Posted by seani on 08/27/05 15:11

On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 05:49:29 -0700, Scott wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have many problems with the SonicStage software from Sony that comes
> with the NW-HD1 walkman. I upgraded to version 3.x (I can not see the
> exact version now because SonicStage won't startup anymore). I am using
> Windows 2000 with all latest fixes.
>

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>
> Being a computer user (and programmer) for more than 20 years, I never
> ever seen such a bad software product as SonicStage. I am used to keep
> my computer on for months, but now I have to crash my PC every time I
> use SonicStage.
>
> Is there a good alternative product for this "software"? I would like
> to update my player on a regular basis, not once per year!

Sorry, no. This POS is the only way to get playable content onto your
NW-HD1, and it's the reason that mine went back onto ebay within a week.
F*cking unbelievable that they continue to cripple a perfectly good player
with this thing.

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