Sony Net MD Walkman MZ-NF520D Personal MiniDisc Player

Pros: Easy to use, great sound, attractive look, versatility, battery life

Cons: Software, headphones

The Bottom Line: A great MD player with excellent portability and usability. The software still sucks, but is better than it was.

Review: A Little History This little 520D was purchased by my roommate to replace a Nike/Phillips PSA256 that didn’t work from the word go. Granted, the two devices are night and day as far as size, codec, and versatility, but I have long crowed ...

Pros: Size (though kind of heavy), seems durable enough

Cons: Battery life

The Bottom Line: Not worth it.

Review: I've never thought that minidisks were all that spectacular or groundbreaking even when they came out before flash players and the like. But my experience with this player confirms what I already knew. In order to use the player/recorder you must ...