Summary:
weren't too bad in its time, but its a poor product now. and i mean really poor since it has been superceded by newer and better models. avoid at all costs, its dissapointing-sounds very compressed and lifeless. Though i suppose if you're after a budget player it'll do the job- but like most things you get what you pay for, so its definetly worth investing a little more for a far superior minidisc recorder. you have been warned.

Strengths:
not too much really. but better than tape decks, and a very flexible recording medium.

Weaknesses:
sounds a bit poor really, though the newer models are a huge improvement, such as the MDSJB930.

Similar Products Used:
MDSJB930

Summary:
I bought my JE510 back in the early winter of 1997. I paid about $550CAN which was quite high, but I never reget buying it. I've been using MD for about 5 years now and it is still, to this day, hard to believe that MD isn't big as it should be.

I've never had any problems with the JE510. Every function has worked flawlessly. The loading mechanism has never failed me and the sound quality has always continued to put me in awe. MD was and still is a vastly superior medium over CD-Rom. There's newer technology out now, but with MD equipment at an attractive price, you can't go wrong.

I highly recommend anyone out there thinking of getting into MD; to replace your cassette collection and to use as an alternative to CD-R. I love MD because it's so versatile.

If you're short on money, the Sony MZ-R55 portable recorder is the one to buy. Otherwise, get the MDS-JE530 and the super small portable player MZ-E55.

Go here for more info:
http://www.minidisc.org/
http://www.sony.ca/

Strengths:
-Atrac 4.0 or higher is awesome.
-Solid construction.
-The current MDS-JE530 can be found at a great price.

Weaknesses:
-Remote is slightly large.

Similar Products Used:
-Sony MZ-E3 portable player

Summary:
I have had the MDS-501 Sony Mini disc player for over three yearsand I love it!!!
Its great because I can record CD qaulity sound and throw it
in my portable units.
It blows away tape players.
It is true that it has not taken off here in the US.
People truly dont know what they are missing.
As this medium fades, I will be loving it for years to come.
Recomendation....GET ONE...THEY ARE AWESOME!!

Summary:
Purchased unit a few years ago, and still gives me excellent sound from TosLink cable from Yamaha CD player. Good entry level Minidisc Deck with Atrac 4.0, Should be able to find a good price on a used one since the current model is MDS-JE530.

Summary:
I think that this product is excellent for people who listen to the radio a lot as well as everyone else. The sound is excellent, and I couldn't tell the difference between MD's and CD's. I love being able to record my favorite songs all on a MD, and I don't have to buy any more Cd's since I can borrow them from friends. I also love the feature that allows you to move, split, join, and name tracks. I have been very pleased with this product and think it's well worth the $300.