The original portable music player was of course the Walkman when Sony did portable music they did it right. Fast forward a couple decades and now MP3 players are all the rage. In fact the MP3 has become as ubiquitous as the telephone or television set. All of these technologies have changed and evolved but they all still represent the basic premise. Sure we have cell phones today but the ability to call another person and talk to them is still the basic premise of the phone. The same goes for television the ability to stare in a little box in your living room and watch a movie or a show may have evolved but it’s still the basic premise.
The same goes for portable music have been Walkman that you can take your cassettes with you while you’re jogging or working was a great innovation. The fact that now we use digital files is even better. The Sony X-Series Walkman takes portable music to the digital age and yet still has the quality and name of the original Sony Walkman. This player has a touchscreen and comes with quality noise canceling earphones.
The device has a long battery life and very good sound quality. You can also download songs in different formats and they’re also a choice of subscription services if you have money to burn. Has a built-in FM tuner and an app called the slapper acts which enables you to get free music through wi-fi.
The touchscreen on this player not only works well is actually fun to use. It has this bounce back affect which makes scrolling through photos and album art really cool. There’s also some control buttons on the side. These buttons enable you to actually turn the player on and change songs without even removing it from your pocket.
The Sony X-Series Walkman not only plays different file formats but it’s easy to use them all you have to do is drag and drop from your desktop or iTunes. The screen is also really great for viewing photos and watching videos. There’s even a dedicated YouTube button that you can use the built-in WiFi connection. It also has the built-in ability to watch videos from Amazon video on demand.
Because of the built-in WiFi connection you can also browse the web with this player. You can also subscribe to podcast and keep up with your latest interest. There’s also a airplane jack for those long trips and a built-in equalizer to make sure your sound quality is exactly how you would like it. It’s not an iPod if the Walkman need I say more?
Sony Walkman X Series 32 GB Video MP3 Player w/ OLED Display
- 32 GB capacity for about 8000 songs
- 33 hours of audio or 9 hours of video on a single charge
- 3-inch, 262,144-color OLED touchscreen display with 432 x 240 WQVGA pixel resolution
- Supports MP3, WMA, AAC and L-PCM audio formats; AVC(H.264/AVC), MPEG-4, and WMV DRM video formats; JPEG image files
- One-year limited warranty
By marrying technology and portability, the new 32 GB Sony X series video Walkman player delivers a superb, on-the-go experience. With a 3-inch OLED display, digital noise cancelation, wireless connectivity, and a touch screen, all in a slim, sleek design, the X series takes portability to the next level. A perfect marriage of technology and portability. Click to enlarge. Watch video in landscape view. Click to enlarge. Enjoy both touch panel and button operation. Click to enlarge. Ultra-portable at less than 1/2 an inch thick. Click to enlarge. Sound Quality
Enjoy ideal sound with digital clear audio technologies, S-Master digital amplifier, and a digital noise canceling function with Noise Canceling EX headphones (MDR-NC20). Discover Music
Slacker radio offers free personalized music that uploads to your Walkman player when the player is connected to a wireless LAN and when you are in a WiFi zone (Slacker registration is required after 30 days). OL
List Price: $ 399.95
Price: $ 397.88
Sony Walkman NWZ-E354BLK Series 8GB Video Mp3 Player (Black)
- 8 GB capacity for about 2,000 songs or 12 hours of video
- Enjoy 50 hours of audio or 10 hours of video on a single charge
- Two-inch color QVGA TFT display with 320 x 240 pixel resolution
- Supports MP3, WMA (DRM), AAC, and WAV audio files; WMV (DRM) video files
- One-year limited warranty
Up to 50 hours1 of music – videos, photos and FM radio just sweeten the deal. With drag and drop functionality, and Sony Clear Audio Technologies to restore digitally compressed audio files, the Sony E Series Walkman player is the perfect blend of form and function.Up to 50 hours of music–videos, photos and FM radio just sweeten the deal. With drag and drop functionality, and Sony Clear Audio Technologies to restore digitally compressed audio files, the Sony E Series Walkman player is the perfect blend of form and function. Up to 50 hours of music–videos, photos and FM radio just sweeten the deal. Click to enlarge. Navigation is a breeze using Sony’s five-way button, and the Home screen provides access to all unit features. Available in red, blue, or black. The Sound Will Move You Drag, Drop and Go
Easily load your music by dragging and dropping music files from iTunes, Windows Media Player, or Windo
List Price: $ 79.99
Price: $ 74.88
Sony Walkman NWZS544PNK S Series 8 GB Video MP3 Player (Pink)
- 8 GB capacity for about 2,000 songs
- Up to 42 hours of audio or 6.5 hours of video on a single charge
- 2.4-inch, 262,144-color LCD with 240 x 320 QVGA pixel resolution
- Supports MP3, WMA (DRM), AAC, and Linear PCM audio formats; AVC, MPEG-4, and WMV (DRM) video formats; JPEG image files
- One-year limited warranty
8GB Walkman Video MP3 – PinkEnjoy hours of continuous music and video wherever you go with Sony’s S540 Series. Enjoy a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, wide format support, an FM radio, voice recording, and plenty more in a slim, easy-to-use media player. Enjoy hours of continuous music and video wherever you go. Click to enlarge. Includes headphones, mini USB cable, and hands-free stand. Models available in black, pink, red, and violet. Click to enlarge. Key Features Built-in stereo speakers Built-in FM radio tuner Voice and FM recording function 2.4-inch QVGA (320×240) high-brightness, color LCD User-friendly interface for easy operation Long battery life Easy drag-and-drop file transfer functionality Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies Built-in alarm clock with sleep timer Supports multiple audio codecs and video formats Key Technologies Speakers
Built-in stereo speakers deliver rich sound when you want to listen without headphones. FM Tuner
List Price: $ 109.95
Price: $ 75.94