Sony MP3 minidisc recorder

[2BigFeet]

Just bought a Sony MD MP3 recorder. Don't make the same mistake. Although it says it records downloaded mp3 files, the software it comes with works like a copyright protection cop and won't let record most stuff. Can anyone recomend a unit that works better?

Ow, my eye, my doctor told me not to get pudding in it

[fezident]

WOW! Are you kidding?! That totally blows. I can't believe that Sony would do that!! Question...does it forbid copying on ALL copywritten music, or just the artists on Sony records? <P> You're best solution is to playback the MP3's in real time and record them in real time using the 1/8th inch headphone mini-jack output on your computer and go directly into the 1/8th inch input on the MD recorder. Sure, it will take a long time to make an MD full of cool tunes, but at least you'll have the skip-free playback advantages of a MD player. <P> Another route would be to have an OPTICAL/DIGITAL output installed on your computer. Then you could digitally record directly from your computer with zero loss. Additionally, when you record from the OPTICAL output, all the start & stop points will be automatically entered to the MD. If you use the headphone output; all your songs will appear as one huge track on the MD player until you divide them with the MD players editing functions. <P> Good luck my friend. You got hosed, but you can still get your money's worth with the player you bought. <P> <P>

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