> Sorry, that was completely unclear - maybe I should have read the
message
> twice before hitting send. ;-) I should have said "use my Clie to
> record something in place of what I signed out". So, what happens
when
> you cannot sign your music back in? Based on how I use my MD
recorder,
> blowing away the data on a memory stick and recording something else
is a
> likely possibility. And, as far as I can tell, this is a legitimate
use
> of everything involved since I'm not copying the music to someone
else.
That's what I thought you were saying, it was clear enough so don't
berate yourself :)
As far as I'm aware, there's no way around it. But then, the MS Walkman
and Clie don't have line in, and I doubt you could record regardless.
But I definitely see the problem - maybe the files are write-protected,
and can only be restored by signing in?
> I'll definately consider it. One advantage I can see for a genuine
Palm
> over something else running PalmOS is expandability. I already have a
> portable keyboard and the hard case for my Vx. If I got a Clie to
replace
> it, I'd definately need a keyboard, which Sony doesn't seem to have
yet.
> I also wouldn't mind a GPS reciever and some mapping software, which
is
> available for the Vx, for when I'm on the road.
Definite advantage in an existing system. Having said that, Targus have
a stowaway keyboard out for the Clie now, Sonystyle have cases (as well
as the thousands of other cases that will fit), and Sony are working on
fingerprint recognition, GPS and camera modules for the MS slot.
> Yeah, its that comparison to MD that ruins it all, isn't it? ;-)
> Besides, considering how small the R900 is and how much music it can
put
> on a disc, why would I want to use a handheld computer for it? (as I
try
> to justify sticking with Palm and fail miserably)
Heh, that's one of the arguments both for and against.
For: I don't need to carry my 900 when I need a handheld and an hour of
music.
Against: why pay more when I have my 900?
Confuses the issue, certainly :)
> In any case, this has certainly thrown a twist into my upgrade
plans. I
> guess the only thing to do is wait since the Clie really appeals to
me,
> but currently lacks some things that I'd have a hard time living
without.
Exactly my conclusion. It's got a jog dial, music playing, great
screen, but it's got some issues.
I suppose I'll wait for an iPAQ killer (new Psion?) with a MS slot, and
everything else to satisfy my wanton hardware lusts! :)
If you do end up getting one, maybe you'll let me or the list know? I'd
be interested in your viewpoint on it. Particularly on whether or not
low-bitrate ATRAC3 really does outperform 128kbps MP3... a thorny
subject on the Clie boards.
-Rich
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