Hot like a skillet - Sony Minidisc NetMD Portable Recorder/Player w/ Radio MZ-NF610 $89.99 at Target - YMMV

[Nismo96]

I was just walking through Target when I saw the MZ-NF610 for sale at only $89.99, that's about $110.00 off the retail price. Since it's a Target clearance item, YMMV.




Edited title.

 

[tk149]

For the clueless like myself, this is a "portable NetMD recorder (MiniDisc)." It looks like retail is around $199.
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[MaxDSP]

holy mother of god thats a great deal. Ill have to stop by tomorrow. thanks

 

[Kango]

Out of stock at two Ann Arbor Target stores. The display said $199.99 though... the kid working in the Electronics department wasn't sure if it was selling for the lower price, and I didn't feel like waiting around for someone who could look it up. Sunday nights at Target are DEAD. I might call some stores that are further away... this deal is smoking if you find one (or some, hehe) for that price, especially with no rebate/coupon/PM involved

 

[Nismo96]

I should've checked the stock level of the one I was at, but I just bought a MZ-N510CK, the model below this one last week on eBay. I would've bought this in a minute if I'd seen it earlier. Good luck to those who can get it. You'll be happy you got one.

 

[AnyMal]

You may want to add YMMV to the title as many people know that Target clearance items are always YMMV as it's done at store's manager's discretion.

 

[Nismo96]

Thanks, I edited the title.

 

[The_Dude8]

wow, i thought target just got the 610 in like a few weeks back to replace the discountinued 710 model.

 

[Nismo96]

Well, it is a current model from Sony, so I don't know why Target has it priced so low. It is strange to see the MZ-NE410 priced at $129 next to the NF610, when I know that the NF610 is so much better than the lower model.

They're probably going to stop selling it and are just clearing out of their inventory.

 

[The_Dude8]

Originally posted by: Nismo96
Well, it is a current model from Sony, so I don't know why Target has it priced so low. It is strange to see the MZ-NE410 priced at $129 next to the NF610, when I know that the NF610 is so much better than the lower model.

They're probably going to stop selling it and are just clearing out of their inventory.

how many targets in your area selling the 610 for 89.99? was it advertised in their ad for 89.99?

if it's just one target, than most likely YMMV, if 2 or 3 targets in your area selling for 89.99, than it's most likely nationwide.

 

[Nismo96]

I only checked out the one Target. This deal is very much YMMV.

 

[annihilator]

No mic-in for anyone that cares...

 

[duhh]

all 3 of the targets i visit in my area started clearancing these off like 2 months ago. They sold out when the price dropped from $200 to $180
ubid usually has nice deals on netmd players... snaged mine there

 

[Csium]

Checked in Springfield VA. $200

 

[ariom]

Originally posted by: annihilator
No mic-in for anyone that cares...

That means no direct voice recording capability, right? That's my primary need in one of these (type of) products.

Also, does this model have some propreitary Sony lock on the number of copies one can transfer from a PC into a minidisc? I have an MZ-N707 whose manual states something to that effect.

 

[beatmix01]

going to check target in meriden, ct in a little bit.

nope $200 but i did walk out with some fun DVD's

Suicide Kings for $5.99

 

[Sneezer]

Originally posted by: ariom

Originally posted by: annihilator
No mic-in for anyone that cares...

That means no direct voice recording capability, right? That's my primary need in one of these (type of) products.

Also, does this model have some propreitary Sony lock on the number of copies one can transfer from a PC into a minidisc? I have an MZ-N707 whose manual states something to that effect.

If you have the N707, keep it. I have one as well, excellent unit, and it does have a mic in. There is very little benefit to upgrading to the newer units, IMO. Also, you can hack the firmware for the N707 to upgrade it to an N1. Gives you a couple different menu functions and capabilities that were not in the 707 as stock.

As far as making copies of music, it depends on how you do it. If you use the worthless Jukebox software that comes with it, it will limit the number you can "check out" to the MD. If you are putting CDs on the MD, just use the Simple Burner app that comes with it. It strictly allows you to burn from CDs, and works quite well.

If you have a lot of MP3s to burn, you have two good choices. The RealOne player has a plugin for NetMD devices, and will allow you to convert MP3s and burn to MD. It is slow though, and has some quirks and slight problems. The other option is to create a CD audio image using Nero, then mount the image to a virtual drive. That way Simple Burner can see it, convert and burn to MD.

Finally, if you have not done so, consider picking up a new remote. I have the MC33EL, which provides a backlit LCD, and full menu access. The MC11EL also works, the 33 is just the newest version. Check out the forums on minidisct.com for many tips and info on the N707. That was where I found out how to hack the firmware.

Minidisct - forums are under T-board

Audiocubes - Great source for remotes.

 

[ntpphong]

could someone grab me one too if there's one left.. i'll pay extra

 

[leonc]

I prefer the Sharp MD to Sony since you can adjust volume during recording.