Feature Comparison Chart for
Sony Portable MiniDisc Recorders and Players

Features MZ-E909 MZ-N505 MZ-S1 MZ-N707 MZ-N1
Ultimate Skip-free G-Protection™ 1 x x x x x
Stick Style Remote Control 2 with Backlit LCD     x with Backlit LCD
Supplied Rechargeable Battery, Battery Charging Stand and AC Charger 3 x     x x
Digital Mega Bass®/
Digital Sound Preset 4		 Preset Mega Mega Preset Preset
Personal Disc Memory 5 x       x
5-hour+ MDLP Playback 6 x x x x x
"Easy Skip" Group/Folder Function 7 x x x x x
Full Magnesium Body 8 x       x
New S2 Sports™ Design 9     x    
Stereo Headphones Supplied x x x x x
Recording MZ-E909 MZ-N505 MZ-S1 MZ-N707 MZ-N1
High-Speed Net MD™ Walkman® Player/Recorder 10   x x x x
5-hour+ MDLP Recording 6 n/a x x x x
Supports Multiple Internet Audio Formats (MP3, WMA, WAV) 12 n/a x x x x
Music Management Software Supplied 13 n/a x x x x
New Net MD Simple Burner Quick Rip™ CD Dubbing Application Supplied 14 n/a x x x x
Remote Control with Editing Functions Supplied 15 n/a     x Backlit
Car Kit Accessories Supplied 16 n/a     x  
USB Cradle For Charging and Easy PC Connection 17 n/a       x
3 Line Dot Matrix LCD Display 18 n/a       x

MiniDisc Feature Explanations:

  1. Ultimate Skip Free* G-Protection™ Technology -- Ultimate Skip Free G-Protection technology is Sony's 3rd generation of shock protection that combines a lighter servo mechanism and improved electronic circuitry, offering more protection against virtual shock and providing skip free playback performance under the roughest conditions. Ultimate Skip Free G-Protection technology adds shock protection to the pick-up mechanism, thereby minimizing the loss of position. Ultimate Skip Free G-Protection technology continues to provide quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shock.
    Sony Net MD Walkman Stick Style Remote Control
    Stick Style Remote Control

    *Eliminates or reduces skipping during many active uses.

  2. Stick Style Remote Control -- Offers convenient direct access to the unit's major functions.

  3. Supplied Rechargeable Battery, Battery Charging Stand and AC Charger (MZ-G750DPC) -- Supplied battery charging stand lets you easily use and recharge the supplied battery by simply placing the MD Walkman player into the charging stand when stand is powered with supplied AC Adaptor. Supplied rechargeable battery offers great savings and convenience over disposable batteries.

  4. Digital Sound Preset (MZ-E909, MZ-N707BLUE, MZ-N707BLACK, MZ-N1) - Lets you recall the sound quality settings you like and allows flexibility with treble and bass.

    Digital Mega Bass® Sound System (MZ-N505GOLD, MZ-N505SILVER, MZ-S1) - Powerful Digital Mega Bass sound system uses digital processing technology to produce rich, deep bass tones with extremely low harmonic distortion.

  5. Personal Disc Memory - Stores your preferred settings, for listening volume and other functions, when playing preprogrammed discs.

  6. MDLP Long Time Recording and Playback - Lets you record 2x (LP2) or 4x (LP4) longer on an 80-minute MiniDisc to provide as much as 320 minutes (over 5 hours) of music with excellent sound quality. The MZ-E909 offers MDLP playback only.

    Sony Net MD Walkman New S2 Sports Design
    New S2 Sports™ Design

  7. "Easy Skip" Group/Folder Function -- Allows for easy navigation between multiple file folders.

  8. Full Magnesium Body -- Full Magnesium Body is ultra-thin, ultra lightweight, and is produced by an advanced manufacturing process that results in exceptional portability and high durability.

  9. New S2 Sports™ Design -- Represents the new generation of Sony Sports Walkman players, created to be durable, stylish, and ready for go-anywhere outdoor fun. Easy one hand joystick operation with unique thumb-control key on the grip permits using functions of the Net MD™ Walkman while jogging or participating in other activities. Splash proof water-resistant design with high-impact plastic housing is designed for outdoor fun, with rubber gaskets, bushings, and waterproof seals that help keep out water, moisture, and dirt. Supplied reflective hand strap helps you to hold unit more securely during activity and provides an extra measure of safety.

  10. High-Speed Net MD™ Walkman® Player/Recorder -- Record MP3s or CDs at up to 32x Speed. The breakthrough with Net MD products is high speed transfer from your PC to MD, providing up to 32x speed transfer directly to the recorder. The title/track information you create in the jukebox automatically will be transferred to the Net MD Recorder.

    OpenMG® Jukebox software

  11. Supports Multiple Internet Audio Formats (MP3, WMA, WAV) -- Plays back in ATRAC3™, Supports multiple internet audio formats (MP3, WMA, WAV). The Internet. It's where the musically driven masses go to make their own kind of music. Sony is where the music minded go for Internet Portable Audio solutions. It's a whole new world of sound out there just waiting to be downloaded, ripped, recorded and played.

  12. Music Management Software Supplied -- The supplied OpenMG® Jukebox software makes it a simple task to manage and store your music and make custom playlists. OpenMG Jukebox also allows you to choose your recording level quality among Standard, LP2 or LP4 modes and transfer music directly to your Net MD Walkman player.

  13. New Net MD Simple Burner Quick Rip™ CD Dubbing Application Supplied -- Allows you to swiftly and easily dub music tracks from your CDs directly to the Net MD Walkman player with no need to store files or manage music on the hard drive.

    Net MD Simple Burner Quick Rip CD Dubbing Application
    Net MD Simple Burner Quick Rip™ CD Dubbing Application

  14. Remote Control with Editing Functions Supplied -- Smart remote control includes editing functions including Titling and Move to customize your MiniDiscs and for listening to tracks the way you prefer.

  15. Car Kit Accessories Supplied -- Easily connects in vehicle for use in car.

  16. USB Cradle For Charging and Easy PC Connection -- Connects unit directly to PC and recharges the supplied NH-14WM[A] battery by simply placing the MD Walkman player into the USB cradle when cradle is powered with supplied AC Adaptor.

  17. 3 Line Dot Matrix LCD Display -- Features track number, MDLP recording mode, elapsed time, song title, artist name, play mode, depending on the mode chosen.