▸MZ-E40

049　｜　Sony　｜　'96

海外初　MD Walkman

MZ-E40是Sony首台針對海外市場研發的機型，並未於日本銷售。

常見的MD隨身聽該有一應具全的配件與輕巧纖薄的機身一律從缺，直率厚實的形體帶來頗具年代感的第一印象。

作為踏入MD世界的入門款型，配件僅耳機與充電器。並將液晶螢幕前所未見地配置於側面的抬頭式大膽設計，在外出使用時資訊確認更為簡便省事，而常用鍵也同樣位居側邊彌補了無線控時不便性。

兼容電池機身，可直接收納AA x2或加購BP-DM20充電池，使用上不受電池規格限制的高自由度，不過兼容性的反面就是近25mm相對厚實的機身。頗為短促的4小時高耗電續航(AA)，但耳機孔卻擁有驚人的15mW + 15mW大輸出(比同期機型+50%~200%)，可預期聲音表現不同凡響~

然而機身大小堪比數年前的科技，加上電池近250g的份量，雖然人高馬大的歐美消費者應該也不太在意就是了。

Overseas Debut　MD Walkman

The MZ-E40 is Sony's first model developed for the overseas market and was not sold in Japan.

Common features of a portable MD player, such as a full set of accessories and a slim and lightweight body, are conspicuously absent. The straightforward and solid design creates an intuitively user-friendly first impression.

As an entry-level model entering the world of MD, the accessories include headphones and a charging/power supply. The bold design of placing the LCD screen on the side for the first time provides convenient information confirmation during outdoor use. The commonly used buttons are also conveniently located on the side, addressing the inconvenience of wireless control.

The body is designed to accommodate batteries directly, allowing for the inclusion of the provided rechargeable battery or AA x2, or the optional BP-DM20 rechargeable battery. This offers a high degree of flexibility in usage without being limited by battery specifications. However, the overall weight of 300g with batteries may lack persuasiveness, but for tall and robust consumers in Europe and America, the play 4hr battery life might be a more significant drawback...

1997