Sony's new flash Walkman
Sony's new flash-based Walkman can store 256MB, 512MB or 1GB of data. The music players will be a bit pricier than some competing flash players, but the company says the new features and designs will make them worth it. The devices start at $90 for the 256MB player and run up to about $200.
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and really enjoy it. It is hard to tell from the picture how intuitive
the controls are. The ability to control the shuffle without
looking at, even through the fabric of a shirt while it is hanging
around your neck (my favorite) is priceless. I know the Sony has
a slick display, but I don't miss one in the shuffle. Lastly, if you
like the integration that iTunes and the iTunes Music Store offer,
along with the Autofill feature in iTunes, the shuffle still looks
like a better "package".
-DB, Ohio, USA
Money is abundant, but common sense obviously is in short supply at Sony. Oh, would someone please provide a link to the story about Sony suing itself over mp3s?
shuffle. The shufffle, i haven't had a chance to play with yet
because i am punishing myself. I really do like the slick design
and appearance of the Sony product.
However,I will probably never purchase the sony, but I do like
their design. Unfortunately, there are so many factors that
affect my choice.
1. Ergonmically, the iPod remains untouched. This can easily be
said just by seeing the design on the Sony, but I hold true
judgement until i get my hands on one at a store.
2. The love affair (yep, i said it) I have with the iPod has nothing
to do with being a Mac-head. The software integration, sturdy
design, ergonomic and intuitive interfaces blend together in
arguably one of best designs of form and function this century.
You can rail against it, poo-poo ... but that simple fact will
remain the same 100 years from now. Don't miss out on that
simple point. (The iPod Mini)
3. The reason I got an iPod was because I am so sick and tired of
the constantly repeated, crap and commercials being spewed
from radio these days. It was a means of musical freedom, and
to carry enough music that I might not hear the same thing for a
week. And in some cases hear the same thing over and over.
So WHAT IS THE FUSS ABOUT FM ON YOUR PLAYERS?!
4. The reason I added an iPod shuffle to my collection (three of
the five iPods have been gifts), is i wanted an iPod with non-
moving parts, that I could walk around with for a short, or long
time (as long as my body can hold out). The flash-based shuffle
was perfect. I could always have a set of playlists ready for it
based upon the activity i might be doing. Therefore, what do i
need a screen for? Really!?
5. Ummm, this isn't really a point, but I don't think I would have
had this experience with the other iPods. It was the iPod mini
that we perfect. Whether it was an accident or not, it happend.
The other iPods, though identitcal in UI, something was
different. The annodized aluminum? The non-chrome
backside? The weight? The perfect fit in you hand? I don't
know. But if you have only played with other iPods and not the
Mini, then you might not understand what I meant about its
design. But it, more than any other product, on this planet, has
affected people, from all countries and walks of life. It's not a
fad, its simply a commercial engineering marvel.
Damn, think i went on too long. ... Sorry. :-) I like the Sony
Continue doing GOOD...
Now looking at this mediocre product with a price of arrogance, and a design of tepedity at best, I don't know which one is funnier, comedy show or business history.
- Interface looks too small.
- by Steve Jordan March 14, 2005 11:15 AM PST
- If the Sony is about the size of a USB stick, as it looks, controlling it is gonna be fun. Those buttons on the side look like the size of pinheads, and pretty close together. I haven't used the iPod, but it's gotta be easier to control than that.
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(37 Comments)That's the biggest problem with most digital players: Interface sucks. I went back to an older RCA Lyra, because the newer Lyra had a pathetic interface (I can control my old one blindfolded). When do these things get a voice IO control interface? THAT'S the way to do it.