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Actually rumour has it that the new Ipod actually might have a colour screen enabled, il post the link below makes an interesting read.
http://www.ipodlounge.com/articles_more.php?id=4603_0_8_0_M
But remember that this is now the way most players will go and I am glad that Sony is getting back in the driving seat. Apple was now taking us for a ride with these silly little Ipod udates each month (Learning from MS....
I guess.)
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Posted: 2004-08-16 15:17:22
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I read that a few days ago, but they do say,
For that matter, you can do the exact same black to blue transformation on an iPod mini’s screen. There’s little chance that either unit is capable of operating in color.
I honestly have no idea, and i think Apple fuelling speculation (as always) about the secret features ( or was it Time magazine
) is really annoying, I want my features now
To be quite honest I can't really see Sony 'de-throning' Apple in the portable music world right now.
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Posted: 2004-08-16 15:31:19
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We all know the best devices don't get the most sales
Even though the sony device does seem to be really good, it'll never out sell any ipod item.
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Posted: 2004-08-16 15:40:00
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I think what you guys are forgetting that Sony ruled the Walkman market for many years, and I still have alot of faith that they will manage to do that again.
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Posted: 2004-08-16 23:15:03
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Just found out that this player will only be available in the UK next summer. Bad move Sony.
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Posted: 2004-08-17 16:54:00
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Technically that Sony thing appears
very impressive. However, for me, I just can't see why anyone would want to squint at a tiny screen for hours trying to watch a film. I much prefer to sit at home in the comfort of my sofa and watch a movie in widescreen surround sound on my TV.
It's bad enough trying to watch a film on a Virgin Atlantic airplane seat-back screen. But I do that out of necessity rather than choice on a 9 hour flight.
Music I will listen to over and over again (even in a short space of time), but even my favourite films I probably only watch a few times a year. I certainly wouldn't need to carry an inferior to DVD quality version around with me all the time.
So, for me I wouldn't use it to watch video, and as a music player its just too big!
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Posted: 2004-08-17 17:15:29
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I would buy it over an ipod any time, i hate ipods. Utter junk. My friends had 3 and they kept breaking, so when it broke a 4th time, instead of ANOTHER warranty replacement he got his money back and bought a Creative mp3 player, its much better technically than the ipod and hasnt had any problems with it.
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Posted: 2004-08-17 17:22:01
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Well, you're entitled to your opinion, but it obviously been tainted by your friends experience. They're really not 'utter junk'. He must've been very unlucky (or VERY heavy handed!).
I know 8 people with iPods of different generations and not one has ever had a single problem. My own iPod is 2 years old and still going strong, including the battery.
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Posted: 2004-08-17 17:36:48
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For what i want... i'm still thinking the iriver H340 is the best thing for the job... better than any ipod or sony thing
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Posted: 2004-08-17 18:08:00
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@JoolsG3 What you said is a double edge sword for the simple reason that I could then say well, why would I bother with 3g phones and gprs when I have 2Mbps line at home? Why would I bother with a Mp3 player when I have a Bose acoustic system in my room? and why would I bother compressing mpeg movies to fit on a p800/p900......I could go on and on
Just remember the laws of SUPPLY AND DEMAND. Sony and Apple dont make things they think people wont BUY.
At the end of day each to himself
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Posted: 2004-08-17 18:34:19
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