MiniDisc in 2001
Year overview
NetMD connected MiniDisc to the PC era and reset the format's direction.
Browse the 2001 lineup, then continue into related archive paths.
A structured summary before the full lineup and related archive links.
- NetMD arrived in 2001 with the MZ-N1.
- PC-linked transfer became the new strategic branch for MiniDisc.
- Sony was tying the format to computers as much as portable recording.
- 2000: 10 archived models.
- 2001: 12 archived models.
- 2002: 11 archived models.
Notable models
Representative MiniDisc releases from 2001.
2001 MZ-N1
The MZ-N1 was the first portable recorder to feature NetMD and expand MiniDisc recording to PC connectivity.
2001 MZ-B100
The MZ-B100 is a MiniDisc recorder that prioritizes ease of use and visibility, with audio recording as its primary purpose rather than music playback.
2001 MZ-G750
The MZ-G750 is a MiniDisc recorder based on the recording functions of the R700 series, with radio functionality integrated into the remote control.
All MiniDisc models from 2001
Complete 2001 MiniDisc lineup.
2001 MZ-B100
The MZ-B100 is a MiniDisc recorder that prioritizes ease of use and visibility, with audio recording as its primary purpose rather than music playback.
2001 MZ-E300
The MZ-E300 was a MiniDisc player with a focus on simplicity, with a limited set of features and accessories.
2001 MZ-E501
The MZ-E501 was a mid-range MiniDisc player that supported playback of long-recording discs thanks to its MDLP compatibility.
2001 MZ-E600
The MZ-E600 was a MiniDisc player that supported MDLP and offered improved stability and ease of use.
2001 MZ-E606W
The MZ-E606W was a MiniDisc player that changed the way it was used by incorporating wireless operation.
2001 MZ-E707
The MZ-E707 was a high-end MiniDisc player that expanded the range of adjustments during playback while maintaining the supported formats.
2001 MZ-E909
The MZ-E909 was a top-of-the-line MiniDisc player that achieved a high level of balance between superior materials and long playback performance.
2001 MZ-G750
The MZ-G750 is a MiniDisc recorder based on the recording functions of the R700 series, with radio functionality integrated into the remote control.
2001 MZ-N1
The MZ-N1 was the first portable recorder to feature NetMD and expand MiniDisc recording to PC connectivity.
2001 MZ-R500
The MZ-R500 is an entry-level MiniDisc recorder with streamlined functions, specializing in basic recording.
2001 MZ-R700
The MZ-R700 is a mid-range MiniDisc recorder that offers a full range of recording inputs while maintaining ease of use and reliability.
2001 MZ-R909
The MZ-R909 is a high-end MiniDisc recorder in the R series, featuring refined controls and display performance.
Browse by feature
Browse the 2001 lineup through major functions, formats, and product branches.
- Standard MD Browse the 2001 lineup filtered to Standard MD.
- NetMD Browse the 2001 lineup filtered to NetMD.
- MDLP Browse the 2001 lineup filtered to MDLP.
- Recorder Browse the 2001 lineup filtered to Recorder.
- Playback-only Browse the 2001 lineup filtered to Playback-only.
- Optical input Browse the 2001 lineup filtered to Optical input.
Further exploration
Continue from the 2001 lineup into related articles, collections, and timeline paths.
- Read the 2001 year article Read the full editorial story behind MiniDisc in 2001.
- MiniDisc in 2000 See the lineup immediately before the 2001 releases.
- MiniDisc in 2002 Follow the MiniDisc line into the next stage after 2001.
- Browse all MiniDisc collections Move from the year view into broader MiniDisc themes and branches.
- Browse the full MiniDisc timeline Step back from 2001 and view the wider MiniDisc chronology.