Sony iPod killer?

MrChad

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They finally added MP3 support (no need to convert to ATRAC). This one looks a bit pricey, though.

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Zanix

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Why does Sony insist on have proprietary software/etc... ? I relize they could make alot if something took off, but it seems like most stuff they apply this to has suffered. I guess the only thing I'm thinking of is the minidisk.

Duh me. Probably why this new one supports regular MP3s.
 

Gurck

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Apple isn't a really terrible company... but Sony is. Between the two, I'd go music-less... but if I had to choose one, it'd be the... *gag* ... iPod :Q
 

Attrox

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Originally posted by: Gurck
Apple isn't a really terrible company... but Sony is. Between the two, I'd go music-less... but if I had to choose one, it'd be the... *gag* ... iPod :Q

:Q Now I've seen everything



;)

*Edited for better grammar*
 

TheAudit

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Originally posted by: Attrox
Originally posted by: Gurck
Apple isn't a really terrible company... but Sony is. Between the two, I'd go music-less... but if I had to choose one, it'd be the... *gag* ... iPod :Q

:Q Now I see everything



;)

Yeah, if Gurck would choose Apple than Sony must really suck it.
 

Babbles

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I don't care for Apple products too much, but I sure as hell refuse to give another penny to Sony.
 

nakedfrog

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Originally posted by: Gurck
Apple isn't a really terrible company... but Sony is. Between the two, I'd go music-less... but if I had to choose one, it'd be the... *gag* ... iPod :Q

What's so terrible about Sony?
 

Koing

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Sony warrenty in the UK has been 'very good' to me the few times I have had to use it.

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Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: geno
Originally posted by: Anubis
the ipod was killed long before sont made this

how?

the iaudio m3
creative zen
the iriver
rio karma

MAYBE the iriver, but i would pick the ipod over the other stuff in a heartbeat

i believe ipod sold better than any of the ones you mentioned so i dont see how it was killed....
 

welst10

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Own Creative Zen Touch for more than 3 months now. Very happy with it. not a single problem so far.
 

Anubis

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Originally posted by: shady06
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: geno
Originally posted by: Anubis
the ipod was killed long before sont made this

how?

the iaudio m3
creative zen
the iriver
rio karma

MAYBE the iriver, but i would pick the ipod over the other stuff in a heartbeat

i believe ipod sold better than any of the ones you mentioned so i dont see how it was killed....

just because people act like sheep and buy the ipod does not mean there isnt a better product out there

have you ever seen a TV add for anything other then the ipod?
 

Aimster

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Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: geno
Originally posted by: Anubis
the ipod was killed long before sont made this

how?

the iaudio m3
creative zen
the iriver
rio karma

Ipod is still the #1 seller.

Iriver is OK, but it is no Ipod killer.

The only reason Ipod does so well is because it is thin. THIN THIN THIN.
 

Anubis

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Originally posted by: Aimster
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: geno
Originally posted by: Anubis
the ipod was killed long before sont made this

how?

the iaudio m3
creative zen
the iriver
rio karma

Ipod is still the #1 seller.

Iriver is OK, but it is no Ipod killer.

The only reason Ipod does so well is because it is thin. THIN THIN THIN.

ill say it again, just because it sells more does not mean its better

and both the iaudio m3 and rio karma are SMALLER then the ipod, yes thiner
 

welst10

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Originally posted by: shady06
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: geno
Originally posted by: Anubis
the ipod was killed long before sont made this

how?

the iaudio m3
creative zen
the iriver
rio karma

MAYBE the iriver, but i would pick the ipod over the other stuff in a heartbeat

i believe ipod sold better than any of the ones you mentioned so i dont see how it was killed....

you didn't do any research on the Creative Zen Touch and Zen Micro, did you? If I had to buy again, i'd still choose those over ipod and ipod mini, easily.

 

anxi80

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Originally posted by: Anubis
the iaudio m3
creative zen
the iriver
rio karma
funny you mention the iaudio m3 first. im about 5 minutes away from buying it. after my research, for the money, size, and support, i like what the iaudio m3 offers over other mp3 players.
 

Lyfer

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I enjoy my $40 Walmart RCA Lyra that uses SD cards, it works fine.:)
 

sygyzy

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Originally posted by: Gurck
Apple isn't a really terrible company... but Sony is. Between the two, I'd go music-less... but if I had to choose one, it'd be the... *gag* ... iPod :Q

I never understood people who say "Between the two choices A and B, I'd choose C". C is not a choice! If you are going to set yourself up by saying "Between the two..." then you have to choose. Of course you choose option C and then revert back and say "but if I had to choose one.." Yes! You have to chose one, hence "Between the two..."
 

Anubis

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Originally posted by: anxi80
Originally posted by: Anubis
the iaudio m3
creative zen
the iriver
rio karma
funny you mention the iaudio m3 first. im about 5 minutes away from buying it. after my research, for the money, size, and support, i like what the iaudio m3 offers over other mp3 players.


get the M3L has a FVCKING 35 HOUR BATTERY LIFE!!!!!!!!

i hope to be getting one soon, tho my Zen xtra has been great for almost a year now
 

alent1234

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Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: shady06
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: geno
Originally posted by: Anubis
the ipod was killed long before sont made this

how?

the iaudio m3
creative zen
the iriver
rio karma

MAYBE the iriver, but i would pick the ipod over the other stuff in a heartbeat

i believe ipod sold better than any of the ones you mentioned so i dont see how it was killed....

just because people act like sheep and buy the ipod does not mean there isnt a better product out there

have you ever seen a TV add for anything other then the ipod?



what else supports AAC?
 

Anubis

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Originally posted by: alent1234
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: shady06
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: geno
Originally posted by: Anubis
the ipod was killed long before sont made this

how?

the iaudio m3
creative zen
the iriver
rio karma

MAYBE the iriver, but i would pick the ipod over the other stuff in a heartbeat

i believe ipod sold better than any of the ones you mentioned so i dont see how it was killed....

just because people act like sheep and buy the ipod does not mean there isnt a better product out there

have you ever seen a TV add for anything other then the ipod?



what else supports AAC?

nothing and thats wht prepriority formats suck

OGG and FLAC > ACC
id use Loseless WMA before ACC