I couldn't help myself (or fun online shopping)

[mikemo]

I think I've just been played

I really wanted a new hi-md unit that could record and have been weighing my options for the last week or so. I like the RH1, but the price was higher than I wanted to spend, especially with having to add a microphone to the cost.

I've been watching ebay for an MZ-M100 used, hoping for a good price. I've been talking with a member who had his mz-m100 in the classifieds here, but was trying to make a local sale first before having to ship. I also noticed that buydig.com (beach camera) had the mz-m100 for $289 (new, USA warranty). Still just a bit too high.

Somehow, the folks at buydig got into my head and played a game with me. Just for fun, I went on to their site this morning to look at the page again. Well, what do you know, the price was now $249 with free shipping!!! I kept reading "While supplies last" on the ad, knowing that the unit was discontinued. Then I caved. I grabbed the Visa and placed the order.

Even stranger, I got the shipping confirmation email this evening and went back to the site to see if they sold out. No, they didn't, but the price was now $299! I think they lowered it just for me

So, I'm excited about getting it. Hopefully I won't have the problems that some people had with the unit. I've always had good luck with Sony products, so let's hope that this one is the same.

Sorry for rambling, but I really wanted to share with the group. I'm looking forward to doing some recording!

Regards,

Mike M.

[mdmania]

I think I've just been played

I really wanted a new hi-md unit that could record and have been weighing my options for the last week or so. I like the RH1, but the price was higher than I wanted to spend, especially with having to add a microphone to the cost.

I've been watching ebay for an MZ-M100 used, hoping for a good price. I've been talking with a member who had his mz-m100 in the classifieds here, but was trying to make a local sale first before having to ship. I also noticed that buydig.com (beach camera) had the mz-m100 for $289 (new, USA warranty). Still just a bit too high.

Somehow, the folks at buydig got into my head and played a game with me. Just for fun, I went on to their site this morning to look at the page again. Well, what do you know, the price was now $249 with free shipping!!! I kept reading "While supplies last" on the ad, knowing that the unit was discontinued. Then I caved. I grabbed the Visa and placed the order.

Even stranger, I got the shipping confirmation email this evening and went back to the site to see if they sold out. No, they didn't, but the price was now $299! I think they lowered it just for me

So, I'm excited about getting it. Hopefully I won't have the problems that some people had with the unit. I've always had good luck with Sony products, so let's hope that this one is the same.

Sorry for rambling, but I really wanted to share with the group. I'm looking forward to doing some recording!

Regards,

Mike M.

I don't know whether you made a good deal or not but for few dollars more you could have the later RH1 that can upload md legacy.

There is nothing wrong the m100 however but that was last year's model. Either way welcome to minidisc world let us know your experience with.

[mikemo]

I don't know whether you made a good deal or not but for few dollars more you could have the later RH1 that can upload md legacy.

There is nothing wrong the m100 however but that was last year's model. Either way welcome to minidisc world let us know your experience with.

I know, I was thinking the same thing. Acutally, it would have been $150 more for the mz-m200. That's still a chunk of change.

The lack of track display info on the rh1 kind of bothered me. It wouldn't stop me from buying it, but I just see it as an inconvenience. I wouldn't want to have to use the remote all the time.

I figure that if I don't like it I'll be able to sell it without losing _too_ much, then buy the rh1. It really stinks that there are no local places to buy and try these devices. The local "sonystyle" store does not have a single minidisc in the place.

Thanks for the welcome. I'm looking forward to getting it!

[jaylen]

The lack of track display info on the rh1 kind of bothered me. It wouldn't stop me from buying it, but I just see it as an inconvenience. I wouldn't want to have to use the remote all the time.

That's a big (if not the biggest) plus of the M100/RH10 over the RH1 for playback. If this is your first MD recorder, then you'd really have no use for the RH1's ability to upload legacy. Also, your M100 has a removeable AA attachment, which I think is another big plus over the RH1, especially for live recording. $249 is a good price. It pays to be patient and vigilant, eh? Congrats!

[mikemo]

Thanks.

The unit arrived today. I stayed home from work this morning to greet it and the FedEx guy. FedEx ground can be a pain as they don't give you the option to go to the office and pick up the package after the driver returns like regular FedEx does. And, this vendor (buydig.com) requires a DIRECT signature. You can't leave the card signed, you have to be there in person.

I was extra excited to see that they sent me the "bundle" pack that included the Sound Forge software!!! How cool is that?

I played with it for a few minutes, then left it to charge while I'm at work. Can't wait to get home to play.

Regards,

Mike M.

That's a big (if not the biggest) plus of the M100/RH10 over the RH1 for playback. If this is your first MD recorder, then you'd really have no use for the RH1's ability to upload legacy. Also, your M100 has a removeable AA attachment, which I think is another big plus over the RH1, especially for live recording. $249 is a good price. It pays to be patient and vigilant, eh? Congrats!

[bobt]

Enjoy, and welcome.

Let us know how much you love it,

Take care,

Bob