Blank Minidiscs in India

Kiki · Feb 14th, 2004, 20:30

Leaving in less than a month. I'm taking a Tibetan language course, which I will be recording, using my minidisc. I figure, even with the 5-1/2 hours of time I can get with MDLP on one 80 minute disc, I will need around 150 discs. (4hours/day, 5 days/week, 9 months). I don't want to take all these discs with me. I just bought about 50, and it already takes up space and weight I need for other things.

So, is it possible to buy these things in India? Specifically in Darjeeling? Is it safe to import them thru the mail?

I know that I can record over them, but I prefer to keep them to study in the future. So, I'm thinking maybe I could send the recorded ones home and order in new ones as I need them, but I am worried about the postal system in India. The NOTORIOUS postal system, I should say.

(Please don't advise me to get another system.

I spent more time than I care to admit researching this, and decided that this is the best for my needs. Sony MZ-B10--records, easy to use, built in mic, mic input for external mike, built in speakers, etc.)

Many thanks!

pooch · Feb 14th, 2004, 22:13

You get mini discs in India . Costs Rs.70-120

Kiki · Feb 15th, 2004, 08:11

Thanks for the advice, guys. Neomadd, any experience with ordering things INTO the country? I am thinking I might be able to order them online and have them delivered like I do here in the states...

thanks!

pooch · Feb 15th, 2004, 16:35

Kiki, in my years here I have received many things , the only time I didn't receive something was medicines, apparently it was also the only parcel not sent byrecorded post. I learnt medicines are always suscept to pilferage/disappearance in India.

Kiki · Feb 15th, 2004, 20:46

Thank you.

Bryan · Apr 14th, 2004, 05:34

Blank MDs are a nightmare to find in India at least they were in 2002.
I ended up getting them sent from home and stocked up in Bangkok
They are aslo cheaper backhome from the prices I saw above
To be on the safe side i would bring your own.
I ended up selling soem to desperate travellers who also could not find blank ones.
Bryan

Feb 14th, 2004, 20:30	#1
Kiki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 154	Blank Minidiscs in India Leaving in less than a month. I'm taking a Tibetan language course, which I will be recording, using my minidisc. I figure, even with the 5-1/2 hours of time I can get with MDLP on one 80 minute disc, I will need around 150 discs. (4hours/day, 5 days/week, 9 months). I don't want to take all these discs with me. I just bought about 50, and it already takes up space and weight I need for other things. So, is it possible to buy these things in India? Specifically in Darjeeling? Is it safe to import them thru the mail? I know that I can record over them, but I prefer to keep them to study in the future. So, I'm thinking maybe I could send the recorded ones home and order in new ones as I need them, but I am worried about the postal system in India. The NOTORIOUS postal system, I should say. (Please don't advise me to get another system. I spent more time than I care to admit researching this, and decided that this is the best for my needs. Sony MZ-B10--records, easy to use, built in mic, mic input for external mike, built in speakers, etc.) Many thanks!

Apr 14th, 2004, 05:34	#6
Bryan Mega Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 638	Blank MDs are a nightmare to find in India at least they were in 2002. I ended up getting them sent from home and stocked up in Bangkok They are aslo cheaper backhome from the prices I saw above To be on the safe side i would bring your own. I ended up selling soem to desperate travellers who also could not find blank ones. Bryan __________________ Then let us pray that come it may (As come it will for a' that), That Sense and Worth o'er a' the earth, Shall bear the gree an a' that. For a' that, an a' that, It's coming yet for a' that, That man to man, the world, o'er Shall brithers be for a' that. - Burns

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Feb 14th, 2004, 22:13	#2
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Middle East <---->India Posts: 384	You get mini discs in India . Costs Rs.70-120

Feb 15th, 2004, 08:11	#3
Kiki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 154	Thanks for the advice, guys. Neomadd, any experience with ordering things INTO the country? I am thinking I might be able to order them online and have them delivered like I do here in the states... thanks!

Feb 15th, 2004, 16:35	#4
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Middle East <---->India Posts: 384	Kiki, in my years here I have received many things , the only time I didn't receive something was medicines, apparently it was also the only parcel not sent byrecorded post. I learnt medicines are always suscept to pilferage/disappearance in India.

Feb 15th, 2004, 20:46	#5
Kiki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 154	Thank you.

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