MiniDiscCoolYay Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) Hello to all. My post is about product construction and durability. I'm reitirating the title. Nice. Anyway, I have an MZ-S1 a.k.a the sports clunker. I believe that thing could last me a very long time. The construction materials seem very solid to me. However, I have been looking at other models especially since Hi-MD came along. But I have to say, I'm skeptical about how durable the other models are. I've had a bad experience with my portable c.d player that I bought years ago for about 300 bucks at the time. Plastic parts on it cracked. That's a 300 dollar investment! And the thing cracked. So I'm looking at these other MD models skeptically. It seems like the casing on the MZ-S1 is toughest. Even though it has other limitations. Anyone have thoughts on this? I know that the RH-10 has an aluminum case. That seems pretty good. It's just sometimes I think these electronic devices are built so fragile. Why? They should make everything out of titanium. Even people. Or o.k, I'll settle for an Adamantium skeletal structure. Edited July 21, 2005 by MiniDiscCoolYay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Actually unobtanium would be the ideal material, can use it for everything.The higher end Hi MD's seem to be constructed very tough, the MZ-NH1 looks like you could drive over it, it is solid, doesn't like salt water though.My Mz-N707 cannot keep a screw in it, have to salvage screws from wayches etc to keep it together, and this was a fairly expensive recorder a few years ago.I agree with what they charge higher quality material, carbon fibre,, some of the exotic epoxies etc should be the norm not the exception.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniDiscCoolYay Posted July 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) Unobtanium?? I've never heard of that one. I heard that the NH1 is extremely solid but hard to find and expensive. I don't think the NH1 is even available around where I live. (in Canada). I would definitely be willing to put in some extra money if I knew materials were more reliable. Sorry to hear about your N-707... Edited July 21, 2005 by MiniDiscCoolYay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 I have seen NH1's on Amazon.com, and amazon.co.uk, you might be able to get one out of the states, or try ebay.Battery life is not an issue with the NH1 no matter what you hear, a spare battery will take care of any eventualities.The new MZM100's look nice, but I like the solidness of the first generations better.Good luck in the hunt.By the way I got my NH1 from Canada, some Sony stores or Future shops may still carry them.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysnap Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 MiniDiscCoolYay said: Unobtanium?? I've never heard of that one. I heard that the NH1 is extremely solid but hard to find and expensive. I don't think the NH1 is even available around where I live. (in Canada). I would definitely be willing to put in some extra money if I knew materials were more reliable. ←[/quoteYup, even scientists are still working on unobtanium! I bought an NH1 from Amazon.co.uk, when they were selling them for only £109. But disappointed at the small/useless lcd on the unit, I returned it. Stupid, very stupid. I've regretted that decision everyday. The NH1 was beautifully made, and had a solidity unlike any MD unit I've handled. It also worked smoothly and quietly, real engineering precision and quality.They can be found on eBay for around £150, and I may yet have to bite the bullet and spend the cash to be an NH1 owner again. But I've just bought an HD3 HDD player, so it'll have to wait another payday.Save up if necessary and find and buy an NH1 - you won't regret it.Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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