[neoufo51]

New Sony Walkmans surface at IFA booth - Engadget

Check this out, guys. Looks like yet another addition to the Sony line.

 

[starscream]

what is the point of this player when compared to the A82x series? is it a BIG capacity harddrive player or something?

 

[Milk and Coffee]

damn, it looks like a friggin mobile *UGLY*

 

[G-man]

although they look very good, only 8gb max? What!!!?!?!

 

[BloodSugar00]

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-man /img/forum/go_quote.gif although they look very good, only 8gb max? What!!!?!?!

Where have you seen a spec on it?

 

[tds101]

A little more info from GENERATION mp3 AND they max @16gb (damn it, not 32!!!!): Translated version of http://mp3.generationmp3.com/2008/08/28/ifa-08-nouveaux-sony-walkman-series-e-s-et-b/

 

[BloodSugar00]

So what are we getting here? A slightly uglier, weightier 820 with a smaller screen, an FM radio and a faster USB facility? Decidely disappointed. Suppose its only meant to be bolster move by sony as opposed to a new gen flagship but still.

 

[tds101]

The problem sony has is that when they design a product they beat the mold to death. Any other company, regardless of SQ, would change the look (and capacity) to go w/the times. NOT SONY!!! They're gonna' beat this 1 ta' DEATH!!! And still no FRIGGIN' 32gb MODEL!!! MoFo's!!!!

 

[G-man]

Quote:

Originally Posted by BloodSugar00 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Where have you seen a spec on it?

Digital Audio: Sony's Thinnest Walkman Player Ever Has Active Noise Cancellation, Song Suggestion Software

Sony intros S-, E-, and B-Series Walkmans - Engadget

both only talk about 8gb max, though at 180 dollars, its not bad (or would have been if the pound had not plummeted.)

 

[insicor]

Entirely unimpressed.

 

[BloodSugar00]

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-man /img/forum/go_quote.gif Digital Audio: Sony's Thinnest Walkman Player Ever Has Active Noise Cancellation, Song Suggestion Software Sony intros S-, E-, and B-Series Walkmans - Engadget both only talk about 8gb max, though at 180 dollars, its not bad (or would have been if the pound had not plummeted.)

Thanks for the links! The OP's link says the S-series is gona come in a 16GB max though. Either way, I can't see myself buying one at this stage.

 

[BloodSugar00]

Just an open question to anyone, the links posted by G-man stipulate the S-series to be sony's flagship series. Is this true? I know the A-series hasn't been updated here (was earlier this year with 720/820 series) but where does the A-series slot into their hierachy?

 

[babya]

B130 is out and available to purchase in Australia already, while we didn't have the S710:so chances of the S730 coming to my country is slim.

 

[tds101]

Like I said:

 

[trickywombat]

I wonder how well the S Series will work as a headphone amplifier/processor/graphic EQ from an external input, if at all. If it can do that without using the EX noise canceling headphones, it will make a nice headamp with EQ for IEMs.

Quote:

The top-end S-series Walkman players feature integrated active noise cancellation with supplied 13.5mm EX noise canceling headphones and an accessory cable that extends the noise canceling functionality of the device. On airplanes, travellers can – for the first time – connect the S-series player directly to a plane’s audio video system with the included accessory cable and enjoy regular in-flight entertainment with the bonus of high-quality noise cancellation.