Sony MZ-DN430PSBLK Psyc MiniDisc Network Walkman (Black)

• Plays back ATRAC3 audio format; supports MP3, WAV, WMA, CD audio formats.
• Record your CDs or MP3s to the device at up to 32x speed.
• Skip-free "G-Protection" technology.
• Up to 56 hours of continuous battery life on 1 AA battery.
• Music conversion and management software supplied.

Product description ------------------- The Sony MZ-DN430 is a small, portable format for carrying your music and audio with you everywhere. Each MiniDisc can store 177MB of audio that you can hear as you travel. The SKip-Free G Protection lets you hear music without interruption, and the ATRAC and MP3 playback modes let you hear the music you have stored on your hard drive. The rugged, sleek Psyc(TM) design looks good and handles the bumps & scrapes of the urban jungle or suburban streets without messing up your music. MiniDisc media offers unlimited, expandable storage Transfer MP3s or CDs at up to 32X speed Earbuds & 1 MiniDisc included Music management software supplied Compatible with Connect Music Store Up to 56 hours continuous playback with 1 AA battery Color - Black .com ---- Looking for a portable audio solution that is affordable and easy to use? Sony's line of MiniDisc players deliver precisely that, and a lot more. With sleek urban styling and excellent shock protection, the Sony MZ-DN430 offers a great way to join the MiniDisc club. Each MiniDisc-- which, by the way, costs about a buck-- can store up to 177 MB of music data, enough space for up to five hours of music. Using the included SonicStage and MD Simple Burner software, you can upload ATRAC3-encoded music to the device. The software supports conversion of MP3, WAV and WMA formats to ATRAC3, so you can record directly to the device at up to 32x speeds. Music uploads are handled by the MZ-DN430's USB connector, so you'll need a USB-capable PC for music transfers. While you can convert and play your own music on the MZ-DN430, the player is also fully compatible with Sony's Connect Music Store. The Connect store offers one of the most extensive music collections online. Customers can choose single tracks or entire albums from independent and major-label artists for purchase and download. In addition to the rugged Psyc design that protects your player as you bump your way through the day, the MZ-DN430 also has built-in "G-Protection" for skip-free performance. And because the MZ-DN430 is built to be efficient, you'll get up to 56 hours of continuous playback with one AA battery. What's in the Box MZ-DN430 Net MD Walkman, headphones, SonicStage Software, MD Simple Burner Application, USB cable, 1 MiniDisc.