Sony MZ-DN430PSWHI Psyc MiniDisc Network Walkman (White) – Customer Reviews

I've been contemplating for quite sometime, getting an MP3 player for my 30-40 mile bike rides.I had grown tired of having the portable cd player strapped to my side, so I figured it was time for a change.While looking at MP3 players at Target, I came acrossthis little gem.At the time, these were selling for $[...] compared to the 1gb players for $[...]. Now you can buy these online for around $[...]. I was so interested, that I talked myself into getting the Sony Psyc MiniDisk walkman.The player has very clear and good sound, and the disk don'tskip when you hit the potholes.Even when I occassionally jog, I've only had it skip one time, and that's when I tripped and fell.It's light and small and you barely notice it strapped on your arm.I have a arm strap where you can carry an extra minidisk too.The battery life is very long, even for the cheap Dollar General brand of batteries I use.As stated in other post, you drain more of the batteries transfering the music from your computer to the minidisk.Example: I had to change out the batteries after making 4 disk.So just keep a few batteries on hand, while you make them, or get recharge ones.Making the disk are very simple, and you can choose different bit rates for the music.The higher the bit rate, the fewer songs on the minidisk. So you can get anywhere from 2 hours to 5 hours of music on the disk, depending on the rate.The sound quality is noticeble, so I use the 3 hour rate. So I have a large selection on songs, without giving up all sound quality.Now that Mp3 players are cheaper, most stores don't carry this now.So youo might want to go with that 2gb player from Best Buy for $[...], but this is still a good value.I luv mine and will continue to use it, until it conks out.Its light, easy to use, and have very good sound.You will be very happy with this purchase.

6/24/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:

i recieved a sony mini disc player for christmas and really enjoyed it. it had great sound qualities, good battery life and,durible.the think that i disliked is sonic stage the program you use to add music. i sent at least an hour at the computer makeing one mini disc and trynig to figure out why it said there was no disc when there was.overall i like everythin about the player just not the program.

1/2/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:

This minidisc has great quality, works perfectly.I have no problems with it.But in all honesty, i would save up an extra hundred and get an ipod.Not having to deal with discs and such, plus having a back lit display, and not having to mess with the file conversions needed to put songs on a minidisc makes the ipod worth it; however overpriced it may be.

12/18/2005 12:00 AM | Rating: