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Summary: 722 Sounds Amazing
Review: A few months ago I realized just how tired of my tapes I was. There were several gross inconviences: bulkiness, the breaking tapes and cases... but most of all the warping of the the sound caused by random tape misalignment. The sequential rewinding and fast forwarding was getting old fast. I didn't want a CD player, because I didn't want to have to buy an expensive CD burner to compile my own music, and CD's are larger and even more fragile than cassette tapes. One day a friend told me about MiniDisc. He shared with me for a moment the compact convenience and the rich, articulate sound the MD media had to offer. MD's are cheap, fully rewritable and dense enough to withstand high levels of shock. The MiniDisc is a 7x7cm piece of digital media to be reckoned with. I can attest to its durablity: I have done many a stupid thing with a MiniDisc, but none have broken or malfunctioned. Virtually invulnerable to the effects of dust, shock, and moisture, about the only way to destroy a MiniDisc is to unlock the dunce-proof shutter and grind the black and silver disc with a favorite kitchen utensil or two. And the aural fidelity is dead on. The MD sounds fantastic. About the only downside to MD's is the price/availability of MD players. Sharp's incredible 722 portable player/recorder eliminates this problem. The price on the baby is dropping every day, and it still remains one of the best player/recorders on the market. The 722's dimensions are posted at this site, but for visualization purposes it's about 2/3 the size of a Color GameBoy, and it has a footprint about 2/3 smaller than a CD. Recording is a snap, and the 722's intuitive interface makes is all too easy to name, combine, splice, dice and make musical curly fries with your own MD tracks. My 722 has never skipped-ever. I don't do stupid things with my beloved 722, but accidents do happen. Its flashy, silver, metal and composite chassis has been prepared for every trip, thump and bang ever to cross its path. The 722 is slot-loading (like CD or cassette player in a car), and doesn't give the hassle of the easily-broken, hinged doors of CD and cassette players. The rechargeable battery lasts for several hours, and becomes fully charged in minutes. The 722 comes with accessories galore, including a nifty sack capable of holding the unit, remote, and a few MD's comfortably in a pocket. Unfortunately the package does not include a headphone-to-mic recording plug, but these are dirt cheap, and readily available at any neighborhood Radio Shack. The backlit remote control allows the user to control the action while the unit is in a pocket or a backpack. The "hold" switches allow one to lock the interface so buttons are not accidentally pressed while the unit is packed away. The 722 has enough modes and features to keep any gadget freak giggling for months, but the listening experience is its main attraction. In three simple words, 722 sounds amazing. With the right pair of headphones (the included pair is quite satisfactory-and can double as a mic for the thrift seekers and Bond fans out there) the unit becomes a portable live concert-rave even. The compactness, durability and skipless technology offered by the 722 give the listener the liberty to do what traditional portable audio systems couldn't- the ability to dance, and enjoy your music without feeling confined or weighted down. The engineers at Sharp have outdone themselves with this great product. This is one to keep for years.
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Summary: DO NOT BUY THIS!
Review: DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. I have had my 722 for about 6 months when I got the UTOC error. This error is ussually fatal. It means that the lens will not read the disc. I went to get it repaired and i cauld not find a place that would fix it. It turns out that Sharp made a bad batch of minidisc players and will not admit it. Beyond that it is way to heavy and way to big. Also about a month after I had it the jog dile broke. I ended buying the sony r90 and it is great. So do not buy the 722. p.s. sarry about the mispelled words. I can not spell
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Summary: A little big, but a great buy!
Review: The 722 has everything a minidisc player/recorder should have. Optical in (cable included), manual recording levels that can be adjusted during recording, a nice little backlit remote, a sweet jog dial that makes titling a snap, a rechargable battery, and all the trimmings. Most importantly though, the 722 sounds INCREDIBLE! The sound this unit puts out is very clear, and the 3-mode bass system will not leave you disappointed. It is also very easy to operate. All the controls are right on the front plate and are big enough to actually be able to press. The remote has all the functions that the actual unit does, except for titling and monitoring of the record levels. As noted in the title of this review, my only concern (and it is a minor one), is that the 722 is slightly bulky compared to it's smaller 821, 831, and 66 brothers. But this is not a big deal - the positives definitely outweigh the one negative. Buy the 722!
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Summary: more than great
Review: Wow...im impressed, I can't believe I get this piece of equipment for so small price. One of the cool features of the minidisc is the support for a rechargeable battery (it takes only 3 hours to recharge) the jog dial, the remote control and the weight. I record MP3 from my computer to the minidisc, they sound great, it's a better and a lot cheaper way of taking your mp3 songs with you. By the way, If you have a digital output on the computer or in your cd player the cable is included.
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Summary: Possibly the best value for a MiniDisc Player
Review: This MiniDisc Player has almost everything. It is almost everything you'd want from a high end MiniDisc at a cheaper price. However, there are a couple of things that keep it from receiving a full five stars (which I really think it deserves) from a technical standpoint: It is a little thick, which does not bother me at all, but compared to others, this is a problem. It is a relatively old model (but is still worth the money that I paid - and it is now even cheaper). It doesn't have a PC link cable that some sony's have and even a Sharp model has. (Though an analogue connection can be made using the "sound-out" from the sound card and two cables like the one it brings - most portable cd players bring one so many of you probably already have the other neccesary one). It brings a digital cable. However, the type it includes does not allow from one MD to another. The battery is great but it would be useful if, like some of the other MDs, this model had the abiliity to play off of just AA bateries (yet, since it has a rechargable battery, who'd want AA batteries - and it does include a battery case to extend battery life) Unlike some newer models, the only "indiglo" LCD is the remote control. It would be cool if the main LCD could have this feature. Overall, this MD is worth the money. It works and looks better than MANY of the newer and more expensive MDs. If you would like a high quality, relatively inexpensive, portable MiniDisc player/recorder, that looks great, this is for you. Though no current MiniDisc player/recorder has all of the features discussed, it is hard to make this a 5 star player when Sharp could easily one day announce a new model containing them.
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Summary: Yet another great function
Review: This is yet another great function on the Minidisc player. The headphones that come with the player double as a microphone when you talk into the speakers. All you need to do is plug the jack into the red recording jack and press record. What will they think up next?
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Summary: Not bad, but not excellent
Review: Reasons to buy: -supplied cable does indeed work with my cd player & computer -once you get the hang of it, you work like a pro[ease of use] -if you have mp3's on your computer you want to listen to -if you want to copy cd's -has many cool editing features [combine, divide, erase, etc.] -"jog dial" makes naming songs extremely easy -looks awesome -extra minidisks are like 2 bucks each Reasons not to buy: -although the cable hooks up to my computer, sound quality is extremely poor when turned up loud [copying cd sound quality is good, though -takes a while to figure out how to use it -when recording tracks sometimes split -when recording mp3's sound volume at max is low
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Summary: What about my old LPs !
Review: I needed and option to transfer my old LPs to a CD format. Those rare LPs that even in Amazon you cannot find them on CDs. So I was looking for alternatives: 1- A CDR for home stereos ( To expensive and I already have one in my PC) 2- Hook my PC to the Stereo ( UH NO! the stereo is in the leaving room and my PC is upstairs in the TV Room, too much effort! ) 3- Or a Portable MD Player that can hook to my Stereo and PC with no effort. Also I want to take on the road my big collection of MP3s with convenient and a huge storage space. Not just one or two hours of music like the majority of the new portable mp3 players. So I bought the Sharp MD Player for this reasons: 1- I can analog record my LPs to the MD player with no effort and then connect the MD player to my PC and record then to CDs in my PC CDR ( sound a little difficult but trust me is easy,...You will need and extra cable and some software) 2- It is a bargain at this price and have a lot of really cool features.The remote with the little screen is a plus! 3- ...the MDs are the best way to take on the road your collection of MP3s, period. So I solved all my problems... incredible! Thanks Sharp and Amazon, I am really pleased.
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Summary: So much fun!
Review: The well-written instruction booklet for the Sharp MD-MS722 cautions "do not expose to extreme heat" or "dust", so of course the first thing I did was take my newfound toy to the Nevada desert for a week, where I ran around and rode my bike all day, every day (the Sharp MD-MS722 never once skipped, no matter the jostling I put it through). And let me tell you, while I can't recommend threatening a Minidisc player with desert conditions, I had a great time with this beautiful little machine. You can record your own mix of songs really easily, then shuffle up their order however you like, or erase tracks--wherever they may be on a disc--and add new ones! It's small enough that you can hold the whole thing in your palm while you run, if you want. There are also "hold" buttons on the remote and on the minidisc player themselves, so you can place the unit in a fanny pack or backpack and not worry about the controls being accidentally pressed at whichever end. It's true there's no belt clip, but I personally don't like to put a precious object at the mercy of a 10-cent piece of plastic. (Overconfidence in a belt clip has actually cost me money in the past). Be prepared for some admiring glances with this one...
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Summary: Outstanding piece of equipment
Review: Outstanding peice of equipment. The reviews on the internet do not even come close to the performance level that I expected on the Sharp MD-MS722. The options that are given to you on this minidisc player go above and beyond the call of duty. I never thought that I would be so impressed with something so simple. The main advantage to me is how you can erase individual or all the tracks on the minidisc and start over fresh as many times as you want, not like burning a CD. It is so light and easy to carry from class to class that anyone can enjoy. I recommend this minidisc player and I give it a full five stars.
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