New Sony Walkman…Apple iPod Shuffle Killer?

Wow, a lot of new products being made by various companies to match current market leaders, remember the last post regarding the potential iPhone killer entitled the nani? Well now I’ve come across a potential match to Apple’s iPod Shuffle and guess by whom?.. yes, thats right, no other than Sony!

This little beauty weighs in at 30g and is tiny but sports a lovely 3-line colour LCD display. The downside is just 12 hours of battery life, which is average rather than great for something this small. The USB connector means you can plug it straight into your laptop or hi-fi, while there’s also a built-in FM tuner, voice recorder and equalizer.

How is it better than the Shuffle?

We all know how you have to use i-tunes with your ipod’s or other shitty programs but with the new Sony Walkman (NWD-B100), You can drag and drop & its friendly for ATRAC-free MP3 and WMA files. No more need for the usual Sonic Stage program which was a must use before.

How much will it cost?

Its rumoured to cost about $100 (£50) which is quite cheap but still costs the same as the shuffle. However, the sony walkman features an LCD screen which the shuffle does not and also comes in 1GB & 2GB bundles – Your Choice.

Will I be getting one? Nah, I’m saving up for an iPhone