Sony MZ-S1 S2 Sports Net MD MiniDisc Player
from: Sony
Price: $197.99
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Product Description:
Sleek sculpted contours combined with features to match your mode of motion - Sony's S2 Sports NetMD Walkman player/recorder is perfect for the active lifestyle. Record MP3s or CDs at up to 32X speed - then utilize Easy-One-Hand joystick operation with a unique thumb-control key for using functions on the run. The reflective hand strap will help you hold on tight, and the reflective casing and rugged buckle mechanism provide extra toughness for the outdoors. Fear not the rain with Sony's splash proof water-resistant design, and pump up the volume as you push yourself toward your personal finish line.
Amazon.co.uk Review:
Combining the power and versatility of a minidisc Walkman with a body shell that is both reflective and robust, Sony has created a minidisc (MD) player/recorder aimed at the active sports market.
The MZ-S1 Net MiniDisc Walkman is a larger, chunkier, and heavier MD player than most, because it's a rugged sports model. It comes complete with a large latch that clips securely over the rubber-sealed disc slot, rubber covers for all the ports and socket, and a tough, wipe-clean case that won't scratch. The earbud headphones are light and unobtrusive, too, but the strap only prevents you from dropping it rather than letting you carry it easily.
You can run, jog, and shake or drop the case without interrupting the music, and all the controls are on the side, falling naturally under your thumb when you hold the player one-handed. Play, stop, fast forward, rewind, and volume are all combined in one five-way control; only pause is separate. Although the edges are a little sharp for comfort, the control makes it easy to get the track you want without looking at the player, and it's almost impossible to change the volume by accident; if you do there's an automatic volume control to stop it from getting too loud too suddenly.
You do need to look at the player to record or edit track names, but as you can only record from an external source like a CD player you're not likely to be on the move at the time. There's an optical cable in the box for digital connections but you'll need a second cable for analog sources. Alternatively, you can plug the USB cable into your PC and transfer tracks you have stored as MP3 or WMA files. You get the same choice of single-, double-, or quadruple-length recording, which puts over five hours of music on one minidisc, and you get about 50 hours play time from a single AA battery. The OpenMG JukeBox software is a little complicated because you have to check tracks in and out of your library to transfer them, but you can create multiple playlists and convert CD tracks directly. You can't transfer tracks from minidisc to MP3, though.
You're paying a slight premium for the rugged, go-anywhere portability of the Net MiniDisc Walkman, but the controls are simple and the sound quality is excellent. --Mary Branscombe, Amazon.co.uk
Sleek sculpted contours combined with features to match your mode of motion - Sony's S2 Sports NetMD Walkman player/recorder is perfect for the active lifestyle. Record MP3s or CDs at up to 32X speed - then utilize Easy-One-Hand joystick operation with a unique thumb-control key for using functions on the run. The reflective hand strap will help you hold on tight, and the reflective casing and rugged buckle mechanism provide extra toughness for the outdoors. Fear not the rain with Sony's splash proof water-resistant design, and pump up the volume as you push yourself toward your personal finish line.
Amazon.co.uk Review:
Combining the power and versatility of a minidisc Walkman with a body shell that is both reflective and robust, Sony has created a minidisc (MD) player/recorder aimed at the active sports market.
The MZ-S1 Net MiniDisc Walkman is a larger, chunkier, and heavier MD player than most, because it's a rugged sports model. It comes complete with a large latch that clips securely over the rubber-sealed disc slot, rubber covers for all the ports and socket, and a tough, wipe-clean case that won't scratch. The earbud headphones are light and unobtrusive, too, but the strap only prevents you from dropping it rather than letting you carry it easily.
You can run, jog, and shake or drop the case without interrupting the music, and all the controls are on the side, falling naturally under your thumb when you hold the player one-handed. Play, stop, fast forward, rewind, and volume are all combined in one five-way control; only pause is separate. Although the edges are a little sharp for comfort, the control makes it easy to get the track you want without looking at the player, and it's almost impossible to change the volume by accident; if you do there's an automatic volume control to stop it from getting too loud too suddenly.
You do need to look at the player to record or edit track names, but as you can only record from an external source like a CD player you're not likely to be on the move at the time. There's an optical cable in the box for digital connections but you'll need a second cable for analog sources. Alternatively, you can plug the USB cable into your PC and transfer tracks you have stored as MP3 or WMA files. You get the same choice of single-, double-, or quadruple-length recording, which puts over five hours of music on one minidisc, and you get about 50 hours play time from a single AA battery. The OpenMG JukeBox software is a little complicated because you have to check tracks in and out of your library to transfer them, but you can create multiple playlists and convert CD tracks directly. You can't transfer tracks from minidisc to MP3, though.
You're paying a slight premium for the rugged, go-anywhere portability of the Net MiniDisc Walkman, but the controls are simple and the sound quality is excellent. --Mary Branscombe, Amazon.co.uk
Features:
- Record MP3s or CDs at up to 32x from multiple sources (PC, CD, radio, and more)
- Plays back in ATRAC3, supports MP3, WMA, and WAV formats
- Easy one-hand joystick navigation; bright backlit LCD display
- Up to 54 hours' playback on one AA battery (in LP4 mode)
- Water-resistant design with reflective casing; includes music management software, reflective hand strap
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Mini Disc Rules
I have been a fan of M.D. since it's inception. Sound quality better than MP3's Disc's that are R-W and recording times of over 5 hours per disc. It is the most versatile audio recorder editor on the market.
I have several MD players recorders. This one was awesome a heavy duty sports model that was $249.99 new and I got for $74.95. As all of them works perfect sounds great and will bring years of enjoyment.
Rating: - Best sports audio system
Esta diseñado para eso.El ipod por ser un disco duro, puede sufrir daños
con el movimiento.Creo que es el mejor sistema digital para gimnasio o hacer jogger
Rating: - DURABLE WITH GREAT QUALITY
I have used this item for a few years now. The switches/buttons are very durable. I think as portable's go-this will last longer than most.
Rating: - best portable music player i've had
i've used several different MD players before but i've enjoyed this one the best. my biggest complaint about others was skipping and the software.when i bought my it was version 1.2. which is a pain because of the checking in/out system.this problem was eliminated later versions of the software.one important thing is to make sure to update the software.i can cos problems with burning discs.i like MDs in general because unlike cds they're very hard to mess up (i.e. scratch).this on also ... Read More
Rating: - Somewhat useful md player
I bought this md player thinking it would be great for running and using on public transport.It has been great to a certain extent.Its ok for running though after a while it can get a bit heavy and isn't easy to hold on to if you get a bit sweaty - what is?Its perfect for popping in my bag and listening to to drown out the sound of screaming children on the bus!
However, the first time I used the software it crashed my computer and I had to get a friend to fix my computer!I haven't ... Read More
- Mini Disc RulesI have been a fan of M.D. since it's inception. Sound quality better than MP3's Disc's that are R-W and recording times of over 5 hours per disc. It is the most versatile audio recorder editor on the market.
I have several MD players recorders. This one was awesome a heavy duty sports model that was $249.99 new and I got for $74.95. As all of them works perfect sounds great and will bring years of enjoyment.
- Best sports audio systemEsta diseñado para eso.El ipod por ser un disco duro, puede sufrir daños
con el movimiento.Creo que es el mejor sistema digital para gimnasio o hacer jogger
- DURABLE WITH GREAT QUALITYI have used this item for a few years now. The switches/buttons are very durable. I think as portable's go-this will last longer than most.
- best portable music player i've hadi've used several different MD players before but i've enjoyed this one the best. my biggest complaint about others was skipping and the software.when i bought my it was version 1.2. which is a pain because of the checking in/out system.this problem was eliminated later versions of the software.one important thing is to make sure to update the software.i can cos problems with burning discs.i like MDs in general because unlike cds they're very hard to mess up (i.e. scratch).this on also ... Read More
- Somewhat useful md playerI bought this md player thinking it would be great for running and using on public transport.It has been great to a certain extent.Its ok for running though after a while it can get a bit heavy and isn't easy to hold on to if you get a bit sweaty - what is?Its perfect for popping in my bag and listening to to drown out the sound of screaming children on the bus!
However, the first time I used the software it crashed my computer and I had to get a friend to fix my computer!I haven't ... Read More
