Comments on: First look: Sony Walkman X-series

By: Peter Tennant

Peter Tennant — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:57:19 +0000

I object to being called a geek!

I don’t buy from Apple for a number of reasons, and only one of them concerns my lack of hairdressing experience. My main issue is that (in my opinion) Apple charge a disproportionate excess for the Apple ’style’. In the interest of balance, I should add that I think Sony are also guilty of the same offence, but that does not preclude me from being specifically irritated at Apple’s luxurious sales margins.

Anyway, the bad news is that by demonstrating such a clear aversion to ’style’ I realise I have proved myself to be a ‘geek’ – still, irony or not: Mr Ockenden, I am disappointed…

By: Paul Ockenden

Paul Ockenden — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:53:13 +0000

The huge advantage that Apple has is the App Store, and the many great (often free) apps available. This has revolutionised what people expect from a portable media device, and for that reason I reckon the X Series will be limited to those seeking either better sound quality (does that really matter in typical urban environments?) or the ever-shrinking band of geeks that refuse to have anything to do with Apple products because they think they are designed for hairdressers.

By: David

David — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:55:16 +0000

What is the web browser like?

By: Alex P

Alex P — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:50:33 +0000

Last time I tried using SoncStage I almost threw the laptop against the wall…. have they made burning a CD any simpler?

By: nigel carter

nigel carter — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:58:31 +0000

sound quality will beat Ipod Touch but the wi-fi is utter pants!

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:13:07 +0000

I’ve been keeping an eye on this and may well get one, especially as the X1060 (32GB) is on pre-order at £249.

It’s been this, the Samsung P3 or the Cowan S9… wi-fi on the Sony X-series gives it the edge at the mo (I use my phone for bluetooth music) so if the reviews are as good as the previews I’ll be ordering one.

By: John

John — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:09:22 +0000

I thought of getting this. But now the Zune HD might turn out to be better. And maybe cheaper?