Some modern recorders have USB connectors but require special software for operation.
Standard discs can store 80 minutes of recordings (or indeed a few minutes less).
Market history
Along with Philips and Matsushita' Digital Compact Cassette (DCC) system, the MiniDisc was targeted as a replacement for analogue cassette tapes as the recording system for Hi-Fi equipment but, as a consumer format, MiniDisc has met with only limited success, though it has enjoyed a loyal niche following in some circles. It did not catch on in the U.S. and Europe as well as Sony had hoped; in Japan, it is still relatively popular, though quickly being replaced by flash and HDD-based audio players like Apple's iPod. The low initial uptake of the format was attributed to the small number of pre-recorded albums available on MD as a relatively small number of publishers embraced the format. The initial high cost of equipment was also a factor. The pre-recorded disks disappeared from the market rather suddenly — coincidentally, once the cost of a blank disc plus the cost of the compact disc version became less than the cost of the equivalent pre-recorded minidisc.
The company avoided the mistake that it had made in the 1970s with the Betamax video recording system, and this time licensed the MD technology to other manufacturers, with JVC, Sharp, Pioneer, Panasonic and others all producing their own MD systems. In recent years MiniDisc has faced new competition from CD-Recordable, solid-state memory recording (flash memory), and hard disk recording, while the popularity of traditional cassette tape refuses to wane in certain quarters. MiniDisc is widely respected as being a very reliable format when it comes to portable audio storage, such as field recording.
City Room: Will the Cupcake Craze Fizzle Out? Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:28:28 -0000 The rapid expansion of a New York City cupcake shop brings to mind the Krispy Kreme doughnut chain, whose rapid expansion was plagued with problems.
Freakonomics: Food Magazine Typo Poisons Sweden Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:48:40 -0000 Tens of thousands of copies of a Swedish food magazine have been recalled this week after an error in a recipe sent four of its readers to the hospital.
Even Chefs Have to Wait for a Table Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:42:57 -0000 A look at restaurant openings in New York this season, which are beginning to require the kind of planning that went into the Beijing Olympics.
Move Aside, Frozen Custard, and Make Room for Gelato Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:41:46 -0000 Gelato, that smooth Italian ice cream, seems to be catching on in the U.S. And small-business owners are taking notice.
As Belts Tighten, Lobsters Shrink and Bar Menus Grow Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:13:51 -0000 Many New York restaurants aren’t taking their success, or for that matter their survival, for granted.
The Minimalist: The Old Chickpea Learns a New Trick Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:31:21 -0000 If you’re not a fan of chickpeas already, this more-or-less North African treatment will do it.
Koreans Climb Huge Himalayan Wall Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:19:00 -0500 9/04/08 - A Korean team has climbed the northeast face of Meru South (6,660m/21,850'), adjacent to the well-known Meru Shark’s Fin in India’s Garhwal Himalaya. Swiss Redpoint Eiger's Hardest Free Climb Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:11:00 -0500 9/03/08 - Switzerland's Stephan Siegrist and Ueli Steck have completed a team-free redpoint ascent of the Eiger's hardest free climb: Paciencia, a 23-pitch 5.13b on the north face. Speedy U.S. Girls Sweep World Championship Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:42:00 -0500 9/02/08 - More than 300 climbers from 36 countries, including a large U.S. contingent, competed at the 16th Youth World Championship in Sydney, Australia, at the end of August.
Planenews Aviation News Portal
A Flier Strikes Back. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0400 (Fortune Magazine): On Feb. 21, 2008, Mitchell Berns heard every flier’s two least favorite words: weather related. Citing snow, Delta Airlines was canceling his flight from Las Vegas to New York City and rescheduling him for a redeye connecting in Boston. With 47% of all delays so far in 2008 caused by weather (up 5% from last year), most fliers can relate... Pilots Defend Safety of Small Planes. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0400 On Wednesday night, residents got the chance to air their concerns about flights into and out of the North Las Vegas Airport. On Thursday night, it was the aviators’ turn.
Several dozen pilots, from flight instructors to weekend hobbyists, gathered in the airport terminal to defend the safety of small private airplanes and respond to questions and criticism from residents... Iraq Eyes Lockheed F-16 Fighter Aircraft Purchase. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:01:06 -0400 WASHINGTON (Reuters): The Iraqi government has asked for information about buying 36 F-16 fighter aircraft built by Lockheed Martin Corp, the U.S. Defense Department said on Friday. The request, received Aug. 27, is being reviewed "in the normal course of business" as part of the U.S. government-to-government arms sale process, said Air Force Lt. Col. Patrick Ryder, a Pentagon spokesman...
MSNBC.com: Pet health
Pets not left behind as New Orleans clears out Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:57:54 -0000 Authorities evacuating residents from New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Gustav are making amends with four-legged friends after thousands of pets perished in Hurricane Katrina. Doggie 'doctors' diagnose their owners' ills Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:37:01 -0000 Dogs are increasingly proving they're able to sniff out various types of cancer and other ailments in people - often before their owners even know they're ill. Four-eared feline finds fame Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:36:04 -0000 After Ted and Valerie Rock's son posted a photo of their smoke-colored cat, Yoda, on a Web site, the four-eared feline turned into an instant Internet celebrity. The Rocks have been inundated with television offers and media inquiries
MiniDisc Community Page - General coverage of MiniDisc (MD) audio equipment, technology, and suppliers.
MiniDisc Switzerland - Details of the various products on the market including photographs and specifications. Lists known problems, sorted by make and model.
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MiniDisc T-Station - News, opinions, media gallery, product and retailer reviews, price watch, links.
MiniDisc Zone, The - The latest news on minidiscs along with detailed specifications on new players, recorders and discs. Offers a photo gallery.
Mironics Minidisc Suite - Offers automated titling and recording from PC to MD. Acts as a MDTitler, and recording catalog.
Petition Online: Sony Net MD Software Petition - Petition aimed at the Sony Corporation to convince them to acknowledge the problems and bugs in their Net MD software which is used along with their MiniDisc player product line.
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Reactive Sounds - Offers pen microphones and accessories for mini disc recorders.
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The MiniDisc Appreciation Page - Several interesting sections including comparisons of MD to cassette, DAT and CD; information about MPEG Layer 3 on the net; an MD Techie Corner and an up-to-date list of the best MD prices.
Viruz MD-Page - Pictures and reviews of players and recorders; links.
Meta Description: [ A good Minidisc-site, with pics, reviews and a lot more. The news is getting fast to this site!! ]
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