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I really like mine. Unfortunately, my brother "needs" it more often so it usually goes to work with him... He installs cable modems and does service calls for a living and routinely needs to burn a CD or get a needed file from one PC to another for troubleshooting. We seem to only have it for a few days before it gets shoved somewhere in his van and isn't seen for months (Despite a near constant need and many search efforts). I've never seen any external drive like it except the other "less-Discman-like" drives in Sony's now defunct Digital Relay series. The key factor is that it does not need an external power source to operate. You can burn CDs or copy to the 2GB Memory Stick or boot to disc and install an operating system all on battery power so please don't offer me a device that can't compete with this sort of functionality.
Such a useful multi-function device deserves spares! Especially since we wouldn't be able to get replacement batteries or anything once we wear this one out. I got mine on clearance for $100 and Sony was even offering a rebate. I'm willing to pay $80 used if the battery is still like new (ie, mostly used on AC power or with a charged docking cradle). $60 for a generally good-condition one and $45 for one that may be missing accessories like the in-line remote. That's pretty good value retention! If you have a broken one or lost yours and want to ditch the accessories, I'll take those too.
Such a useful multi-function device deserves spares! Especially since we wouldn't be able to get replacement batteries or anything once we wear this one out. I got mine on clearance for $100 and Sony was even offering a rebate. I'm willing to pay $80 used if the battery is still like new (ie, mostly used on AC power or with a charged docking cradle). $60 for a generally good-condition one and $45 for one that may be missing accessories like the in-line remote. That's pretty good value retention! If you have a broken one or lost yours and want to ditch the accessories, I'll take those too.