Features: Further cost reduced Hi-MD model with built-in AM/FM tuner (in remote).

• Stick-type, backlit remote with built-in AM/FM/TV/Weatherband digital tuner.
• 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).
• "VPT" Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology = Virtual Surround)
• 6 Band Equalizer
• Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
• Quick Mode
• Rechargeable NiMH AA formfactor battery (NH-7WMAA)
• Body construction: Plastic
• Colors: Silver
• Principal differences from MZ-NH900:
  • No digital pitch control.
  • No digital amp.
  • No line out function.
  • All plastic construction.
  • No charging cradle.
  • No external AA battery case (alkaline AA cells can be used internally).
  • Smaller personal disk memory capacity.
  • No program/group program play mode (really?).
  • AA form-factor NiMH rechargeable cell with less capacity (700mah NH-7WMAA vs. 1000mah NH-10WM).
• 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: US, Europe

Links:

• Sony Hi-MD announcement
• Sony Hi-MD specification
• 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-NHF800