F.uck iPod: Sony Releases HD5, iPod Killer

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Posted by kamil on May-09-2005 06:20:

F.uck iPod: Sony Releases HD5, iPod Killer

First and formost:

FULL MP3 compatibility

Here goes:

-40 hours battery life compared to apples measly 16
-REMOVABLE BATTERY (better than apples internal that dies after 18 months)
-SMALLER, and lighter
-FULL MP3 compatibility
-Horizontal and Vertical use of the unit
-6 Band equalizer, fully customizable (apple has shitty presets)
-20gb capacity (more than enough for anyone)
Pics:

Removable battery:

Other colors:

Detailed specs:

More detailed pics: http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/d...0408/dev108.htm

Posted by Ian on May-09-2005 06:24:

it looks like an old-skool gameboy

Posted by kamil on May-09-2005 06:27:

quote:
Originally posted by Ian^
it looks like an old-skool gameboy

i love anythng retro.

sony has just finally given apple a big STFU to its overrated iPod.

the removable battery is fucking killer tho. apple cant compete with that. its beat. done.

GAME OVER APPLE.

and to all the ipod trendwhores: FUCK YOU.

Posted by Yan on May-09-2005 06:29:

quote:
Originally posted by kamil
and to all the ipod trendwhores: FUCK YOU.

Very much so.

I've been following this item through engadget.com for a while now. Looking great. Unfortunately, I spend a ton of time in my car so I don't really need something to carry around.

Posted by Ian on May-09-2005 06:29:

quote:
Originally posted by kamil
i love anythng retro.

sony has just finally given apple a big STFU to its overrated iPod.

the removable battery is fucking killer tho. apple cant compete with that. its beat. done.

GAME OVER APPLE.

and to all the ipod trendwhores: FUCK YOU.

I admit to liking the look of it, however over here for one, everyone wants an iPod and I can see it continuing through the sheep here

Posted by kamil on May-09-2005 06:37:

Re: Re: F.uck iPod: Sony Releases HD5, iPod Killer

quote:
Originally posted by moncster
as opposed to their previoius atrac3 fascism?

and i see sonic stage is highlighted in the pic
does this mean player software lock in?

oh and 640k is more than enough for anyone too

both moot points. please, if ure gonna reply to this topic, at least be realistic.

Posted by Allied Nations on May-09-2005 06:39:

omg so hot.

Posted by kamil on May-09-2005 06:45:

Re: Re: Re: Re: F.uck iPod: Sony Releases HD5, iPod Killer

quote:
Originally posted by moncster
well their history with atrac3 really is laughable
and the part about sonic stage is valid question.

it is laughable, but irrelevant now.

as for sonic stage, i would imagine its getting better. im not on PC, im on a mac, the only two things apple is doing better than sony is:
scroll wheel
and
itunes

but thats it. and u cant complain about the music being locked and all that crap, apples ipod does the same. EVERY mp3 player these days, does the same.

Posted by vrahnos on May-09-2005 07:07:

price???

Posted by kamil on May-09-2005 07:10:

quote:
Originally posted by vrahnos
price???

theyre not out yet, so any price tag now will be wierd.

however, theyre already selling on ebay for 330 US.

considering all the goodies this unit is packed with, its worth it. id buy, hell fucken yeah id buy it.

Posted by idoru on May-09-2005 07:11:

Sexy.

Posted by occrider on May-09-2005 07:13:

I'm happy with my Iaudio m3 player.

Posted by vrahnos on May-09-2005 07:18:

quote:
Originally posted by kamil
theyre not out yet, so any price tag now will be wierd.

however, theyre already selling on ebay for 330 US.

considering all the goodies this unit is packed with, its worth it. id buy, hell fucken yeah id buy it.

265 euros, ofcourse its worth it...id buy it too! plus, i always used to like sony!

Posted by Noctone on May-09-2005 07:23:

Looks decent (buttons look a little bit ...-ish), but I think I'm still glad I bought an iAudio M3L. Sony has style, but features are generally lacking. No drag-and-drop capabilities, laughable audio format support. The removable battery is very attractive, I must admit. Still, it seems to me that Apple and Sony are competing for the hipsters in the market, rather than the audiophiles. Can you blame them though?

Posted by kamil on May-09-2005 07:29:

quote:
Originally posted by Noctone
Looks decent (buttons look a little bit ...-ish), but I think I'm still glad I bought an iAudio M3L. Sony has style, but features are generally lacking. No drag-and-drop capabilities, laughable audio format support. The removable battery is very attractive, I must admit. Still, it seems to me that Apple and Sony are competing for the hipsters in the market, rather than the audiophiles. Can you blame them though?

1. buttons are a matter of personal preference.....
2. features are lacking? wtf are u on?!
3. luaghable format? IT USES MP3!!! goddammit, sony needs to adress this problem more clearly.
4. sony has apple beat in sound quality.

actually, noone makes a pro sounding portable player. NOONE. the only thing that comes close is minidisc. that being said, as for mp3 players, they are MP3 players, so dont expect pro sound from ANY mp3 player.

Posted by occrider on May-09-2005 07:29:

Posted by Tangil on May-09-2005 07:30:

a 40 gig one would be perfect...

Posted by kamil on May-09-2005 07:31:

quote:
Originally posted by occrider
Yea remote plus drag and drop plus audio quality is what won me over.

personally, i hate remotes, all remotes, i never EVER use a remote, in fact, i find them more of a hassle and nuissance than anything else, and i dont care how good the remote is, they piss me off, mainly because:

remotes make the cord length from the unit to my headphones longer.

^i hate that.

sony's HD5 does come with a remote. itll prolly be like the MD remotes that look like lipstick.

Posted by kamil on May-09-2005 07:32:

quote:
Originally posted by JuB jUb
a 40 gig one would be perfect...

there is a limited edition in black with 30gb.....

Posted by occrider on May-09-2005 07:38:

quote:
Originally posted by kamil
personally, i hate remotes, all remotes, i never EVER use a remote, in fact, i find them more of a hassle and nuissance than anything else, and i dont care how good the remote is, they piss me off, mainly because:

remotes make the cord length from the unit to my headphones longer.

^i hate that.

sony's HD5 does come with a remote. itll prolly be like the MD remotes that look like lipstick.

The sony may be better with its remote, but at the time I bought my iaudio the only real alternative was the ipod. Considering I flip around a lot, a remote seems to suit me perfectly. Why fuck with taking the whole unit out of my pocket when I can just press a button on a mini remote that's attached to my pants or my shirt when I'm running? Plus I can't stand not being able to drag and drop with directory structure.

Posted by kamil on May-09-2005 07:41:

quote:
Originally posted by occrider
The sony may be better with its remote, but at the time I bought my iaudio the only real alternative was the ipod. Considering I flip around a lot, a remote seems to suit me perfectly. Why fuck with taking the whole unit out of my pocket when I can just press a button on a mini remote that's attached to my pants or my shirt when I'm running?

i know, the M3L does have a sweet remote, but i wouldnt use it anyway.

if the M3L had at least a function (preferably without a display) to skip through FOLDERS on the unit alone, as well as songs, i woulda considered it, its one VERY sexy mp3 player. i love the design of it.

Posted by occrider on May-09-2005 07:44:

quote:
Originally posted by kamil
i know, the M3L does have a sweet remote, but i wouldnt use it anyway.

if the M3L had at least a function (preferably without a display) to skip through FOLDERS on the unit alone, as well as songs, i woulda considered it, its one VERY sexy mp3 player. i love the design of it.

Heh, actually I consider the I-pod "sexier" but I buy things primarily for their functionality as opposed to their popular appeal. The M3 looks nice, but I never see it because I never take it out of my pocket .

Posted by bas on May-09-2005 07:46:

woot for sony...i'm such a brand slut

Posted by kamil on May-09-2005 07:46:

quote:
Originally posted by occrider
Heh, actually I consider the I-pod "sexier" but I buy things primarily for their functionality as opposed to their popular appeal. The M3 looks nice, but I never see it because I never take it out of my pocket .

if i owned it, id be whipping it out as often as possible. yes, i am an attentionwhore.

heres MY portable:

Posted by occrider on May-09-2005 07:52:

quote:
Originally posted by kamil
if i owned it, id be whipping it out as often as possible. yes, i am an attentionwhore.

heres MY portable:

Nice. I enjoy effortlessly fucking with my remote while everyone around me has to take their mp3 player out of their pocket to do shit. It's attention whoring of a different mentality ...

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