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A comment on The Web MiniDisc App (2020).

Re:The Web MiniDisc App (2020) by snurfer on Friday April 09, 2021 @10:01AM (#26750696)
I had no idea NetMD and Hi-MD were things. Sony certainly shows determination when it comes to continuing development of their technology (even when it's clear they'll only ever be a niche player).
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Re:The Web MiniDisc App (2020) by Jonnax on Friday April 09, 2021 @11:51AM (#26752119)
Sometimes people think you need to be the best to succeed.

Sony likely made millions off MiniDisc even if it didn't win in the end.

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Re:The Web MiniDisc App (2020) by snurfer on Friday April 09, 2021 @12:09PM (#26752353)
MD certainly isn't the first niche media format to surprise onlookers with its staying power. Laserdisc lived for many years past the advent of DVD, too.
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Re:The Web MiniDisc App (2020) by 1-6 on Friday April 09, 2021 @11:42AM (#26751988)
It's important to not drop good ideas. Things have a way of circling back to needing it in the future.
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