Sony's latest boombox treats your iPod like a mixtape
By Nilay Patel 
posted Sep 11th 2008 3:35PM
posted Sep 11th 2008 3:35PM
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Actually, I like the idea of having it protected inside. That means it's actually portable without worrying that the iPod is going to fall out.
How long will it take for some company to do the intelligent thing and build a player like this with SWAPPABLE docking cases for whatever mp3 player you happen to have. Even if they used a clay-like plastic material that could conform to the device's shape like the memory foam mice?
Yea, but it will really suck if when tries to eat your player and you have to pry the door open and carefully remove the iPhone to keep it from unwinding.
Of course you may be able to repair your damaged iPhone/Touch by manually rewinding it with a pencil...
Should've made it look old-school.
Old school is just a state of mind. Just hoist this up on your shoulder and you'll have what you're looking for.
What would be totally old school is the modding a beta max, pad the VHS carriage to allow for an classic or an touch, and via the front buttons control the ipod. Felt like throwing it out there
I thought it DID look old school.
It looks like an old piece of crap. But to look like an old school piece of art it should take after the SONY CFS-500. Wiki it you young bastards.
Actually, I like the idea of having it protected inside. That means it's portable and you don't have to worry about your iPod falling out or getting sand on it when you move down the beach (or elsewhere).
I cannot disagree with this millionth addition to the ipod accessory universe. It's actually pretty good.
I had the previous model, and it was awesome.
http://www.jr.com/sony/pe/SON_ZSS2IPBLACK/?JRSource=RealNY
I bet there are people reading this blog who don't know even what a mix tape is. I feel old.
Im 15.
**looks at studio grade external sound card, guitar, array of mics**
I think I know that is? Is that one of those tape thingies where you put it in and half to find the bit you want? :P
I see that Sony couldn't afford the January Software Update =P
Hahaha, that comment made me laugh!
I like the boombox. What a pitty I will sell my iPod Touch.
The best bombox is still the JVC Boomblaster :)
Will it play walkman commercials every 20 songs?
if you want old skool w/ ipod, this is what you need.
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=7F0C00608950602344466FC3555F9A39.app11-node6?itemdescription=true&itemCount=10&startValue=11&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=14769103&parentid=A_FURN_PILLOWS&sortProperties=&navCount=36&navAction=poppushpushpush&color=
If I had an ipod, i might have popped some ipod dock parts into our old JVC boombox and made it properly retro. :D
Aww... You beat me to it.
It was on sale last time I was in the store, but $175 was still a bit pricey for me.
The previous model wasn't released in Australia-so it's nice to see Sony Australia selling the new model here.
It retails for $100 in Canada and it launches here on Sept. 25th
http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=1005462
>This = awesome: http://gizmodo.com/381663/review-lasonic-i931-ipod-ghetto-blaster-verdict-awesome
Yassuh. Too bad it doesn't support the iPod Touch.
That = lame.
This = awesome: http://gizmodo.com/381663/review-lasonic-i931-ipod-ghetto-blaster-verdict-awesome
Yessssssssssssssssss. See my comments above.