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I want, need SA-Z1....
You've got it completely backwards, the Sony Walkmans had always been very open with their Android based Walkmans. The promo video already shows the inclusion Google Play Store - so just like the ZX1 and ZX2 you'll be able to download directly from the Google Play Store. So none of the APK or firmware flashing nonsense of Chinese DAPs - well because Play Store is banned in China! The Walkmans has the advantage and will be much more user friendly and more stand alone with the inclusion of the Play Store in the device itself, also getting the Walkmans to be certified for Google Play Store adds cost to these devices so that has to be factored in as well.
My issue with having a fully certified Android build with Google Services included means that getting updates can be a lot more cumbersome - so unless their music playing app has all the functionality which can then be updated more easily via the Play Store, huge firmware related bugs will take a lot longer to rectify.
I have no experience with Sony Android DAP's or smartphones so I was not aware. But I sold Sony DVD and blu-ray players which didn't support alot of formats so I was going off that experience.
Good to know they are much more open with their DAP's. Following the Fiio M6 thread people are getting much less battery life than rated. Has me concerned about real life battery life on these new Sony Android DAP's. My Android based Fiio M7 gets very good battery life but no wifi. I would prefer to stick with my smartphone for wifi and just get a DAP for carrying my music. Would prefer to stay away from Android based DAP's but that is getting harder and harder to do.
Will likely wait a few months for real life feedback from owners before making a final decision and of course see what the actual street price will be.
the truth with behind the ZX100 45Hrs battery life is the lowly 15mW + 15mW output powerActual battery life using 44.1/16 flac from own cds using 3.5mm unbalanced, no wireless
NW-ZX100 uses sony linux os, no apps or streaming (i have been using since 2016), around 43-45 hours
NW-ZX300 uses sony linux os, no apps or streaming (my mate has been using for 6 months) around 21-23 hours
sucessor model, NW-ZX500 uses andriod os, like a phone, uses apps and streaming, expect around 15-18 hours as a player only
I use low impedance iem xba-40 and headphones akg k551 so it's fine for me.the truth with behind the ZX100 45Hrs battery life is the lowly 15mW + 15mW output power
Actual battery life using 44.1/16 flac from own cds using 3.5mm unbalanced, no wireless
NW-ZX100 uses sony linux os, no apps or streaming (i have been using since 2016), around 43-45 hours
NW-ZX300 uses sony linux os, no apps or streaming (my mate has been using for 6 months) around 21-23 hours
sucessor model, NW-ZX500 uses andriod os, like a phone, uses apps and streaming, expect around 15-18 hours as a player only
There's always the chance of them adding it in an update, so hopefully they willI have been looking into sony websites trying.to see if the new android walkman will have usb DAC. Seems like not
Keeping my wm1A
I have been looking into sony websites trying.to see if the new android walkman will have usb DAC. Seems like not
Keeping my wm1A
I have been looking into sony websites trying.to see if the new android walkman will have usb DAC. Seems like not
Keeping my wm1A
Seems like the site mentions a ZX505 along the regular 507, so would that mean we'll get a cheaper version of the ZX500 with less storage?So if anyone wants to get all nerdy on the new DAP's
checkout this link http://thewalkmanblog.blogspot.com/2019/09/new-sony-walkmans-nw-a100-nw-zx500-use.html which gives details on the Qualcomm and Murata Wireless chips being used and links to both company sites for more specs.
Might read through it more thoroughly when I have more time but it looks like Sony is using some quality chips in these DAP's at least for bluetooth and wireless.
Price speculation on some sites is now $400 to $500 US for the A105 ($499 AUS). So like $520 to $650 CDN, No way I am paying that much for this DAP if the speculated prices are close. For me Sony in this case means SoNo as in not a DAP for me. Here is hoping the A55 shows up here, that is about the only Sony DAP I can consider now.