Sony's Hard Drive MP3 Player
MacWorld.co.uk reports on Sony's newly announced hard-drive based MP3 player -- the Giga Pavit.
The new player from Sony is the first to use the recently announced Cornice 2GB Storage Element. This storage media was announced on January 5th, and was speculated to be used in the (then) rumored Mini iPods. Instead, the iPod Mini uses a 4GB Hitachi Drive.
Sony's 2GB device is expected to retail at 35,000 Yen (~$327 US Dollars).
The new player from Sony is the first to use the recently announced Cornice 2GB Storage Element. This storage media was announced on January 5th, and was speculated to be used in the (then) rumored Mini iPods. Instead, the iPod Mini uses a 4GB Hitachi Drive.
Sony's 2GB device is expected to retail at 35,000 Yen (~$327 US Dollars).
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106 months ago
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Link: Sony debuts first HD-based MP3 player, 2GB in capacity
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Link: Sony debuts first HD-based MP3 player, 2GB in capacity
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106 months ago
More expensive then a 4 GB ipod mini. What's the point. Also shows that speculation on a cornice powered 2 gig ipod for 99 dollars would not be possible or else sony would have done it with this device.
106 months ago
Just reading all the details at the moment:
500 Songs USB 2 interface
2GB HD Supports MP3 formats variable rates 2 versions available runs on most versions of windows but not Mac $325.00 US
Compared with iPod at 4GB Mini ,Mac and PC stylish appearance USB and Firewire and $249.00US and a range of colours with a simple name to boot. iPod looks pretty cheap actually as well as international recognised.
I did initally think it was a bit pricey but looking at the competition Ill take that comment back.
500 Songs USB 2 interface
2GB HD Supports MP3 formats variable rates 2 versions available runs on most versions of windows but not Mac $325.00 US
Compared with iPod at 4GB Mini ,Mac and PC stylish appearance USB and Firewire and $249.00US and a range of colours with a simple name to boot. iPod looks pretty cheap actually as well as international recognised.
I did initally think it was a bit pricey but looking at the competition Ill take that comment back.
106 months ago
What is that Log that I assume works as a scrolling device? Ugly, over-priced. I too see the merits of the iPod mini in new light.
106 months ago
I don't think the silver side is ugly. I do think there is alot of button clutter but sony is being consistent. Ipod mini is superior in every way it appears and for 325 i think i'd buy a 15 gig ipod.
106 months ago
$327... I seriously hope that people will stop complaining about the iPod mini price! Good move Apple!
106 months ago
OK it looks cheap, ugly, and it's expensive. It only holds 500 songs. Hmmm. The only thing it has got going for it is its size, but even the normal iPods are hardly big.
As usual, Sony slapping a premium on it and thinking it will sell. Their name will get them so far, but I'd take an iPod any day. I think most people will do the same.
As usual, Sony slapping a premium on it and thinking it will sell. Their name will get them so far, but I'd take an iPod any day. I think most people will do the same.
106 months ago
I don't think that it looks that bad myself. What I would be more concerned about is the software. Will it be based on SonicStage and the limitations copying ones own music?
Also did anyone see the Sony announcement of the 1gb MiniDisc?
Also did anyone see the Sony announcement of the 1gb MiniDisc?
106 months ago
more info here too...
http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=7674
seems one version is smaller than the iPod mini, but features no controls on it and requires the inline remote, (the version Sony has been bragging about) however the version which does have the controls on, is actually significantly bigger than the iPod mini.
Result Apple I say, with the iPod mini ;)
http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=7674
seems one version is smaller than the iPod mini, but features no controls on it and requires the inline remote, (the version Sony has been bragging about) however the version which does have the controls on, is actually significantly bigger than the iPod mini.
Result Apple I say, with the iPod mini ;)
106 months ago
$327 for two gigs?!?
Certainly makes the mini look like a good (better) deal, and the iPod 15g like a GREAT deal in comparison.
Certainly makes the mini look like a good (better) deal, and the iPod 15g like a GREAT deal in comparison.
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