Re: NTLK Off topic: minidisc (was MP3 decoding chip?)

From: gopi@sloth.org
Date: Tue Jul 18 2000 - 11:32:44 CDT


On Tue, 18 Jul 2000, David Nett wrote:

> *why* would you get a minidisc player/recorder
> when CDRs are just over $100 (and can be used for
> other purposes), CDs are <$1 and portable CD
> players are $60 (and you've probably already got
> one)? I've never understood minidisc players.

Also,

Because you can run a minidisc over with a car, boil it in water for 10
minutes, and run it through the laundry in your pocket, and it will still
play :)

(yes, those have all been done...)

gopi.

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