Alternatively,minidisc is technology which has matured. Been around since the late 1980`s, Improved & redefined for audio- miniture recording studio right in your pocket. I favour them,simply, cause the storage IS removable. Despite the valid points you made murasame: There`s no limit to the amount of storage (just depends on your md rack and available disks). No problems with batteries :-P, you can record as much as you want & they`re just as durable (maybe more so depending on the brand).

Got a corrupted disk? Nevermind, just buy some new blanks, sorted, no serious fault, no repair costs.

Minidisc is for collectors of music, mp3 is for folk who regard music as some `disposable medium`.