[Sparky191]

I picked up a X1050 on clearance, to see what it was like. Also my Clip+ HO jack is going, and my A818 battery is quite poor these days. I've also lost the clip around the house somewhere. (its so tiny!)  The X has a bigger sound stage, but I'm not sure it sounds hugely better then the A818. The Clip+  definately sounds better I think. The features on the X are little baffling. The sound cancelling works well, but I'm not sure its any better then a good fitting IEM. The radio is a little noisy but picks up lots of stations. Too many, it duplicated all the stations 2 or three times. No RDS, which is a downer. I can't connect to anything through the browser, says the address is wrong, but youtube works. But its so limited to be useless. I've no slacker on mine. (Euro). While I enjoy the sound I'm finding the device a little limiting. I thinking of selling it on to get the Z or an Ipod and get another Zip. 

 

[BattleBrat]

Hmmmm the Slacker makes life worth living on my walkman X. However if you didn't pick one up in the day, it, as you said would be a bit too limiting. You might want to look into the Z. I plan on picking one up, but I just bought my first tablet, so early next month I'll find out.

 

[Sparky191]

I don't think Slacker came on EU models of the X. The Z is too pricey. Are there much differences between the A865 and the X?

 

[a_tumiwa]

yes, much differences for me for the sound area, the X is more digital sound and warmer side and better n deeper bass than A865.
i still prefer the old X series