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correction, you can NOT upload from md to pc.... i wish you could though

its quite possible that youll be better off with the mp3 player if all you do is put mp3s on some kind of media. I would go into size, but as we all know, the ipod is very small and quite a nice mp3 player. Downside of md right now is the lack of upload on net MD. This is available on that mp3 player. well, if you do decide to get a MD player, make sure its net md (even thought net md sucks right now, youll need it of you have mp3s).

it doesn;t make that much of a difference, most of us import MD players. ,the text on the unit will be in english and there will be an english section in the manual. Getting a cheap voltage adapter from Radio shack shouldn;t be a problem. Also, i dont think there will be a US version of the 250 anytime remotely soon. Sony dominates the market in your region.

ohhh yeahhh....we're all sooo concerned about noise polution....therefore we listen to MDs... Ok, ill stop before i make even less sense :-p (post this on MP3 forums) - Edited for language

it doesn;t matter...voltage can even differ from outlet to outlet in your own home youll be fine with or without an adapter

Because most people order their MD players directly through Japan. Paypal is an easy way of payment.

Yeah, i can completely relate. Someone at my school said "can i see your floppy disc" when i was changing Mds." It sad...really...