[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> I called video direct. According to the Sony Press release, the 5+
> hour recording mode is real and can only be used with compatible
> players (e.g. MDS-JB940).
>
> So it's confirmed, Sony just expanded the format. To me this is Sony's
> answer (in Minidisc form) to solid state players. It has approximately
> the same bit rate (MDS-JB940: 73kbps, MP3 players (in one hour mode):
> 64kbps), but with a 5 hour capacity.
>
> Fantastic! (or Dammit!, depending upon how you like having all your
> equipment made obsolete in a single stroke).
>
> I guess we know what the hot new feature for the Sep 2000 portables
> will be!
>
> And, an interesting ATRAC3 vs. MP3 quality contest is about to begin.
>
> Rick
Hmmm,
memory stick technology used on a MD....
Cheers,
Ralph -> Sharp? Hello? What are you going to do?
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