I would in no way recommend a minidisc player! The whole concept of it is crap. They are introducing a new medium which we simply don't need. You will have to start getting all these minidiscs and you won't be able to use your CDs or MP3s. That would make 4 formats in an average collevtion already, or maybe 5: Vinyl, cassette, CD, MP3, Minidisc- trust me- keep the formats to as few as possible, saves hassle. MP3 player is better choice- don't drop it.