Can't be easily beaten for live recording on a moderate budget ;-)
But since the iPod, I gave up listening to anything on my MD-MT877, and have since decided to sell it, as I don't record much anymore.
NetMD has kept Sony & Friends in the game for a bit longer, but you're right. I don't think I'd place MD in the same failed-tech category as Beta as many have, however... MD has survived for a LONG time, and for a niche market (foreign especially), has been popular. Great technology... it's just that the pure mp3 player will prevail eventually... MD'll die soon.
Although, critics have been saying this for a long time... Just like they have for Apple. And, well... ;-)