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LordSludge · 05-31-2002, 01:54 PM

Yeah, it's amazing how quickly the space gets chewed up, huh? I'm actually holding off on ripping my CDs until I figure out a better system. My goal is to come up w/ a system whereby I don't have to set aside a bunch of time to rip CDs, per se, but instead I just play each CD as I feel like hearing it and it's ripped automatically as it plays. Then I never have to use that physical CD again. Kinda like RealJukebox, but in simple, convenient setup that is more like a stereo component and, um, wife-friendly. There are few hardware devices out there that will do this, but it's all still too expensive.

I may end up actually using RealJukebox for now. I can't believe TiVo isn't all over this; it's a *perfect* platform. Maybe when they release an external CD drive for the new USB-capable TiVo they'll build audio ripping/playing capabilities into the software...?

Anyhow, I'm up for MP3 ripper/player suggestions... Anybody?

05-31-2002, 01:54 PM	#10
LordSludge Geek Join Date: May 2002 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 76	Yeah, it's amazing how quickly the space gets chewed up, huh? I'm actually holding off on ripping my CDs until I figure out a better system. My goal is to come up w/ a system whereby I don't have to set aside a bunch of time to rip CDs, per se, but instead I just play each CD as I feel like hearing it and it's ripped automatically as it plays. Then I never have to use that physical CD again. Kinda like RealJukebox, but in simple, convenient setup that is more like a stereo component and, um, wife-friendly. There are few hardware devices out there that will do this, but it's all still too expensive. I may end up actually using RealJukebox for now. I can't believe TiVo isn't all over this; it's a perfect platform. Maybe when they release an external CD drive for the new USB-capable TiVo they'll build audio ripping/playing capabilities into the software...? Anyhow, I'm up for MP3 ripper/player suggestions... Anybody? __________________ "Fasten your seatbelt. I saw something in a cartoon once that I want to try."