[asdf916]

hey

I'm kinda new to this stuff and i need hlep on choosing a GOOD player for kinda cheap. Maybe something i can get on ebay for 60 bucks. I'm thinking about a minidisc player. Right now, i'm looking at the MZ-NE410 and MZ-N505. Are these any good? I'm not very familiar with other brands of minidiscs, so if you can refer me to something that would be nice!

Thanks

 

[Eagle_Driver]

I'd get the more versatile MZ-N505 over the newer MZ-NE410, since the latter can record only from a Windows-based PC but not from other audio sources (due to the NE410's lack of any audio inputs whatsoever other than the USB connector).

 

[ProFingerSk8er]

out of MZ-NE410 and MZ-N505, i would get the 505.
410 has no A/C adatorp to charge rechargeable battery/home use. 410 has no line-in, which can only record from computer via NetMd. 410's casing is 100% plastic. 410 has no remote jack
the only thing 505 lacks is mic input, but 505 can be hacked to a n1, and get a LCD remote for easier use and more functions if u hacked to a n1
505 > 410

 

[Eagle_Driver]

On top of what ProFingerSk8er said, an AC adaptor for the MZ-NE410 is a $25~$30 accessory (Sony AC-E30A, available at SonyStyle USA, Best Buy and a few other places).

And the bundled NetMD drivers and software are compatible only with Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP.

 

[ProFingerSk8er]

Quote:

Originally posted by Eagle_Driver On top of what ProFingerSk8er said, an AC adaptor for the MZ-NE410 is a $25~$30 accessory (Sony AC-E30A, available at SonyStyle USA, Best Buy and a few other places). And the bundled NetMD drivers and software are compatible only with Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP.

acutally i just bought a 410 for my friend from ebay last week, it acutally has no plugs for any AC adaptor, big reason to stay away from 410

 

[Eagle_Driver]

I stand corrected on the AC capability of the MZ-NE410.

However, I'd prefer the elimination of such capability even on top-of-the-line models - for safety reasons. (That is, even a $14,000 unit will only run off of batteries - and with no provision whatsoever of using AC household current power.) That means no more built-in chargers or charging cradles that could incorrectly charge batteries (and thus drastically shorten the useful life of the expensive rechargeable batteries for those units). All nickel-based batteries should be rapid-charged in a smart charger that can charge cells individually and is equipped with a separate charging circuit for each cell. Unfortunately, built-in charging circuits rely soly on a heat sensor to terminate the charge - not smart enough, in my judgment - and charge batteries in parallel, thus getting the entire charge cycle wrong (particularly when one cell ages more rapidly than the other).