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Sony's First Touchscreen Walkman Revealed

Sony is set to debut a new 16 and 32GB drag and drop Walkman during CES 2009, according to trusted inside sources. This will be the most advanced music, video and photo Walkman music player ever released by Sony to date. While it was revealed before to Wired that Sony's new Walkman would have Wi-Fi capabilities, we have now learned that Sony's new Walkman will also be touchscreen and WQVGA. The touchscreen will not be the usual LCD, but a brilliant three inch OLED with a contrast ratio around 10k. OLED display capabilities in terms of color reproduction are far beyond the average LCD, which means 100% color reproduction across a wider viewing angle.

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Lord Anubis6365d ago

OLED display makes it very intriguing.

madmonkey06365d ago

firstly,
is this the first device to go on market with OLED?
and second,
sony said the other day ina statement there are no plans for a psp2. at this time.

Lord Anubis6365d ago

I don't know if it's the first device but sony released the first tvs with OLEDs. OLEDS screens are expensive so who knows how much this walkman will cost but the contrast of OLEDS make it worth the price.

Senbo6365d ago (Edited 6365d ago )

I'm about 80-90% sure that japan has an OLED touchscreen cellphone

edit: oh here it is http://www.engadgetmobile.c...
doesn't look like it's touch

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underbelly6364d ago

...has a couple of players available in amoled displays.

http://iriverinc.com/prod/S...
http://iriverinc.com/prod/u...

the SPINN was just released in october, has haptic feedback and a touch screen.

pain777pas6364d ago

Sony walkman is the only name that could compete with ipod that people know so they better think this through and make the best device they can.

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Nathan Drake6365d ago

The PsP2 is being built around the same tech :)

Leathersoup6365d ago

Would you care to show your sources for this fact? :)

Although I'm sure that Sony will probably use OLED for any future portable devices, I wouldn't say that it's a "fact" without any provable data to back it up.

running rampid6365d ago

nice, maybe now sony's walkman will stop playing catch up to mighty ipod.

jcfilth6365d ago

If they make this thing interact with the PS3 and PSP in some way, they sure got my money :)

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Top Racers Need Top Gear – Introducing the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Controller and Headset

Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."

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Killer2020UK25d ago

Oh my, that is one gaudy design

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UKIE: UK games market reaches £8.7bn in 2025

Growth driven by digital software and console hardware sales.

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Agent7533d ago

Probably down to the high cost of gaming. Controllers and racing wheels can cost as much as consoles.

Reaper22_32d ago

This is why there will always be competition in gaming. The possibilities to make huge profits is just too enticing.

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Pokémon Go Championship Winner Title Revoked for ‘Unsportsmanlike Conduct’

The winner of the Pokémon Go Championship grand finals in Orlando was stripped of their title, allegedly for 'unsportsmanlike conduct' during their victory celebration. The celebration involved the winner removing their headset, standing up, and pumping their fists before shaking hands with their opponent. Many believe the ruling was excessive and that winner's victory celebration was tame compared to celebrations by winners in other competitive games.

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Relientk7740d ago (Edited 40d ago )

How is that unsportsmanlike conduct? What a stupid decision lol

gold_drake39d ago

lol wut.

since when is bumping fists "unsportsmanlike".

Inverno38d ago

There are people that get offended seeing others just enjoying a moment, or enjoying a hobby, or just having fun.

SethNW38d ago

Can someone explain to me what is so problematic with this? I watched video multiple times and all I see dude having bit of celebration. None of his actions felt aggressive or seem like they symbolize anything... Like winning sure deserves bit of celebration like that. I mean who wants to live in the world where you aren't allowed to be excited or have bit of burst of happiness when you win? Like was he supposed to act like emotionless robot? He should be allowed to have bit of his victory "hell yeah" moment, even if it is before shaking hands with opponent. Like it is not like he didn't shake hands or whatnot. And it is not like he is like some super serious government official to have to stick to protocol to a letter. This whole thing is just ridiculous.