sony network walkman

[meathead333]

anyone else looked into this? i am considering this over an ipod. i dont wanna type all the specs and reasons why, but looks like a next generation mp3 player. it use that new sony atrac3 technology that their new mini disc players use. http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bi...NWHD1

[omarq]

IT seems that it doesn't actually play mp3's... it plays mp3's converted to ATRAC. Sounds like PITA.maybe I'm paranoid... but the less things actively talking to other things over the net the better... why would I want this thing to say hello to some Sony server out there from time to time?

[meathead333]

Quote, originally posted by omarq »IT seems that it doesn't actually play mp3's... it plays mp3's converted to ATRAC. Sounds like PITA.maybe I'm paranoid... but the less things actively talking to other things over the net the better... why would I want this thing to say hello to some Sony server out there from time to time?i could be wrong....but from what i am reading, it does play MP3s. it sjust that you hold more if you convert the files to atrac3. that why the hd is only 20 GB. it says it can hold 13000 songs if coverted at $400. a 40 gb ipod can only hold like 10000 at $400. i dont think the sony network works off a network per say, maybe you can connect to a site to download, but i think its just sony's answer to an ipod. plus th ebattery life sounds much bette rthan the ipod. i could be wrong, but that how i read it. ill need to read some reveiws not associated with sony to get an unbiased veiw.

[Jahntassa]

According to C|NET (who I do trust for some things), it actively converts everything to ATRAC3 to load onto the device.I like the idea of minidiscs, but the format is a horrible one. Here's the C|Net review of it. Consider picking up an Archos, or one of the Creative Labs Nomad's..http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_N....html

[hwm187]

yo guys, heres the deal. The ipod has been out for a while. Although it could use so improvments (color screen, video support, camera, etc), it still works great. and apple has always been good about not messing up your preferences/ files. In my opinon, especially with the new price drop, the ipod is the best bet. Not that the Sony wouldn't work or anything, but the ipod is so stable and well thought out. I mean, either way, you are spending alot of money. i think you shouid spend it with something that's reliable. Anyways, good luck.

[meathead333]

Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa »According to C|NET (who I do trust for some things), it actively converts everything to ATRAC3 to load onto the device.I like the idea of minidiscs, but the format is a horrible one. Here's the C|Net review of it. Consider picking up an Archos, or one of the Creative Labs Nomad's..http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_N....htmlwell after reading the reveiws on cnet, looks like it isnt as nice as i thought. anyone know if ipod plans to fix/redesign any of the things that are lacking?