MP3 or MiniDisc Players?

kj · 29th October 2001, 03:33 AM

I've needed a new personal stereo, so it was between mp3 or minidisc. I personally took the minidisc and dont have any regrets. But what about you guys? Are minidiscs too fiddly? Are mp3 players too expensive considering the amount of music you can store? hmmm, tough one this.
KJ

kj · 18th April 2002, 01:33 PM

well, incase anyone was interested i went a bought myself a mini disc player, pretty handy, although my stereo dont have a digital output, the quality from the earphone socket seems to be ok, no problem there, although its all scratched and shit now, i need to get a wallet or a carry case or something for it

neilydee · 13th May 2002, 09:02 PM

No point in an MP3 player. If you get one of them, you are more than likely to have a PC. Just donwload MP3s and press record on your minidisc when it is plugged into the PC line out. Hey presto...songs on your minidisc that you got from the net. Plus, Minidiscs are more versatile than MP3 players. You can buy loads of discs and there is no danger of losing all your back-ups when your PC inevitably throws a wobbly.

gav · 14th May 2002, 04:02 PM

i'd take an mp3 player. my girlfriend had one til my car got stolen in leeds, was really decent, excellent sound quality, no skipping like my minidisc player, which is also slow at starting up cumbersome to record to. the slow starting up to play thing only started after many months intensive usage, the fact that theres moving parts involved means something is more likely to break than in an mp3 player.

new versions of the model she had come as standard with 128mb memory, to which you can stick an extra 128mb smart media card. basic unit is £160. for £200 you get a model that will connect to other audio equipment eg mixing desk. so that you can record straight to mp3 format, oh how i want one of them.

with mp3 theres nothing extra to buy, memory is reusable. as everything is stored on your computer you dont need to worry about deleting something cos you still have another copy at home. naming tracks is a pain in the arse on minidisc, mp3 has it already done for you.

if you use a computer so much i reckon that an mp3 player would have been the obvious choice to be honest. though only if you keep most of the songs ripped on the hard disk. then again, it does take the full recording time of the disc + plus adding in names + changing of cd '(if a compilation). with mp3 its done in under 3 minutes.

mp3 rules

<a href="http://www.mp3players.co.uk" target="_blank">mp3 players</a>

graham enzk · 14th May 2002, 04:47 PM

mp3 gets my vote, i've got a sony one which is about the size of my pinkie but silver and quite swanky

neilydee · 15th May 2002, 04:49 PM

Yeah...good point. I actually now have no idea what one would be best! I guess I just couldn't be arsed downloading things anyway! I tend to just copy my mates CDs. MP3s are good for getting rare/weird things though!

kj · 21st May 2002, 02:04 PM

this is interesting...

<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/internet/05/20/legal.file.swapping.ap/index.html" target="_blank">mp3 distribution technology</a>

kj · 22nd May 2002, 01:53 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by KJ:
this is interesting...

<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/internet/05/20/legal.file.swapping.ap/index.html" target="_blank">mp3 distribution technology</a><hr /></blockquote>and... doh!

<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/industry/05/21/bc.media.cd.piracy.reut.reut/index.html" target="_blank">protection cracked with a marker pen.</a>

Majour · 9th July 2002, 03:01 AM

i would suggest mp3. i have a player and its fairlt simple no one usually wants whole albums copied so mini disc can be a bit fiddly although cd quality is still unbeatable. But mp3 players with an onboard graphic equalizer then your set bare in mind u need at least 128mb card and a card reader.

SpongeBob SquarePants · 31st July 2002, 04:44 PM

Definetely Mini Disc, cept I cant get mine 2 record off my PC, they R well cooler, and at a way better price, tht i can afford <img border="0" alt="[Looking]" title="" src="graemlins/looking.gif" />

Grantticus · 31st July 2002, 05:38 PM

i choose the best one ever the only option

WALKMAN just because there old and chunky and great

1st August 2002, 03:43 AM

i prefer minidisc to mp3 players, though walkman's (or is it walkmen?

) are great.

Grantticus · 1st August 2002, 10:02 PM

hell yeah walkmans are the best nuthin can beat um

1st August 2002, 10:15 PM

one of my friends made me a mix tape a few days ago.. i lurve them

mike lennie · 3rd August 2002, 03:56 PM

mp3s and minidisc are both pale in comparison with vinyl which is the ultimate format.
i try to avoid buying anythign else

29th October 2001, 03:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
kj gimp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 13,974 Band: A band of merry men	MP3 or MiniDisc Players? I've needed a new personal stereo, so it was between mp3 or minidisc. I personally took the minidisc and dont have any regrets. But what about you guys? Are minidiscs too fiddly? Are mp3 players too expensive considering the amount of music you can store? hmmm, tough one this. KJ __________________ This community cannot survive without your continued support. galleries \|\| links directory \|\| profiles \|\| wiki

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kj gimp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 13,974 Band: A band of merry men	well, incase anyone was interested i went a bought myself a mini disc player, pretty handy, although my stereo dont have a digital output, the quality from the earphone socket seems to be ok, no problem there, although its all scratched and shit now, i need to get a wallet or a carry case or something for it __________________ This community cannot survive without your continued support. galleries \|\| links directory \|\| profiles \|\| wiki

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kj gimp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 13,974 Band: A band of merry men	this is interesting... <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/internet/05/20/legal.file.swapping.ap/index.html" target="_blank">mp3 distribution technology</a> __________________ This community cannot survive without your continued support. galleries \|\| links directory \|\| profiles \|\| wiki

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kj gimp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 13,974 Band: A band of merry men	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by KJ: <strong>this is interesting... <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/internet/05/20/legal.file.swapping.ap/index.html" target="_blank">mp3 distribution technology</a></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">and... doh! <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/industry/05/21/bc.media.cd.piracy.reut.reut/index.html" target="_blank">protection cracked with a marker pen.</a> __________________ This community cannot survive without your continued support. galleries \|\| links directory \|\| profiles \|\| wiki

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13th May 2002, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
neilydee Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dundee Posts: 4	No point in an MP3 player. If you get one of them, you are more than likely to have a PC. Just donwload MP3s and press record on your minidisc when it is plugged into the PC line out. Hey presto...songs on your minidisc that you got from the net. Plus, Minidiscs are more versatile than MP3 players. You can buy loads of discs and there is no danger of losing all your back-ups when your PC inevitably throws a wobbly.

14th May 2002, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
gav Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Dundee Posts: 7,593 Band: Brickshithouse	i'd take an mp3 player. my girlfriend had one til my car got stolen in leeds, was really decent, excellent sound quality, no skipping like my minidisc player, which is also slow at starting up cumbersome to record to. the slow starting up to play thing only started after many months intensive usage, the fact that theres moving parts involved means something is more likely to break than in an mp3 player. new versions of the model she had come as standard with 128mb memory, to which you can stick an extra 128mb smart media card. basic unit is £160. for £200 you get a model that will connect to other audio equipment eg mixing desk. so that you can record straight to mp3 format, oh how i want one of them. with mp3 theres nothing extra to buy, memory is reusable. as everything is stored on your computer you dont need to worry about deleting something cos you still have another copy at home. naming tracks is a pain in the arse on minidisc, mp3 has it already done for you. if you use a computer so much i reckon that an mp3 player would have been the obvious choice to be honest. though only if you keep most of the songs ripped on the hard disk. then again, it does take the full recording time of the disc + plus adding in names + changing of cd '(if a compilation). with mp3 its done in under 3 minutes. mp3 rules <a href="http://www.mp3players.co.uk" target="_blank">mp3 players</a>

14th May 2002, 04:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
graham enzk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: back in the day Posts: 2,772 Band: condition21, ultramegaholocausticwhi rlwindzombiedeathsquad , utter fucking hate, distorted noise, tin pot hippies, spiteful	mp3 gets my vote, i've got a sony one which is about the size of my pinkie but silver and quite swanky

15th May 2002, 04:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
neilydee Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dundee Posts: 4	Yeah...good point. I actually now have no idea what one would be best! I guess I just couldn't be arsed downloading things anyway! I tend to just copy my mates CDs. MP3s are good for getting rare/weird things though!

9th July 2002, 03:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Majour Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dundee Posts: 7	i would suggest mp3. i have a player and its fairlt simple no one usually wants whole albums copied so mini disc can be a bit fiddly although cd quality is still unbeatable. But mp3 players with an onboard graphic equalizer then your set bare in mind u need at least 128mb card and a card reader.

31st July 2002, 04:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
SpongeBob SquarePants Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Carnoustie Posts: 46	Definetely Mini Disc, cept I cant get mine 2 record off my PC, they R well cooler, and at a way better price, tht i can afford <img border="0" alt="[Looking]" title="" src="graemlins/looking.gif" />

31st July 2002, 05:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Grantticus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Perth, Scotland Posts: 2,611 Band: Four Star	i choose the best one ever the only option WALKMAN just because there old and chunky and great

1st August 2002, 03:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
chickadee Posts: n/a	i prefer minidisc to mp3 players, though walkman's (or is it walkmen? ) are great.

1st August 2002, 10:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Grantticus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Perth, Scotland Posts: 2,611 Band: Four Star	hell yeah walkmans are the best nuthin can beat um

1st August 2002, 10:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
chickadee Posts: n/a	one of my friends made me a mix tape a few days ago.. i lurve them

3rd August 2002, 03:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
mike lennie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: newburgh Posts: 76	mp3s and minidisc are both pale in comparison with vinyl which is the ultimate format. i try to avoid buying anythign else