The Last of Sony's Portable Mini Disc Recorders

TLDRThe M0H Walnuts is the last portable mini disc recorder from Sony. It was released in 2006 after 14 years of mini disc development. The MZD 900, released in 2000, was the smallest mini disc player at the time. In Japan, playback-only machines were popular while in the UK, most people preferred all-in-one portable recorders.

Key insights

📀The M0H Walnuts is the last portable mini disc recorder from Sony.

🔍The MZD 900, released in 2000, was the smallest mini disc player at the time.

🔊In Japan, playback-only machines were popular, while in the UK, all-in-one portable recorders were preferred.

💰Mini disc players became more affordable over time, making the need for portable recorders less common.

💡When buying a mini disc player, consider getting one that comes with accessories like a battery case and charger.

Q&A

What is the M0H Walnuts?

The M0H Walnuts is the last portable mini disc recorder released by Sony.

When was the smallest mini disc player released?

The smallest mini disc player, the MZD 900, was released in 2000.

What type of mini disc machines were popular in Japan?

Playback-only mini disc machines were popular in Japan.

What type of mini disc machines were popular in the UK?

All-in-one portable recorders were preferred in the UK.

Why were playback-only machines more common?

People with a separate home recorder preferred to carry a portable playback-only machine to reduce weight and bulk.

Timestamped Summary

00:05The M0H Walnuts is the last portable mini disc recorder from Sony.

00:15The MZD 900, released in 2000, was the smallest mini disc player at the time.

01:22Playback-only machines were popular in Japan, while all-in-one portable recorders were preferred in the UK.

03:20Mini disc players became more affordable over time, reducing the need for portable recorders.

04:48Consider buying a mini disc player that comes with accessories like a battery case and charger.