Sony Portable Mini-Disc Player/Recorder (MZ-R500PCNAVY)
Totally Exceeded My Expectations!
I bought the R500 today not knowing exactly what to expect.  I had heard nothing but good about it, but the choice was mine to make. <br />... a previous customer had bought my MD recorder, but then returned it for one reason or another, anyway ...  :) <br />I immediately bought the R500 and a 5-pack of MDs, (which I now know will last me forEVER) went home and without a 10 minute delay, started recording my own songs! It was the easiest thing to figure out, and the cables came with it! Now, an hour later, I have figured out most of the functions (with the help of the instructions manual) and I am using my MD player like a veteran.<br />If you are looking for ease-of-use, good price, and overall great deal, look no further than the MZ-R500.  Though the previous owner put a couple scratches on it, they make the recorder look rugged. :) <br />Again, don't look any further if you're looking for ease-of-use, good price, and an overall great deal.  Buy some new headphones though. <br />...