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Electronics and Gadgets : Categories : Portable Sound & Vision : Personal MiniDisc Players : MiniDisc Players
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Sony
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Sony
The Sony MZ-N710 Net MiniDisc Walkman offers great looks, a compact design, up to 85 hours battery life and the ability to store over five hours of music on one 80-minute MiniDisc.MiniDisc technology has come on leaps and bounds these past few years. As the units have become smaller, the battery life and storage capacity have increased. The MZ-N710 is compact unit that fits nicely into a pocket or in your hand. The player boasts an LCD display for track listings and other such information, as well as offering all the buttons you'll need to get the most out of the device. For direct audio recording the user has the option of microphone, digital optical and line-in sockets. Those with a PC can connect the MZ-N710 to their computer via the USB socket.
Connecting the unit to your computer via USB allows you to transfer CD audio, MP3, WMA and WAV files using the included SonicStage software. The software converts the audio files into Sony's ATRAC TYPE-S format before transfer. You can also change the audio quality setting to give yourself more music per disc. When it comes to recording, the MZ-N710 does an admirable job too. With the Quick mode you can have faster queuing and FF/RW speeds in exchange for battery life. The unit also offers a bookmark track function for easy access to relevant recordings.
The MZ-N710 is powered by a rechargeable Ni-MH battery which is charged via the included cradle. There is also the option of adding an addition 'AA' type battery via a connectable battery dock. The additional battery dock will be a godsend to those who plan to be away from the charging cradle for any length of time. The remote control also serves as the main conduit to the player, allowing the main unit to be hidden out of eyes reach.
Aesthetics aside the sound quality is very good. The player comes with six graphic equaliser settings and a virtual surround mode to enhance your listening pleasure. While sounding like a whim, the virtual mode is actually very good and on testing, it actually took away that hard edge normally found when listening to music through headphones.
Overall this is a very comprehensive player and delivers the goods. The slim and compact aluminium body does convey a sense of durability and it looks like it could take a few knocks. The ability to add a further battery can be a lifesaver if you are out in the field. --Jason Denwood
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Sony
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Panasonic
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Panasonic
262887: DMP-BD45 - High Grade Picture Blu-ray Disc Player
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Sony
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Sony
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Sony
The MiniDisc has always offered high-quality audio recording and playback in a portable unit, but the format has never achieved mass-market status like other portable audio products. However, things may change with Sony's NET MD range. Bringing together the power of MiniDisc with the versatility of MP3 digital audio, the Sony MZ-N707 Recordable Network Walkman could redefine the way we listen to music while on the move.The MZ-N707 recordable Network MiniDisc Walkman is one of a new range of products from Sony that allow you to playback digital audio files such as MP3, WMA and WAV as well as standard MiniDiscs. Using the included MG Jukebox software, digital audio files (eg: MP3) stored on your computer are converted into ATRAC 3 and then transferred to the unit via the supplied USB cable. The software also allows you to record direct from audio CDs and create playlists of your favourite tunes.
One of the best features, now seen on most MiniDisc recorders, is MDLP--a long play mode that will record up to five hours of material on a single 80 minute MiniDisc, when using the MDLP 4 option. Sound quality is top-notch, even in MDLP4 mode. We recorded one track using different MDLP modes and audio sources and the difference in quality was hardly noticeable. Those worried about battery life will be pleased to know that the MZ-N707 will run for up to 56 hours on one AA battery--the included rechargeable battery runs for up to 20 hours. The MZ-N707 is supplied with a charger/cradle, rechargeable battery, USB and optical cables, in-ear headphones, stick-type remote controller, MG Jukebox software and a carry case with belt clip.
Our only criticism is the unstable software; it had a tendency to crash on our PC running Windows 2000 when we tried to drag multiple files into a playlist. But software gripes aside, the MZ-N707 is a top-quality MiniDisc recorder that sounds great. If you're thinking of getting a bog-standard MP3 player, think again and take a look at this. --Martin Snelling
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Goodmans
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Sony
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Sony
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Sony
Combining the power and versatility of a Network MiniDisc Walkman with a body shell that is both reflective and robust, Sony has created the first MiniDisc Player/Recorder aimed at the active sports market.The MZ-S1 Net MiniDisc Walkman is a larger, chunkier and heavier MD player than most on the market, because it's a rugged sports model, complete with a large latch that clips securely over the rubber-sealed disc slot, rubber covers for all the ports and socket and a tough, wipe-clean case that won't scratch. The in-ear bud headphones are light and unobtrusive too, but the strap only stops you dropping it rather than letting you carry it easily.
You can run, jog and shake or drop the case without interrupting the music and all the playing controls are on the side, falling naturally under your thumb when you hold the player one-handed. Play, stop, fast forward, rewind and volume are all combined in one five-way control; only pause is separate. Although the edges are a little sharp for comfort, the control makes it easy to get the track you want without looking at the player and it's almost impossible to change the volume by accident; if you do there's an automatic volume control to stop it getting too loud too suddenly.
You do need to look at the player to record or edit track names, but as you can only record from an external source like a CD player you're not likely to be on the move at the time: there's an optical cable in the box for digital connections but you'll need a second cable to analogue sources. Alternatively, you can plug the USB cable into your PC and transfer tracks you have stored as MP3 or WMA. You get the same choice of single, double or quadruple-length recording, which puts over five hours of music on one MiniDisc, and you get about 50 hours playing time from a single AA battery. The OpenMG JukeBox software is a little complicated because you have to check tracks in and out of your library to transfer them but you can create multiple playlists and convert CD tracks directly. You can't transfer tracks from MiniDisc to MP3 though.
You're paying a slight premium for the rugged go-anywhere portability of the Net MiniDisc Walkman, but the controls are simple and the sound quality is excellent. --Mary Branscombe
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