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I seriously doubt the iPod, or any brand that doesnt already have a line in, to make an upgrade of that type without buying a comletely new toy... a line in for recording usually means 1) a line-in jack 2) and A/D converter 3) audio encoder (if you would record directly to mp3 or whatever)... the most important part is the A/D converter, and I seriously doubt there is one waiting there inside your tiny pod...so best bet is to look for a new set-up danz

yah...that definetly has been a factor for me...reports seem to say that the ipod goes kaput after about 18months...I believe you can replace the battery, but at a cost of near $200 (you can get the karma for $234 now at amazon!) The new players have much better battery performance, but all have limited life span...I think the zen has a user-replacable battery still leaning towards the karma.... danz

The iRiver has all your recording needs satisfied...including digital/optical/analog line in and outs....it is a much smaller package than the nomad too....if you want recording, look into the iRiver...it even has a built in mic (although, you would probably want an external stereo mic for music...but for voice the internal should be fine...) danz

Ahhhh....I did it! (and went a bit overboard) got set up with some new gear...I want you all to know that this should greatly increase the amount of snow fall this season... my new gear: Boots: Salomon Course XR Japan Skiis: Volkl V-Explosive (120-95-112) Bindings: Salomon S912Ti Poles: Smith Srant-Z kind of got excited...only planned on the boots, but I think gandalf put a spell on me... bring on the snow!!! danz

check this pic... I am really starting to lean towards the rio... much cheaper, more audio playback features, battery life 2x as long...con is no inline remote...but it looks like one is on the way danz

I am in the market to get a hard-drive mp3 player...what do you all think about the ipod alternatives out there today?? I am thinking between the Rio Karma (20gb) iRiver iHP-120 (20gb) iPod (20gb) there are a few other players out there, but these seem to be the ones most interesting to me... I think.... iPod still edges the others in terms of design and user interface... iRiver wins interms of crazy features (recording, inline remote w/lcd) Karma wins interms of supported audio formats, docking options, weight, battery life give it to me....which is the best!?

hey goemen... d. trucks is either 24 or 25 now...and he absolutely has made it...been the regular guitarist for the allman brothers band for like 3 years running now...that is impressive! Ive got a few of his discs if you are interested... danz

what I am listening to now... Karl Denson - jazz-fusion sax player...awesome! albums: Dance Lesson #2 (my fav) The Bridge (latest) Chunky Pecan Pie (tight!) Bob Marley - the one and only...never get tired of him Sound Tribe Sector 9 - organic psychedellic dub- infused dnb with hints of house...all played with real instruments...good stuff Derek Trucks Band - A young slide guitar master..

its really not that hard... for me... 26000yen for round trip plane tix... staying at the hirafu chalet at an excellent rate... there are tons of packages too which can get you round-trip plane tix and hotel for like 40,000 (not sure if lift tix are included)...open one of those many ski books you see at the train statino....its out there danz

db... I think I said this when you first came on this board...you have way too much time on your hands... 2001...man...dont you have to count some money or something?? danz

hey barok... nice story...but come on, give CO a chance...its only the first week in december!!!!! please dont base your opinions on CO skiing on that... wait until jan. feb. for the real snow...march is for blue-bird powder days... we are all going through hell now here in japan, but we all know it will pick up... say hi to zwelly when you see her again... danz

take her to a snowy peaked mountains with frozen creeks and rivers... ...and gondolas and chairlifts....the perfect gift danz

dont have one...and that has caused me more headaches in this country then I care to remember... danz

db... the lotr series is just one of the movies that must be seen on the big screen... a 36inch tv would just not do it justice...rent the first 2, and see the third in the theatre! roppongi hills has an incredible theatre...do it! danz

hdd dvd recorders are not the same thing as just a hard-drive... memory is cheap... hdd dvd recorders are not...they are still new and hot on the market, and from what Ive seen are pricey anywhere you look... so maybe that psx is not a huge rip-off afterall...but I cant say for sure... you are also going to pay for the all-in-one box too... danz

well...I am a proud phish-head, and I think they are one of the hottest live acts out there today... the music isnt for everyone...I love it...it based on improvisation, so if you are afraid or weary of experimental and extended jamming based on jazz, rock, funk, soul, latin, and other genres, than just walk away... Phish writes excellent music, concerts are a mix of composed pieces, improvisational explorations, and various covers (ranging from hendrix to the beastie boys). Every concert is unique. They do not write setlists. They make them on the fly based on interactions wi

anybody here have some extra ski poles hanging around that you are dying to get rid of?? I would gladly take them off your hands...any other donations welcome too thanks danz

do you know of any sites?? the ones I tried were the Japan edition...made just for japan...so you wouldnt find it on a US/Canada site... danz

thanks asusual fattwins! spent a few hours trying on boots...and I must say, I think the salomon xr japan are the best fit for me...the knissels were actually the worst fit...they crushed and twisted my foot in all sorts of wierd and painful ways...langes were too narrow at the toes...heads...well, I wanted to stay away from them...the salomons felt real nice... now just need to find the best price...so far 46000 is the price to beat...ouch danz

alright...I am narrowing down my boot search... have more questions for those who know... Does anybody know of a website or some online resource where I can find the stiffness index for all the boots out there?? I know I want a softer boot than what I have now, but its tough to tell in the store, and the stiffness index would be a big help...it also doesnt help that so many of these ski shops in tokyo have daft employees selling the shit... I tried the Salomon Course XR Japan...really liked it, but 1 shop told me its softer than my heads, and 1 told me its stiffer??? wtf???

excellent event... Totem position is a crash landing away from trouble if you ask me... danz

man....tough luck... I cant believe some of the stuff I have gotten away with driving in this country....lucky I dont have a car anymore, cause I imagine I would be due soon... I almost got threatened with handcuffs, but somehow, with my confidence boosting beer buzz, I managed to convince the cop that he had his "laws" all wrong...international driving license...of course its legal officer....dont you know the rules?? anyway, I would definetly have had my license suspeneded back home if I tried to pull off the same stunts... danz

thanks stump..... I had a feeling they were dicking everyone around there...they claimed the helmets were 40% off retail value...the bastards... guess I will be finding my gear somewhere else... danz

Anybody ever hear of Red Helmets??? They had a bunch at the expo, but the staff there were idiots and it seemed like everything there was entry level stuff... anyway, here is what they had... Red Remix 12600 Red SkyCap 8400 Red Hi-Fi 9600 Red Helmet X 12600 these are all supposed to be marked down prices...is it worth going back and getting one of these?_?? or am I better off heading to kanda/jimbocho thanks... danz

I just got mine today! Considering its free, its pretty good.... I am amped for this season...wheres the snow???? danz