http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/ Engadget Comments for Sony Walkman X-series gets much needed browser update http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/
In all seriousness; the X-series never was truly meant to be an all-around entertainment device. Granted, the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Zune HD all have good web browsers, but are intended to be all around entertainment devices. The Sony X-Series is primarily a music player, with video and and web browsing coming in as being secondary to music.]]>Nov 27th 2009 5:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/Nov 27th 2009 7:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/
I just bought the Zune HD last weekend. I think it also is more music-centric. I watched video on it and looked at the browser too, and I have to say that I'm inclined to use it for music more. The interface for music is just so advanced over anything else I've seen and it looks like they put lots of thought into it. But video(on the Zune itself, I didn't try the TV out function) and the browser are not as exciting IMO.

As for apps, I only downloaded 2 because that's all I want to use at this time. I'm not too upset over lack of apps because I wanted a music player first anyway.]]>Nov 27th 2009 2:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/
On second thought, maybe I was a litle harsh about the video viewing on the Zune HD. The colors are very vibrant so that counts for something.]]>Nov 27th 2009 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/
Yes, you do make some valid points. The Zune is first and foremost, a music player. But it does browsing and video very well. For example, they custom built IE6 mobile for the Zune, allowing for a better browsing experience. They also included an OLED screen, which would would have very little purpose if used for just music.]]>Nov 27th 2009 2:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/
I will have to test the browser more then. I did give it another chance and it does seem I should have done further testing. It's OK for short term viewing, but I'm still not sure I could use it for a long period of time.

The OLED screen does indeed work for the video viewing, but it also makes everything in the music section easier to read IMO. Much clearer and sharper text. ]]>Nov 27th 2009 5:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/Nov 27th 2009 5:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/
why don't they release the new 64GB Walkmans in Europe too??!!]]>Nov 27th 2009 6:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/Nov 27th 2009 8:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/
I seriously freaking hope so! I mean, I love my pspGO but the browser needs some serious work. ]]>Nov 27th 2009 10:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/Nov 27th 2009 8:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/Nov 27th 2009 12:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/
It's Sony, what'd you expect?]]>Nov 27th 2009 1:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/GREAT !
Then sell me a Zune HD... but I'd say you wont cuz I live in Europe and Sony was smarter (or more experienced) by selling the walkman x in europe as well
I'd have bought the Zune though if you ask me between Zune HD and Walkman X...
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