[necropimp]

almost enough to pull me away from my plans to get the MuVo TXFM

 

[gn925106ng]

no word about having voice recording and line in yet... maybe they'll add it on (probably not)

 

[notnormal]

According to sonystyle.ca:

NWE107S

Maximum Battery Life: 70 hours3

Colour: Frosty Silver

Body Material: Plastic

MEMORY
Memory Type: Flash
Memory Size: 1GB

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
SonicStage version 3.0
USB Cable (1.5m)
Headphones: MDR-E808/B

OPTIONAL SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD
MP3 File Manager software: (Download service from April 05)

NETWORK FUNCTION
USB Connection
PC Data Storage
Selectable Data Compression (ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus)
MP3 Direct Playback Compatible
Data Conversion from MP3/WMA/WAV to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus
CDDB Automatic Music Information
Music Information Editing on PC
Walkman Control on PC

DATA COMPRESSION
ATRAC3: 66/105/132 kbps
ATRAC3plus: 48/64/256 kbps
MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (Recommended): 32-320Kbps /VBR

EDITING FUNCTION
Group Setting via SonicStage software
Group Mode ON/OFF
Beep Sound Setting
Volume Preset
Data Formatting

PLAYBACK
ATRAC3 & ATRAC3plus Playback
MP3 Playback
Group Function Operation
Repeat (1/All/All Shuffle/1 Group Rep/Group Shuffle Rep)
Shuffle
Digital Sound Preset
AVLS
Hold

DISPLAY
Dot Matrix Organic LCD Display
Codec Information on LCD
Track Number & Title
Group Title
Battery Indicator
Digital Sound Preset Setting
Play Mode
Volume
LCD Back-Light

BATTERY
Battery Type: AAA
Number: 1
Weight:
Chemical System: Alkaline
Rechargeable: No
Supplied: No
Battery Life with:
ATRAC3 - Max. 70 hrs (1 x AAA Alkaline)
ATRAC3plus - Max. 60 hrs (1 x AAA Alkaline)
MP3 - Max. 50 hrs (1 x AAA Alkaline)

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 56.2 x 56.2x 19.2mm
Weight (excl./incl. battery): Approx. 26g

REMARKS
1 User Available Memory = 1,022,066,688 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions
2 Calculated based on 4 minutes per song in ATRAC3plus @ 48kbps
3 Up to 70 hours continuous playback with 1 AAA Battery (fully charged) when playing in ATRAC3 @ 105kbps. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns.

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[Cyclone]

Where did you get that info?

 

[gn925106ng]

didnt they say that the players will have an imbedded rechargeble battery? or removable AAA?

 

[notnormal]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyclone Where did you get that info?

Sony's website

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Sonystyle.com hasn't posted this information yet, but Sonystyle.ca has. Click on the player and then the specifications tab.

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/ser...th=46881n32124

 

[Pluman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gn925106ng didnt they say that the players will have an imbedded rechargeble battery? or removable AAA?

Rechargeable battery types are the NW-E400 and 500 Series, but the NW-E100 Series need a dry cell.

 

[gn925106ng]

thanks for clearing that up Pluman!

although this player looks very hot

sony isnt a big fan of making carry cases with their players. if these dont come with some sort of protector, the entire player could be quite exposed to scratches. i hope im wrong

 

[Michael1980]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gn925106ng thanks for clearing that up Pluman! although this player looks very hot sony isnt a big fan of making carry cases with their players. if these dont come with some sort of protector, the entire player could be quite exposed to scratches. i hope im wrong

I think the EX71 headphone case is perfect for small flash players. And it has a Sony tag on it.

 

[utdeep]

I don't know if any of you even understand why the shuffle is a success.
It's not just for looks, it's the software!!!!
IF this sony player worked with something as simple and nice to use as iTunes or Windows Media Player 10, I would consider it. NOTICE that this stupid crap still uses the "optional" MP3 File Manager. That's how you get the MP3s from your PC to the player... and it adds a little encryption.

 

[notnormal]

Quote:

Originally Posted by utdeep I don't know if any of you even understand why the shuffle is a success.

I wouldn't consider the shuffle a success. The iPod is successful, but not the shuffle.

 

[stevesurf]

Quote:

Originally Posted by utdeep I don't know if any of you even understand why the shuffle is a success. It's not just for looks, it's the software!!!!

UT - I agree!
This is typical of the Japanese Products: wonderful hardware; terrible software. It is too bad iTunes uses a proprietary DRM; pretty much forcing you to buy an iPod to use iTunes. But then again, I love my Mini!

 

[Cyclone]

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevesurf UT - I agree! This is typical of the Japanese Products: wonderful hardware; terrible software. It is too bad iTunes uses a proprietary DRM; pretty much forcing you to buy an iPod to use iTunes. But then again, I love my Mini!

True, sony's software blows, and blows it hard. But if they can just make it a simple drag and drop device they i see very few other things in the way of this thing that will keep it from being a success. SQ and software/drag-drop are the things that im watching for on this player, if the SQ is decent and there is some sort of decent software or drag and drop compatability then i will immediately pick up one of these.

 

[rayzian]

Damn, that thing looks hot. Looks like I'm going to have to sell my newly bought 512MB iRiver soon..

 

[Pluman]

Which are you talking about SonicStage3.0 or 2.3? or both?