Internet + mini Hi-Fi = comfortable listening to music?

In terms of innovation - think Walkman or AIBO - Sony, which is always at the forefront, is approaching the HTPC market from a different perspective.

Surely many of us still remember when combined Hi-Fi equipment, which could store more than one, usually three CDs, became a rarity, and we were able to switch between them. Since then, of course, a lot of water has flowed down the Danube, and there are even more of them in one household.

Over time, IT will set foot in all areas, including here. In addition to traditional CD and radio capabilities, the Sony Net-Juke also has an Ethernet network connection and a hard drive with a storage capacity of 40 or 80 gigabytes, depending on the model, on which we can store our MP3 music. You can also scan a Memory Stick and connect a device with a USB interface. With the built-in network connection, you can even download your favorite songs from the Internet right away.

For the time being, in the absence of interest (?), These types of music machines will only be introduced in countries in the Far East, but they will almost certainly reach Europe within the deadline. The 80-gigabyte NAS-M7HDS, which is currently the top model in its category, will be introduced at a price of € 600.