Sony MZ-E800 Personal MiniDisc Player
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MZ-E80: Go With Something Else... Here's Why
Pros
Battery Life, New LCD Backlit Remote
Cons
Not optimal Shock protection, Durability
Recommended it?
Yes
The MZ-E80 is a neat MiniDisc player, which has close to the same features of the MZ-E90, but for a lower price. But as always, sacrifices in price, will lead to sacrifices in quality or features.
The MZ-E80 advertises a 42 hour playback time on the supplied NiMH rechargeable battery, and one AA battery. However, I find that the playtime is significantly lower than that of the advertisement. Using the rechargeable alone, I find that the playback time is about 14-16 hours. Using the AA battery, it runs about 20-22 hours. Combined, I have yet to hit the 40 hour mark.
Also, the MZ-E80 brags about having a 40-second skip-protection. Like the MZ-R90, if you shake it vigorously, you will not only hear the MiniDisc slide back and forth within the casing, but it will also only give you a 33-35 second skip protection. Also, with low batteries (indicated on the LCD remote), the skip protection will be further reduced.
The new LCD remote is a step up than those of the MZ-EP11 or the MZ-E44, such that it is thinner, and is backlit. It is also a bit odd, as it spears black from a distance, but upon further inspection, it is actually transparent.
Unlike other Sony MiniDisc players and recorders, the MZ-E80 seems very flimsy. Although it boasts a Magnesium Alloy body, I found that when the door is open, it feels wobbly, and feels almost it will break at the hinges. Also, with a drop onto my marble floor from only about two feet, it left a good-sized dent on the corner, leading me to believe that it is not as durable as other MD players.
I would not recommend this player to many, unless you feel like burning a good deal of cash on something that lacks value. For those of you who are just getting into MiniDiscs, look at either the MZ-R55, the MZ-R70 or the MZ-R90. For those of you who wish to only get a player, look at the MZ-E90, the MZ-EP11, the MZ-E75 or the MZ-E44.
The MZ-E80 advertises a 42 hour playback time on the supplied NiMH rechargeable battery, and one AA battery. However, I find that the playtime is significantly lower than that of the advertisement. Using the rechargeable alone, I find that the playback time is about 14-16 hours. Using the AA battery, it runs about 20-22 hours. Combined, I have yet to hit the 40 hour mark.
Also, the MZ-E80 brags about having a 40-second skip-protection. Like the MZ-R90, if you shake it vigorously, you will not only hear the MiniDisc slide back and forth within the casing, but it will also only give you a 33-35 second skip protection. Also, with low batteries (indicated on the LCD remote), the skip protection will be further reduced.
The new LCD remote is a step up than those of the MZ-EP11 or the MZ-E44, such that it is thinner, and is backlit. It is also a bit odd, as it spears black from a distance, but upon further inspection, it is actually transparent.
Unlike other Sony MiniDisc players and recorders, the MZ-E80 seems very flimsy. Although it boasts a Magnesium Alloy body, I found that when the door is open, it feels wobbly, and feels almost it will break at the hinges. Also, with a drop onto my marble floor from only about two feet, it left a good-sized dent on the corner, leading me to believe that it is not as durable as other MD players.
I would not recommend this player to many, unless you feel like burning a good deal of cash on something that lacks value. For those of you who are just getting into MiniDiscs, look at either the MZ-R55, the MZ-R70 or the MZ-R90. For those of you who wish to only get a player, look at the MZ-E90, the MZ-EP11, the MZ-E75 or the MZ-E44.
