Features: Nearly identical to MZ-NHF800, but without AM/FM remote.

• Stick-type remote (no LCD?)
• USB connection on main unit.
• Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 9 discs of 500 tracks/3 discs of 2047 tracks.
• Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
• 6 Band Equalizer
• Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
• Quick Mode
• Rechargeable NiMH AA formfactor battery (NH-7WMAA)
• Body construction: Plastic
• Colors: Silver, Blue
• Principal differences from MZ-NHF800:
  • No AM/FM tuner
  • No LCD on remote
  • No VPT (Virtual surround sound)
• Common to Hi-MD recorders:
  • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
  • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
  • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
  • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ("Hi-SP") and 64 ("Hi-LP") kbps.
  • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
  • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Markets: Europe, Canada (Japan?)

Links:

• Sony Hi-MD announcement
• Sony Hi-MD specification
• AV Land (UK) page
• Hi-MD FAQ
• Sony's preliminary Hi-MD portable comparison chart.

Accessories: Remote, NiMH rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NH700

Service Manual: MZ-NH700