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1. MDCenter.nl	Sony MZ-RH1 Hi-MD walkman Marck Evers Apr. 20, 2006		This single product review of the Sony MZ-RH1 is perhaps the most complete and comprehensive look at that model, which is the only current production portable MiniDisc player/recorder available. Marck Evers goes into great detail, with lots of photos and the results of a battery of tests. His conclusion is that this MiniDisc recorder includes all of the important features missing from earlier versions, and retains all of the strong points of its predecessors.
2. Minidisc.org	MiniDisc Community Portal Editors and Contributors to MiniDisc.org As of Jan. 2007		This website is one of the best sites for MiniDisc enthusiasts. There are sets of frequently asked questions, forums and news. In addition, this site tries to acquire old stock, so it's a good place to try if you want a discontinued model. The forums are very active and include lots of user reviews and other information. The downside is that the information here can get quite technical, so novices may be fairly confused. Still, MiniDisc.org is THE reference site for the technology.
3. Audiotstation.com	Audio T-Board Contributors to Audio T-Board As of Jan. 2007		Audio T-Board is a wide-ranging user-to-user support forum for audio enthusiasts. The site is loaded with MiniDisc information, including user reviews, technical advice and more. While there's not as much traffic here as at the forums at minidisc.org, two subforums (MiniDisc Equipment Discussions, and Hi-MD and NetMD) are devoted exclusively to MiniDisc discussions.
4. Epinions	Mini Disc Player Reviews Contributors to Epinions As of Jan. 2007		Although there are not many reviews here for MiniDisc players, there are some lengthy, insightful writeups for current and discontinued models, which is helpful if you want an older unit. Among the reviews is a very lengthy and well-done report on the current Sony MZ-RH1, which is called Sony's finest MiniDisc creation.
5. Amazon.com	MiniDisc Players Contributors to Amazon.com As of Jan. 2007		Amazon.com currently stands as one of the better resources for MiniDisc player/recorder reviews. While the reviews are user-written and of variable quality, current and discontinued models can be found here, making it a good place to learn about both new and older units, many of which are still available from retailers or at auction sites. Another benefit is that Amazon.com gets enough traffic so that many of the units get lots of user ratings. However, the reviews are rarely as detailed as those at Epinions.
6. CNet.com	MiniDisc player reviews Editors and contributors to CNet.com As of Jan. 2007		Like most professional review sites, CNet.com is no longer reviewing MiniDisc players. However, there is a listing of current and recent players, along with specifications, and a smattering of user reviews. There's also a useful article on recording from a microphone to a MiniDisc recorder, with an emphasis on recording concerts.

Minidisc Players Reviews above this line are significantly better than reviews below.

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7. CrutchfieldAdvisor.com	All About MiniDisc Editors of CrutchfieldAdvisor.com Not Dated		There are no recommendations or reviews here, but CrutchfieldAdvisor.com does include a good article on MiniDisc basics. The editors say that the MiniDisc format is among the most versatile, and allows complex audio track editing, like changing the order of tracks without rerecording, breaking a long track into many single tracks, or combining single tracks into one long track, that would be difficult or impossible to do with other media.

Minidisc Players Reviews above this line are significantly better than reviews below.

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8. Consumer Guide.com	MD Players & Recorders Reviews and Prices Editors of ConsumerGuide.com As of Jan. 2007		In writeups that sound a bit too much like promotional copy, Consumer Guide editors highlight the Sony MZ-RH1, which is occasionally available at auction sites, and the Sony MZ-DN430, which, though discontinued, can still be found at some retailers. Both are named Best Buys, but the reviews feature little insight beyond specs, and no performance evaluations are made.