I don't use cassettes anymore since they degrade so quickly, get tangled, etc... However, I agree that the RIO is not a good choice unless you need something tiny and skip free that only holds a small amount of music.
However...
> Walkman: $20 or less > PiMP300: $250 for SE
Have you,listened to the sound quality of a $20 walkman? Also, RIO 32 MB Model = $90 after rebate.
> Walkman: can be smacked around carelessly > PiMP300: eggshell delicacy with portability
No. Both are tough, but RIO can withstand more abuse.
> things like portable mp3 players are geek toys.
Duh! You do realize you're posting at slashdot, right?:)
That's a nice, informative website. You can take comfort in knowing that because you listed that site, your post was not a total waste of time.
Now, let's compare.... Both MP3 and Minidisc sound pretty good, but neither is CD quality (and neither will replace my CD collection). It comes down to convenience and your specific situation.
In my case, I ride to work via a bike path or take a bus. Both take 30 min, so the 32 MB of memory is OK (though I'd obviously like more). I also want to have something for working out, cleaning, doing dishes, etc... I'm buying a RIO this week.
I considered the Minidisc. I decided against it because:
- The shock protection is good, but it still skips - It's impressively small, but RIO is smaller - Its battery life isn't too great - It takes too long to copy music to discs - The player is as fragile as a regular CD player - The players/recorders are still expensive (though the media is reasonably priced)
The RIO has limitations (32 MB), but overall it's more convenient for me:
- I've already converted several of my CDs to MP3 - I use computers at work and at home - It's small enough to fit in any pocket - It can withstand more abuse than a MD player - I have a CDR, so I can store my MP3s easily - Battery life is excellent - Costs $90 after rebate
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I don't use cassettes anymore since they degrade so quickly, get tangled, etc... However, I agree that the RIO is not a good choice unless you need something tiny and skip free that only holds a small amount of music.
:)
However...
> Walkman: $20 or less
> PiMP300: $250 for SE
Have you,listened to the sound quality of a $20 walkman? Also, RIO 32 MB Model = $90 after rebate.
> Walkman: can be smacked around carelessly
> PiMP300: eggshell delicacy with portability
No. Both are tough, but RIO can withstand more abuse.
> things like portable mp3 players are geek toys.
Duh! You do realize you're posting at slashdot, right?
That's a nice, informative website. You can take comfort in knowing that because you listed that site, your post was not a total waste of time.
Now, let's compare.... Both MP3 and Minidisc sound pretty good, but neither is CD quality (and neither will replace my CD collection). It comes down to convenience and your specific situation.
In my case, I ride to work via a bike path or take a bus. Both take 30 min, so the 32 MB of memory is OK (though I'd obviously like more). I also want to have something for working out, cleaning, doing dishes, etc... I'm buying a RIO this week.
I considered the Minidisc. I decided against it because:
- The shock protection is good, but it still skips
- It's impressively small, but RIO is smaller
- Its battery life isn't too great
- It takes too long to copy music to discs
- The player is as fragile as a regular CD player
- The players/recorders are still expensive (though the media is reasonably priced)
The RIO has limitations (32 MB), but overall it's more convenient for me:
- I've already converted several of my CDs to MP3
- I use computers at work and at home
- It's small enough to fit in any pocket
- It can withstand more abuse than a MD player
- I have a CDR, so I can store my MP3s easily
- Battery life is excellent
- Costs $90 after rebate
So, explain again why I'm f*cking stupid?