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MiniDiscs are becoming an increasingly common part of HiFi sound systems. MiniDisc players are seizing a big part of the market in portable sound. The MiniDisc is like a scaled-down computer floppy disc, providing 74 minutes of playing time with the digital sound quality of a CD. It is reusable just like tape cassettes so you can record over unwanted music over and over again without any deterioration of sound quality. MiniDiscs share the versatility of cassette tapes with vastly improved sound quality, durability and a better format. A portable MiniDisc recorder is not much bigger than the disc itself. They are robust and take a fair bit of shaking about before the sound is affected. MiniDiscs are inexpensive – a great new technology that will quickly kill off the once popular cassette tape. Below are some things to think about before buying portable MiniDisc.

• Playing Time
• Record Otions

Gadgets that let you listen to your choice of music on the move aren't new, but they've come a long way since the first portable cassette player was launched. They are small, light and stylish, and can hold a lot of songs – and much more besides.

But as the market has matured, so has the range on offer, and price is not the only factor that should determine what you buy. You might also be surprised what an MiniDisk player can do, as its name is a legacy that belies its true abilities.

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Playing time

Most MiniDisc players have rechargeable batteries. The playing time varies considerably between different machines – anything from 6 hours to 38 hours.

Recording

When buying a MiniDisc player make sure it can also record! This is important because the range of artists available on prerecorded MiniDisc is relatively small. Connected to your HiFi sound system you can make near perfect recordings from any source. You can ‘drop in’ tracks, store details on the player’s display and have near instant access to any track on your disc.

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