From: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org (ecto-digest) To: ecto-digest@smoe.org Subject: ecto-digest V10 #255 Reply-To: ecto@smoe.org Sender: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk ecto-digest Monday, September 13 2004 Volume 10 : Number 255 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Catalog Program? [RavFlight@aol.com] Re: mp3 players [Daniel ] Re: mp3 players [Chip Lueck ] Re: ecto-digest V10 #254 [Michael Hewett-Hicks ] Re: Catalog Program? [dmw ] re: iPod remote/headphones [Carolyn Andre ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 02:06:13 EDT From: RavFlight@aol.com Subject: Catalog Program? I have finally gotten my entire massive CD collection out of moth-balls (figurative) and I was considering cataloging them. Does anyone know of the best program to use to catalog a music collection? ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 23:45:14 -0700 From: Daniel Subject: Re: mp3 players neal copperman wrote: > I'm not fully sure what the numbes mean, but my old batteries charged > to 1300mAh and my new ones to 2000mAh. The new ones recharge in 15 > minutes too. This equates to a good 6 to 8 hours in a CD player and > 4 to 5 in the DAT. 2000mAh = 2000 milliAmp hours, which means the batterie(s) will provide 2000 milliAmps of current for one hour or 1000 milliAmps for two hours, etc. If a typical mp3 player draws 300 mA of power while playing, a power source rated at 2000 mAh should provide over six and a half hours of music before recharge or replacement is required. So now you know. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 11:22:03 -0500 From: Chip Lueck Subject: Re: mp3 players I'll second what Sander says about the Rio Karma. I've had one for about 9 months now, and love it! Although I don't jog with it, it's often with me walking or stair stepping at the gym. The battery life is pretty amazing, considering how much I use it. Half of my ripped music is in the OGG format, the other half in MP3, and the Karma supports both (and others!). I agree with Sander about it not just showing up as another drive on my system, but the built-in web server and java app suffice, and it's great being able to communicate with it without having to use a Micro$oft product. :-) - -Chip ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 11:48:28 -0700 From: Michael Hewett-Hicks Subject: Re: ecto-digest V10 #254 On 11 Sep 2004, at 22:55, ecto-digest wrote: >> Okay, I understand this might open a whooooole can of worms, but as my >> minidiscman is nearing the end of its inglorious days, and as I have a >> significant birthday coming up, and as I managed to save some money >> by NOT >> being able to book Tom Waits tickets yesterday morning, I thought I >> might >> look at mp3 players. Problem is, as I've stated before, I have all >> the IT >> ability of a brick, and don't even know how they work. Do you have >> to use >> a PC as an intermediary? Can you record straight onto them? I've >> been >> doing some research, and like the look of the iRiver, but am I wrong >> in >> thinking that once the battery goes, that's it for the machine, and >> I'm >> being asked to shell out #200 for something that might only last four >> years? Is there an idiot's guide to mp3 players out there? I can't >> seem >> to find one and, being in the UK, the options seem to be limited >> while the >> costs are higher. I'm willing to take answers off-list to save time >> and >> space, but any feedback would be much appreciated. Ive had just about every portable music player available (still luv my mini disc but it doesn't get out much now!) I have a 30gig Ipod linked to a Mac. Any hardware by Apple is going to be really good. I have owned Macs for 20 years and never had a hardware failure apart from a keyboard that I was dropping a lot of shite into. lol I think the advice about looking for a used Ipod is good - I bought my Ipod in London UK and paid far too much for it. The only negatives that I have found with the Ipod is - Mainly the sound and the battery life. I prefer the sound of (quality) disc walkmans and mini discs to MP3's etc. Also I did not like the headphones provided with the Ipod so I purchased Sennheiser foldable headphones for my Ipod. Gives better sound, but I lose the small remote controller on the standard Ipod 'phones. The battery can be a pain. I know someone here said that they get 10 hours, but I think that is mainly true if you do not use the controls on the Ipod while listening. (Skipping songs, using the menu etc spins up the hard drive/console light and uses quite a bit more battery.) Also the Ipod can get 'confused' and not always give you an accurate reading of its battery power remaining. The solution for me was to purchase another extra - the Belkin 4AA battery pack that attaches to the Ipod. Its great but over doubles the size of the Ipod case. Still a smart extra to have if you go on long trips or are away from your computer for extended periods of time. I wish Apple had gone with small clip-in battery backs like they use in mobile phones ... but it is true that you can replace the battery If you get a used Ipod you may have to replace the battery. Here is a link for the UK http://www.cheap-battery.co.uk/acatalog/Ipod_Batteries.html Here are instructions (choose model and click on Installation instructions) http://ipodbattery.com/ Hope this helps! Cheers, Michael. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 20:25:32 -0400 (EDT) From: dmw Subject: Re: Catalog Program? I use "music collector" from collectorz.com. I think there's a try-before-you-buy option. On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 RavFlight@aol.com wrote: > I have finally gotten my entire massive CD collection out of moth-balls > (figurative) and I was considering cataloging them. Does anyone know of the best > program to use to catalog a music collection? > the pathetic caverns: a zine - opinionated and eclectic reviews a studio - specializing in indie/rock/mobile/live/demo recording http://www.pathetic-caverns.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:07:01 -0500 From: Carolyn Andre Subject: re: iPod remote/headphones At 01:48 PM 9/12/2004, Michael Hewett-Hicks wrote, among other things: >...... Also I did not like the >headphones provided with the Ipod so I purchased Sennheiser foldable >headphones for my Ipod. Gives better sound, but I lose the small remote >controller on the standard Ipod 'phones. not sure about yours, but I can plug any headphones with a mini-plug into the top of the remote & still use it with my iPod. (I alternate between the regular iPod earbuds, the alternate Apple in-ear phones, some old folding Sony ones, & Grados at home) Carolyn Andre / Chgo, IL ------------------------------ End of ecto-digest V10 #255 ***************************