Still a lot of misinformation out there about the MiniDisc.

It's a great machine. The last model of the line, the RH1, can upload to the hard drive in short order. Full 80 minute disc (recorded in mdlp x 4)takes about 15 minutes (That's saved as WAV or MP3) Another few minutes sees it burned as a WAV or MP3 disc.

Jack

p.s. It uploads every possible type of recording