I could go on and on about how great this NET MD is, but I won't, as it would take me ages.
I have had it for 6 months, trouble free, and is my second MD Recorder/Player.
NET MD
This means that you can connect this MiniDisc recorder to a PC and download music onto it 64times faster than ... Read review
Advantages: Features, size, weight, battery life, Backlit LCD remote, NET MD Disadvantages: The earphones that come with it
I could go on and on about how great this NET MD is, but I won't, as it would take me ages.
I have had it for 6 months, trouble free, and is my second MD Recorder/Player.
NET MD
This means that you can connect this MiniDisc recorder to a PC and download music onto it 64times faster than recording it with an optical connection. This makes it equal first with the fastest transfer MiniDisc recorders out there, so ... ...with most people these days having most of their music on computer. It is fast and reliable.
However it does not mean you can transfer music from it onto PCs. This is not the MDs fault, it is just one of those things, there are not any NET MDs that I know of that you can transfer from.
3 Line LCD Display
This means that you can view 3 lines of information on the main screen at once with the ability for the text to scroll. ... more
I could go on and on about how great this NET MD is, but I won't, as it would take me ages.
I have had it for 6 months, trouble free, and is my second MD Recorder/Player.
NET MD This means that you can connect this MiniDisc recorder to a PC and download music onto it 64times faster than recording it with an optical connection. This makes it equal first with the fastest transfer MiniDisc recorders out there, so can not be beaten. This is a fantastic feature with most people these days having most of their music on computer. It is fast and reliable. However it does not mean you can transfer music from it onto PCs. This is not the MDs fault, it is just one of those things, there are not any NET MDs that I know of that you can transfer from.
3 Line LCD Display This means that you can view 3 lines of information on the main screen at once with the ability for the text to scroll. Combined with the Jog Dial on the side it makes it very easy to find the music you want on it. All you have to do then is press the Jog Dial in to select the central track. In other forms it allows you to have up on display the MD name, Group name, and track name all at once. It is a great feature on a fantastic MD Recorder/Player. Nothing bad to say about it.
Backlit Inline LCD Remote It can display anything about the MD Recorder/Player, and allows you to change your options without getting the main unit out. It is very simple to use, and being backlit means it can be used any day or more importantly on that train journey on your way home from a concert. Basically anything that can be shown on the main unit can be shown here, anything that can be changed on the main unit can be changed here. Very good quality, very simple to use, and a great feature that I use all the time. Only that it means your mates can change tracks while you are asleep and wake you up suddenly.
Group/Albums You can organise tracks into Groups/albums to make it easier to find the tracks you want. It can be done on the main unit, LCD remote and on PC. I find it very useful and allows me as I said to find tracks quickly. You can also choose to play only the tracks in that Group, or repeat that group. Very useful feature that I use all the time. Nothing bad to say about it.
Bookmarks This feature allows you to choose up to 20 favourite tracks. You can then choose to only play those tracks on the MD if you wish. It is simple to select, just hold down enter for 2 seconds whilst playing the track and it is Bookmarker. Combined with the Personal memory it is a good little feature to have.
Personal Memory This is a feature that I am have only really started using recently, it remembers things like your Bookmarks on the MD and the volume at which you like that MD played. I think it has a memory for up to 65 MDs. Good little additional feature. Nothing bad to say.
Battery Life FANTASTIC life, the best out there I feel. When you combine the rechargeable battery with the external AA battery, you can go many days of playing music a lot before you need to recharge. Of course you can just have the external battery pack with you in case you need it, that is what I normally do. I do use my MD every day when at school (I'm in Sixth Form so am allowed) and have no problems with the battery, it never lets me down. The snazzy charging cradle makes it very easy to recharge quickly with ease. FANTASTIC!
Ease of Use Very easy to use straight away if all you want to do is record using an optical lead and then play the tracks. Takes a little time to use and understand some of the other features, but if you are like me and can just pick up anything to do with technology quickly you will have no problems. Even if you aren't, I don't think you will have any problems.
I could just go on, but I have picked out the main features that I think make this one of the best MDs out there if you don't mind the price tag.
Advantages: Easy to download music onto it Disadvantages: The hold button is a bit iffy
This Net minidisk is the worlds fastest Net MD. It has 64x music transfer and can record 5 minutes of music in just 5 seconds. This is excellent for those people like me who do not have a lot of time but enjoy listening to great music. The software hat comes with this minidisk i have found very easy to use and allows even the most basic computer users to operate it.
The case is slim and compact and the case is of aluminium. I do not like however ... ...although this providees a rechargeable battery which can save a lot of money. It also has antishock which i have found very useful as some of my CD players need only a tap to stop the music from playing.
This NET MD can record music from a variety of different sources such as the PC, Optical cables and Microphones.. It comprises of a long play function, a six band graphic equalizer and virtual surround.
The remote control is fantastic. You can ...
nbasker3 19.05.2004
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Advantages: The nickle hyrdide battery and recharge cradle Disadvantages: The hold button is a bit fiddly.
This is my third minidisc recorder I have owned and it is by far the best. I have read on other reviews that the volume isn't high enough but I think it's fine, unless you want to make yourself deaf of course! There is a great 6 band graphics equaliser which you can adjust with ease to your favourite sound. The remote control is very user friendly but I seemed to have a problem with the connection so needed to send it back, the remote control that ... ...type of earphone with a small stereo jack into it, it just has an extra port by the side of the headphone socket for the additional info for the remote control needs.
I have a high quality microphone and have found that recordings made with it have been very good quality and the function itself is very very easy to use.
The model I bought has the same model number (MZ N910/S) as the one this review is written for but mine is mettalic blue, so the ...
Funkee1 27.02.2004
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Advantages: Connects to PC or a Hi-Fi Disadvantages: Software is a bit slow on Windows 98
...Another useful thing that Sony have thrown in is a charging cradle. If you ddo not have a Mini-Disk in your Hi-Fi and will be connecting you Mini-Disk to your audio system, then the unit will sit neatly in a little cradle which you can plaug into the mains, ensuring that your player will not topple over or run out of battery while recording or playback through your Hi-Fi system. (It also look a lot nicer!) In summing up, I have thrown good money ... ...about any of these players is that due to the fact they are made of some sort of aluminium, the unit is prone to scratches and scuffs. Sony have included a carrying case. I highly reccomend that this case is used, otherwise your unit will be come marked! ...
andy.bhoy 27.12.2003
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Advantages: Looks Good, Compact, Easy to use, light and generally stylish Disadvantages: not many, other than if it isnt looked after and kept in its pouch it could get scratched.
...purchase one, go for the Sony Net MD Walkman MZ-N910/s. It's as good as the rest but at a fraction of the price.. that's what lured me to it..and now i have one and its working a treat.
good luck with what you choose but if you choose this you won't regret it.
one thing i'd like to point out though, is that because it's silver and stylish you'd want to take it out of the pouch ( that comes with it) to show to your friends. If you do take it out ...
Hatz09 29.05.2004 (30.05.2004)
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Advantages: Compact, Easy to Use Disadvantages: Limited checkouts with Sonicstage, poor case provided.
I have been delighted with this product since I bought it 3 months ago. It is so simple to get started, and install the software. The RRP is around £240 but it is availble on the web for aroung £170.
When the product arrived I unpacked it straight away. I didnt bother reading the manual, and I didnt need to everything was so straight forward. The first step was to plug the cradle into a USB port on my PC, place the MD unit in, and wait for it to ... ...charged the next morning.
The next step was to install the SonicStage software onto your PC. This was delightfully easy, and took about 2 minutes. Once the software is installed, there are 3 main areas, CD, Music Drive and Device. The device is the MD itself and the contents of any disk you have inside it. CD will show you the contents of a CD you have in your cdrom drive to allow you to transfer files onto your MD, and handily links into a database ...
CeriT 10.03.2004 (30.03.2004)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Sony MiniDisc recorder
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Audio system
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Sound Effects
Digital Mega Bass
Digital Sound Processor (DSP)
Built-in
Equaliser
Built-in
Built-in clock
Timer
Record Level Control
Automatic, manual
Features
Battery level indication, hold button, rechargeable capability, ATRAC technology, Multi-jog operation, microphone sensitivity selection, auto volume adjustment
Equaliser
Equalizer
6 bands
Md system
Type
MiniDisc recorder
Media Load Type
Slide-in
Playback Modes
Programme play, repeat shuffle, repeat all
Edit Functions
Combine, erase, move, track marking
Shockproof Memory
Yes
Features
Pitch control, synchro recording, sampling rate converter, CD Text capture, MDLP, Net MD compatibility, mono extended time recording
Headphones
Headphones Type
Headphones - binaural
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Remote control
Type
Player remote control - cable
Backlit Remote
Built-in
Remote with LCD Display
Built-in
Connections
Connector Type
1 x digital optical / line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm / optical )
1 x headphones / remote control ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x DC power input
1 x microphone ( mini-phone 3.5mm )
1 x USB
Manufacturer's product description
Record, re-record, edit, re-edit, play! With the Sony MD Walkman you are your own DJ. And you can put together a perfect soundtrack for any trip - short or long. The Sony MD Walkman is small enough to fit in your pocket. And it is packaged in an ultrasonically welded shell that is both dust and heat resistant. It can take almost anything you can dish out. Keep it cool and play it rough. With the MiniDisc you can make the music fit your mood. Whenever, wherever. Arrange, rearrange and modify your musical taste just the way you like it. PRODUCT FEATURES: 64x ultra-high speed music transfer from PC to MD (5 min music in 5 sec!); Slim & compact - Full aluminum body; MP3/ WMA/ WAV compatibility; Easy music management with SonicStage application software; Multi source recording (USB/ Digital-in/ Analog-in/ Mic-in); JOG-DIAL with 5-position control key for editing & operating with ease; New slim stick-type back-lit LCD remote control with detachable clip; 6 Band Equalizer & Virtual Sound function; ATRAC TYPE-S DSP for high quality sound recording & playback; G-Protection.
