A Really Rockin’ Media Player

Sony’s latest gadget, the Dancing Rolly, is also one of the most unique. The Dancing Rolly is an MP3 player that sings and dances. It took Japan by storm last year and its has now set its sites on the US. Rolly Mania is about to be unleashed. Sony’s latest gadget has everything it needs to become big in the US. Rolly packs incredible sound system into a small package. It is an egg-shaped device that easily fits in your palm. Sony gives listeners true surround sound with 180 degrees speakers. They have also included a digital amp and a neodymium magnet to improve sound quality.

Rolly moves its shoulders, wheels and arms in time to the music. Advanced robotic technology allows the device to move realistically. Sony even includes 700 different light colors for effects. Although Rolly can dance straight from its packaging, software is included so that you can program dance moves for Rolly using your PC. A USB connection allows you to transfer your instructions to Rolly. You and your friends can hold “Dancing with Rolly” competitions in the comfort of your own home. YouTube already has a host of Rolly dancing videos. Rolly’s programmability is what will make it a huge hit in the US. Sony has even arranged for you to be able to upload and download new dance routines. This makes Rolly “geeky cool.”

Sony designed Rolly to interact with its owners. You have to turn its wheels to change songs or alter its volume. Shaking Rolly, switches him to shuffle mode. Rolly includes Bluetooth technology. He can wirelessly stream music from a compatible phone or PC. Rolly has 2 GB of flash memory. It can hold approximately 520 songs. Rolly’s batteries can provide up to 5 hours of music or 4 hours of music, lights and dancing. Sony’s Rolly can play both iTunes and MP3 music.

Although pricing for Rolly is currently unavailable, Sony has a hit gadget on their hands. Rolly interacts with its owner. Humans can bond with the strangest things and Rolly will be one of them. As owners program dance routines for their Rolly, the bonding grows. Sony or some other forward thinking company, will come out with little Rolly clothing and accessories.

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