Sony to launch egg-shaped Rolly DAP?

We've got the rumor mill to thank for this one, but an elusive video (since removed, go figure) reportedly depicted a newfangled Walkman in the shape of an egg. 'Course, this form factor certainly isn't new for a DAP, but it sounds like Sony may be giving it a whirl with the introduction of the "Rolly." Supposedly, a snippet of the video is displayed above, but it sure doesn't expose much. Little is currently known (or presumed) about the device at the moment, but we are hearing that it will boast an integrated speaker for whatever that's worth. We'll be keeping an ear to the ground for further developments.

[Via Pocket-Lint, thanks Elliott]

[derek @ Aug 9th 2007 3:46PM]

Sony isn't THAT stupid... are they?

[zip22 @ Aug 9th 2007 3:55PM]

isn't that just an image of the NW-A800 series?
http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/01/sonys-nw-a800-launches/

[paloooz @ Aug 9th 2007 4:24PM]

Don't you hate it when you comment on the picture, and then they change it?

[paloooz @ Aug 9th 2007 3:56PM]

At least they aren't stealing Apple's patented rectangular shape or patented Apple-designed white colour.

[tony @ Aug 9th 2007 4:02PM]

Is that a Rolly in your pocket or...

[Mile @ Aug 9th 2007 4:04PM]

Didn't Sony already lay an egg with the PS3?

Thank you, I'll be here all week. Tip your waitresses!

[Derek @ Aug 9th 2007 4:08PM]

(throws a bottle at Mile)

[strider_mt2k @ Aug 9th 2007 10:42PM]

People were scrambling to get them, but even after shelling a lot out for them some were fried and the yolk was on them.

I say, "Foo, young!"

[J @ Aug 9th 2007 4:29PM]

cool. now I can have en "egg" to go with my "bean"

[Galley @ Aug 9th 2007 6:30PM]

That reminds me of their egg-shaped remote control from the mid-90s.

http://www.dvdremotecontrols.com/Mfrs/Sony/SonyAudio/RM-VP1.jpg

[Philip @ Aug 9th 2007 6:36PM]

Sony seems to like egg-shaped things. Back in the 90's they had a receiver that used an egg-shaped remote with only one button on it.

[Philip @ Aug 9th 2007 6:38PM]

Galley posted quicker than me.

[Connor @ Aug 20th 2007 8:21AM]

I herd they ended up with egg on their face after that happened.

[strider_mt2k @ Aug 9th 2007 10:44PM]

Sony, disregarding all advice to the contrary, has reportedly put all of them in one basket.

[StreetStealth @ Aug 10th 2007 11:57PM]

Is this some sort of crazy tie-in with wack J-rocker Rolly?

[Flaco @ Aug 21st 2007 7:06AM]

Guys, how can you make these sort of negative comments with just a rumour and no further info.
U even haven't seen the product...
I just say: wait and see...