Sony NW-HD5

Looks like Sony has finally come up with their iPod killer. A little late, but it looks to be quite superior. Sony has finally accepted the mp3 standard, having been mired in the past by only supporting their proprietary encoding format. Where Sony really beats the iPod is the battery, which is removable, so you can swap it out for continuous use. When the battery eventually fails, it is easily replaceable. The iPod must be sent to Apple, who will open it up and replace the battery for a hefty 100 bucks.

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