Sony Introduces iPod Challenger

Big B · 04-04-2006, 08:19 PM

DailyTech is reporting Sony's CE-P hand-held music/photo player has been unveiled in China.

Visually, the CE-P series features a 1.5-inch 260,000 color OLED display with a resolution of 128x128 pixels. The player will also feature two languages, simplified Chinese and English which may hint at a greater target market. The CE-P has a USB 2.0 interface to connect to PCs for transferring media although there is no word of PlayForSure compatibility. The CE-P lines is only about 1.8-inches wide and about 3-inches tall which makes this one of Sony's smallest portable audio devices yet.

While it is Sony and it does use flash memory, the estimated $150 retail price doesn't sound too bad. Read it.

Waffle · 04-04-2006, 07:50 PM

hm..it looks very nice, looks like it would make competition for the nano, at least.

Big B · 04-04-2006, 08:19 PM

I know at least one person who simply hates iTunes with a passion simply because the songs have to be in MP4 format and can only be uploaded through iTunes. If Sony and other companies can make something that's less of a hassle for people who have their music pre-ripped in a non-MP4 format (I have a lot of my stuff in WMA), that's pretty attractive in itself.

Exfoliate · 04-04-2006, 10:38 PM

Seems pretty nice and it's always nice too see battery life well beyond the nothing special iPod times but the resolution seems pretty dinky for an otherwise sleek 'player.

ninja fetus · 04-04-2006, 11:38 PM

creative's line of portable media is incredibly under rated

like my creative zen touch, i get 24 to 27 hours of continuous playback on one charge. sure it is a little bigger than an ipod, about the size of a pocket bible. it costs less than an ipod, can use whatever to organize media on it and the battery is extremely easy to replace once it does finally die.

StimpE · 05-04-2006, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ninja fetus

creative's line of portable media is incredibly under rated

I totally agree, I have a 1gb Creative MuVo Mp3 player and I get awesome battery life with the thing and it only uses a single AAA battery. It's very portable and I couldn't ask for a better music device.

Wouter · 05-04-2006, 06:53 AM

Does it have CRAP ( http://news.zdnet.com/2036-2_22-6035707.html ) in it?

megamaced · 05-04-2006, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Big B

I know at least one person who simply hates iTunes with a passion simply because the songs have to be in MP4 format and can only be uploaded through iTunes.

That is the reason why I won't buy an iPod+iTunes

Sony have tried 3 or 4 times to oust Apple from the top spot. The problem is that Sony's products are so out of touch these days. The glory days of the walkman have long gone. Personally I think their new 'iPod Killer' looks just as bad as their previous attempts. Although the 'Sony Bean' really took the buscuit!

Big B · 05-04-2006, 09:37 AM

Yes, but look on the bright side: at least Sony isn't introducing another proprietary format. For me personally, I'd rather have one of those CD players that can play MP3's off a CD in a snap. However, seeing as I pretty much listen to music in my car, I probably won't get any music player.

I'd forgotten about the Zen's, not to mention the Nomad.

Nic · 05-04-2006, 05:08 PM

Looks really nice..but Apple continue bringing out product I think people will still buy them over superior products bcoz they have a similar hold on the MP3 market and Windows does on the OS market...well they do in my opinion.

Karanislove · 05-04-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nic

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Looks really nice..but Apple continue bringing out product I think people will still buy them over superior products bcoz they have a similar hold on the MP3 market and Windows does on the OS market...well they do in my opinion.

I believe in music side, sony has a better place then Microsoft or Apple.... doesnt matter if its a mobile, a car audio, speakers, Home theatres or TV.......they are the best in music. I like their products personally.

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Sony Introduces iPod Challenger DailyTech is reporting Sony's CE-P hand-held music/photo player has been unveiled in China. Visually, the CE-P series features a 1.5-inch 260,000 color OLED display with a resolution of 128x128 pixels. The player will also feature two languages, simplified Chinese and English which may hint at a greater target market. The CE-P has a USB 2.0 interface to connect to PCs for transferring media although there is no word of PlayForSure compatibility. The CE-P lines is only about 1.8-inches wide and about 3-inches tall which makes this one of Sony's smallest portable audio devices yet. While it is Sony and it does use flash memory, the estimated $150 retail price doesn't sound too bad. Read it. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	I know at least one person who simply hates iTunes with a passion simply because the songs have to be in MP4 format and can only be uploaded through iTunes. If Sony and other companies can make something that's less of a hassle for people who have their music pre-ripped in a non-MP4 format (I have a lot of my stuff in WMA), that's pretty attractive in itself. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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Exfoliate Captain Dial-up Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,258 Times Helpful: 223 Status: Offline My Computer	Seems pretty nice and it's always nice too see battery life well beyond the nothing special iPod times but the resolution seems pretty dinky for an otherwise sleek 'player. __________________

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Wouter Big Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 255 Times Helpful: 1 My Mood: Cheerful Status: Offline My Computer	Does it have CRAP ( http://news.zdnet.com/2036-2_22-6035707.html ) in it? __________________

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Yes, but look on the bright side: at least Sony isn't introducing another proprietary format. For me personally, I'd rather have one of those CD players that can play MP3's off a CD in a snap. However, seeing as I pretty much listen to music in my car, I probably won't get any music player. I'd forgotten about the Zen's, not to mention the Nomad. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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Waffle Alpha Geek Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 20 Male Posts: 2,270 Times Helpful: 51 My Mood: Angelic Status: Offline My Computer	hm..it looks very nice, looks like it would make competition for the nano, at least.

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ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta Join Date: Mar 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 3,525 Times Helpful: 70 Status: Offline My Computer	creative's line of portable media is incredibly under rated like my creative zen touch, i get 24 to 27 hours of continuous playback on one charge. sure it is a little bigger than an ipod, about the size of a pocket bible. it costs less than an ipod, can use whatever to organize media on it and the battery is extremely easy to replace once it does finally die.

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Nic Sleepy Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 18 Female Posts: 2,470 Times Helpful: 21 My Mood: Sleepy Status: Offline My Computer	Looks really nice..but Apple continue bringing out product I think people will still buy them over superior products bcoz they have a similar hold on the MP3 market and Windows does on the OS market...well they do in my opinion. __________________

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