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I forever regret the day I traded my x-series for an ipod classic; didn't realise the x-series would be discontinued and increase in valuee either
. Have also owned and sold an ipod touch; apps are a cool distraction, but honestly are pretty much just something to mess around with and never got much use from me (except angry birds, sooo addictive). The x-series had way better sq to my untrained ears than any ipod I've owned, and much better video playback quality too. Purely for music and video the sony is miles ahead i think
The sound quality of the X Series really is a thing I do miss,...all the Apple stuffage I own does pale in comparison. For video quality tho, my iPhone 4 is damn fine tho,...I'll not deny that. Still - I miss my X,...
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Sound quality is what interests me and it's kinda cool to own the LAST great Walkman.
The the X Series is your next best friend.
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I doubt it.. sony MP3 players are a b1tch enough to use on PCs. Don't think any work on a mac without a work around method/program.
That and I HIGHLY doubt the supposed increase in SQ (which might not actually be there or very significant) will be in any way more valuable than the convenience and design of an iPod. Think about it realistically... you are talking one limited portable device vs another limited portable device. Convenience is my priority, storage space too.
Or like trying to choose between converse shoes or skater shoes when you really need cleats if you get me.
I would go with what is easiest to use and to me that is an iPod... I love iTunes to store and synch music. I use foobar2000 to play it.
SonicStage that sony used was a nightmare and an embarrassment.
The X Series never gave me one hiccup when I owned it, and I regret selling it as it was a stellar performer.
As for the SQ, it's excellent. It's quite better than an iPod, and the custom EQ is a real winner. As for the capacity issue, it's all a matter of personal preference, not of major importance to all to everyone.
The X Series plays well w/Media Monkey, J.River, WinAmp, etc. Sonic Stage is no longer,...and all the Sony Walkman now do drag&drop as well. Saying it doesn't work well w/a PC is not a fact for all - and most had no issues.
Apparently you haven't used the newer Sony Walkman either as an S/A/E/or S Series are all excellent sounding and performing devices.
Why post advice about a device you've never even used???
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Never listened to an x series but do have 2 earlier models and love the sound quality. I have never had a problem with a pc either using the bundled software or just dragging and dropping because it is a MTP device. Can't vouch for Mac compatability
Like I said, and I agree w/you 100% - I've never had the issues the non-Sony user has mentioned. I still have my S Series S639, and I'd be damned if I'd sell that baby,...and I still miss the X Series I owned.