Well, I got the Sony Walkman MZ-NHF-800, which, Clinton will be pleased to note, is a Hi-MD machine. It was $238, which seems to be a good deal, especially since that includes a "free" $75 stereo microphone (powered by the unit). The power is from a single AA battery or AC converter. The only problem I can see (or not see!) is that there's a multitude of tiny buttons, most of which have labels that are embossed or engraved rather than printed, none of which is very friendly to 50-year-old eyes. It comes with a cute little remote control device embedded in the headphone cord, with even tinier buttons. The remote control even has a built-in AM/FM radio!

Now if I can just figure out how to use the sucker, and if I can find a little case with a strap so I don't drop it in the mud, I'll be in great shape for Camp Harmony. (Then after camp I can figure out how to use Audacity to edit the hours of music I hope to record... )

Thanks for your help, everybody.

Aloha,
Mark