I have seen videos on the Hit Clip. It seemed barely adequate but I wonder if it could be updated using more modern technology? I think some innovative person - who is aware of the more common technology - and how it could be applied in making a 'retro device' (an older technology that has newer technology inside it).
I found Hit Clip on Wikipedia.
With SD and micro-SD cards being able to hold a lot of memory, I think these could be used to store a whole lot of music on them; like a whole album of music or or even an audio book or two (or more?).
The reader / device would have a similar size and shape but the electronics could be smaller to fit into the older package or the package could have a similar shape but larger to fit the newer electronics plus batteries needed to run it.
I think one advantage would be that one would not have to rely on a connection of any kind to play the music or the audio book. One would not need to download the music to it since the music or audio book could be bought at a store. The SD card or micro SD card could be in a similar package as the original and have labels like the original. It could be interchangeable like the original with a strap to keep it from being lost.
It could - in my opinion - mean extra money for the musicians or authors since it is not just downloaded and require it to be bought at a store (or kiosk) meaning the store owner (or kiosk owner) could also make some money. I believe it can be made secure that others would have to buy one themselves instead of just creating copies from someone who bought it and copied the contents.
I have read of a trend of some who are getting 'dumb' phones that can only be used for some things instead of the 'smart' phones they have today. It could fit in with those who want other devices to use besides being limited or 'chained' to their phones.
This post is just me 'thinking out loud' in wondering how it could be done. I don't have the ability to update it or the funds to do so. This is just me wondering and thinking.
TomLeeM
2023 / 12 / 31
