topic Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player... in PCs & Accessories

The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 16:01:19 GMT

... what is your opinion? Let's talk about it!!!

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

clubuser — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 16:21:03 GMT

Check out these links!

Japanese official website

Info

more info

It would be nice to hear your opinions on this one!

BR
CU

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

kee-lo_ — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 18:13:36 GMT

Not as good as iPod, full of DRM tech *yack*
No support for mp3
I guess as a video player it's superb.

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

clubuser — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 11:17:38 GMT

but it's not avideo player!!

why does the missing MP3 support bother you? if i understand correctly, there is an Apple proprietary format called AAC or something.

Furthermore - if you upload 20 or 40 GB of music it does not really matter if internally it is converted.

Interesting though ;o)

CU

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

AlanHudson — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 12:05:46 GMT

It's a Clie!

Seriously, it looks great. Just add full support for mp3 and it'll be a world-beater.

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

clubuser — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 12:31:06 GMT

...but MP3 is fully supported :smileygrin:

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

AlanHudson — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 13:58:16 GMT

OK, just add a camera, Palm OS, Memory Stick support and Voila! - you have CliePocket! Multimedia for the new Millennium. (you can use this strapline for a small charge):smileywink:

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

kee-lo_ — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 15:20:39 GMT

but it's not avideo player!!

When I am away from home I don't usually want to watch video unless I am with a friend.

why does the missing MP3 support bother you? if i understand correctly, there is an Apple proprietary format called AAC or something.

Because I have a lot of MP3 that I made of my collection. Anyway AAC doesn't die if the DB dies. (Unless you buy from AppleStore.

Furthermore - if you upload 20 or 40 GB of music it does not really matter if internally it is converted.

I don't get that bit CU

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

clubuser — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 17:37:24 GMT



I don't get that bit CU

I meant that it will take a long time anyways and it's not that you exchange 20 GB on a daily basis...

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

kee-lo_ — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 17:59:07 GMT

True.

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

tellingd — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 22:31:48 GMT

Don't really care about MP3 vs ATRAC - any music that I listen to I have on physical CD - I don't even know how to buy or make MP3's [:">]

I like it but the screen is a little small - obviously this machine is primarily a music device but I would want something geared more towards pictures/ video - very handy on holiday

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

AlanHudson — Wed, 07 Jul 2004 09:43:58 GMT

Don't really care about MP3 vs ATRAC - any music that I listen to I have on physical CD - I don't even know how to buy or make MP3's [:">]

I'm shocked and stunned! When I've finished listening to my gramophone I'll post some hints and tips on mp3 files:smileywink:

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

tellingd — Wed, 07 Jul 2004 12:37:57 GMT

Cheers mate :smileygrin:

You have a gramophone I dream of having a gramophone, have to make do with a bit of rolled up newspaper and a rusty needle

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

kee-lo_ — Wed, 07 Jul 2004 14:17:55 GMT

Hehe

Well I guess IF you had to convert gramaphone records to mp3 you would have to put a microphone in the speaker (trumpet?)

In those days they didn't have phonp

hehehehe just kidding.

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

clubuser — Fri, 09 Jul 2004 13:39:27 GMT

BTW if you really wanted to do this - the Sonic Stage mastering studio software is brilliant to do so.

Sorry - i need my weekend away from the desk - enjoy yours!

CU

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

kee-lo_ — Fri, 09 Jul 2004 14:58:49 GMT

Oh I will CU :smileygrin:

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

VAIOneer — Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:14:43 GMT

I remember that sweet looking player.Not ever had a chance to have a good play with it, but sounds like it could be what some people have been waiting for (in terms of an iPod rival).Not too sure on the different format discussions, but seriously, if MP3 support is available i'm sure the majority would look further into this.
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Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

intradinkq — Thu, 15 Jul 2004 13:46:16 GMT

Can't see this taking off. It's just too late to market and think that Sony have seriously missed a trick here.

My ideal would be a device like the iPod or PSP (style), but if it's going to have video/photo support, then either built in AV outputs, or by way of port replicator (5.1 audio etc). Also it must have the ability to allow users to update codec support (divx, OGG etc).

The point being that I have all my music, video with me, but if I seriously want to watch a film, I can just plug the device into a HDTV and Digital Audio amp.

Give up on DRM or 'converting' to ATRAC3. If you want to sell digital downloading, then support for ATRAC3 is acceptable, but must not be the primary differentiator. Users must be able to drag n drop files through an OS filemanager, not propriatory software.

Furthermore, wireless connectivity or the ability to use as a networked device.

... think portable media centre...
... think going to blockbusters, connecting the device and uploading a movie, take it home and watch on your home cinema.

(btw nice Avatar Alan )

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

kee-lo_ — Thu, 15 Jul 2004 14:08:38 GMT

Give up on DRM or 'converting' to ATRAC3.  If you want to sell digital downloading, then support for ATRAC3 is acceptable, but must not be the primary differentiator.  Users must be able to drag n drop files through an OS filemanager, not propriatory software.

Well said Faraz
:smileygrin:

Re: The New VAIO Pocket HDD Player...

tellingd — Fri, 16 Jul 2004 17:00:14 GMT


Well said Faraz 
:smileygrin:

He's so tecky, he's my hero