- Net MD Walkman
- Slim & compact aluminium body
- Record from multiple sources (PC, digital In & analogue in)
- Net MD portable recorder MP3/WMA/WAV compatibility
- Max 32x faster music data transfer (high speed recording) from PC
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Technical Details
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
The Sony MZ-N710 Net MiniDisc Walkman offers great looks, a compact design, up to 85 hours battery life and the ability to store over five hours of music on one 80-minute MiniDisc.
MiniDisc technology has come on leaps and bounds these past few years. As the units have become smaller, the battery life and storage capacity have increased. The MZ-N710 is compact unit that fits nicely into a pocket or in your hand. The player boasts an LCD display for track listings and other such information, as well as offering all the buttons you'll need to get the most out of the device. For direct audio recording the user has the option of microphone, digital optical and line-in sockets. Those with a PC can connect the MZ-N710 to their computer via the USB socket.
Connecting the unit to your computer via USB allows you to transfer CD audio, MP3, WMA and WAV files using the included SonicStage software. The software converts the audio files into Sony's ATRAC TYPE-S format before transfer. You can also change the audio quality setting to give yourself more music per disc. When it comes to recording, the MZ-N710 does an admirable job too. With the Quick mode you can have faster queuing and FF/RW speeds in exchange for battery life. The unit also offers a bookmark track function for easy access to relevant recordings.
The MZ-N710 is powered by a rechargeable Ni-MH battery which is charged via the included cradle. There is also the option of adding an addition 'AA' type battery via a connectable battery dock. The additional battery dock will be a godsend to those who plan to be away from the charging cradle for any length of time. The remote control also serves as the main conduit to the player, allowing the main unit to be hidden out of eyes reach.
Aesthetics aside the sound quality is very good. The player comes with six graphic equaliser settings and a virtual surround mode to enhance your listening pleasure. While sounding like a whim, the virtual mode is actually very good and on testing, it actually took away that hard edge normally found when listening to music through headphones.
Overall this is a very comprehensive player and delivers the goods. The slim and compact aluminium body does convey a sense of durability and it looks like it could take a few knocks. The ability to add a further battery can be a lifesaver if you are out in the field. --Jason Denwood
Manufacturer's Description
Sony's worldwide reputation for creating unique, attractive, high-quality, advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries, Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs.PRODUCT FEATURES:Superb design;Aluminum body;85-Hrs battery life;Mic-in;New slim LCD remote;Charging cradle.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
This minidisc player is great value for money and is the cheapest it can be found anywhere (i have looked) with free delivery. It is small and light and very easy to use, it looks pretty good too! There are full instructions for both the player and the CDrom. The program (sonic stage)is very good, it took about 3 minutes to record an album using LP4, which did not show any decrease in sound quality. Using LP4, I managed to record 7 CD albums onto one 80 minute minidisc, which was brilliant, as I was expecting 2 or 3. It is quicker to record from downloaded files than a CD, but both are very fast. The MD player came with a good quality leather case, a charging cradle (which does not look like it does in the picture!), a USB cable and an optical cable which I have not bothered to use as it is easier to just put the CDs into the computer and use the program. It is also a lot easier to connect the player to the computer to edit, rather than using the buttons on the MD itelf. This is a very good player, with a lot of useful features and I would recommend it to anyone.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Having owned two mini disc players ( this model being my third ) this one has been the best. I never leave the house without it.
My first minidisc player was the loudest yet as I like loud music it used to hurt after an hour!! This one is just about the right temperature if you get my meaning. It drowns all the interfering idiotic noises which ruin you pleasure, and not that loud you have to put it down for fear of going deaf!! I know there are sound control levels on minidiscs but they just annoy me and I turn them off!!
The minidisc software is great when you get the hang of it and you can get over two hours onto each 80 min minidisc, and it records 2 hours in around 5 or 10 minutes, as well as being able to type the names of the songs onto your pc which then transfer to your minidisc so no annoying typing while your song is playing!!
Mines the blue one and is very atractive and well worth the money ( seeing as i bought mine at a higher price ).
They are a costly item this one you will not be dissapointed with, I should know because I'm not!!
My first minidisc player was the loudest yet as I like loud music it used to hurt after an hour!! This one is just about the right temperature if you get my meaning. It drowns all the interfering idiotic noises which ruin you pleasure, and not that loud you have to put it down for fear of going deaf!! I know there are sound control levels on minidiscs but they just annoy me and I turn them off!!
The minidisc software is great when you get the hang of it and you can get over two hours onto each 80 min minidisc, and it records 2 hours in around 5 or 10 minutes, as well as being able to type the names of the songs onto your pc which then transfer to your minidisc so no annoying typing while your song is playing!!
Mines the blue one and is very atractive and well worth the money ( seeing as i bought mine at a higher price ).
They are a costly item this one you will not be dissapointed with, I should know because I'm not!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Well i was a bit cautious towards gettin this because of the supposed 1.2mW amplitude of the output. However, this isnt true, its plently loud and the player is packed with great features. The NetMD feature is great and the playback is brill. I couldn't recommend a better player for the price.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
YOU CANNOT RECORD ONTO THIS ITEM WHICH IS WHY I BOUGHT IT
I BOUGHT THUIS ITEM TO PUT MUSIC ONTOY THE MINI DISCS FROM MY PC. IT DOES NOT COME WITH ANY SOFTWARE AND WHEN IT COMES TO TRYING TO DOWNLOAD IT FROM SONY OR ANYWHERE ITS... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2009 by Mr. A. Anderson
Great Minidisk!
I got this minidisk for xmas and its much better than a cd player. The sonic stage software is a little complicated and tempremental but it does the job. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2004
Pros and Cons....
This is a wicked little MD. Its easy to use and for the price its excellent. The blue colour is much better than the silver. Read more
Published on 12 July 2004
BEWARE!!
This is a really good peice of kit, but BEWARE the transfer program is one of the most annoying peices of software ever. Read more
Published on 4 July 2004 by "benjackson32"
Great
Got this MD player for my birthdat last year. It's great. There is no other word to describe it. It does what it says it does. Read more
Published on 29 May 2004 by Mr. C. Davis
Black to Blue
Today I retired my MZR500 , in Black . I enjoyed every day I owned thatlittle gem , and I think I'll enjoy the coming days with the 710 verymuch. Read more
Published on 21 April 2004
Machine good but the software.......?
I have have had the machine for 4 months now and have found it to be excellent in terms of build quality, features available, ease of use, sound quality and might I say volume... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2004 by Phil Taylor
MiniDisc at its Best!!
When i opened the box, i was surprised that it was so small! i have seen similar players in the past but they have an ugly dent in the base where the battery goes. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2004 by "-jeevy-"
MUSICIANS BEWARE
I recently bought a net MD for the sole purpose of recording live rehearsals with my band and (mistakenly) thought I could then easily and conveniently convert them to mp3's / burn... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2004
Alot of md for your money...
..but not all of it is up to scratch. The earphones are cheap, when i can afford to i'll probably get the fontopia or senheisser earphones, but whatever you do get rid of these... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2004 by "klonester2002"
