Sony stops production of Walkman Bean

[satinder]

I come across this article this morning which confirms that Sony has stopped production of its Walkman Bean mp3 player http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/83990/sony-squashes-the-walkman-bean.html . It seems that the Ipod has beaten Sony with a large stick and forced Sony to receive a about the mp3 market. Now im ready for all the insults i will get from Sony lovers .

Sat

 

[shadowritten]

This doesn't surprise me in the least. If Sony refuse to listen to consumers, they'll simply have to suffer the consequences.

Shame, though: the Bean was an innovative approach, and a very nice little player to hold and behold.

 

[mrtbag]

This is strange, as according to GFK Sony had the largest market share in 1GB Mp3 players in January.

 

[peterjf]

Personally, I am hoping that there is something with a higher capacity in the pipeline, as I do get nervous about using a HD player at the gym...

 

[kevH]

SONY !!!!!! come on get the software right, get the hardrive capacities right, get the the after sales accessories right, get the DRM sorted, get the digital music purchase facility right and maybe you'll give the Ipod more of a run for its money !!!!

If your listening Sony LISTEN to your clients !!

 

[satinder]

SONY !!!!!! come on get the software right, get the hardrive capacities right, get the the after sales accessories right, get the DRM sorted, get the digital music purchase facility right and maybe you'll give the Ipod more of a run for its money !!!!

If your listening Sony LISTEN to your clients !!

So theres much that they actually got right with the Walkman Bean , i think that only the 50 hours battery life (true or not anybody?) was its redeaming feature.

Sat

 

[stuge]

This just a consequence of throwing such ugly software "Connect " because now many people don`t trust Sony at all .

I know that Bean series uses SonicStage .