In 2003, Sony delivered one last round of efficiency and usability tweaks with no real illusion of revival. The year’s models were built for the listeners who still actively preferred physical discs.
D-NE900
The D-NE900 is a portable CD player that supports ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3, and MP3 playback. It supports playback of compressed audio on CDs and CD-R/RWs and features enhanced display and power supply performance. Playback is within the range of a standard CD player, positioning it as a mid-to-high-end model. It is a derivative model with expanded specifications.
D-NE1
The D-NE1 is a portable CD player that supports ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3, and MP3 playback. It supports playback of compressed audio on CDs and CD-R/RWs and features optical digital output and a metal casing. It supports multiple compression formats for large-capacity audio discs. It is positioned as a higher-end model with expanded compressed audio playback.
D-NE9
The D-NE9 is a portable CD player that supports ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3, and MP3 playback. It supports playback of compressed audio on CDs and CD-R/RWs and features an electronic anti-skip mechanism using G-Protection. Playback is within the range of a standard CD player, positioning it as a mid-range model. It maintains a basic configuration.
D-NE10
The D-NE10 is a portable CD player that supports ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3, and MP3 playback. It supports playback of compressed audio on CDs and CD-R/RWs and features optical digital output and a backlit remote control. It has a slim design and supports external device connectivity. It is positioned as a higher-end model with expanded compressed audio playback.
D-EJ700
The D-EJ700 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism using G-Protection. It supports CD and CD-R/RW playback and features remote control operation. Playback is within the range of a standard CD player, positioning it as a mid-range model. It maintains a basic configuration.
D-EJ785
The D-EJ785 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism using G-Protection. It features a slim design, a backlit remote control, and bookmark playback and is battery-powered for portable use. Playback is within the range of a standard CD player, positioning it as a mid-range model. It includes adjusted controls and functional configuration.
D-FJ787
The D-FJ787 is a portable CD player equipped with an FM/AM tuner and G-Protection. CD playback is handled by the main unit, while the tuner function is integrated into the remote control. It supports both CD playback and radio reception and features preset tuning and display. It is a derivative model with a separate tuner function.
D-NE800
The D-NE800 is a portable CD player that supports ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3, and MP3 playback. It supports playback of compressed audio on CDs and CD-R/RWs and features an electronic anti-skip mechanism using G-Protection and basic CD playback. Playback is within the range of a standard CD player, positioning it as a mid-range model. It maintains a basic configuration.
By the end of 2003, Discman had entered the quiet close of its active consumer life. These final refinements rounded out Sony’s long portable CD story, leaving its lessons to continue in entirely different kinds of devices.
