Should I get Hi-MD or not?

[DigitalOut]

I am finally thinking about selling my beloved R700. I bought it for around $270. Dropped it a couple of times so it makes a buzzing noise when I turn it on. I am thinking of selling it for around $125.

What should I buy?

Hi-MD sounds tempting and useful but it's not like I can go down to Best Buy and get one. So where would i good place to buy new MDs? Also where to buy Hi- minidiscs. should i wait and see if Best Buy will carry them?

Or go with NetMD players like the R909.

Or keep my baby.

Here's a list of what i want out of my minidisc as a reference:

1. Mic jack- have to record for calculus and great for concerts.

2. AA battery- I like being able to use different AA batteries just incase.

2. Reliable

3. Able to use my old MD's on it- (I know Hi-MD is able to do it)

My main list is probably:

Thanks for help in advance-

http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-NH900.html

http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-NHF800.html

and Alternative: http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-R909.html

[Christopher]

So, you will use the unit for music, right? :happy: I couldn't figure that from your post. If so, would you want NetMD for the high-speed transfers? Honestly, if I were you, I'd just wait and get a basic Hi-MD unit [NH700] if you're not going to use it much for music. If you are, then get the NH900. Since you seem to be keen to recording in a mic scenario, then you'll definitely enjoy the high-speed digital uploading.

p.s. btw, the R909 is not NetMD, the N909 is. Not to nitpick, just want to make sure you know. :sleep: Welcome! :happy:

[DigitalOut]

Thanks kurisu...

So about 25 more days till I see a Hi-MD in my hands. Do you think it would be better to find/buy on the Internet or search around the city for one.

Also should I ask for more out of my R700?

Hi-MiniDiscs are a bit bigger right so i can fit a bigger avery label on it. Thanks for that little trick.

[Christopher]

I would definitely purchase it off the internet. If my assumptions are correct, they'll probably charge a little higher than the MSRP at stores.

If your R700 is faulty, and makes a "buzzing noise", I don't know if you could fetch that much. When I sold my R700 I got around that much and the unit was in near-mint condition. eBay is an odd bedfellow, sometimes in your favor, sometimes not. If I were you I wouldn't expect more than $75 - $100, assuming it's a complete package.

No problem about the Avery! I haven't made a Minidisc label in a long time. Life sure has gotten busy since then. I need to get back into the groove with that..