The optical port can upload and download. Recent models have Windows software that allow you to do file transfers over a USB port which is a new feature. I still enjoy playing the recorded files I have chosen into recording software where I can tweak, amplify, reverb and edit the files before saving them.

The iMic device allows both headphones and microphone to be plugged into a little device which hooks into your USB port, which is handy because you can play your MDR straight into that mic port.

Jumping to tracks is easy and in addition you can fast forward while listening within a track so you can locate down to the syllable.

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