Sony Portable Mini-Disc Player/Recorder (MZ-R500PCNAVY)
MD's,,, where have you been all my life!
I purchased a Sony MZ-R500 about 3 weeks ago, and I could not be happier. MD's do not seem to be the most popular format but, if you are looking for an alternative to an mp3 player, you cant go wrong with MD. The recording modes available are regualar, LP2, LP4. In regular you have 74 minutes or 80 minutes depending on which MD's you buy. LP2 allows for 148 minutes of recording, and LP4 allows for 296 minutes of recording.  I have been able to record 5 cd's on one disc in LP4 mode.  Some people say the sound quality in LP4 is fair, but i dont notice any degradation.  I also use my MD to record my jam sessions. It allows me to get my songs down quickly, and hear them right away. You will not be dissappointed with an MD.