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English/英語  Fri 01/11 23:35 JST
いろんなメーカーからフィギュアやグッズを頂いています。変なもの(レビュー無し)もあるし、凄いものもある。ソニーの踊る音楽「ロボット」Rollyは「凄いもの」のグループに入ります。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
ガンダムのたまごの形になったハローみたいで、羽が開けたり、回ったり、ぱかぱかと羽ばたく。
胴体にはゴムのホイール二つあり、ホイールで移動したり、曲の選択や音量が調整出来る。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
しかし転送ソフトは厄介だ。Winでしか動かないSonic Stage。しかも日本語版Winのみ。僕はMacで動かす方法を検索するのをやめ、"Sonic Stage region free"と検索したら、どのWinでも動くSonic Stageを見つかった。
Macな人はWinのエミュレーターを使うしかないかな。やっと起動出来たSonic Stageなのだが、ソフトは使いづらい。いいハード出しているのに、ソフトにも力入れて欲しいところは正直な意見だ。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
大きいバッテリーは5時間ぐらい持つ。
ようつべで見つかったRollyの動いている様子は下で見れます。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
羽は簡単に脱着できる。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
ああ、ファウナちゃんかわいいな。ファウナちゃんのレビューはこちらです
Rolly (click to enlarge)
照明を消し、Rollyをダンスモードにすると踊り回ったり、羽がぱかぱかと。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
ダンスモードにするには本体のボタンを2回素早く押す。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
音量の調整はテーブルに置いたまま回転させる。曲の選択は前か後ろに転がす。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
Rollyを振ると、Shuffleモードに変わる。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
Rollyには曲をグループごとに保存出来ます。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
実にかっこいい。ネオンの光が息しているように光る。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
ベースはちょっと使えない。充電ベースは別売になっちゃう。充電はUSBで。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
BlueToothは搭載しているので、無線スピーカーとしても使える。例えば携帯のワンセグを見ている時にRollyをスピーカーに設定すればいい。
現在はMacのスピーカーとして使っている。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
Rolly2はどのように進化するのか気になる。一緒に住んでみると、もうはまってしまう、無くてはならない存在に。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
Rollyに曲を転送し、家のあちこちに持って行く。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
食事中とか。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
ひげ剃り中とか。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
うんち中とか。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
筋トレ中とか。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
初詣中とか。
Rolly (click to enlarge)
お風呂中とか。※防水ではありません。
欲しくなったらアマゾンで39,800円で買える
Rolly (click to enlarge)
今まではダンストルーパーをやっていた時は iPodで一人で音楽を聞いていたため、通行人は参加してのりづらかった。しかしRollyで皆がミュージックが聞こえるので、わいわい出来る。

ソニー株式会社, FeedBurner.jpEyeVioさん、すてきなプレゼントをありがとうございました!
Rolly (click to enlarge)
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Neil Duckett in Yoyogi, Tokyo
Software Engineer
登録日: 2007/11/06 13:37
I want one !!!
(ID #69350) Posted on 2008/01/11 23:10
searching for work T-T
登録日: 2007/10/11 21:54
Ive seen this in action before but was pessimistic, now ive seen it in action im pretty positive about it and the cute movement and light effects make it 
a real nice thing to have.

the only bad thing is its price really, i cant see myself paying that much for it.
Sean in San Francisco / Tokyo / London / Dublin
Video Editor / Sound Designer / DJ
登録日: 2007/01/23 17:06
Looks really cool. Would love to play some Drum & Bass or Dubstep through one!
(ID #69352) Posted on 2008/01/11 23:18
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
登録日: 2006/12/11 11:06
メタルおたくmetalotaku,
Same here. But now that its become so useful, I'd probably buy the Rolly 2 if it has tons of upgrades. Unless Sony decides to give me another one ^^;
Having no headphone jack is a downer.
(ID #69354) Posted on 2008/01/11 23:25
Nathan in Atlanta, GA, USA
student
登録日: 2007/08/22 22:03
Rolly seems pretty cool, I would love to have one, but no way would I buy one! Holy cow those things are expensive. They're still pretty sweet though.
(ID #69355) Posted on 2008/01/11 23:31
Asian_Ethics in Toronto, Canada
Ninja
登録日: 2007/10/20 11:34
hahaha man i can see my self investing in that

 Just to clarify it does actually work with Leopard if you bluetooth it?

It would be great to use this with my macbook, as I don't really use my pc anymore
(ID #69356) Posted on 2008/01/11 23:36
Tempest in New Zealand
Exchange Student
登録日: 2007/11/07 06:56
I'm sure this thing would be fun to watch but I guess that I wouldn't use it for listening to music that much. I prefer my stereo and its bass and use my Ipod while I'm not at home :D

*cough* typo alert *cough* I'm sure you meant clockwise ^^"
(ID #69357) Posted on 2008/01/11 23:39
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
登録日: 2006/12/11 11:06
Asian_Ethics,
Works well with Leopard,

Tempest,
Yikes! Thanks for that (phew) ^^;
(ID #69358) Posted on 2008/01/11 23:44
laughingman in Canada
McMaster Engineering Student Fall 08
登録日: 2007/11/18 11:58
What's the size of memory's on the rolly?

And you should really play some funk music next time you dance Danny. I'd suggest Jamiroquai... maybe his song "Little L"?
(ID #69359) Posted on 2008/01/12 00:12
syrix in U.S.
student
登録日: 2007/03/21 09:30
Rolly follows you everywhere lol, nice; especially into the bathroom.  I'm not sure if I really want to get it, it would be fun, but probably lose its favor with me for something else in the future.  Pretty cool how you get awesome gifts like this though, wish I did lol.
(ID #69360) Posted on 2008/01/12 00:19
gusgus in cyberspace
web head
登録日: 2007/09/11 04:28
I was about to buy one until I saw the price.. A little too much for me.
(ID #69361) Posted on 2008/01/12 00:29
Gibson in California
Student artist
登録日: 2007/05/28 03:30
You can attach it to you suit and it actually matches the stormtropperness style.
(ID #69362) Posted on 2008/01/12 00:43
Haseo in USA
Professional Slacker ;D
登録日: 2007/12/04 14:22
The Rolly is the cutest thing ever. WAAAAAAANT. D:
(ID #69363) Posted on 2008/01/12 00:46
Jonny Boy in California
Student, Photographer, Paintballer,
登録日: 2007/10/10 12:39
Hey I remember something like this, you showed us a peek right? Didn't one of your friends or colleague create this? I do like how it is though. Over in America we have little animal robots that move around to the music you hook up to it. However, Rolly takes the cake. IMO it's pure win. Rolly get. I'm a Mac user too, I'll find a way..
(ID #69364) Posted on 2008/01/12 01:02
windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
登録日: 2006/12/25 12:20
Nifty design. Rolly was trying to look up Fauna's pantsu from the underneath ^^;

By the way, is that you in your new office?
(ID #69367) Posted on 2008/01/12 01:37
Kakyou in Tokyo
Unemployed Blogger
登録日: 2008/01/11 10:44
Against my better judgment I picked up a Rolly a few months ago.

I agree that it has vastly exceeded my expectations for utility.  Mas particularly pleased that it will sync with most of the bluetooth enabled devices I won, including my Logitech Freepulse transmitter dongle. Now I have a battery powered portable speaker system that plugs into anything with a headphone jack (including my ipod!).

If I could only keep my Aibo from constantly trying to take a leak onto it tho...
(ID #69368) Posted on 2008/01/12 01:50
Coco the Bean in SoCal, USA
Student
登録日: 2008/01/06 05:41
Man, the Rolly looks so cool.  I can just imagine the time I'd waste watching it. 
(ID #69370) Posted on 2008/01/12 01:58
jep'ray in Los Angeles, Ca. USA
Grease monkey
登録日: 2007/10/11 13:32
ok, so when is it coming out in the States? or who do i threaten to make it come out in the states? I want one... would sure make work more interesting...
(ID #69371) Posted on 2008/01/12 02:04
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
登録日: 2007/08/23 04:44
The lighting effect on the Gundams looks good. I remember looking at this one a while back, Interesting to see if it does well. Personally, I like huge speakers, and my whole house is wired for speakers with my remote, so its redundant if I got something like this. I havent used the surround sound in the bedroom in a while though. Does it get loud? Loud enough for a party?
(ID #69372) Posted on 2008/01/12 02:06
Sgt Beavis in Dallas, TX, USA
Overpaid Computer Nerd
登録日: 2007/07/23 22:59
When I first saw this, I just glanced over it and thought it was another dorky gadget.  Now that I've seen one in action... 

Oh heck yea, I want it (^_^)
(ID #69373) Posted on 2008/01/12 02:12
Raz23 in UK
Getting to Japan
登録日: 2007/11/19 07:01
Because he's holding a thermal groovinator! heh^^;

But seriously me want, that looks like such an amazing little thing, it's like it's living in the music and showing you the sounds.

But that price is a little eek inducing, hmm but maybe if I introduce my father to it, he loves stuff like this.

I wonder what kind of attention you'll draw when pulling that from your trooper suit? Is it ok to play your personal music in public? I heard there was some sort of public performance ban there too, or is that just for large crowds of people?
(ID #69374) Posted on 2008/01/12 02:14
ilgeek in Mexico DF
Graphic Designer
登録日: 2008/01/11 11:10
The Song!!!... is in my head!!! a can't take it out of my head... burned forever!!!  (@.@)
(ID #69375) Posted on 2008/01/12 02:19
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
登録日: 2006/12/31 22:48
An egg on the dancefloor. *laughs*
I wonder what happens when some Haro joins the party... Must be quite a team. XD

I also LOLed at the video with the cat. However and sadly it was not about some energetic song (wonder what would have happened if it was trance that was played) and the feline was a bit too lazy for my taste. 
At least no probable damage from the "meow-meow~" uttering creature.

Finally, I'd like to comment on the last picture:
"Should I report my newest finding to Lord Vader? Nah. I will keep this artifact for myself, which seems to be an advanced music box".

(ID #69376) Posted on 2008/01/12 02:29
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
登録日: 2007/12/04 23:16
D blade,

LOL, this stormtroopers is going to get lord vader really angry if words on this.. treason, reach lord vader's ears ^_^
(ID #69378) Posted on 2008/01/12 02:47
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
登録日: 2006/12/31 22:48
@Benjamin Takeyo:
Stormtrooper: "My Lord, this was not treason, it was beta-testing. Like servants of the Pharaoh assuring that the food was not poisoned." 
(ID #69379) Posted on 2008/01/12 02:51
shou' in US
登録日: 2007/08/23 10:59
Ah! Wicked cool Danny. How much did it put a dent in your wallet?

I've heard they've announced it to release in the US at the CES. So there is a glimmer of hope for us over here stuck in the state side.
(ID #69380) Posted on 2008/01/12 02:53
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
登録日: 2007/08/23 04:44
Lord Vader: "Your failure is complete!"
*choking sounds*
(ID #69381) Posted on 2008/01/12 02:55
ChiisaiRamen in Fullerton, CA
登録日: 2007/12/22 19:13
That's awesome!
LOL @ When you hold it, it looks less like a dancing thingamajig and more like some sort of grenade
(ID #69382) Posted on 2008/01/12 03:08
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
登録日: 2006/12/31 22:48
ChiisaiRamen, link that to the post below... I guess you'd be in real trouble with zealous police officers with that in hand. ^^;
(ID #69383) Posted on 2008/01/12 03:12
Dancing Queen in Southern California
Blogger, Figure collector, Baby Photographer?
登録日: 2008/01/08 12:10
thats really cute!
plus, love how you take pictures with fauna around. 
(ID #69384) Posted on 2008/01/12 03:22
BandAiD in 米国
C. Engineering Student
登録日: 2008/01/08 08:52
I suppose its cool for those who live in Japan, but Amazon has it listed as "Not able to ship outside of Japan". 

Shame really.
(ID #69385) Posted on 2008/01/12 03:27
XSportSeeker in Brazil
Hikikomori
登録日: 2007/08/22 05:30
While I think it's cute and all, I still can't see Rolly as nothing more than a gimmick...
One that will be fun to have for some time, but after some week tops, it'll just go to the back of the drawer...

Would be an interesting piece to have on determined ambients though.

Also: I still don't know what are it's full capabilities... is it just a MP3 player that makes some movements and blinks some lights?
(ID #69386) Posted on 2008/01/12 04:05
Requiem in Mars
Web developer
登録日: 2007/11/07 18:18
"Ah, Fauna in the lounge again."
*snikers*
Actually I like the one where she looks like she has her knee on the rolly
(ID #69387) Posted on 2008/01/12 04:18
chibikykiske in florida
tagger/cashier/delivery
登録日: 2008/01/08 11:21
looks very cool. i'd definately pick it up, but unfortunately i'm a mac user, so i'll probably have to pull it up on my parallels windows XP on here...

the video with the cat was funny.
(ID #69389) Posted on 2008/01/12 04:27
adamjlx in California, USA
Accountant, CPA, CIS, and Gundam Painter
登録日: 2007/11/04 04:15
Yeah the Rolly is really cool =) use it all the time. I got it when it first came out i couldn't resist at all! Its really cute too. 
(ID #69390) Posted on 2008/01/12 04:41
Tragic comedy in Singapore
Animator/ graphic designer
登録日: 2007/04/10 22:55
ohhhhhhh.
yes please.
(ID #69391) Posted on 2008/01/12 05:15
FatBastard in Hyperspace Stasis
Hungarian Weightlifter
登録日: 2007/11/04 18:16
I'd have to listen to the sound quality first, but might be a neat gizmo to play around with for a bit. It would need to be a decent portable speaker after all the flashy novelty wears off. Then again, who knows when it'll get here if ever. Filed under maybe.
(ID #69392) Posted on 2008/01/12 06:05
まっすぐGO! in Melbourne, Australia
登録日: 2007/11/19 18:46
i would only use it as portable speakers
(ID #69393) Posted on 2008/01/12 06:10
BeLe in Davao, Philippines
.NET/Web Developer
登録日: 2007/01/03 16:36
DOes it come with a strap or something so you can bring it around and not hold it all the time?   I'd have to hear it first before I'd say a yes but its got potential.  Plus side is that it's small.
(ID #69394) Posted on 2008/01/12 06:20
Adun in Sydney, Australia
ColdFusion Developer
登録日: 2007/01/01 14:12
That'd be a pretty awesome thing to have. Plus for only 39,000 yen that's pretty cheap. Shame it'll only last 5 hours.
(ID #69395) Posted on 2008/01/12 06:32
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
登録日: 2007/10/22 02:10
The Rolly was doing some panchira action on Fauna LOL!
It looks really cool, I like how it dances... Me want one...
(ID #69396) Posted on 2008/01/12 06:35
Last{[0]}Raven in ☆DANNYCHOO Site ☆
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
登録日: 2008/01/02 12:55
omg i must have the rolly O[]O i wish there is a black coating for it also lol XD
(ID #69397) Posted on 2008/01/12 06:44
cat in Melbourne, Australia
Software Pirate
登録日: 2007/01/09 17:28
is rolly aware of it's surroundings or if i had it on a table would it jive straight off the edge?
(ID #69399) Posted on 2008/01/12 07:03
davortech in Europe
N/A
登録日: 2007/11/09 00:43
I can see any purpose of having Rolly around. Basically, it's an MP3 player ( lousy one apparently as it has crappy software support), that "dances" around while playing music. I was hoping for some extra features but as far as I can see, it has none.  Does Rolly only plays music while spinning and glowing in blue? If so, it's nothing that attracts me to buy one. I am sure tho, it was fun to play with it for a little while.
(ID #69400) Posted on 2008/01/12 07:51
ChiisaiRamen in Fullerton, CA
登録日: 2007/12/22 19:13
@D Blade: haha i suppose, but then again you wont have any much more trouble compared to someone who has this one their backpack and is
1. Wearing a Bandana
2. Has camo pants
3. "Looks Weak"

ya get my drift XD
(ID #69403) Posted on 2008/01/12 08:56
epu708 in Indonesia
Doctor
登録日: 2007/12/01 23:54
yeah its price is way too high. rather get bose for ipod
(ID #69404) Posted on 2008/01/12 09:36
Soshi in Singapore
Student
登録日: 2007/09/15 21:29
Polyrhythm~~ EARWORM!! OMG. 

I'm so severely tempted to get a Rolly now! Danny has poisoned us! I'm more intrigued by the way it dances to the beats and stuff!
(ID #69405) Posted on 2008/01/12 09:37
登録日: 2007/09/03 23:40
I thought the song is sing by Miku o.o
(ID #69406) Posted on 2008/01/12 10:10
Setsukyie in Malaysia
Anime Fan
登録日: 2008/01/05 12:02
Cool gadget..
A speaker that dances..
Love the neon lighting.. 

The video with the cat is cute..
^_^

(ID #69409) Posted on 2008/01/12 10:40
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
登録日: 2006/12/31 22:48
@XSportSeeker: Are you sure about this? I'll laugh all day with that. Imagine! And egg going night club and freestyling anytime you want it! 
By the way, they should invent a disco ball version for the nostalgics out there.

@ChiisaiRamen: *Tilts head on the side* Hmmm... I dunno.
*Wild imagination takes the lead*
Officer, upon noticing Rolly: 
Step 1: Huh? 
Step 2, outcome 1: "!"... *Gives alert*
Step 2, outcome 2: "?"... Oh, that's just an egg. *Walks away*

(No that's probably not that) XD
(ID #69410) Posted on 2008/01/12 11:03
bob-san in Madison WI
Administrative Assistant
登録日: 2007/02/22 23:27
A cute little MP3 player.  Not really something I would buy myself though.

I did like the way the cat was puzzled and then just didn't seem to care.  Kinda cute.
(ID #69413) Posted on 2008/01/12 11:47
murasaki in Alfta, Sweden
Junior high schoolstudent
登録日: 2007/12/31 04:41
Cute, the cat too. It seems pretty cool.
When I see the Rolly, I think of Segas iFish! But the Rolly is cuter, yeah.
(ID #69414) Posted on 2008/01/12 12:17
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
IT Client Support
登録日: 2007/09/12 21:33
Rolly is one of those things you think is really cool, really want one but then forget about it after the novelty wears off or they find something else to do with it.

Pretty much like the nintendo wii!
(ID #69415) Posted on 2008/01/12 12:21
-XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States
Student Engineer
登録日: 2007/01/01 14:12
It seems a little bit expensive ($365 USD for me, whoo!) but I bet by the time I am in Japan within the next year or two the price will go down. If the price goes down, for kicks I would totally buy it! Despite my stereo and Ipod being better sound quality (stereo indefinite battery) I would totally buy one. I want!
(ID #69416) Posted on 2008/01/12 12:30
Aya Kyunik in Melbourne, Australia
Hobby Store clerk guy thing...
登録日: 2007/05/22 16:38
If I ever got one, I'd paint it like Haro... if I ever got one...
(ID #69417) Posted on 2008/01/12 12:36
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
登録日: 2007/12/04 23:16
D Blade,

It was just beta testing? LOL! ^_^
(ID #69419) Posted on 2008/01/12 13:19
Sakari in Tokyo
Student
登録日: 2007/06/20 01:24
While that thing is unquestionably cool I don't think I would have that much use for it.

But I mean dang, a miniature dancing robot with flashing lights which plays music = cool
(ID #69424) Posted on 2008/01/12 13:53
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
登録日: 2006/12/25 19:17
the first time i saw the Sony Rolly, i never thought it would be more than a robot ^^;;;

i want to have one but it is freaking expensive T_T
(ID #69425) Posted on 2008/01/12 13:55
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
登録日: 2007/06/11 14:57
the rolly goes well with the stormtrooper outfit. ('~')
(ID #69431) Posted on 2008/01/12 15:03
登録日: 2006/12/24 23:42
looks perfect with yor stormtrooper armor Danny, you can tell people its a thermal detonator or a tiny droid. ^^
(ID #69432) Posted on 2008/01/12 15:29
Zeroblade in Manila, Philippines
Student
登録日: 2007/04/10 21:47
Something I definitely would like to have as a gift, but over 10,000 Php is is quite a hefty price.
(ID #69437) Posted on 2008/01/12 18:02
yo_light in Florida
college student
登録日: 2007/12/01 23:43
dahhhh...i want one so bad, but manh i dont got that kind of money right now i hope of the price of it will drop or have english software if it ever comes to america..lol..nice gift danny looks like u are gona be jamming with that rolly from now on.
(ID #69438) Posted on 2008/01/12 18:57
CyruzDraxs in Kelowna, BC, Canada
Web Design & Development
登録日: 2007/09/11 09:43
I'd buy it if it were half the price or less.
(ID #69440) Posted on 2008/01/12 19:26
TNTPOP in Deep France
Finding books on Amazon
登録日: 2007/10/06 21:13
hey...
Japanese have remote controls for everything... even the crappers.

How many Rollys for an omelet? Crack the egg, boil an egg
(ID #69441) Posted on 2008/01/12 19:32
skankywonders in California
Student
登録日: 2007/08/09 05:36
And here is rolly getting kancho'd for the first time... Oh! And this one, which I love, is when he got soo freakin' drunk on the New Year's party, he threw up all over himself. 

That's what you sounded like Danny with those pictures.

Anyways, I'd love to have one of those! 
(ID #69445) Posted on 2008/