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Casio XG-3

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Casio XG-3Portable MD player
Intro: 2/2000 (? guess)		Street US$129.99
Availability:
OUT: headphone99 x 19 x 76mm, 140g (w/battery)

Features: 40 second shock memory [powersave off/on], 2 step bass boost, backlit remote, repeat, random, track skip and search.
MD info on remote: [Total # of tracks, total play time, disc name] or [Current track #, track time, track name].
Unit info on remote: 4 segment power, bass boost, play mode, volume, shock buffer status and 6 character text. No LCD on body. Unit accepts NiMH in AA formfactor, or AA cell.

Links: Christopher Vallo's review of the unit. The Casio XG-3 MD player is spotted at Circuit City (search for "casio xg3").

Reviews:

    Battery LifePlayRecharge
    NiMH5.5 hr4 hr
    AA x 13.5 hr
    Times based on: Vol 24/30, 16ohm load, temp 25C, PS-off.

    Casio XG-1

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    		Casio XG-1Portable MD player
    Intro: 2/1999 (? guess)
    Availability:
    		OUT: headphone107 x 24.5 x 82mm, 145g (body only)/td >

    Features: 40 second shock memory [2 step, settable], 24 track program play. 3 step bass boost.

    Links: Puwa-risu's excellent Japanese MD site has info on this unit.

    Reviews:

      Battery LifePlayRecharge
      NiMH7 hr? hr
      AA x ?? hr
      Both? hr

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