^^ I agree - sound quality just isn't a priority for most people.   I think this player is perfect, and can be quite competitive with the iPod Touch but, as with most Sony products, the price is going to cripple this thing right out of the gate.  When you compare this against the new iPod...

Here's a review I saw posted this morning on AllthingsD:   http://allthingsd.com/20120913/sonys-latest-walkman-easy-on-the-ears-not-on-the-wallet/

I was looking on the Sony Store (US) website, and noticed the 32GB F series (the new model) is $30 less expensive than the older 32GB Z version....anyone know why that is? 

Here's some more details from CNET:   http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20105214-1/sony-officially-details-android-walkman/?tag=cnetRiver   Looks like the pricing is - as expected - through the roof...and no North American release date yet :(

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!   http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20099710-264/sony-debuts-android-based-walkman-prototype/?tag=topStories    

No 64GB?  What a darn shame!!!!!  And the 16GB S-series is so overpriced, it almost makes me feel sorry for Sony as to how out of touch they are....

Agreed - I also own both (well, ownED the X until recently), and the X blows every Apple product out of the water when it comes to SQ.   This ain't even an opinion - it's a fact!

In my case, I lucked out as someone on eBay found my post for my X and bought it literally 5 minutes after I posted.  Apparently he's a HUGE Sony fan, and collects Sony's MP3 players - he has 5 16GB X's, and (now) 4 32GB X's.  But you're right - unless someone truly appreciates the X, you won't...

I sold my X (32GB) for $330 earlier this month; although it came with the complete packaging and everything.

Quote:   Yup you're correct - we have the 8 & 16GB versions of the S and E series players up in Canada.    

Last we heard from Sony's DAP department, they released the exquisite A-series (A845 etc.)...and of course, the massively overpriced (but amazing sounding) X-series (which I'm a proud owner of!).  I think those budget E and S series players came out after, but those were not particularly...

I am *DYING* (and I mean D-Y-I-N-G) for Sony to release a successor to the X-series...something with Android, hopefully. 

Quote: Haha yup! Sorry for the confusion

Just my opinion - but people aren't really willing to shell out nearly the same price for a Zune as an iPod Touch (with WAYYYYY more functionality/apps and better "fun factor").   I agree the sound quality on the iPod Touch is really blah (although I might be spoiled, considering I listen to...

Not sure how much longer this deal will last, but Sony's wearable 2GB MP3 players are on for $50. With the coupon code "WALKMAN30", the price comes down to $20...and free shipping! So I'd act fast! Reader Digital Book - eBook Reader - MP3 Player - Bluetooth - MP3 Players - W Series...