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Originally Posted by Chris T
Hmm, they're calling it a 'HDD player', not an MP3 player. Knowing Sony's pig-headed obsession with pushing its own formats and standards, can anyone confirm whether this new toy can actually play mp3s?
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That looks quite interesting...... from the spec
* 20 GB internal Hard Disk Drive memory
* Fast music and data transfer via Hi-Speed USB connection
* Capable to store audio, visual and data files (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, Mp3, Jpeg, Mpeg, etc.)
* SonicStage 3.1 software for easy music management and transfers
* Sony's unique G-sensor technology protects the internal HDD even if it falls from a height of 1 m
There's a wealth of difference between being 'capable to store' and capable to play......
Edit - From another page....
20 GB internal Hard Disk Drive memory
Fast music and data transfer via Hi-Speed USB connection
Capable to store audio, visual and data files (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, Mp3, Jpeg, Mpeg, etc.)
SonicStage 3.1 software for easy music management and transfers
Sony's unique G-sensor technology protects the internal HDD even if it falls from a height of 1 m
Directly play back: ATRAC / MP3
Extremely long playback time of up to 40 hours with the built-in rechargeable battery
Large 7 line (1.5 inch) LCD with various backlight colours
Ultra compact size weighing just 135 grams
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So I'd say yes....