jaylen Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Sony Hi-MD Downloader: NH3D(a pictorial requested by Ishiyoshi)Camera: All pics were taken with a point-and-shoot Sony DSC-T7 and I'm not an expert photographer, so please excuse any blurriness. I took all pics during the day to keep the unit's color as true to life as possible. This unit is incredibly difficult to photograph due to its finish and color. A simple wrong angle or lighting will alter its color drastically - any color differences per pic will reflect that, so do NOT think that the unit is “changing” color.Unit: My NH3D is about 3 months old and was purchased brand new. The build and feel of the metal is like that of the Sony EH1 player. Although the NH3D looks similar to the NH1 (minus the inputs, outputs, LCD display), the metal of the NH3D feels thicker and heavier, more like aluminum rather than the lighter, magnesium body construction of the NH1.Since everyone else's pictorials have a pic of the Hi-MD logo:In its charging cradle:Comparison to other "blue" Sony MD units (pictured with the E720 player and NE810 downloader). As you can see, the blue of the NH3D is unique to that of the (turquoise) E720 and (dark blue) NE810. The finish of each unit is also different - brushed metal for the NH3D, smooth/polished metal for the E720, and a rough metal for the NE810.The nice thing about the NH3D is that upon first glance, it doesn't scream, "I'm a downloader." The "download" button is now subtly placed off to the side with the rest of the buttons as opposed to the huge download button area on the front of the NE810.Just a little bigger than a minidisc:Thickness is a little less than 3 MDs without their slipcovers:Comparing the NH3D and the NH1. Aside from the obvious differences, the Sony logo on the front is embossed on the NH1, but raised silver lettering on the NH3D.The charging cradles. Do they look the same to you? That's because they are and differ only in color. So, if you have an NH1 and are planning to get an NH3D, the cradles are interchangeable.The NH3D isn't the slimmest Hi-MD unit of all (that title is still reserved for the EH1, middle unit), but it is a little bit thinner (in some parts) than the NH1:What's in the box:The NH3D box is similar to that of the NH1. Because this unit was only available in Japan, all manuals and paperwork are in Japanese. There is some English in the user's manual, but not enough to know what the heck means what to a non-Japanese reader. Just in case there is any question about the power supply. I don't use this. I bought an adaptor from Radio Shack as the one supplied with the NH3D can't be used in the USA. And yes, it comes with the well-loved remote, the 40ELK. Other stuff - short USB cable, long USB cable, and the short-cord MDR-838 earphones. (It also comes with a LIP4WM lithion ion battery, but I forgot to take a pic of it.)If you felt the pics above haven't shown you enough, then here are some animated 360 views of the unit:Hope you enjoyed my pictorial and it prompts your interest in acquiring one. It's a rare unit, but certainly not that elusive. Proving there is life beyond silver and black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Great stuff Jaylen - superb pictorial! Your photos really show this unit at it's best. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylen Posted May 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Thanks, Rich! That's what "study breaks" are for. And because Ishiyoshi requested it, I had to give it a good go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Thanks, Rich! That's what "study breaks" are for. And because Ishiyoshi requested it, I had to give it a good go. Just wondering is there a pause button on the NH3D? The stop from the NH1 has been moved on the the side to replace the "Menu" button. Thought maybe it was on the joystick itself? A combined Play / Pause? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylen Posted May 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Thought maybe it was on the joystick itself? A combined Play / Pause?You are absolutely correct. On the NH3D, pressing the joystick inward once is "play" and pressing it again is "pause." The engraved symbols on the joystick are > (an arrow for play) and || (for pause). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Proving there is life beyond silver and black.Absolutely!! Thanks for taking the time to set up this pictorial, Jaylen! Simply brilliant!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Thanks, Rich! That's what "study breaks" are for. And because Ishiyoshi requested it, I had to give it a good go.Right, I use that time to go on the internet and look at these Study break pictorials! Great pictorial, really.. cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuge Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Wow !! Great ,Brilliant ,X-Lent Pictorial Jaylen .. Blue colour looks really good indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Tires Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Thanks for posting the great pictures Jaylen. You make me anxious for a a shipment I'll be receiving in the not too distant future... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylen Posted May 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Thanks, everyone. With Nismo already on-board, who's next? Ishiyoshi? Rich? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobA Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Thanks for posting the great pictures Jaylen. You make me anxious for a a shipment I'll be receiving in the not too distant future...Great pictorial! Super thin and compact like player-only units but with a usb port, definitely great. Good thing it is shipped with the 40elk too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Thanks, everyone. With Nismo already on-board, who's next? Ishiyoshi? Rich? Heh.. Ben is back on the hunt! Since the NH3D is still relatively easy to acquire in Japan, I may acquire one after the VGN-UX90PS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogon07 Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 (edited) Wonderful pictures Jaylen. Gee, I think I need one of these so I'll have two HiMDs with LIP-4WM batteries Is the Download button like the MZ-DH710's which only works when SimpleBurner is active or is it useful for something else as well? Edited May 31, 2006 by bogon07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiesto Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 outstanding pictorial, the NH3D is really unique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylen Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Super thin and compact like player-only units but with a usb port, definitely great.lol RobA: I'm surprised you think highly of a unit like this, especially since it has no body LCD or jog dial. I may acquire one after the VGN-UX90PS.Cool! It'd be great to have another NH3Der out there. Looking forward to your pictorial of that UX90. I've only seen the UX50 in person and it's pretty neat. That UX90 is bigger, but looks even more amazing.Is the Download button like the MZ-DH710's which only works when SimpleBurner is active or is it useful for something else as well?I've only used the download button with SimpleBurner, as you said, just like other Sony downloaders. Whether or not it has another function, sorry, I have no idea - the user's manual is completely in Japanese. Maybe when Ishiyoshi gets his, he can tell you more.Thanks again for the comments, all. Hoping to keep the MD addiction alive and strong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobA Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 lol RobA: I'm surprised you think highly of a unit like this, especially since it has no body LCD or jog dial. There are exceptions of course. This model is like a player only unit, great build and super thin + the ability to download music on it. Very nice, and it is shipped with a 3 line remote w/ jog dial, and I'm sure someone that is looking for this unit will be a remote user. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylen Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 There are exceptions of course. You sure have a lot of exceptions. And here I thought only "great/acceptable players" have an LCD and jog dial, thus making the RH1 a unworthy player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Thanks for the pictorial, beautiful unit, hope it gives you much enjoymentTTFNBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobA Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 (edited) You sure have a lot of exceptions. And here I thought only "great/acceptable players" have an LCD and jog dial, thus making the RH1 a unworthy player.The RH1 only supplies a 1 line remote, doesn't make you pay 70 bucks for one to make it a quality player. If I was ever to buy a nh3d, I would use it only when using the remote. For all other situations, rh10 or 600d. Not that it matters though, I'm broke . Edited June 1, 2006 by RobA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylen Posted June 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 The RH1 only supplies a 1 line remote, doesn't make you pay 70 bucks for one to make it a quality player. If I was ever to buy a nh3d, I would use it only when using the remote. For all other situations, rh10 or 600d. Not that it matters though, I'm broke .This is the last thing that I'll have to say about your LCD display, 3-line remote, and jog dial obsessions. By going by such strict requirements and nit-picky things as to what makes an ideal player/recorder, you are seriously depriving yourself. There are tons of great MD player-only and recorder units with 1-line display remotes - the entire Sharp Auvi line, for example. Perhaps it is a good thing that you are late in the game when it comes to minidisc. Out of all the Hi-MD units, your RH10 is what I'd consider to be the worst, no offense to other RH10 owners, of course. It's fat, scratches easily, difficult to see in bright light, sub-par mp3 playback, no HD digital amp, no legacy recording, and the AA attachment ruins the look. I'll end this by saying that your sour grapes about the RH1 is becoming more and more evident - you can't afford to have the RH1 so you might as well bash it without having even tried it.Peace. I'm done with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury_in_flames Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobA Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 This is the last thing that I'll have to say about your LCD display, 3-line remote, and jog dial obsessions. By going by such strict requirements and nit-picky things as to what makes an ideal player/recorder, you are seriously depriving yourself. There are tons of great MD player-only and recorder units with 1-line display remotes - the entire Sharp Auvi line, for example. Perhaps it is a good thing that you are late in the game when it comes to minidisc. Out of all the Hi-MD units, your RH10 is what I'd consider to be the worst, no offense to other RH10 owners, of course. It's fat, scratches easily, difficult to see in bright light, sub-par mp3 playback, no HD digital amp, no legacy recording, and the AA attachment ruins the look. I'll end this by saying that your sour grapes about the RH1 is becoming more and more evident - you can't afford to have the RH1 so you might as well bash it without having even tried it.Peace. I'm done with this.To each their own. We all have different opinions, if we all thought the same, life would be very boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylen Posted June 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 A pic of the lithium ion battery that I forgot to photograph: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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