it with the RH10. In any case, she mentioned that Sony has withdrawn their entire MD line in Singapore. So does anyone know where to get minidisc accessories besides V3 in Singapore?

I've seen MD blanks (such as the latest Bianca) at Serangoon Plaza and misc. NetMD units by Mustafa Centre.

[unignal]

thats shocking!

no wonder all the MDs were gone.but i still saw MZNH900 (my first model) selling at 499 at harvey norman at PS.

For cool looking MD blanks (not those 1GB) i go to Daiso at IMM. Its a huge $2 shop. MD blanks selling at $2 each.

They sell MD accesories too, MD racks (similar to the cd ones), MD boxes and stuffs. Daiso is a jap shop.

Seems like in future if we need any more players, we need to order it off the net.

so how many singaporeans MD users do we have here?

For the record, those beautiful mds such as these: http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=11820

posted by shiyoshi could be found at $2 bucks each in S'pore.

Quite a steal. I bought a couple of those. Going to buy more tml.

[mesevic]

thats shocking!

no wonder all the MDs were gone.but i still saw MZNH900 (my first model) selling at 499 at harvey norman at PS.

For cool looking MD blanks (not those 1GB) i go to Daiso at IMM. Its a huge $2 shop. MD blanks selling at $2 each.

They sell MD accesories too, MD racks (similar to the cd ones), MD boxes and stuffs. Daiso is a jap shop.

Seems like in future if we need any more players, we need to order it off the net.

so how many singaporeans MD users do we have here?

For the record, those beautiful mds such as these: http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=11820

posted by shiyoshi could be found at $2 bucks each in S'pore.

Quite a steal. I bought a couple of those. Going to buy more tml.

I can understand your feelings...I myself saw an older NETMD player at Causeway point going for $399, which is probably the MRSP for it 5 years ago...There is simply no market for MDs in Singapore, sad to say, thanks to the proliferation of cheap MP3 players. Thanks for the tips Ishiyoshi and Unigal, perhaps I'll make a trip to daiso later. Unigal, did you see any soft MD cases there?

As for Singaporean MD users, I'm one! Hahaha, 2 out of 4 million...Unless there's more.

[unignal]

Went to Daiso just now and bought another of these racks. There are a huge collection of MD stands there so do take a look.

Went hunting for more of the Daiso Cutipop MD series but was disappointed to find it gone. I bought 3 from there a few months ago. Dug through their MD section and bought a Sony 74min Basic, Pink Daiso Cats & Dogs Series, Blue Daiso Cats & Dogs Series. There are still alot of unsold MDs there, but it was much lesser than the last time i visited the shop. I think they are not restocking so get it asap!

Be warned: Because very few shoppers actually cared about the MDs, they were all pretty dusty!

Did saw some multi-jacket pouches for MD, if that is what you meant by soft md cases?

For MD jackets they come in packs of 4. I think only 1 or 2 sets left.

Went by Best at IMM, saw a NetMD unit for sale at 189. A label next to it read:

"Sold as displayed without any accessories."

I wondered where the remote, charger and box are.

By the way, anyone from Singapore with DH10P? If not I'm proud to announce I'm the only one! Hehehehe!

PS: The Sony Basic 74min i bought was the last piece!

Edited June 19, 2006 by Unignal

[mesevic]

Dang, looks like you're close to clearing out Daiso's MD stocks Unignal...Must go there before they are all gone. And yes, those are exactly the kind I want! Too bad I'll be going back to camp later(I'm a NSman), it'll have to wait till next week.

Perhaps we Singapore MD users should group together to form some club or something to exchange discs or something, although I am not sure if there are any MD fans left over here. By the way, anyone know of any place that sells premastered MDs?

PS: Hahaha, sorry to ruin it for you, but I have a DH10P too(as well as a RH10)

Edited June 19, 2006 by mesevic

[unignal]

Never bought any premastered MD before..

Dang.. thats so sad. Ok. If i see someone with DH10P on the road it must be you. Haha..

I own DH10P + NH900. Using Koss Porta Pro / ATH EM5.

Thinking of buying sparkplug to use when studying in mac.

Explore Daiso more, and you will find funny looking MD plastic carrying cases.

(Entering NS next year. Sigh)

Email Exchange

Me: Hi, is Sony MZ-DH10P available in Singapore?

Them: Dear Mr Tan

Thank you for your interest in Sony products.

With regard to your enquiry, we would like to inform you that the model which you have requested is unavailable in Singapore.

Hence, information pertaining to the launch, retail price, and place of purchase of the model which you have requested is unavailable.

As soon as announcements regarding new product introductions are made available to the public, they can be found at:

http://www.sony.com.sg/

Should you require any further assistance, please feel free to contact us by email or call our hotline at (65) 6544-8600.

We look forward to your continuous support for Sony products and services.

Me: Also, when will MZ-RH1 arrive in Singapore then?

Them: Dear Mr Tan

Thank you for your e-mail to Sony dated 17 April 2006.

With regard to your enquiry, we would like to inform you that the model which you have requested is unavailable in Singapore too.

Hence, information pertaining to the launch, retail price, and place of purchase of the model which you have requested is unavailable.

As such, we regret that we are unable to provide recommendation on purchase of Sony Hi-MD Walkman RH1 as it is unavailable in Singapore.

Should you require any further assistance, please feel free to contact us by email or call our hotline at (65) 6544-8600.

We look forward to your continuous support for Sony products and services.

PS: My surname is Tay!

Edited June 20, 2006 by Unignal