NEW Sony Walkman Z Series mini review!!! - Page 188

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Originally Posted by bestnaru 

I found the ICS to be light years better than the gingerbread.

Before the update, Z operation is sluggish and unresponsive. Dual core Z perform worse than my single core ICS xperia ray android phone.

It almost made me feel embarrassed to use Z in the public. "Who is that poor sucker with that bulky and outdated thing!!"

 

After the update, everything is smooth and responsive. Almost no lagging in the music library and  W menu pops up much faster too. The default video player can finally play .avi file.

The biggest surprise is probably the OTG playlist that Sony has finally incorporated for the players without sonic stage.

 

There are still some small issues like search function needed to be improved but overall I am very happy with this update. 

I could not live your life.

Just updated my Z Thanks a Million!

Does anyone know where I can pick up a BRAND NEW SEALED 64 gb Walkman Z (any color, but pref black) Japanese model for 400-450 (I cannot justify any more than that) ?

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Originally Posted by Fizz 

I could not live your life.

Lol, I am aware that many ppl here are carrying much bigger bricks than the Z (phone/USB DAC or phone / USB DAC / amp combo).

Sorry if that sentence offended anyone .

The ICS update does feel better, I whinged at sony support for ages after the F series was launched with ICS as standard, so am relieved that they finally released ICS for Z.

Couple of comments though, the weird white icons that launch the sony apps don't look that great, and some of the interface preferences that allow the special effects to be modified don't seem to be there anymore.

And I have mixed feelings about the 'walkman classics' app, it's sort of an nostalgic, interesting but somewhat pointless application...

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Originally Posted by bestnaru 

Lol, I am aware that many ppl here are carrying much bigger bricks than the Z (phone/USB DAC or phone / USB DAC / amp combo).

Sorry if that sentence offended anyone .

If it did offend anyone, they should reconsider spending time on the internet.

I just thought that it was pretty funny.

I was trying to update my F807 using X-application , and after the download this message pops, anyone knows what it means?

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Originally Posted by EvertonMint 

The ICS update does feel better, I whinged at sony support for ages after the F series was launched with ICS as standard, so am relieved that they finally released ICS for Z.

 

Couple of comments though, the weird white icons that launch the sony apps don't look that great, and some of the interface preferences that allow the special effects to be modified don't seem to be there anymore.

 

And I have mixed feelings about the 'walkman classics' app, it's sort of an nostalgic, interesting but somewhat pointless application...

Isn't that really what nostalgia is?

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Originally Posted by turokrocks 

I was trying to update my F807 using X-application , and after the download this message pops, anyone knows what it means?

 

I'm a beginner at Japanese, but I'll take a crack at it.

ダウンロードしたファイルが不止です       The file download is not stopping or did not stop/finish.

アップデートをキャンセルします   The update is cancelled.

X-App expects Japanese operating system.  Maybe that is hanging it up. You could try again.

 The warning box title is "software update".

Good luck!

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Originally Posted by Vulpix0r 

It's unfortunate, but their Z series were not moving in sufficient volume. I don't blame them, people do not want a big player. Their F series is selling at a pretty good price point and the size is appealing.

I reckon the reason that (if) the Z did not sell in large quantities, it is down to their distribution accross the globe, I didn't see one Z for sale in any Sony stores in the UK, checked Totenham Court Road store (amongst others), no Z'ds (or Zees' depending on where you live).

I asked the staff in store where they are, they said something like "yeah, might get some, don't know when, they are rare in this country, being a flagship product and all".

I eventually bought mine in Sony Plaza in Maddison Avenue NYC straight off the shelf, was so refreshing to be able to do that.

At the same time, ipods are on sale everywhere, all the usual distributors have them. As usual in the UK, it is the internet that saves the day when it comes to buying anything slightly away from MOR.

OK...Thank you.

Y'all gotta check this out ASAP - http://www.decalgirl.com/skins/Sony-Walkman-Z-Series-Skins

SWEET!

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Originally Posted by kiteki 

Y'all gotta check this out ASAP - http://www.decalgirl.com/skins/Sony-Walkman-Z-Series-Skins

 

These are easily some of the most gorgeous skins I've ever seen.

I'd love to get this one, but it'd end up costing me upwards of $400 after all is said and done.

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I'd be forced to buy a set of Heir Audio 4.Ai's to go with it.

You can upload custom artwork too, I'm thinking something like this on the back in "high gloss" would make a statement on the Z.

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Originally Posted by BattleBrat 

Just updated my Z Thanks a Million!

 

Does anyone know where I can pick up a BRAND NEW SEALED 64 gb Walkman Z (any color, but pref black) Japanese model for 400-450 (I cannot justify any more than that) ?

thats impossible bro haha unless you actually live in japan