Surprised there's no chatter about this unit yet.
16GB or 32GB, touch screen, built-in wifi, auto download your podcasts, up to 3 Slacker stations with built-in Slacker app, YouTube app, built-in FM radio, PS3 compatible, etc.
Official site: NWZ-X1061FBSMP | 32GB X Series Walkman® Video MP3 Player | Sony | Sony Style USA
CNET preview with video clip: Slacker and YouTube infiltrate Sony X-Series Walkman | MP3 Insider - CNET Reviews
I realize it's a bit pricey, but it looks like Sony is finally getting serious about mobile multimedia. Won't really know until it drops in stores, but looks cool from the preview link.
It also raises serious questions about Slacker, or maybe I should say actually answers to questions. It was one thing to have Apple support (it only streams), but this unit will actually cache similar to G2 or BB. I was thrown off balance that Sony would support that considering the conspiracy theories being thrown around the last 6 months or so regarding Slacker and it's ability to retain artists/labels on cached hardware. I for one am no longer as concerned with all these major supporters.
I am curious of others thoughts on this unit which should drop around 06/20/09.
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16GB or 32GB, touch screen, built-in wifi, auto download your podcasts, up to 3 Slacker stations with built-in Slacker app, YouTube app, built-in FM radio, PS3 compatible, etc.
Official site: NWZ-X1061FBSMP | 32GB X Series Walkman® Video MP3 Player | Sony | Sony Style USA
CNET preview with video clip: Slacker and YouTube infiltrate Sony X-Series Walkman | MP3 Insider - CNET Reviews
I realize it's a bit pricey, but it looks like Sony is finally getting serious about mobile multimedia. Won't really know until it drops in stores, but looks cool from the preview link.
It also raises serious questions about Slacker, or maybe I should say actually answers to questions. It was one thing to have Apple support (it only streams), but this unit will actually cache similar to G2 or BB. I was thrown off balance that Sony would support that considering the conspiracy theories being thrown around the last 6 months or so regarding Slacker and it's ability to retain artists/labels on cached hardware. I for one am no longer as concerned with all these major supporters.
I am curious of others thoughts on this unit which should drop around 06/20/09.
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