Source: MDCF & AV Watch

Misc. Specifications:

- release date March 10th
- requires Sonicstage 3.x
- dimensions: 80.2×84.1×18.9mm
- can only record in Hi-MD mode
- 5mW output
- 147g; charging stand 27g
- charges via USB
- battery: standard gumstick battery [same as MZ-NH900, etc]
—also uses AA add-on pack for extra battery life
- time required to charge battery: 3 and 1/2 hrs
- can record in *.mp3 on the unit itself [only 128kbps]
- can facilitate 32-320kbps *.mp3 via Sonicstage along with the first generation Hi-MD ATRAC3/plus offerings
- no definition on regional color variation..yet.

Battery Life

Pictorial

Black:

Silver:

Blue:

Orange:

They all are awesome.  Even the orange looks very appealing.  Picking a color on this model is going to be a hard decision IMO.  Time to start saving the pennies

It has been awhile since i have upgraded my MD player.  I still use the MZ-R910.  I use it primarily for recording lectures and such at college.  Works great. 

This MD recorder is to good to pass up and an upgrade for me is definite.:drool:

Hopefully all colors will be available in the US 8)

US retail release is sometime in April. I would assume it would be the same for Europe as well.