Amazon.com Product Description The MZ-NF610 Net MD Walkman recorder provides unrivaled versatility, offering not only MD playback, but a special tuner for listening to AM-FM radio as well as TV and weather-band programming right from the remote control. The unit's SonicStage Jukebox software stores and manages digital music files, custom playlists, and music transfers, and bookmarking lets you program favorite songs in real time during playback. The MZ-NF610 offers high-speed transfer from a PC via a direct USB connection (up to 32x speed in LP4 mode) and can record more than five hours of music on one 80-minute minidisc (using LP4 mode). It also uses Sony's skip-free G-Protection technology, which eliminates or reduces skipping during many active uses. The MZ-NF610 is compatible with the RealOne music player and the pressplay.com online music subscription service. It plays back ATRAC3 files and supports multiple Internet audio formats, including MP3, WMA, and WAV.
The Easy Skip group-folder function helps organize songs into albums or groups. Once the songs are transferred to the MZ-NF610, it's easy to skip from group to group. Besides the bundled SonicStage software and SonicStage simple burner application, the MZ-NF610 includes MoodLogic software, which goes beyond typical jukebox applications, letting you compile music by mood or tempo rather than simply by artists and song titles.
MoodLogic corrects file information by identifying and retitling mislabeled tracks during ID3 tag cleaning. It also has a feature called Music Marker, which lets you "tag" music during playback. Once the device is reconnected to a PC, MoodLogic retrieves the marks, connects you to the Musiclub Web site, and provides information about the song and artist and links to download new tracks, purchase CDs, or discover similar artists. The unit provides up to 56 hours of continuous playback on one AA battery and comes with a rechargeable battery.
Here's how you can use the included Sonic Stage Software to manage your music files:
Product Description Why NetMD? Sony's MZ-NF610 High Speed Net MD Walkman Recorder has all the answers. Offering High Speed Music Transfer to your MP3s or CDs at up to 32X the Speed, an AM/FM/TV/Weather Band Tuner Remote for direct access to the player's AM/FM/TV and Weather stations, a Rechargeable Battery, and MDLP Long Time Stereo Playback, this NetMD makes on the go entertainment easy. The supplied Music Management software includes SonicStage software and a Net MD Simple Burner application. The MZ-NF610 also offers ATRAC3 Audio, and MP3, WMA, and WAV Playback.
great product, great mp3 alternativeSeptember 11, 2006 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this little guy 2 years ago right in the heart of the MP3 player craze. Everyone I knew had an ipod or some alternative, which they paid $300-$400 dollars for. I did a little research and had always been curious about this technology since I had seen it in the mid-90's. After price and review comparisons, I picked up the Net-MD 610... and boy am I happy.
A friend warned me when I bought it telling me that he was done with anything that played an external media source (discs) because they will always skip. But after over 2 years and having dropped it several times. Once recently at the gym where it skidded off the treadmill and onto the floor several feet away, not only did it not skip, but it kept playing. The various compression formats this player has available to it makes it able to hold up to and over 5 hours of music. All for less than $100. I say thats pretty darned good.
My only regret is that I bought this just before the Hi-MD format came out which made it able to nearly double its capacity... but I'm very pleased and still haven't bought an MP3 player. So if you are thinking about a player, check it out. You get a FM/TV tuner with external recording available. (Record directly from CD or radio) Which my girlfriend loves. Also the discs are cheap, about $8 for 5. Which ups your capacity for very very cheap. And they can be burned an infinite number of times, rearranged in their queue, and have multiple or single songs deleted. It acts like an MP3 player inside a small little disc. Check out this guy before blindly buying into an MP3 player. It might not be for you, but maybe it will.
Fantastic!!April 19, 2006 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The greatest player I have ever purchased. I own two models. The MZ-n505 & the MZ-nf610 (type s) The MZ-n505 I use at work while I am on the job. I have had it for 2 years and it is still going. I have dropped it and god knows what else. I love having the option to put all of my music on a mini disk. Unlike the mp3 players where you have a limit or have to pay a fortune to expand it. And not counting these Ipods that are so small and delicate. The other model (MZ-nf610) that I have I use at home and comes with the fm tuner, I don't use it. I am not a big fan of FM radio anyways. Both models are great players. Also the option of having one rechargable double AA battery is the best. You can recharge the double AA while it is still in the player! I can listen to my NetMd 8hrs without having to recharge. Another way to save you money. Now on the sound quality if your record your music on the standard option it will sound great, but if you try to save space on downgrade your quality you can fit about 60 or more songs (give or take) on one mini disk. Overall this is my favorite portable audio player, and would buy from Sony again and definately a NetMD player!
Never sent it!September 22, 2005 2 out of 10 found this review helpful
Seller never sent the product. He said because of the Huracane and I placed the order two weeks before of the tragedy.
Nice alternative to an iPod, especially for mic. recording.June 12, 2005 7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is my second NetMD unit, and I am very pleased with this one as well. Is it not as sleek or convenient as an iPod with regards to holding a large amount of music in one unit, but then again, it depends on your preference. I enjoy having different MiniDiscs with different artists, genres, etc, and my MD wallet (these unfortunately have since become extinct) conveniently holds everything. The battery life is unbelievable and the rechargeable capability saves you from dropping $ on AA's. The high compression (LP4) option lets me fit 4 to 8 CD's on one MD, and although quality is not immaculate, my picky ears only sense a major quality hit during loud audience cheers between songs on live recordings; studio recordings sound excellent, even in highest compression, and live recordings otherwise are definitely adequate. After all, MP3 is compressed also, so some of those other players will show sound degradation as well! If you plan to use this on long car trips, however, the LP4 option would probably show its limits outside of earphone listening.
The BIG PLUSES here are the microphone recording capabilities and the relatively low price. A Sony digital microphone will cost you $50 on Amazon, which is a nice option for recording performaces, interviews, conversations, etc. Also, if you can find this player factory refurbished at a Sony Outlet, you can save $100+ over an iPod Mini and have unlimited expandability. And don't forget the FM/AM Tuner... not a feature I frequently use but definitely a nice perk.
Better than iPod? All a matter of preference. :-) But these are fantastic in and of themselves; I've never been disappointed.
Misleading info in Amazon listing????!March 18, 2005 24 out of 25 found this review helpful
This "review" is really a caution: the Amazon page on this item lists a microphone in the 'Accessories' category, yet a review states that no direct voice recording is possible, and the Technical info does not specify any input for a microphone. Amazon browsers beware! I believe older MD recorders did have line/mic inputs, but the newer "Net-MD" types may lack them. I gave this 1 stars because I had to choose something and wanted to get the browser's attention--I don't have one of these devices (trying to find one that will record live music via a microphone).
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