Sony MZR70 Minidisc Recorder

To be honest i don't think minidisc players have got much better since they were first brought out. I mean they may have got longer lasting batteries but that is hardly that amazing. I have got a Sony MZR55 and i see all these new portable MD players and they hardy have any new features. I only gave it 4 stars because any Sony portable MD players are the best and can't get any better so why made any new ones.

I bought this machine, the MZ-R70PC version, with the PClink back in September 2000 and I've never been happier. Not only does this machine have such a very good sound quality and good design, I also love the fact that it's very portable and is light enough to carry around anywhere.

I've heard that this machine's response time (going from track to track and normal button response) is a little slow for some people but I find it fast enough that it's not annoying. Another problem I've heard is that the length of the headphone cord is a little too short. Yes, it is! The remedy? Go to Radio Shack and buy an extension cord for $2! Other than these two that I've mentioned, I can't really think of any other problems with the machine/package.

If you can find the PC version (MZ-R70PC) - get it. It's a must-buy for those who are planning on recording stuff from your PC, and it records any sound that comes out of your USB port.

This MZR70 is great! I record all of my favorite songs for free! but I have to say that the usb cable is pointless, the patch cord you can just donload from the speaker jack on your computer. It is a great product. I give this 5 stars because if your looking for a GOOD minidisc player, this is the one to get, it never skips, but one bad thing is the volume, its not very good at all

I know the item is currently out of stock, but this little machine works up to its name. The outer shell of my player/recorder is blue like the MZR90 model. I do all my recordings in half the time I'd do them with an audio cassette recorder. There's no comparison in quality and efficiency with the latter equipment.

Best features are: 1) Is very compact, it fits in my shirt pocket 2) The remote comes in handy when my coat is closed 3) It fits in a standard discman accessory case with discman 4) Included phones are enriched with amazing bass boost sound 5) The best of all is for skipping a track takes about 3 to 4 seconds. This feature is convenient for me when I only want to hear certain songs. 6) The shock absorbtion is great. Never to worry about a song skipping again. 7) The adaptor comes in handy for recording while saving on batteries 8) With accessories, you can record from phono, CD, cassette, and from your VCR hookup on the stereo. With all that, you can't go wrong. SONY has lived up to its name in quality.

My MZR70 works like a charm. I won't upgrade yet, as this machine meets my expectations. I quickly bonded with such a quality item. For someone looking for a unit with the equivalent in volume to a Discman, the Minidisc has a softer sound. You can't obtain with this unit the same volume strength as the Discman, but for the amount you can get, you have the most out of the 1.2 volt battery provided with it. If the volume is up to about 85%, it's enough for me. I say this because some songs are recorded louder than others. The battery life is normally ( 7 to 8 hrs. ).

In my accessory kit, included with the player was among others, a rechargeable Ni-Cad battery ( NC-WMAA DC 1.2V 700mAh ) that lasts the said amount. SONY does offer a DRY battery, not available here in Montreal. IF SOMEONE CAN LET ME KNOW WHERE I CAN GET ONE??? at mailto:woof1@sympatico.ca .

As soon as this item is available, get it!

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I had the MZR70 for 6 months and it worked great, never skipped, excellent sound and beautiful digital-optical recording. It was stolen (lucky thief) and I got the one with the PC link, but haven't used it yet. Can any1 explain to me this: When I record MP3 files with the USB cable - are they copied onto the minidisc in MP3 format (meaning I can fit about 170 songs on one disc) or simply transformed back to audio (WAV?) format? Please consider this question, and leave a note here if you have experience with this. I am just about ready to exchange my MD (still in box) with one of those portable MP3-CD-Players available out there (www.mp3discplayers.com) for 10 hours of music on one CDR. Please email me if you know the answer: guyshiloh@hotmail.com