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[Mark Coutinho]

Hello,

I like my MJ very much: I use it in my hobbyroom (that's separate from my house). What I do not like is starting the p.c. up: that lasts about 2 and a half minute!
So I'm looking for use in my house a MP3-player that:
- fits with my stereo-installation (i.e. 43 cm wide)
- uses a hard-disc

So: not a DVD-MP3 player, that uses discs for playing.

Anyone a suggestion for a model or a website to find such a thing?

[Harry The Hipster]

Been checking out some of these units. The PDHercules II has been released recently - 20G drive, USB transfers, no Internet connection but claims a built-in CDDB database that gets you over that hurdle, etc. Around $400 US. Rio of course has a very pricey Internet-enabled unit that currently retails for around $1500 - has received mixed reviews.

Pretty full comparison of various models at http://electronics.cnet.com/electronics/search/0,10126,0-9400736-1302-0,00.html?tag=st.ce.9400736-1305-9622779.subnav-coco.9400736-1302-0&pi=9622779&pd=Perception|PLS|Digital|PLS|PDHercules|PLS|Digital|PLS|Recordable|PLS|Jukebox|PLS|II

My impression: we're still looking at first gen products, maybe should wait 6 months or so to see what shakes out (larger drives are critical, ditto higher encoding speeds), ITMW stick in a little extra memory or shift to DSL or cable if available.

HTH

[SeanC]

Also check out the Audiotron.  It fits right in with your stereo components, but it streams your mp3s, rather than needing it's own hard drive.

http://www.audiotron.net/