If you have 200 quid to spare and want a quality portable mini disc recorder then try to get your sticky mitts on Panasonic's first mini disc recorder.

The Japanese multi national corporation have stole the honour from Sony once more. Although I would generally recommend you go for a Sony model, this instance causes Panasonic to come first in the battle.

The model comes up trumps with its sound quality which, is second to none and has a clear bass boost able to pump through any bodies eardrums. The ergonomics of it are perfect and the styling causes it to not only feel good but look great.

Lastly, the editing functions of it enable it to come up tops in my opinion. Titling is the fiddliest part of recording a mini disc and with this model Panasonic has made it a doddle.

A great effort by the Japanese yet again!