Sony touchscreen Walkman NWZ-X1000 OLED player hands-on!

Sony's press event is just about to start, but we managed to sneak away and grab some snaps of the heavily-guarded new OLED touchscreen Walkman NWZ-X1000. It's under some major glass and lights and we were working fast, so we apologize for any blurriness, but that's the price of exclusives, kids. Check back soon for the official shots during the presser -- and don't worry, we're on the hunt for the VAIO P.

Gallery: Sony touchscreen Walkman NWZ-X1000 OLED player hands-on!

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[BigDaddyM @ Jan 7th 2009 6:59PM]

How is this hands on?
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[mrpoo @ Jan 7th 2009 6:59PM]

And here

[Flashpoint @ Jan 7th 2009 7:05PM]

His hands are on a beer and food.

[prateeko @ Jan 7th 2009 8:16PM]

I'll let you know if a few weeks once I buy this thing.

FINALLY, Sony putting up (what looks to be at least) a good alternative to the iPod. Let's hope they keep the awesome audio fidelity I love(d) in my MiniDisc units

[From My Cube @ Jan 7th 2009 9:06PM]

obvious commenter is obvious win

[Shinigami @ Jan 8th 2009 1:08AM]

More like "Hands off!"

Thanks, Engadget!

[Jeff P. @ Jan 7th 2009 8:14PM]

Sorry Flashpoint, I think it's peanut butter and not beer.

[surt @ Jan 7th 2009 8:41PM]

Here in Australia we spread beer on our toast in the morning. Well a beer by-product at least.

[CJ @ Jan 7th 2009 11:00PM]

Nope, just beer.

[Dave Chappelle @ Jan 7th 2009 11:55PM]

umm no we do not surt shut up. despite surt's comment HERE IN Australia we have education systems i promise you.

c what you have done now Surt?

[TaMiR @ Jan 8th 2009 2:58PM]

know anything about bluetooth?

[blueangel00100 @ Jan 7th 2009 6:59PM]

Double post!

[Alex @ Jan 7th 2009 7:00PM]

I tell ya, I'm loving the frequent engadget updates today.

[Dan @ Jan 7th 2009 7:04PM]

I second that

[Wizardhowl @ Jan 7th 2009 7:20PM]

You know its just because its CES right? Once everythings over Engadget will return to normal...

[Sean @ Jan 7th 2009 7:32PM]

@Wizardhowl
No Shit

[Tyler @ Jan 8th 2009 8:28AM]

except when the photo quality suffers...

[bjay @ Jan 7th 2009 7:11PM]

Hands on? or Snap on

[Mitch @ Jan 7th 2009 7:14PM]

Hands are not quite on...

[bob vansteel @ Jan 7th 2009 7:15PM]

HAHAHA...and you hypocrites make fun of Mr. blurrycam

[Douglas Bailey @ Jan 7th 2009 7:16PM]

Screen doesn't take up enough of the device's surface area.

[chris @ Jan 7th 2009 7:16PM]

I love that it has OLED. Good move Sony, albeit one of few.

[Byrdman @ Jan 7th 2009 7:23PM]

is it playing paul blart: mall cop?

[Nadool @ Jan 7th 2009 7:35PM]

I was gonna say the same thing...isn't that movie still in the theater, or just ended it's run? Even so I know it hasn't been released on DVD or anything. Looks like Sony has been doing a little "R&D" in TeleSync land. h4x!

[Lowest Ranked @ Jan 7th 2009 8:21PM]

Its the trailer.

[Jrome @ Jan 7th 2009 7:25PM]

Yeh it kinda looks like the screen doesn't take up enough surface area....but who cares!

It's OLED!!!

[Jrome @ Jan 7th 2009 7:26PM]

just as I post, new pictures were put up...it actually looks sexy

[iEye @ Jan 7th 2009 7:26PM]

im just fine with 3inches!

[cody @ Jan 7th 2009 7:39PM]

@ i Eye

that's what she said

[psychoticdream @ Jan 7th 2009 7:40PM]

thats what she said!

[iEye @ Jan 7th 2009 7:25PM]

werent glass cases around way before iPhone, like jewelry?

[bjay @ Jan 7th 2009 7:31PM]

New pics re posted now. Apologies accepted for Blurriness though you put Mr. Blurrycam into shame with pictures

[JerkfacedFed @ Jan 7th 2009 7:34PM]

hands on behind a glass case. idiots.

[AuzieMaxx @ Jan 7th 2009 7:38PM]

OLED yes
Thickness No
Interface : need more info
Tech Specs: need more info

[Jrome @ Jan 7th 2009 7:44PM]

I like my products to have a little thickness to them so I can actually hold them in my big hands.

[Mark @ Jan 7th 2009 7:50PM]

Go die.....

[Mark @ Jan 7th 2009 7:53PM]

Looks like this thing has wifi. There's a "www" and "youtube" icon. If the price is right and they offer a color that doesnt look like the frying pan in my kitchen, then I'd consider this along with the S9 and P3.

[KobeBryunt @ Jan 7th 2009 8:00PM]

This player has me interested. It all depends on how much they're asking for, here's hoping they stay competitive with the current mp3 players in the market

[Karn Eggie @ Jan 7th 2009 8:06PM]

you all are NEVER to complain about blurry cam shots again, what the fuck is this, a hands on post, you all couldnt even get your hands on your damn camera ... that ginormous bus must have gotten to your heads, fuck you cant put this kinda bullshit on the internet, AOL is spending good money for you all to do some work, this is a SHAM! step it up, or im gonna go over to gizmodo.

[adr @ Jan 7th 2009 8:29PM]

It better perform the same, if not better, than current Walkman PMPs. It better have over 20hrs of battery life... and if it works with Rhapsody To Go, I'll buy it!

[Hashbrown Hunter @ Jan 7th 2009 8:52PM]

Even with Mr. Blurrycam working overtime here, the thing is still sexy. (Thanks to that glorious OLED touchscreen)

[shugg @ Jan 7th 2009 8:53PM]

price?price?.price already.,silence all these engadgeters already .,see there jaw drop when they see how much theyll have to pay for 32gb sony.,

[rudy @ Jan 7th 2009 9:06PM]

Looks nice, i'm in the market for a new player also, wonder how this stacks up against the cowon s9, samsung p3.

Just wonder how sony will try to put in some proprietary stuff that will muck it up.

[iKurt @ Jan 7th 2009 9:43PM]

iPod Touch is way better

[Caleb Sheehan @ Jan 7th 2009 9:51PM]

Just wondering, what does the "O" stand for in "OLED"? I know Light-Emitting Diode

[chris @ Jan 7th 2009 11:32PM]

wikipedia

[Landon @ Jan 8th 2009 10:14AM]

http://letmegooglethatforyou.com/?q=OLED

[kewsvnet @ Jan 8th 2009 4:28PM]

'O' stands for organic!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_light-emitting_diode

[rick rolled @ Jan 7th 2009 9:52PM]

hey ikurt ur a douch sony has way better anything than anyone

[chris @ Jan 7th 2009 11:37PM]

Oh how I wish this could be available in two weeks for my birthday.