sknight Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 I got my NHF800 recorder a couple of weeks ago and I still can't figure out how to comfortable place the remote while I'm using the device. Additionally, the buttons are extraordinarily indistinct, so getting the player to stop playing is tough and the buttons on the top aren't easy to use, either. It also seems built sort of left handed, but not quite. If the player is below the remote, the display is upside down. This is totally different from the old tuner remote that was basic, but really easy to use. I have to constantly look at this one and search for the buttons. Additionally, the reception is so poor that I can't justify the extra cost of it. The remote is really only good for the editing and advanced functions of the device. I improved reception a bit by removing the interference filter down by the dc-dc block, but it didn't help too much. If you're inside a house, forget about easily getting any stations. Additionally, that dc-dc block must be unobscured by even light clothing to be able to get a signal. Hope this helps anyone make a decision. I would still buy this unit over again, but I would not expect much from the tuner and think of it as the 700 with a better remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linzq Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 I agree on the poor layout of the remote, but the reception on mine (I also have the 800) has been fantastic - even in my basement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknight Posted November 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 You must be in an area with a good signal. I can't remember which site it was, but there was another complaint about dismal reception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeriyn Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Why not just buy an NH700 and add an RM-MC33EL remote (45USD at audiocubes)? About the same price and you get a far superior remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknight Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 It's cheaper to buy the 800. I also bought the unit already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeriyn Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 It's cheaper yeah, but the RM-MC34LT sarks hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_il Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 I got my NHF800 recorder a couple of weeks ago and I still can't figure out how to comfortable place the remote while I'm using the device. Additionally, the buttons are extraordinarily indistinct, so getting the player to stop playing is tough and the buttons on the top aren't easy to use, either. It also seems built sort of left handed, but not quite. If the player is below the remote, the display is upside down. This is totally different from the old tuner remote that was basic, but really easy to use. I have to constantly look at this one and search for the buttons. Additionally, the reception is so poor that I can't justify the extra cost of it. The remote is really only good for the editing and advanced functions of the device. I improved reception a bit by removing the interference filter down by the dc-dc block, but it didn't help too much. If you're inside a house, forget about easily getting any stations. Additionally, that dc-dc block must be unobscured by even light clothing to be able to get a signal. Hope this helps anyone make a decision. I would still buy this unit over again, but I would not expect much from the tuner and think of it as the 700 with a better remote.I bought the MZ-NHF800 because It was the cheapest one with AC adaptor and had Optical and analog input, but the truth is that I don't really care about the Radio reception. Something which is much more important for me is the fact that I wanted to be able see in the darkness, what I was doing with my remote. I bought the RM-MC40ELK from AUDIO CUBES (i got it directly from Japan) and it works perfectly for me. Something else that I love about my NHF800 is the fact that I can get my AA batteries almost anywhere, thats why I didn't want to buy the NHF900 nor the NH1. I don't want rechargable batteries. I love the fact that I can get my AA batteries anywhere in the World. Regards. Martin from Chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknight Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Those were my criteria for buying as well. I like the flexibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknight Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 It's cheaper yeah, but the RM-MC34LT sarks hard.Huh? Could you clarify that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xispe Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 nh800 cheaper than nh700 ? well... the units are the same, and nh800 has that remote thingy, how come it is cheaper than the nh700 that comes with a non lcd remote without radio ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadeclaw Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Multiple reasons. First, US price is always without sales tax. Sales tax is added locally. Interstate sales have no sales tax. Europe has a sales tax of 15 to 20 % depending on the country you're in. Always. Unless you're exporting outside Europe using the green export forms. Second, we have customs tax. Third, we have a 2 year warranty by law in Europe, thus higher service cost for the manufacturer. Fourth, exchange rates play a role too. Finally, it also depends, on what the market will allow... That all has an influence on the final sales price. The NH700 is a european only model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudshark Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 Personally, I found the G750 (original one) to be FAR superior to picking up AM stations... wished they had stayed with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aihe Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 As Sknight has stated the old G750 remotes were far easier to use. Granted there are more functions and as a consequence more buttons on the new remotes but I have been using the NF800 for a few weeks now and before that the NF810 (identical remote) for many months and I still haven't got used to the buttons.....damn these fat fingers. As for the remote being kind of left handed, well as a lefty it doesn't seem that way for me. My reception however is just great on both AM and FM. I gotta have a radio with my MD unit and as someone who has broken two G750 remotes I now have 3 radio remotes for the NF800. (Just in case.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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