Sony NWZ-F806 mini review (& F-series player reviews / impressions / discussion) - Page 48

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Originally Posted by OK-Guy 

think I'll pass of the WM-F and stick with what I got... no disrespect.

 

btw both the WM-F & WM-Z play 'gapless' you just gotta chose the right music-source.

Well, earlier this weekend, I've sold and shipped my NW-F807S. It's a pity that it didn't play my hires files. Think it's the UI I'll miss sorely.

Thanks Salanos.This thread is more and more interesting, really.

I have to confess that I am loving my F807, even if sometimes, I miss the bass extension.

All my song are in FLAC now and what I really like about this walkman is the precision of the sound, the details.

It is hard, when I am in public, to stay quiet .

But I understand why Ok-Guy wants to stay with his Z1070.

I am thinking about buying the Z1060 now, 'cause I am curious about how it sounds.

I am waiting the ICS update.

The Sony headphones are not bad, but the trebels are too agressive for my ears.

I tried 3rd party apps, and even if I know I'll probably buy Poweramp (for the playlists, don't want to use MediaGo), I mainly use Sony stock player

I am not really convinced by these apps.

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Originally Posted by salanos 

Tried turok's sample file in Poweramp and stock player. Stock player sounds more sparkly, a little bit, at least on the guitars. Poweramp's volume level is much lower though, with DVC off.
I completely forgot to mention the F-series case I received. It came in a black, rough-card box, with shiny metallic print on the front; WALKMAN F-Series, with Sony at the bottom. Gorgeous box, really. The case itself was wrapped in some black dimpled paper with a Walkman-logo'd tag sticker sealing it. The case itself is soft smooth leather, with a red flap (in the cracked-ish style leather, whatever you call it) and matching red stitching. There's a Walkman logo badge on the bottom right corner. There's even a hole on the bottom for the 3.5mm jack.
Counter-intuitive to this however is the fact that the case is not apparently designed to be used in any manner that allows you control the player while it's inside. There are hidden magnets to keep the case closed, too.
There's also a matching black leather strap (quite long) with red stitching.
Will post picture of it later when I get around to photographing the player itself as well. Frankly, the case's box is way nicer than the F806's retail package. Geez.

this is nice salanos & poison :P where did you get the casing? i'm looking for one as well..

Here's the NW-F807 with its relative, the new Vaio Duo 11. All pics taken here on the plane.

Since the DUo supports NFC, I'll try it at some point with the F807. I also wonder if NFC work with SonicStage CP5 which I installed (and yes, I still use SS; you just need to hack one file to install on an English OS).

Here's the blue color with the Steamboat Willie theme:

Here's the case I got - fits it perfectly. Wasn't designed for it actually and wasn't cheap, but I'm very happy with it.

thats good salanos, sell to me  was checking out several sony center as sg for a few days, unfortunately none of them selling the case yet.

nice preorder box and case salanos!

although mine is still being shipped, i think i would get or trade my F for a red Z sometime based on how the other users describe the sound. that might change though, i hope!

Has anyone seen a good video review of this new walkman?  I can't seem to locate one anywhere. 

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Originally Posted by salanos 

AllThingsD had a review, but it's not really a good one.

Sony F walkman will never earn top review as most reviewers will ditch the F high price & lack of front & back cameras unless he/she values excellent sound quality.  The F is built for music enthusiast first and apps later.