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... suffers from all of these drawbacks and more. PORTABILITY The way MiniDisc works lends itself perfectly to portable formats. First, the technology allows for incredibly small equipment. The smallest of Sony's MD players is barely larger than the 2.5" disc it plays. The discs themselves are easily handled. Housed in small plastic casings, they cannot be scratched like compact discs and are more difficult to break. Also, the MD's Shock Resistant Memory (SRM) system makes it vitually shock proof, eliminating the troublesome skipping which can be caused by rough handling of CD players. Over all the MiniDisc is easy to transport and handle, making it an excellent choice over CD. RECORDABILITY The MiniDisc was the first form of digital audio technology which users could record on. All of the convenience of tape recorder became available, but with the added benefits of digital sound quality that were previously available only ...