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[Christopher]

Related Links:

- official announcement thread
- real life pictures of this unit
- specifications of this unit
- Sony's official "Hi-MD Photo" page

Misc. Specifications:

- release date March 10th, June elsewhere
- requires Sonicstage 3.x
- dimensions: 83.6×81.1×21.4mm
- can only record in Hi-MD mode
- download only unit, no line/mic recording
- 5mW output
- automatic focus, self-timer (10sec), macro photographing, and built-in flash
- hd digital amp
- 155g with battery, 145g without; charging stand 10g
- also charges/transfers via USB stand/dock or usb to unit only
- battery: LIP-4WM [same as MZ-NH1]
- time required to charge battery: 3 hrs
- can record in *.mp3 on the unit itself [only 128kbps]
- can facilitate 32-320kbps *.mp3 via Sonicstage along with the first generation Hi-MD ATRAC3/plus offerings
- exclusive red model will sell for slightly less than normal silver + black

Battery life:

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Actual Camera Specification:

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Picture Capacity Estimates:

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Pictures:

Enjoy - will try and get more pictures of the red one.

[yamagatacamille]

i cant believe neither of these new units are supplied with the 53EL/55ELK remote...

[KJ_Palmer]

The black (or blue) one looks truly gorgeous. Looks like I'll be splashing a bit on a second generation Sony Hi-MD as well...

[me]

This is definately what I would call a Photo unit. Walkman Photo. It's just so cool.

[MZ-NH1]

Pitty that this unit only lasts 15 hrs compared to the other 32 hr unit

[Breepee2]

I like the red Pitty that the camera is so low-res. 1.3M pixel.. that's like a webcam almost.

Edited by Breepee2, 02 March 2005 - 07:00 AM.

[peare]

I like the red Pitty that the camera is so low-res. 1.3M pixel.. that's like a webcam almost.

Then how Sony will make you buy a 3d generation with 3M pixel?

[garyc]

i cant believe neither of these new units are supplied with the 53EL/55ELK remote...

agreed! it's a shame

[Breepee2]

That's indeed a very plausible candidate for a future generation, only 1.3MP is _very_ low resolution.

When I compare the DH10P to the RH10 it has been stripped of its inputs and has an added 1.3MP camera. For that I pay $200. For $200 I can buy a pretty decent camera with more megapixels. Depending on DH10P's image quality, a seperate one probably gives much better results.

Edited by Breepee2, 02 March 2005 - 09:20 AM.

[peare]

That's indeed a very plausible candidate for a future generation, only 1.3MP is _very_ low resolution.

When I compare the DH10P to the RH10 it has been stripped of its inputs and has an added 1.3MP camera. For that I pay $200. For $200 I can buy a pretty decent camera with more megapixels. Depending on DH10P's image quality, a seperate one probably gives much better results.

Still it would be nice to see the cover image of an album while listening to it... but does it really worth the price difference?

[bland10000]

a thumbnail of an album cover...oops I mean cd cover. Hope the cover only has a name without illustrations so it can be easily distinguished.

[daremo]

It least this is a step in the right direction. This is the best usage of MD data storage I've seen yet. Just think how cheap discs are compared to media cards used by most digital cameras. Lets just hope for better cameras in the devices that follow this one

[doclloyd]

I think this is an interesting, if not possibly useful, combination of technology. Sony (and Sony ericcson) are making some intriguing devices, such as this and a new cell phone dubbed W800 walkman phone. See here http://www.sonyerics...ebit/flash.html

It's a combo phone/walkman, compatible with MP3/AAC and ATRAC/Connect tracks. 2MP camera to boot. Interesting stuff. I want.

We'll see how the market accepts the DH10P. I think there will be those who like it. If it did line/mic-in, this would be a dream. Take a pic of the location where you're recording nature sounds or the bustle of a trendy neigbhorhood. Oh well.

[migt]

For my part, I'll be waiting for a MD with MPEG4 video recording features. That would be really cool.

[bobdibest]

i agree with most posts on this site, 3rd gen hi-md will probably have larger screens, better cameras and probably capability to take and view films, most probably because the walkman phone (w800) and the PSP can both do all that already. I wouldn't be surprised to see 2/4 gig discs too but as with all technology there is never a good time to buy and hi-md is evolving so fast its pointless waiting to see what sony will announce in 2006. So ill buy this year, i stopped myself from buying 1st gen because i know sony wud change the format somewhat!

[atrain]

buy it. if it fits your needs & you enjoy the music played on it [md isn't just about design - or is it?] then you shouldn't feel buyers remorse. waiting perpetually for the next big tech advance is going to leave you waiting for ever IMO.

so i'm still buying a HD1 ... maybe

[ROMBUSTERS]

it looks very pretty although 1.3MP is kinda small, but not bad for fooling around and such. Also its nice that you can link covers to albums. Depending on the price it might actually go somewhere but we'll have to wait and see

[PlanetEarth]

The DH10P will be the ultimate device to take to concerts. Live Recording and Picture capability. The only obstacle: getting past security. But hey, if i could sneak the MZR37 through, i can certainly do the same with the DH10P

[jadeclaw]

The DH10P will be the ultimate device to take to concerts. Live Recording and Picture capability.

Ahem - No. The DH10 is a USB-Downloader only.