Sony Portable Mini-Disc Player/Recorder (MZ-R500PCNAVY)
Excellent Choice
The Sony MZR500 is an amazing MD player, with functions to please almost anyone. I'll outline some of the pros and cons of this model:<br />PROS:<BR>- text capability<BR>- MDLP (which allows for up to 5 hours of music onto one MiniDisc)<BR>- FULLY Mac compatible (with iTunes, anyway)<BR>- excellent sound quality<BR>- repeat function<BR>- unbeatable price<BR>- PCLink included<BR>- small size allows for maximum portability<BR>- excellent battery-life<BR>- easy recording<br />CONS:<BR>- records in real-time<BR>- comes with cheap, flimsy earbuds<BR>- no remote-control<BR>- small buttons may provide some problems for big-handed people<BR>- small display<br />This model is a perfect choice for a first-time user, or even an electronics savvy audiophile.