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MiniDisc VS iPod Vs CD (w/Mp3) Vs Tape Recorder

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roxcyn said on May 22, 2006 00:40:

Hello. Well, let’s just say that I am considering buying a MiniDisc used off of eBay for about 20 USD. The reason I am wanting to buy it...because it appears that it can record longer than my cassette recorder.

Then again, I am wanting any opinion. What is better to record audio tape recorder, digital recorder (the kind with the memory cards) or MiniDisc?

I am also considering money, the digital recorders even for a small memory (64 MB) costs 50 USD plus here. It appears the MiniDisc can record more than 64 MB and costs less. But I want someone’s opinion.

Also, I was thinking that I could load music up on the MiniDisc, is that right? Because the software lets you convert the mp3s to their format, right? But, I definately don’t have money for an ipod ;).

LittleSpooky said on May 22, 2006 04:53:

Well, I don’t know much about the MiniDisc or iPod since I don’t own either. Cassettes have pretty much gone the way of the 4 / 8 tracks (does that tell you how old I am? *lmao*). I pretty much use a CD player and have Nero and can make “standard” cd’s (like you buy in a store with x amount of tracks and can play on just about any player), I can make mp3 discs where I can stuff as many songs on a CD as possible which results in one track about 70 minutes long. Same with I think it’s .wav files as well.

However, some CD players have issues reading that, so I use the .cda format (which is standard cd).

ally77 said on May 22, 2006 06:37:

My mini disc is stuck in a drawer unused for around 3 years! They are too heavy to carry in your pocket...

Give me my Sony MP3 with 6GB any day of the week!

tevensso (moderator) said on May 22, 2006 06:51:

MDs are different, older ones record ONLY music and up to 80 minutes only. Newer ones can record a lot longer, and very new ones in mp3 as well. (Net-MD).

colinvdbel (moderator) said on May 22, 2006 08:47:

There’s also the new Hi-MD by Sony, which is digital and uses 1 GB discs - it can record in WAV straightup and has a external mic input....

roxcyn said on June 3, 2006 11:10:

Thank you for your input. No one has addressed, so would a mp3 player be better that records? Is it possible to buy one that is records for a long time for around 60 USD? :D Thank you!