Sony MZ-R700DPC MiniDisc Walkman with Stick Style Remote
Close to Perfection
This MD player isn't perfect.  But it's close.<BR>    The duration one must hold the fastforward/rewind button in order to rewind was a bit unnerving at first, but I've quickly become used to it.  And it definitely took a chunk out of my wallet, but it was worth it.<BR>    This model is so small that it seems like my pockets are drastically too large for just this device.  The size is great -- it is the perfect size for the hand: smaller would be too small, bigger would begin to be bulky.<BR>    Of course, having the different variations of recording options is very nice, too.  For MP3s, I can record over 5 hours on LP4 mode and have a huge mix that will last a trip to Irvine and back.  I record my CDs on LP2 mode without any audible loss of quality, sometimes having up to 6 albums on one disc.  A couple classical numbers I've recorded on Stereo mode, to preserve every note, as classical music is a bit more fragile than rock and roll.  And the best yet!  I can easily record all my vinyl albums to MD and have easily accessible and transportible digital copies, edited and divided into tracks without breaking a sweat.<BR>    And who can forget the tremendous battery life?  By using the AC adaptor when I'm at home and recharging the battery once it gets low (just hit one button, no extra bulky charger) -- I have not drained even one battery in the innumerable hours I've spent listening to music with this.<BR>    No longer will I be annoyed when jarring motion causes my audio pleasure to halt.  No longer will I be plagued by the demons that cause scratches on CDs.  No longer will I have to carry a pocket full of spare batteries.  No longer will I have anything in my wallet -- well, not for a while, at least, but I'll tell you -- it was definitely worth it.