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Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 Series
Introduced at CES 2009, the Walkman NWZ-X1000 is a is a series of high end touchscreen MP3 players from Sony. Available in capacities of 16 and 32GB, the device features a stunning 3.0" OLED touchscreen, built-in WiFi, NetFront Internet browser (featured on the PSP), FM tuner, and active noise canceling built right into the device.The device features a new digital amplifyer system which Sony claims should improves sound quality over comparable amplifiers found in similar devices. While there is currently no official word on price or release date, rumors are the device will be available in May at a cost of $299 or $399 depending on the capacity.
MSRP $399.00
Release date May, 2009
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Features
- Screen: 3.0" wide touchscreen OLED, 432 x 240px
- Extras: built-in WiFi with web browser, FM tuner, active noise canceling, included
- Supported audio formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV
- Supported video formats: MPEG-4, H.264, WMV
Models (only differences are highlighted)
- Sony Walkman NWZ-X1051/B: 16GB of internal storage capacity, $299 US
- Sony Walkman NWZ-X1061/B: 32GB of internal storage capacity, $399 US
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Sony Walkman NWZ-X1050B
• Sony Walkman NWZ-X1050 16GB X-Series MP3 Player
EAN: 4905524549591
MPN: NWZX1050B.CE7
Sony Walkman NWZ-X1060B
Competitors
Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 Series is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $299.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Volume controls directly on the machine
- WiFi capable
- shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone
Cons
- Speaker is very low-fi
- No GPS
- Not much different from previous versions
Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 Series
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Apple iPod Touch
100%
MSRP $200.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- dual core processor
- affordable and competitive price
- large touchscreen
Cons
- no mention of WIFI or internet browser - included on ipod touch
- no third party software
- software will not be as modular or as well supported as the iPod Touch software
Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 Series
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Cowon S9 Curve
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MSRP $129.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- quality earbuds included
- included software is not required to sync the device
- integrated speaker
Cons
- wall charger not included, must be purchased separately
- unintuitive controls
- poor included software
Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 Series
vs.
Creative Zen X-Fi2
MSRP --
Releases December, 2009
Pros
- support for open source audio formats (OGG/FLAC)
- attractive UI
- touchscreen
Cons
- limited codec support
- touchscreen can be somewhat finicky
- no WiFi
Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 Series
vs.
iRiver P7
Reviews
March 10, 2009
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Pros
- active noise canceling
- stunning OLED touchscreen display
- attractive and slim form factor - more pocket-able than the iPod Touch
- WiFi
- attractive UI
- drag-and-drop file management - not locked to a proprietary music program / service
Cons
- no open source OGG or FLAC format support
- late to market - years or months behind directly competing products
- expensive
- UI will be less modular than that on the iPod Touch
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April 10, 2009
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Pros
- active noise canceling
- FM Radio
- Dedicated volume/play/track buttons
Cons
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- no open source OGG or FLAC format support
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NWZ, X, 1000, NWZX, X1000, NWZX1000
