Re: I finally got a decent portable music mplayer!

From: Bill Unruh (unruh_at_string.physics.ubc.ca)
Date: 08/15/04 

Date: 15 Aug 2004 17:34:28 GMT

Kyler Laird <Kyler@news.Lairds.org> writes:

]The only problem I have with this device is that its 256MB of
]memory is minimally useful. I can barely squeeze four CDs on
]there. Today I'm going to be flying with my wife for over three
]hours. That's almost enough music to cover the flights; it
]certainly doesn't give me much selection. I'll probably end up
]trying the FM tuner to get some variety.

Better not. It is illegal to use a radio on a plane. The IM oscillators
radiate and can interfere with the plane is the claim. Also you will be
flying in and out of any FM station's range pretty frequently.

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