Tracking the format since 1995 ( visits) Discuss today's news: En Español • News as RSS/XML (Updated!) Recent, '03, '02, '01, '00, '99, '98, '97, '96 Subscribe Submit 11 May: minidisc jewel cases The folks at MiniDisc Access have just received a new shipment of clear "flip-style" minidisc jewel cases. 12 Feb: Slovenian translation of Sony technical papers Gasper Halipovich kindly translates the Sony Minidisc and ATRAC technical papers into Slovenian. 03 Sep: Aiwa AM-F65/70 substitute battery AndrÃ© Nieuwlaat kindly points out a substitute battery for the Aiwa AM-F65/70 to keep the machine going even though the original battery is no longer available. 02 Apr: ATRAC: Adaptivno Transformirajuće Akustično Kodiranje za MiniDisc Anja Skrba kindly translates the original Sony ATRAC article into Serbo-Croatian. 21 Mar: Currently a happy Minidisc user? I am looking for a preferably UK based user of Minidisc to briefly comment on why they love using the technology today, as part of an article on old gadgets for a national UK newspaper. If you are interested, drop me a line at tmlvrz@gmail.com 05 Feb: Sony to end Minidisc production next month From Slashdot: The BBC reports that Sony, the creators of the MiniDisc audio format, are to deliver their last MiniDisc stereo system in March (March 2013). Launched over 20 years ago in late 1992 as a would-be successor to the original audio cassette, MiniDisc outlasted Philips' rival Digital Compact Cassette format, but never enjoyed major success outside Japan. Other manufacturers will continue making MiniDisc players, but this is a sign that â€” over ten years after the first iPod â€” the MiniDisc now belongs to a bygone era." I think 20 years for an audio format is a pretty good run (Minidisc Walkman units ceased production in 2011). -Eric W. Site Overview (The content as one huge page) Frames: Vertical, Horizontal What are MiniDiscs? FAQs: Complete, MDLP, Hi-MD Newbie, NetMD, Editability, Audio Quality Technology System Overview, Tutorial (2.7MB) ATRAC, MO Disc, Patents, History(2) Research Desk Equipment Equipment Browser Accessories Browser Uploading Recorders Spec comparison User reported problems Mailing Lists Main (``MD-L'') archive, MD trading & other lists Multitrackers, Discussion Boards: Minidisc Community Forums MDcenter.nl, MDForum.de T-Station, Repair Q&A (frozen) Purchasing (Reasons) Prices, Equipment, Blanks, Prerecorded, Accessories, Used: Browse, Post, Ebay Hi-MD Announcement (specs) Sony page Equipment FAQ Forums Press and Journal Coverage General, Pro-use, Myths, Media, Marketing, Politics, Dissent, Historical, Technical Operation and Service Manuals Hacking Service Mode, Titling & Filing, Construction Projects Cool Uses & Stories Tricks & Tips (full) Links Theory and Reference, Compression, Politics, Batteries, Competition, Home Pages, Trading, Commerce, Repair, MP3 Handling, DSP, Non-English. Future Feedback Acknowledgements Mobile MD News (sync your PDA)