Sharp MD-S50

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Name	MD-S50
Manufacturer	Sharp
Released	1996/03
Device type	portable
Recorder	Player
MDLP	No
NetMD	No
Hi-MD	No
Radio	No
Dimensions	74x17.9x106mm
Weight	150g
ATRAC ver	Not recorded
Battery	Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes	Not recorded
Sidecar (depr)	3xAA
Voltage	3.6, 5
Power cable	Not recorded
Price (launch)	Not recorded
Price (launch)	¥37 000
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Inputs	N/A
Outputs	3.5mm headphone
Control	Not recorded

See also: Kenwood DMC-F3

Available in MD-S50-A (blue), MD-S50-S (silver) and MD-S50-H (grey)

Features: All digital processing done on one chip to reduce power by 35% over previous model. Large LCD display on remote. Katakana/roman display. 3 step digital bass boost. Repeat and random play. Playback time: 4 hours on included lithium ion rechargeable (AD-S50BT), 10 hours on 3 alkalines (with optional AD-S50BC drycell case). 4 step "battery life" indicator. Comes in three colors. Has a big window on the lid so you can see the color of the MD case (and maybe the MD spinning if it's in a clear case?). Headphone output was 10mw + 10mw (16 ohm).