This may have been pointed out already - haven't read the whole thread as I'm in a rush - but I thought I should cover it in case no-one else had.

If you're going to record with a mic, please don't make the mistake I did: I failed to check whether the MZ N510 had a mic socket - it only has a line in, which is great for transferring recorded music but doesn't give any kind of pre-amp boost for less powerful inputs. Therefore anything recorded with a mic sounds more than a bit distant. Other than that, it's a great bit of kit, lightweight and very reliable. Just make sure you get the full specs before buying!!!