MiniDisc suggestions

[Richard Zvonar <zvonar@zvonar.com>]

Last year there was some discussion of MiniDisc choices for field 
recordings. Among those models mentioned were Sony MZ-N1, Sony 
MDS-JE510, Sony MZ-R700, Sony MZ-R37, and Panasonic SJ-MR220. Some 
people mentioned using Sony ECM-MS907 and  ECM-DS70P microphones.

Does anyone have any updates to this list?

My personal interest is in something small but reasonable sturdy, for 
note taking, interview recording, and general field recording. Ease 
of file transfer to computer (Macintosh) would be a plus, but my 
understanding is that most or all MiniDiscs that offer USB connection 
support all transfer from computer to recorder only.

I understand that Sony recorders to not permit changing of input 
levels while recording, whereas Sharp recorders do.

I've considered the Sony Sony MZ-B10 because of its built-in mic and 
speaker.
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