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Video: Sony’s Flashy Walkman – Straight out of the Closet

Sony’s NW-E003 MP3 Player may turn some heads with its stylish look, but it’s also got a satisfying audio quality for a flash MP3 player. In our video, we'll answer two pressing questions: what’s Sony really saying with its new breed of Walkman-branded MP3 players, and why are they so darned stylish?

Our video also touches on the differences between the micro HDD and flash memory. The most obvious difference between the two choices is price per GB. At an average of 70 cents per GB, hard drive storage is quite cheap compared to flash memory, which can cost around $30 per GB.

As the price of flash keeps declining, there is a point where its gains in battery life will outweigh the savings offered by disk storage. And that, my friends, will likely be the final day for disk storage - at least in portable devices, anyway.

Published Tuesday, October 24, 2006 11:07 AM by Wayde

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Drake said:

Nice review :)

However, Sony does provide their new walkman in multiple colors.

http://www.sony.co.uk/res/images/image/96/1142610583496.jpg

Personally I would prefer a flash drive mp3 player over a micro HDD as having the option to store other data is very appealing.
October 24, 2006 12:57 PM
 

Brando said:

I'm also a fan of the flash Mp3 players.  To me, they serve a different purpose than the larger hard drive versions, which are suited for those obsessed with thousands of files on the go.  If I need that, I'll just shuffle songs around on my PC.

Flash drives are great, compact devices for things like running.  That's my primary use for them.

I don't mind pink.  Let's just say I'm comfortable with my sexuality.  But I won't be listening to Lance and the 'N Sync boys anyday soon.
October 24, 2006 4:29 PM
 

Snakebite said:

I don't think it's the job of the entertainment industry to preach lifestyles to young people either.

Your opinions are wrong and insensitive!
October 25, 2006 12:46 PM
 

Nokkar said:

I had no idea Sony was promoting alternative sexualities!

I have a Sony NW-E002F (512 MB) and an old 20 GB iPod and they're not really comparable... I love the Sony for how small and lightweight it is - super convenient - but I have 2 big complaints about it:
1. it doesn't play my audiobooks
2. I don't like the SonicStage software it uses
Actually, make that 3, because the Sony isn't Mac compatible.

October 25, 2006 1:10 PM
 

CrunchGear » Blog Archive » Sony NW-E003 MP3 Review said:

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October 26, 2006 1:16 PM
 

Alissa said:

Great video!

Seriously, if they make it in pink i will ultimately buy it.  But then, i'm a girl.
October 26, 2006 4:27 PM
 

Nokkar said:

Oh, I forgot to mention - nice use of White Zombie there!
October 30, 2006 11:15 AM
 

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Keaner said:

If this is the first openly gay walkman--with the hot pink color--shouldn't they call it "Saunterman" or "Sashayman"?
Great vid though, and adding the hammer gave it some "Tool Time" masculinity, Arr Arr Arr!
November 2, 2006 3:42 PM
 

GrrlyGrrl said:

I am in the minority among modern music listeners. I own absolutely none of the new-fangled portable music devices (except for a dusty old school walkman and discman tucked away in a shoebox full of highschool mixed tapes).

I'm not sure why I've held off on buying an MP3 player and the many incarnations of the iPod for so long, but thanks to your vid, I'm finally feeling compelled to purchase something in the way of modern music machines.

Perhaps it will be a new Sony Walkman, but likely not in pink, mind you. (Sorry Alissa!) They do seem a little more handy than the  iPods, and I seem to have a fondness for old school.

Also, big ups to my man Lance.

GG
November 8, 2006 3:31 PM
 

nhogan said:

That guy's got pipes! Totally makes me want to buy the product, ha ha haha jk.
November 14, 2006 10:20 AM
 

mike said:

Well I will certainly buy one......and whats the number of the guy from the gym?
November 17, 2006 9:23 PM
 

Marc said:

They should have named it the Sony Goatse... fffbbbbbbrrT!!!!!!!!!!
November 21, 2006 2:44 PM
 

Deja said:

i lick it alot it was good and it taste good to i like it i wANT IT AGAIN
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About Wayde

Wayde’s super power is fixing electronics by smacking them. Fixing his way through college he repaired TVs - monitors, stereos and even a pinball machine. He was finally defeated by arch nemesis - Planned Obsolescence in issue #280 and now enjoys super-hero retirement as an editor and gadget blogger.