A História Ilustrada do Minidisco da SONY - ep.8 - 1996: MZ-E50

 

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Visual Guide to Sony’s MiniDisc (1992–2006)

From First Machines to Final Form

ep. 8

1996 MZ-E50: Slim Playback Design

With a magnesium body and reduced thickness, the MZ-E50 marked a turning point for playback-only models. The remote became the primary interface, pushing MiniDisc toward true pocket portability.

By the late 1990s, MiniDisc had found its role. It was dependable, durable, and deeply practical. Recording culture flourished, remotes became extensions of the device itself, and Sony explored alternative form factors without changing the core experience. MiniDisc was no longer trying to replace cassette or CD. It had become its own category.