Sony Rolly

34 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (4)
sound (3)
size (2)
design (1)
durability (1)

Negative
price (2)
portability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Sony Rolly. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design and durability. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive opinions about the portability and price, and there are some mixed opinions about the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony Rolly is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Rolly

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Sony Rolly from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the sound.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Sony Rolly review

Sony's Rolly is an MP3-blasting, breakdancing 'bot. But does it have the moves to justify its pricetag?

He’s no ASIMO, but on the dancefloor or coffee table Rolly has real star quality

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : electricpig (electricpig.co.uk)

Sony Rolly

When robots and MP3 players collide, unfortunately they create the 'dancing' Sony Rolly. Save your cash.

It's actually quite fun...

...For about ten minutes. It's expensive too

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Sony Rolly

Bluetooth audio streaming, up to five hours music playback, 2GB of built-in memory, and shuffle play (switch songs just by shaking the Rolly) are just some of the features in Sony's dancing MP3 player. Its 104x65x65mm body also belies the fact that...

It’s a toy with tons of charm, but as a serious purchase is almost impossible to justify. Splash out, if you’ve got money to burn, but we guarantee Rolly’s cuteness will wear off, and you’ll soon consign him to a heartbreaking future on a dusty shelf....

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Sony Rolly

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Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com.au)

Sony Rolly

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Jon Fingas (electronista.com)

Review: Sony Rolly

A unique music player that can be a novelty but also a true hobby.

Very fun to watch in action ; In-depth choreography software, but easy to set on auto mode ; Simple setup as a Bluetooth speaker ; Customizable look

Expensive for what it does ; No headphone jack ; Programming an elaborate dance routine takes a long time ; Speakers are good for the purpose, but not audiophile-level ; Windows-only

Japanese electronics makers once had (and to some degree, still have) a reputation for eccentric but entertaining gadgets -- devices that were fascinating precisely because they didn't make business sense and did something imaginative that no other d

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Ahead of its time

"The only way this product would be interesting to a mass audience is if it was designed like a cool character or sorts. Can you imagine? Kids would love a dancing animal or robot (that could DO the Robot). The way is is now, it can't realistically...

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (sony.com)

the rolly

"this product is amazing. its style is incredible. though the sound is somewhat distorted when it dances it is overall very clear and loud enough. the price is quite high and should be lower, but i most definetly want one."

style,dance

distortion of sound

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Fantastic!

"This device doesn't compare to anything else I've ever seen. The way it dances is so extravagantly awesome makes everyone who sees it smile. If you want a mp3 player just get yourself a walkman, but if you want the coolest conversation piece in the...

Fun, Interesting, Intuitive, Creative

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Rolly

With the music, very interesting. Sony Rolly look like an egg, use of engineering plastics to create airframe. Sony Rolly airframe white, with a spray treatment, the appearance of anotherÃ¨Â£Â¹Ã¤Â¸ï¿½layer formed by UV light membrane surface, so that...

Cute

Function less

Mar, 2009

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