Why would I want to use MiniDisc instead of DAT which makes perfect copies of a CD (no lossy compression)?
MiniDisc’s advantages over a tape format like DAT include its editing capabilities and quick random access. Unlike any tape-based format, you can instantly jump to a specific track on a MiniDisc and you can delete, split, and reorder tracks. MiniDisc also supports disc and track titles and has a wider availability of portable and car players.