Sony is launching today a player, Network Walkman NW-HD1. Size 89x12.6x62.1mm , weight 110g. Is contains a 20Gb HD, and has an announced battery life of 30 hours. it is only ATRAC audio format compatible, and it has essentially been design to work with the SONY online Music Store, Connect.
It should be available in September for 400$.
Virgin should also attack Sony! This player is even more proprietary than the iPod. But since Sony online Music store, Connect, is not so much successful, it is probably not a good target for Virgin.
