▸MD-S301

075   |   Sharp   |   '97

謎之機型海外版

'97年的Sharp MD由裡至外徹底翻新，多數機型達成口袋尺寸(也就是方形機身)，造型上也由過往線段與方形的組合轉換為圓型主角的設計語言。似乎展現著裡外煥然一新的新氣象。

MD-S301(沒有在日本市場銷售)與MD-SS301兩者幾乎沒有差異，但是兩者之間僅一字之差的產品型號區別讓人匪夷所思，不知是給否專為特定國家或通路的客製版本。

採用Slot in機構，有別於一般貝殼機構繁瑣的機蓋開開關關，僅需One Touch以水平向滑順快速地入 / 出光碟。不過Slot In需要較多的空間占比機身也較厚重些。

新型液晶線控搭載背光照明，無論外出或暗處等各場合都點出炫目美麗的科技意象。

音訊的壓縮 / 解碼採用ATRAC 24Bit，獲得清晰、具延伸感並提升微信號的再現性，享受寬廣動態的高音質~

充電池擁有6小時續航但充電時間卻頗為攏長的3小時，AA x1則有4小時電力。 

Mysterious Model

In '97, Sharp completely revamped its MD lineup, both inside and out, with most models achieving a pocket size (i.e., square body). The design language shifted from a combination of lines and squares to a focus on rounded shapes, reflecting a fresh and renewed aesthetic.

The MD-S301 (not sold in the Japanese market) and the MD-SS301 are almost identical, but the slight difference of a single letter in their model numbers is puzzling. It is unclear whether this distinction was made for specific countries or distribution channels.

Using a Slot In mechanism, it differs from the usual clamshell design with its tedious lid opening and closing. Instead, a single touch allows for smooth, horizontal disc insertion and ejection. However, Slot In mechanisms require more space, resulting in a thicker and heavier body.

The new LCD remote control features backlighting, illuminating the beautiful technological imagery whether outdoors or in low-light conditions.

The audio compression/decoding uses ATRAC 24Bit, delivering clear, extended sound with enhanced fidelity, providing a broad dynamic range and high sound quality.

The rechargeable battery offers play 6hrs but requires a rather long 3hrs for a full charge. Using AAx 1 provides an additional play 4hrs.

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