Posted by Randy Berbaum on 11/15/08 11:30

Roy Tony <t2k@vcn.bc.ca> wrote:
: > In the manual, it states it can record to cdr and cdrw and record audio
: > cd's.

: > In other words, by using cdr or cdrw's, you can make SVCD, VCD, and
: > Audio CD with this unit.

: I'm unfamiliar with CDRs and CDRWs...can they play in portable CD players?

CDR (or more correctly CD-R) is a standard recordable CD as you may
already be using in your computer. The -RW ones can be written and erased
(and rewritten) and are once again a standard computer item. Audio CDs
made on these disks (with the appropriate recorder/software) can play in
most CD players currently in use. There were some CD players in the early
years (late 80s?) that would not play an audio CD recorded on these disks
but very few of these players are still in use. I would suggest that if
you try recording an audio CD (computer or stand alone unit) and it won't
play on your portable, it is well past time to get a new one. If nothing
else, the new one will probably sound better and be more efficient with
the batteries. :) Also if you do end up getting a new portable you might
benefit by looking for one that will also play MP3 disks. The additional
price is very minimal but will give you extreme additional usefullness. A
single CD-R filled with MP3 files recorded at "CD quality" will play for
aproximately 12 hours. If you are just wanting a party disk you could
record your MP3s in "FM quality" and get somewhere around 18 to 20 hours
(in my experience). :) This is in addition to being able to play your
regular CDs and CD-Rs.

BTW, I have noticed that most of the DVD players now being sold will play
MP3 and CD/CD-R disks as well as DVDs. So if you either have a TV with
good speakers or your DVD is connected to your stereo/entertainment unit
you could take advantage of these MP3 disks in your home system too. No
additional hardware required. :)

JMHO

Randy

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Randy Berbaum
Champaign, IL

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