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Irv
Francisco Jose Montilla wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have managed to convince somebody that needs a device to record
> classes that the way to go is minidisc, with the plus of being able to
> have a great device to listen to music also. (She was thinking on a
> mini-cassette recorder).
>
> I have looked for models available here (Spain) at a reasonable
> price (i.e. below $280) with the classes recording in mind. Here's what
> I've found and the conclusions I've drawn, please correct me if I've
> missed some point, or want to suggest me alternatives.
>
> Sharp MT-20: The cheapest one (about $240) but lacks lots of
> functionalities, one of them the time-stamping function that I think is a
> must for classes recordings.
>
> Sharp MS-701: I have heard they have TOC errors. Don't have time-stamping
> function either. Another anoyance common to Sharp for this kind of
> duties: adjusting level while recording produces blanks...
>
> Sharp MS-722: It seems to be a very popular unit (I see lots of
> info and hacks for it) but exceeds price, plus the above limitations.
>
> Sony MZ-R35: I think $280 for this (old?) unit is too much; I couldn't
> find any info on it, also...
>
> Aiwa AMF65: (same as the 70 but without LCD on remote) It's just in the
> price top, but does time-stamping, mono recording, 2x playback, and levels
> are adjustable while recording. It seems one can't title while recording,
> but I guess the ones mentioned above can't title also, and I guess
> time-stamping is even handier...
>
> All F70 reviews I've read rate it as an overall good recorder also, so I
> think this is the best bet. I've had it in my hands but I found it not
> very rugged, any experiences? suggestions?
>
> The Sony R50/55 etc. largely exceeds the price limit, at least here...
>
> thanks in advance,
>
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