freakmax Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Hello. In my country ,the 2 models are available, same price.Which one sould I get?First off,I almost buy the a3000 but I'm not sure after reading some threads here complaining about A3000 getting slow after put tons of songs.OkPlease help me .I 'd like to know..1.Does the HD5 have the same problem? or any problems?2.Which one sounds better?3.HD5 or A3000? or any similar quality products reccomended? (I prefer 20GB or more and excerlent sound quality)Thanks in advance.And sorry for my poor English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Stuge Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Welcome to AtracLife !Don't buy these .I will recommened you to wait for some more time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DSP Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 (edited) I agree with stuge: wait for a while. Information leaked that sony is working on a video walkman. If this is an offer, or a real cheap deal, and you don't wanna wait or don't need video in your walkman: go for the nw-a3000, nw-a* series are better in sound quality (though it's not much) and have nicer screen. I think nw-hd5 is a great device, but the LCD sucks big time! The nw-a3000 also has more and better features! and supports more audio-codecs!but as said: if you're patient enough, wait and see what sony's going to release in the upcoming future. greetz Edited October 21, 2006 by DSP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 freakmax Posted October 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Thank you Stuge ,DSP .I just gave my ipod nano to my sister .Now I'm looking for a new one and I don't need VDO.So I will buy a new one pretty soon.Actually I like A3000 but the problem just makes me reconsider it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bob123_ Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 I too am making a choice between hd5 & a3000. my questions are:1. what is the screen on the a3000 like in direct sunlight. i have a nw-e507 & it is almost impossible to read outside. is the a3000 the same or better?2. i have never had a hdd mp3 player before. what are the start up/processing time etc like compared with flash drives? will i find it frustrating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 lamewing Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 (edited) If you want a player only and you don't want to wait another six months til late spring (at best guess) look at the HD5. It has a standard mini-USB connector so you don't have to worry about proprietary cables. Also, it has a user replaceable battery. The A3000's battery can be replaced, but it isn't quite as easy as just sliding it out of the HD5. SONY went back in time in quality and usability with the A3000/A1200/A1000 players IMHO...If SONY would stop being so fickle and stick with an idea longer than 6 - 9 months, then their profit margins might stop dropping...I REALLY did like the HD5. I should NEVER have sold it. /sigh.Oh, in regards to the screens. The HD5 uses as standard LCD while the the A3000 uses and OLED. The "boring" LCD just works and can be seen in all light levels. The OLED is fine in low/medium light conditions (ie indoors), but take it out in direct sunlight and it is a real pain to read. Sometimes older tech that just works is a better idea..but is is your decision. Edited October 23, 2006 by lamewing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 freakmax Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Does the A3000 really sound better than THe HD5?Is it a big different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ishiyoshi Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 *topic moved to its appropriate section of the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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freakmax
Hello.
In my country ,the 2 models are available, same price.
Which one sould I get?
First off,I almost buy the a3000 but I'm not sure after reading some threads here complaining about A3000 getting slow after put tons of songs.
Ok
Please help me .I 'd like to know..
1.Does the HD5 have the same problem? or any problems?
2.Which one sounds better?
3.HD5 or A3000? or any similar quality products reccomended? (I prefer 20GB or more and excerlent sound quality)
Thanks in advance.
And sorry for my poor English.
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