A dream MD Player!
Written: Dec 27 '01
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Pros: Sleek and high-tech design. Excellent sound and very portable.
Cons: Sometimes takes a minute to read Minidiscs made by non-Sony MD recorders.
The Bottom Line: Sony is the de facto Walkman maker. This unit truly upholds their reputation.
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| minusflo's Full Review: Sony Walkman MZ-E75 Personal MiniDisc Player |
The Good:
I am not really into minidiscs as the technology did not become popular and was not supported well by the recording industry. Yes few titles came out back in 1999 but you can hardly see any nowadays. You have to record your own from your collection of CDs to be able to use them. I have a Sharp MD-recorder (MD-MS702) which I bought back in 1999 and I liked it very much because the sound was fantastic. However, I feared that I will shorten its life by using it as a recorder and player at the same time. I was fortunate to have seen this Sony unit on sale for $80.00 at a Sony Showroom and bought it immediately.
Before I comment on the unit, I will first give a rundown of features and specs. as written in the manual:
* 40-second shock resistant memory,
* Digital Sound Presets that allows you to adjust the Treble/Bass in 8 steps,
* LCD Backlit Remote Control (stick-type),
* MDR series earphones,
* Comes with a NiCd Rechargeable Battery (including case) and Battery Charger,
* Dry battery case housing one AA-size battery that screws at the backside of the unit,
* Weighs approx. 138 g. including the rechargeable battery,
* Battery stamina lasts as long as 32 hours (combination) and,
* comes with a nice soft carrying pouch.
Sony is still the de facto Walkman maker, no matter what technology it comes. They are always the leader in technological innovation and artistic presentation. This unit is no exception. Upon owning it you feel like you are transported to the future with its sleek and high-tech look and design. The combination of metallic blue and deep violet colors is simply perfect. The stick type remote control is setting a new standard in fashion and functionality. Playing, moving forward and reverse to any track using the remote is just a matter of stick-pushing the end forwards or backwards. Stopping is just a press of a button at the end of the stick. How much simpler it can get? Again whoever thought of this design had a simple human being like me in mind. Great for even in the dark and feeling it in your belt bag or pouch.
I have tested the rechargeable battery's stamina and it gave me at least 7 hours on a full charge. Not bad for a NiCd type. Haven't tested the combination, though. Pop-up eject function makes changing MDs a breeze.
What is truly fantastic is the sound presets and how one can adjust the treble and bass. As always, Walkman's made by Sony are good sounding. If your budget permits, getting a supra-aural headphone to replace the ear buds would make the sound become more alive. Sony's over the back headphones would be perfect. The earbuds are fine though when listening alone in your room.
Lastly, the LCD display on the remote is clearer than my Sharp (and I guess including most of its models). Reading information is easier on the eyes even from a distant.
The Bad:
Almost none except that the recording made from my Sharp MD recorder takes awhile to read (some even took a minute! I timed). I know both used ATRAC coding technology. Don't know what causes the delay. Likely to be frequently borrowed by your teenage kids/relatives.
Although I got it for a good bargain, I believe price in the U.S. is still expensive for just a player!
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 80
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Location: Illinois, USA
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