[Catastrophe]

i heard u can't transfer files from ur HD3 to another computer? what if i formatted my computer, re-install sonicstage, can i still transfer mp3/data files back to my formatted comp?

 

[Michael13]

first of all- sorry for my english! I'm from switzerland... i hope you understand me!

ok, I want to buy a NW-HD3 today for 418.- SFr. thats equivalent to 350.-US$
I think thats a good price??
Now my question: Is the HD5 much better?? (Exept of the the playlists...)
Should I wait for it. I searched now a long time for a good HD-player, and I decided now to buy the NW-HD3. But if the HD5 is much better (more features, better Quality) then I'll wait?

Thanks and sorry for my english
Michael

 

[giocas]

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Originally Posted by Michael13 first of all- sorry for my english! I'm from switzerland... i hope you understand me! ok, I want to buy a NW-HD3 today for 418.- SFr. thats equivalent to 350.-US$ I think thats a good price?? Now my question: Is the HD5 much better?? (Exept of the the playlists...) Should I wait for it. I searched now a long time for a good HD-player, and I decided now to buy the NW-HD3. But if the HD5 is much better (more features, better Quality) then I'll wait? Thanks and sorry for my english Michael

the most important differences are
life battery (hd3= 24/30 hr ...VS....hd5 (35/40 hr)
size (hd3= 90 x 62,1 x 14,8 & 130 gr.) ...VS....hd5 (89.3 x 55,9 x 14,5 & 125 gr.)

and obvoiusly the Design factor, but IMHO size and battery life are more important.

Now you have only to choose. HD5 on sale in May/June in Europe

 

[Michael13]

thanks a lot
i think I'll buy the HD3. 30h/24H are also very good...
and the size.... the difference isn't much
and i find the design of the HD3 better

 

[DigDub]

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Originally Posted by Catastrophe i heard u can't transfer files from ur HD3 to another computer? what if i formatted my computer, re-install sonicstage, can i still transfer mp3/data files back to my formatted comp?

i don't think you can transfer them back unless you register your device with connect.com.

 

[Latexxx]

However it allows you to transfer files which you have copied using Explorer or some other file manager. The only files it doesn't allow you to transfer are those copied by Sonic Stage.

 

[Catastrophe]

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Originally Posted by Latexxx However it allows you to transfer files which you have copied using Explorer or some other file manager. The only files it doesn't allow you to transfer are those copied by Sonic Stage.

so if i just copy files such as AVI, MP3, MPG and such without using Sonic stage, i can transfer them back to my formatted computer?

also....anyone think the price of HD3 will drop due to release of HD5? as of now....34800 yen for HD5 is like the same price as HD3...

 

[mushu]

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Originally Posted by Catastrophe so if i just copy files such as AVI, MP3, MPG and such without using Sonic stage, i can transfer them back to my formatted computer? also....anyone think the price of HD3 will drop due to release of HD5? as of now....34800 yen for HD5 is like the same price as HD3...

AFAIK, yes, you can do that.

Chances are the prices will drop, but maybe not by much. Look at the HD1, that's still pretty pricey.

 

[DigDub]

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Originally Posted by Catastrophe so if i just copy files such as AVI, MP3, MPG and such without using Sonic stage, i can transfer them back to my formatted computer? also....anyone think the price of HD3 will drop due to release of HD5? as of now....34800 yen for HD5 is like the same price as HD3...

without sonic stage, you can copy the files back, because it basically acts as a portable hard disk.

 

[doclloyd]

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Originally Posted by JonnyBlazexx I just got my HD3 not that long ago, I had it preordered off of amazon.com, and now they tell me that there is an HD5 being released.. haha. You just cant win, you just cant win. Anyways, the HD5 doenst look near as sexy as the HD1/HD3. I just want my play lists to work easily though... sigh.

Outside of the rotating display, I would really love to see Sony come out with a firmware/software update to the rest of the HDx series to support the latest features that the HD5 will offer. It's not fair to customers to keep coming out with new models every time they decide to add a feature. What are the rest of us supposed to do now? I can't afford to keep buying new units (as much as I'd want to.) We'll see. Sony's getting better ... slowly. Maybe they will surprise us, but I'm not holding my breath, either.

 

[Pluman]

The hd5 has a LED backlit screen while the hd3 has a EL backlit screen. I think this is an important change.

 

[Damage]

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Originally Posted by mushu AFAIK, yes, you can do that. Chances are the prices will drop, but maybe not by much. Look at the HD1, that's still pretty pricey.

HD3s are now $300 retail. HD5 coming out real soon would be the proper explanation for it (along with matching the obivous but shall not be named competitor across the street).

HD1s are getting pretty hard to find, at least, retail brick and mortar wise. You can still find them easily online though

 

[Catastrophe]

does anyone know how much HD3 is in hong kong? my cousin in hk said it was $2688HKD 2 weeks ago, would it have dropped internationally on beggining of this month? and it wouldnt have big chance to drop any further right?

someone plz answer my question...thanks

 

[LFC_SL]

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Originally Posted by Catastrophe does anyone know how much HD3 is in hong kong? my cousin in hk said it was $2688HKD 2 weeks ago, would it have dropped internationally on beggining of this month? and it wouldnt have big chance to drop any further right? someone plz answer my question...thanks

Well in rip off UK it is down to £200 even cheaper online. $2688HKD is roughly £180. I bet u can get better price online. I've heard quotes of £160-70. If u have patience, wait 1-2 months 4 HD5 2 be released. Then HD3 will be cheap as chips....

 

[Catastrophe]

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Originally Posted by LFC_SL Well in rip off UK it is down to £200 even cheaper online. $2688HKD is roughly £180. I bet u can get better price online. I've heard quotes of £160-70. If u have patience, wait 1-2 months 4 HD5 2 be released. Then HD3 will be cheap as chips....

but the problem is......i live in australia, and theres no cheap online stores that sells it here.....i'm amazed that hk doesnt have it for cheap as they usually have stuff for very cheap prices....but that's the price i heard from 2 weeks ago, so it might have dropped now since US and UK dropped it too?
btw....it looks like hd3 isnt getting any cheaper since that was the case with hd1, i doubt sony will drop the price again.