Sony OLED Walkman on sale now

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.

[goodoldpoland @ Jun 30th 2009 5:23PM]

No way Sony!

[Platinum_Skeet @ Jun 30th 2009 5:34PM]

Why not just combine a PSP into a phone. It'll sell

[derX @ Jun 30th 2009 5:47PM]

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

[OneLove @ Jun 30th 2009 6:01PM]

I can see that Sony still thinks the world is on crack. "Its a Sony!"

[Tiptup300 @ Jul 1st 2009 12:39AM]

Damn, I thought this was a phone. :(

[Reefer @ Jul 1st 2009 12:39AM]

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.

[synn @ Jul 1st 2009 1:13AM]

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.

[Abdel @ Jun 30th 2009 5:23PM]

Do you call this a SALE?

[Gad Get @ Jun 30th 2009 5:54PM]

It's selling.

[bolezhinkov @ Jun 30th 2009 7:27PM]

on sale as in a new product. not price reductions.

[I @ Jun 30th 2009 5:24PM]

that's an AWFUL lot of pennies.

[Bakkoda @ Jun 30th 2009 5:24PM]

Its called the "Sony Premium."

[Aaron @ Jun 30th 2009 5:59PM]

I disliked them more when they said that.

[sam @ Jun 30th 2009 8:46PM]

dont forget the OLED premium

[Jman8 @ Jun 30th 2009 5:25PM]

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

[FitFan @ Jun 30th 2009 5:53PM]

It doesn't have bluetooth. It's not listed in the specs on the Sony website.

[RLBurkes @ Jun 30th 2009 5:25PM]

100 free downloads is a nice offer.

[Lazarpandar @ Jun 30th 2009 7:32PM]

What they don't mention is that its 100 downloads of the same thing, and that thing is a pink unicorn wallpaper.

[JohnWesleyHarding @ Jun 30th 2009 8:21PM]

Pink unicorn wallpaper..... that is a great deal!

[AJ in the East Bay @ Jun 30th 2009 5:25PM]

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.

[Gad Get @ Jun 30th 2009 5:57PM]

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.

[redcard @ Jun 30th 2009 6:32PM]

Or maybe the ipod touch is just the right choice for him? Imagine that, eh?!

[Gad Get @ Jun 30th 2009 6:36PM]

Then he might as well get an iPhone. Imagine that, eh?

[redcard @ Jun 30th 2009 6:38PM]

An iphone? Uhhh, why? We're talking about PMPs here, kid.

[poke @ Jun 30th 2009 6:48PM]

@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.

[Gad Get @ Jun 30th 2009 7:04PM]

@ redcard

A little slow on the uptake, are we?

[David @ Jun 30th 2009 7:25PM]

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!

[Agent .25i @ Jun 30th 2009 10:32PM]

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.

[redcard @ Jul 1st 2009 3:04AM]

@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

[poke @ Jul 1st 2009 5:45AM]

@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.

[Phil @ Jul 1st 2009 5:49AM]

@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! :)

[darkmax @ Jun 30th 2009 5:26PM]

Frankly I'll rather get this than Zune....

[jason51873 @ Jun 30th 2009 5:45PM]

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!

[GRAMMAR POLICE @ Jun 30th 2009 5:58PM]

...Tegra + Cheaper = Still buy the SONY anyway?

Shut up.

[uwaga dude @ Jun 30th 2009 7:35PM]

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.

[GRAMMAR POLICE @ Jun 30th 2009 7:50PM]

Uwaga, he was being an instigating prick. So shut the fuck up. You make me embarrassed to be a human.

[uwaga dude @ Jun 30th 2009 8:21PM]

How was he instigating? By stating his opinion? Even if he was instigating, you little girls made it too easy for him.

[apocalypo @ Jun 30th 2009 10:35PM]

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.

[GRAMMAR POLICE @ Jul 1st 2009 12:32AM]

So are we, apocalypo. So are we. Thanks for letting us know. =)

[Aaron C-T @ Jul 14th 2009 4:43PM]

Any reasoning behind this?

[htd @ Jun 30th 2009 5:26PM]

why dont they put some diamond on it, sell it in shane co stores for $3999.99 instead?

[lawyer bird @ Jun 30th 2009 11:14PM]

Because no one with that much dough would be caught dead with their Apple.

[Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Jun 30th 2009 5:27PM]

good lord!!!!

If this had PSN Music & Video Downloads I might would pay $299 for it but damn sure not $399!!!

IDIOTS!!!!!

[LiQuiD_FuSioN @ Jun 30th 2009 6:45PM]

"Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO"

Are you a lonely person?

[poke @ Jun 30th 2009 6:51PM]

bit harsh - sounds like you are interested in making a friend

[why not the LS2LS7? @ Jun 30th 2009 5:28PM]

I've been using one for weeks. Is this perhaps the US release?

[Jman8 @ Jun 30th 2009 5:33PM]

can u clarify bluetooth inclusion or not?

[sparticus @ Jun 30th 2009 6:30PM]

@ Jman8

I have the same one (UK version), sorry my man... no BT =[

[why not the LS2LS7? @ Jul 1st 2009 12:46AM]

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.

[ilovethewaggle @ Jun 30th 2009 5:29PM]

OLED makes my eyes bleed.