Sony Net MD Walkman MZ-N10

After looking at various options for holding final versions of tracks from my small home project studio, I settled on MiniDisc after doing a blind A/B comparison with some other media. Despite the fact that the data is compressed (using the ATRAC3 format), I couldn't reliably tell the difference between MD, DAT, analogue tape and CD. MiniDisc seemed a great solution: cheap reusable durable media, lots of inexpensive equipment, magnetically stable. I settled on the MZ-N10 mainly because I'm a sucker for good-looking gadgets, and it definitely falls into that category. It's silver all over, feels durable and well-built, and comes with a little ...  Read the complete review

After an amazing dearth of 'good' Mp3 players, the iPod from Apple seemed to have it all - capacity, portability, design and about a dozen X-factors. I expected a half-crazed technology zealot to force one on me at gun-point soon after the launch of the Windows formatted version, but alas, he/she must have been nabbed and banged up by the 'let's keep all the cool, new technology products exorbitantly expensive' police. I looked for an alternative. There are no alternatives - Mp3 players at least. iRiver - yeah right. Zillion? Give me a break Mr. Dixons - and no - I don't want an extended guarantee. Any Creative product? Don't make me ...  Read the complete review