Features: MDLP playback (SP/LP2/LP4), ATRAC Type-R, G-Protection shock memory (up to 160 seconds in LP4 mode). Main body of unit composed of magnesium for lightness and rigidity. Remote control is capable of display Kanji Chinese characters (see picture at left), unit recharges in charging cradle.

Links:

• Sony's original Japanese press release (translation) for the MZ-E909.
• Sony's official Japanese page (translation) for the MZ-E909.
• MDMan (Korea) has a gallery of MZ-E909 photos.
• Japan-Direct also has a bunch of pictures of the MZ-E909.
• Impress Watch, a Japanese electronics news site, has a page with further info on the MZ-E909.
• Planet Minidisc's Sony 2002 portables feature comparison chart.

Specs: 3mW+3mW output. 100V AC adapter.

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-E909

Service Manual: MZ-E909