Sony Net MD Walkman MZ-N505 Personal MiniDisc Player

If you're looking for a first MiniDisk player, this is the one to get. With Net MD so's you can drag-n-drop your files, and an insanely fast transfer time, I was impressed. In addition, you don't need a fast computer for this MD to work -- I have Windows 98 and my player works excellently. Also, it's one of the more inexpensive players, small, easy to work with... What are you waiting for? You need this MiniDisk player like you need food!

The actual device itself is great once u get home u have evrything u need in the rather large box. Except minidiscs. But the program itself (jukebox ver 2.2) doesnt like my wma files one bit and locks my computer up when i try "import all"

The CD to mini disc software is great. The MP3 to minidisc software is not. It limits the number of times you can transfer a song. Crazy Sony set an arbitrary number of times (3) that you can record an MP3 onto different minidiscs. That's just dumb. Other than that, and the fact that MD is dead and you have to buy blank discs online unless you live next to a major, MAJOR music retailer. Definately worth it for the minor shortcomings I found.

Nice portable music device. It is very convenient and compact. I commute to work with my md player in my pocket, and I will have 3 or 4 cds recorded on 1 md. I see other commuters carrying bulky portable cd players and cds in their hand, and I smile to myself. I bought mine 2 months ago and I am still using the same, single battery, amazing! The sound quality is good enough to me.

Awsome MD player, great for active people that enjoy listening to music while they exersise. The batttery life is increadable, the chargable battery will last you for a long time. With only one duracel batery it will last you for months with normal listening.JUST ONE BATTERY!!!. Easy to install and put the music on your minidiscs.

A great buy! I got one for each of my 4 children. 1 gold, 1 silver, and 2 that are the shock & water resistant model (a little more expensive but better suited for the younger ones). My girls love the fact that they can store so many songs in one little disk (about 35 songs) They have had it since Christmas (I am writing this on 3/4/03) and they have not used their CD players since. The device itself is very easy to use. The software needs improvements. Every time I try to use a certain feature (the import tab), Windows XP closes OpenMG Jukebox, I have gotten around the problem, but others may not be able to do this unless they know their computers well enough. Because of this problem I have to do the downloading for the younger girls, which I consider to be a small inconvenience. Overall a great buy!!

outperformed all the other md recorders i own(all sony's) the editing software is amazing and the usb connection makes recording and disc organization so easy. I love the new "group" feature for grouping songs by catagory. this machine cost less than the other recorders and does 2x as much. i'm in love!

I am so excited when i first bought my Sony MzN505. I got inlove with it d first time i saw it. Awesome features. Great body finish. Very stylish n its so small u can bring it anywhere without feelin d load. Downlading music is a breeze and not since my first sony walkman i felt so good dat i have a best buy.. GET ONE NOW!!! or regret 4 d rest of your life..

Great battery time, great sound quality. Cheap, too. Wish I'd have bought one earlier. Cheap mini-discs hold four or so hours of music! Best MP3 player ever.

Very difficult to transfer music from PC to Mini Disc. Still cannot get it going no matter how many times we follow directions step - by - step CAREFULLY!

i think that it is a great idea, it makes life very simple, no more messing w/ CD's all you have to do is plug it in the back of your computer and donload. i like it ALOT.