h1930
05-27-2004, 04:06 AM
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tap2
05-27-2004, 12:15 PM
Not my cup of tea at all.
I dislike VAIO and SONY Handheld Products.
They all have such high potential but are hugely limited.
For example, Sony just confirmed a 20GB VAIO Music Player, they described it as an "IPOD-KILLER."
I was very interested, especially at the design - but then I found out it ONLY supports ATRAC3 Compression. BIG MISTAKE Sony.
If it supported MP3 and OGG, Then I'd have definitely probably have bought it.
Same with PDAs. A Friend of mine (or enemy) has a Clie UX50.
Without a doubt it looks stunning, but I dislike it to my H2210 for the same reason. It only supports Memory Stick Pro, It only supports U-CLASS Bluetooth, it only plays ATRAC3 files etc
Don't judge a book by it's cover. Sony devices may appear great, but in fact - they're not that good at all.
I dislike VAIO and SONY Handheld Products.
They all have such high potential but are hugely limited.
For example, Sony just confirmed a 20GB VAIO Music Player, they described it as an "IPOD-KILLER."
I was very interested, especially at the design - but then I found out it ONLY supports ATRAC3 Compression. BIG MISTAKE Sony.
If it supported MP3 and OGG, Then I'd have definitely probably have bought it.
Same with PDAs. A Friend of mine (or enemy) has a Clie UX50.
Without a doubt it looks stunning, but I dislike it to my H2210 for the same reason. It only supports Memory Stick Pro, It only supports U-CLASS Bluetooth, it only plays ATRAC3 files etc
Don't judge a book by it's cover. Sony devices may appear great, but in fact - they're not that good at all.
Pekkle
05-27-2004, 03:39 PM
Sony always like to create their own standards.. look at Beta vs. VHS and now the CD vs. MD. Sigh.. When will Sony listen? I really don't believe they are dumb.. but THEY ARE!
h1930
05-27-2004, 05:47 PM
It's all about money....they can do it. They will probably be one of the 1st to sell this mini computer (I think). I think the price conversion from yen to US dollars is like $1700 for the U70 and $1500 for the U50... I think. But those prices don't really sound that high. Naa...I don't think I want to buy one until the price drops a lot, until it is loaded w/way better hardware, has a good camera, video cam, qwerty keyboard, thinner, etc. But that won't be till quite awhile from now...
Minnion
05-28-2004, 03:14 AM
What the hell is this doing here, this is an iPAQ forum. :D
h1930
05-28-2004, 06:20 AM
lol ah well... i thought people would like the idea...
Legend
05-28-2004, 04:23 PM
Originally posted by Pekkle
Sony always like to create their own standards.. look at Beta vs. VHS and now the CD vs. MD. Sigh.. When will Sony listen? I really don't believe they are dumb.. but THEY ARE!
I hate that they do that. I think it's their way of keeping you locked in to buying other sony products.
I had a sony mp3...er handheld music player with the ATRAC3 compression and it was annoying as hell.
It is a shame they are so anal like this because they do make some nice products.
Sony always like to create their own standards.. look at Beta vs. VHS and now the CD vs. MD. Sigh.. When will Sony listen? I really don't believe they are dumb.. but THEY ARE!
I hate that they do that. I think it's their way of keeping you locked in to buying other sony products.
I had a sony mp3...er handheld music player with the ATRAC3 compression and it was annoying as hell.
It is a shame they are so anal like this because they do make some nice products.
Lex
05-30-2004, 08:36 PM
Wayyyy too doggone expensive. Not even tempted. Do you hear me Sony? Price matters.
tap2
05-31-2004, 05:19 PM
Excuse my impatience but...
What the F*** is the point???
We have Desktops (for desk)
We have Laptops (portable desktop)
We have Pocket PCs (carryaround computer)
Why do we need ANOTHER type of computer.
Waste of time/money. Just like Tablet PCs, they'll be useless.
What the F*** is the point???
We have Desktops (for desk)
We have Laptops (portable desktop)
We have Pocket PCs (carryaround computer)
Why do we need ANOTHER type of computer.
Waste of time/money. Just like Tablet PCs, they'll be useless.
AnswerDude
05-31-2004, 11:52 PM
How about this new Sony MP3/video player (Sony Vaio HMP-A1 PVP), 20gig hard drive, 3.5 " color screen , mp3 that does NOT require ATRAC. mpeg2 and mpeg4 video. 13 x 7.6 x 2.2cm, 250g., about $600 in japan, on sale june 26
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/27/sony_mp3_vid_player/
http://www.i4u.com/article1618.html
http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/337/C2876/
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/27/sony_mp3_vid_player/
http://www.i4u.com/article1618.html
http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/337/C2876/
tap2
06-01-2004, 05:03 AM
On Sony's website it quotes that it ONLY supports ATRAC???
AnswerDude
06-01-2004, 09:13 AM
Originally posted by tap2
On Sony's website it quotes that it ONLY supports ATRAC???
Is it on English site? This is not VGF-AP1 Vaio Pocket. Considering it's not even out in Japan yet, the only one i see is on japanese site, I can't read japanese.
http://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/HMP/
Here's another mention from PCWorld;
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,116328,00.asp
On Sony's website it quotes that it ONLY supports ATRAC???
Is it on English site? This is not VGF-AP1 Vaio Pocket. Considering it's not even out in Japan yet, the only one i see is on japanese site, I can't read japanese.
http://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/HMP/
Here's another mention from PCWorld;
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,116328,00.asp
h1930
06-01-2004, 04:44 PM
Hey I think these mini-PCs are a great idea. I think I would buy one in the future. The type of people who would buy these PCs would depend on their lifestyle. I would use them for note taking, reading, studying... and all with applications that are already w/the PC and not the Pocket PC... what do you guys thinkg?
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