Sony extends Xross Media Bar UI to Vaio FW laptops
By Joshua Fruhlinger 
posted Jul 17th 2008 11:01PM
posted Jul 17th 2008 11:01PM
posted Jul 17th 2008 11:01PM
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great first post...
thank you... I really try with alot of emotion from the boottom of my heart.
its "a lot", not "alot"
you really are a dummy
Since we're being picky - there's an apostrophe in it's.
-1 but I am sure I'm not the first to......
I would say this is a WIN. I like the XMB
Same here. Though, it makes me wonder ever since I saw it. Couldn't a personal PC OS be setup the same way. You would likely use a touch screen to navigate instead of a mouse. I'd totally be into that. Just need to convince Sony it's time to announce the Linux based Operating System called LinuXMB/XMBnix.
Isn't the Windows Media Center UI basically the same thing, but rotated? The categories go vertically and you scroll left and right to select items.
I think the XMB is a good interface and the X360 is only re-doing the interface because it is too hard to add more content to the blade UI.
You think.............
now all they need is XMB on the Cybershot, Handycam, Walkman, LocationFree, Ericsson, and Blu Ray players
the icons on LocationFree and Walkman are actually close to an XMB look, and LocationFree on the PSP almost has its own XMB
@John
Actually the new cybershots have been using a variation of the xmb ever since the w-80's came out.Not sure about the new one's,but i dont see why they would take it out when it works pretty well in the first place.
Fortunately Sony doesn't make elevators, else we'll have XMB on them.
In other word, the xmb on cybershot is kind of useless if you've tried one of them
@JohnTitor
There is actually already XMB on SonyEricsson phones already. I think it started with the K800i if I am not mistaken.
Honestly people, since when was it bad to make a good easy to use interface and stick with it? I'd like to buy a camera or laptop and think, "Oh cool this interface looks like my PS3, or PSP, cool, I know how to use it."
Microsoft has been using basically the same GUI since Windows 95' and it works, anyone can walk up to a PC and start using it because it's a familiar UI, your just looking for something to bitch about, grow up.
Congratulations! Just for being first poster you receive...
THIS GIFT CARD TO BE AN EPIC FAIL FOR A DAY! Yeah!
Congratulations, and thanks for playing!
I actually like the Sony look.. simple, quick and to the point.. i hate over the top, over produced, get in the way UIs.... Sony has the little wave thing in the background.. very calming, very modern.. love this.
C
I like it 'cause:
1) It shows multiple items at once making quick glances and quick movements to what you want easy (shows where you've been and where you're going, in other words)
2) Move left and right for main categories. Move up and down for subcategories. Done.
Do we really need 'innovation' here?
Loves it!
The comment system should automatically give low rankings to people posting First! and I enjoy the XMB on my PS3
"So much, in fact, that the PS3-like interface"
This interface or XMB was first used on the PSP, not the PS3. This is certainly one of the best UIs I have EVER used, and sometimes I find myself just going, WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE through the menus listening to the sounds. :P I was surprised and impressed that that Sony Included it in the PS3, and I'm having a similar reaction to this and the Bravia implementation, keep it up Sony!
Actually the first use of the XMB was in Sony's failed attempt at Tivo+Ps2, The PSX
actually it was on the psx first =)
Yea, it was used on the PSX, it's the system that was more of a multimedia system, but could play PS2 games, think of it as a PS2/PS3 hybrid.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSX_(DVR)
That was the first system that the Xross Media Bar was used on, not the PSP.
Why has the quality of comments on Engadget taken such a dive in recent weeks?
There used to be a lot of intelligent and often humorous comments, but now I'm noticing it's infested with a bunch of 12 year old retards who have nothing better to do than write "First" or "Second".
That's just not Engadget, but my personal feeling is that Engadget is bringing it upon themselves (and us) by posting some of these horribly bias and honestly flamebait articles to get hits/ad revenue. [The little quips, "CEOh no he didn't" and other nonsense stuff.]
Ahhh gone are the days or moderators ? I can understand there being so many posts to go through but its not hard to get a few trustworthy people on board is it ?
What I like about the Xross Media Bar:
- it's easy to use, and easy on the eye
What I hate about the Xross Media Bar:
- the way it's been spelled by Sony. How on earth do I pronouce Xross? bleh!
exactly.
The branding is bad.
In fact the fact it is branded is odd to me :)
Cross(X) Media Bar
If X = Cross, then that would mean it should be pronounced Crossross.
It's XMB or Cross Media Bar, it's not Xross Media Bar. Don't trust Wikipedia on this one.
yeah it is Xross Media Bar, and i found it odd at first too, but then i got used to it, so i was owell who cares :P
Google is everyone's friend:
http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/guide/crossmediabar_index.jhtml
Cross Media Bar (XMB). K? Case closed.
Dude, epic fail, the Cross Media Bar (XMB) Was not used for the firs time on the PSP, It made it's first appearance on the PSX on 2003, a device Sony Debuted only on Japan, SO, please do a little research before giving "Facts."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSX_(DVR)
this is a blog
yeah, epic...
I love this UI honestly I wish Sony had used this instead of the panel interface on the xperia continuity is key for a brand in the tech word it makes all your products seem more inviting and familiar and most of all easier to use
WTB: punctuation. Thanks.
Could Sony also extend this UI to their other notebooks, especially the Z and TZ series? Please?
there will probably be a 3rd party port for it (like having the WiiBrowser on the computer)
SZ as well (for us that have old stuff :) )
The XMB totally have no problem and I love it so much.
In fact ppl can customize and make your own icons / background. Though I have no time to do so, I do enjoy downloading new themes for my PSP / PS3. Hope Cybershot / SonyEricsson phones have XMB too (with quick UI response, please)
But SE phones DO have a variation of the XMB. It's called the "Media menu".
I like the XMB because it looks classy and it works well. The 360s blade interface looked like it was designed for 12 year olds. The new Dashboard looks like it was made for 12 year olds who draw shitty pictures of dinosaurs while their parents tell them how great they are.
... which is pretty much the audience the wii is designed for.
(fap on fanboys)
YEAH WELL, why dont you make it better?
This seems like the same concept as the "twist" interface Microsoft implemented in their Zunes - I wonder if they got some "inspiration" from Sony?
Are you purposely being an ftard?
So could I download and install this on my current laptop, or is it exclusive to new Sony Vaios?
The XMB (and divx support) is the main reason the PS3 is in my living room, and the wii and 360 are in 'play' rooms. It is quick, elegant, and simple.