Big Tech
New Sony Walkman lineup takes aim at the iPod (Photos 1/6)
 |
| (1/6) Sony's (SNE) latest lineup of Walkman audio players is gunning for Apple's (AAPL) iPod again, but this time Sony's using a bit more firepower. The A810 and S610 offer both audio and video, the first time Sony has matched the capabilities of the iPod and iPhone in the U.S. market. These devices also play mp3 and Microsoft's (MSFT) WMA format. But can these knock SanDisk (SNDK) out of the #2 spot in audio players? And how do they look? … |
| || NEXT>> |
(Image: Sony)
Hmmm – let's see, in Jon Fortt's 11/8 article, Sony dislikes proprietary formats, but I think, if I'm correct, that uh, WMA is a pr*pr*etary format, made by Microsoft. I personally believe Sony and Microsoft should simply make ipod accessories instead of trying to fool everyone, including themselves. The ipod is a groundbreaking invention, if companies didn't have the vision to build one in the first place, then their derivative, me-too players simply aren't going to cut the mustard.
CNNMoney.com Comment Policy: CNNMoney.com encourages you to add a comment to this discussion. You may not post any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or other material that would violate the law. Please note that CNNMoney.com may edit comments for clarity or to keep out questionable or off-topic material. All comments should be relevant to the post and remain respectful of other authors and commenters. By submitting your comment, you hereby give CNNMoney.com the right, but not the obligation, to post, air, edit, exhibit, telecast, cablecast, webcast, re-use, publish, reproduce, use, license, print, distribute or otherwise use your comment(s) and accompanying personal identifying information via all forms of media now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity. CNNMoney.com Privacy Statement.
Well, it's obvious why SONY is whining about Apple's policies. Their industrial design team has succeeded in creating yet another round of completely boring (I can hear people snoring) players. Apple succeeds because their industrial design is infinitely better then everybody else's. Have they ever held an iPhone in their hands? how about a iPod Nano? or even an iPod Touch? The actual feel of Apple's products sets them apart from everyone else's. Clearly, they (SONY) just doesn't get it, good design sells.