Sony OLED Walkman on sale now
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted June 30th 2009 5:18PM
posted June 30th 2009 5:18PM
Well, we can think of at least one 13-year-old kid who'll welcome this next bit of gadget news: it looks like Sony's OLED Walkman is now on sale over at the Sony Style site. As previously guesstimated, the 16GB model is moving for a cool $299.99, and the 32GB model is priced at $399.99. Order today from Sony and it ships tomorrow, or order from Amazon and it ships on July 3rd. Either way, it's time to start counting out your pennies.
No way Sony!
Why not just combine a PSP into a phone. It'll sell
Wow, imagine the premium on that.
Dear Sony,
The world has alternatives when it comes to music players (the same way it did when it came to gaming devices). Learn a lesson. Lower prices. Lose less $$.
derX
I can see that Sony still thinks the world is on crack. "Its a Sony!"
Damn, I thought this was a phone. :(
people complain about Sony prices. Yet they'll pay $10 for an update for the ipod touch/iphone , that should be free. considering how much you pay for them. plus Sony is also including noise cancelling headphones which aren't cheap. if you dont want the products Sony offers just dont buy them.
Has any of you even SEEN the X1000? I have.
The granite texture is not a print on,it's actually CHISELED out of the metal frame. it feels heavy and the tolerances are millimeter perfect. It's quite simply the best built electronic gizmo i've seen in some time and I urge you to try one out before refuting that.
The interface is pretty amazing too and the touchscreen is actually more responsive than that of the iPod Touch. Of course, sound quality is among the very best and the bundled earphones alone would cost you close to three figures. In built noise canceling actually works and get this: The player supports drag and drop.
The only complaint I have for the device is that the browser sucks balls. Which is fine because I use my MP3 player to play MP3s and little else. Crazy, I know.
Do you call this a SALE?
It's selling.
on sale as in a new product. not price reductions.
that's an AWFUL lot of pennies.
Its called the "Sony Premium."
I disliked them more when they said that.
dont forget the OLED premium
its not on sale in that sense, its 'for sale' or 'now selling'
engadget: can u clarify whether or not this has bluetooth or not? i originally was under the impression it did, but see no mention of it on sony's site
It doesn't have bluetooth. It's not listed in the specs on the Sony website.
100 free downloads is a nice offer.
What they don't mention is that its 100 downloads of the same thing, and that thing is a pink unicorn wallpaper.
Pink unicorn wallpaper..... that is a great deal!
I don't have an Apple product but for that price I might as well get an iPod Touch. OLED doesn't justify the price for me.
What about exceptional sound quality, built-in noise cancellation, a nice mix of physical and touch controls, *plus* OLED? No? Still doesn't do it for you? OK, are you sure you're looking for a PMP? Maybe you ought to check out a smartphone.
Or maybe the ipod touch is just the right choice for him? Imagine that, eh?!
Then he might as well get an iPhone. Imagine that, eh?
An iphone? Uhhh, why? We're talking about PMPs here, kid.
@redcard if he isn't happy with the listed inclusions of the sony walkman then why settle for an ipod touch? If you are talking about a pmp/dap then this is more than capable.
@ redcard
A little slow on the uptake, are we?
iPhones come with a service agreement............
I'm hoping that between this and the Zune HD that there will be a nice refresh for the new Touch come September.. I'll be waiting!
You ARE aware that the ipod touch 32gb goes for the EXACT same price, aren't you? Check out the Apple store.
Plus the additional 3 hours of video playback is nothing to be ignored. Not to mention, the sound quality is infinitely better. By way of the software, and the headphones.
@Poke - Why settle for an ipod touch? Ask the millions who have paid a premium for one already. You think this Sony is going to sell at the same rate? Fat chance. The market decides, and the market has decided that the ipod touch kicks ass.
Have you used this Sony player? Thought not. So how can you even reccommend it over the touch? Idiot.
@ Gad Get - Slow on the uptake? Not quite sure where you pulled that comment from. You reccommended an iphone, after giving a bunch of reasons not to get one; the touch and the iphone have pretty similar hardware. How can you justify buying an iphone + contract, but not a touch? Especially when the guy never even mentioned he wanted an iphone.
So you're obviously just pulling comments out of your ass cos you've got nothing to say.
Another pair of idiots who think they're clever dismissing Apple products cos they're free-thinkers! (yeah, right). Another pair of idiots who can't afford Apple, or they've already spent their pocket money for this year on an inferior product
@redcard - seriously chill out. No one has insulted you. Do you feel big calling people idiots over the internet? No one is bashing Apple here least not me. I have an iPod.
The original posted mentioned that he wouldn't pay that much for the Sony walkman and would rather get the iPod touch. Looking at the logically and not a mindless drone you would see that as a PMP/DAP the sony is better than the iPod touch and for a very similar price. The iPod touch out does the Sony due to the fact it has tons of apps available. So therefore the point is compare PMPs/DAPs on this feature? You might as well consider smartphones such as the iPhone as I guess he uses a phone.
"Have you used this Sony player? Thought not. So how can you even reccommend it over the touch? Idiot"
It is clear the the original poster doesn't own either product - and as you pointed out we are talking about PMPs here - so at the same price why would you choose the ipod touch over this? Is it because of the super apps or because the market has spoken and it has sold millions. The former would suggest you are not really interested in PMP/DAP functions and the latter just makes you a sheep.
It is simple really - all reviews suggest sony's player has better playback, better screen, long playback. These are typically things that you look for in a product of this type.
There were no attacks against Apple - just questioning the reasoning of the original poster.
Next time you feel the need to call someone an idiot and righteously defend Apple try it in the real world and see how far you get.
@redcard
I bought the Sony OLED Walkman last month (UK).
I bought it from John Lewis's (promo on release) and the iPod Touch and Sony Walkman OLED were right next to eachother. I was torn between the two at first. I had considered other devices but it came down to these two.
The iPod Touch has the most gorgeous UI, it's absolutely fantastic. But then, I tried the Walkman. Sorry, but if your'e buying a device for music then the Walkman stamps all over the iPod. There is no contest when it comes to audio.
I just thought that apps on the iPod were gimmicky. Great at first, but I know I would'nt use them after half an hour.
Your point about the millions of people owning iPods? Well, people buy what's 'in' or what's perceived as 'cool' at the time. Wii anyone?
My best friend is a total Apple/iPod nut. I really like their stuff too.
However, if we're talking about a PMP that plays music with the added bonus of internet, YouTube, photo and video on a frickin' OLED screen (which is smaller buy WAY sharper than the iPod) the Walkman was the obvious choice after seeing through the fog that is apps.
Just my opinion though! :)
Frankly I'll rather get this than Zune....
Frankly I don't think anyone really gives a rats ass what your getting.
But, what you did manage to accomplish showing how little you know about PMPs. It shows that you care more about a name then what the thing your buying actually does.
Oh well, enjoy your new SONY gadget!
...Tegra + Cheaper = Still buy the SONY anyway?
Shut up.
Damn, you Zune fanboys are so sensitive! All the man said was he would rather get the Sony than the Zune. This kind of shit makes me ashamed to use a Zune.
Uwaga, he was being an instigating prick. So shut the fuck up. You make me embarrassed to be a human.
How was he instigating? By stating his opinion? Even if he was instigating, you little girls made it too easy for him.
Wow, I didn't realize Zune owners were all angst-ridden, insecure teenagers who go ape-shit when someone prefers something else over their beloved Zune.
I'm so glad I bought my iPod touch.
So are we, apocalypo. So are we. Thanks for letting us know. =)
Any reasoning behind this?
why dont they put some diamond on it, sell it in shane co stores for $3999.99 instead?
Because no one with that much dough would be caught dead with their Apple.
good lord!!!!
If this had PSN Music & Video Downloads I might would pay $299 for it but damn sure not $399!!!
IDIOTS!!!!!
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Are you a lonely person?
bit harsh - sounds like you are interested in making a friend
I've been using one for weeks. Is this perhaps the US release?
can u clarify bluetooth inclusion or not?
@ Jman8
I have the same one (UK version), sorry my man... no BT =[
It's at work, I can check tomorrow. I can only really look for the icon on it, because the UI is all in Japanese and I can't really search it effectively.
OLED makes my eyes bleed.