Releasing new players or updates soon?

[mamamia88]

Does anyone know if any of these do bookmarking for podcasts?

[CrowdAds]

[lollicup04]

Originally Posted by The DarkSide

No micro sd, no 32gb for the USA,...WTF???

It runs Android 4.0 ICS which is a step up from Gingerbread 3.2 and it supports FLAC for the first time ever in walkman history! . Btw the F series is offered in 16 and 32gb for the US. According to a few articles the F and E series will be available around August.
http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/...-35396728.html

As for the SGP there have been a few articles floating around of a newer model of the SGP YP-GB1 in production . Which is equally as exciting imo

[DiverseStyle]

Just when I was considering buying an A series.

From what I hear, the button layout for the new S and E series isn't too great? And the F kind of looks okay, like a Z series with an improved external design, maybe.

I think I still would prefer the current A series.

[lollicup04]

Originally Posted by DiverseStyle

Just when I was considering buying an A series.

From what I hear, the button layout for the new S and E series isn't too great? And the F kind of looks okay, like a Z series with an improved external design, maybe.

I think I still would prefer the current A series.

The layout for the S and E models have been the same for the last few generation...
Its the mickey mouse layout

[DiverseStyle]

Originally Posted by lollicup04

The layout for the S and E models have been the same for the last few generation...
Its the mickey mouse layout

Ah, sorry I guess I meant to say the way the buttons are built? The current E and S have that outline around the button, but I don't know if that has something to do with easier usage.

[skip252]

Some people had a lot of trouble with the flat buttons on the first models. You could run your finger across the entire control pad and not feel a difference. They added enough of a difference to make it much easier the later models. I haven't handled the newest ones that have just been announced so I don't know with those.

[DiverseStyle]

Originally Posted by skip252

Some people had a lot of trouble with the flat buttons on the first models. You could run your finger across the entire control pad and not feel a difference. They added enough of a difference to make it much easier the later models. I haven't handled the newest ones that have just been announced so I don't know with those.

Yeah, that's what I was worried about. Anyway, I hope these new models help drop the price on the A series at least.

[The DarkSide]

Originally Posted by lollicup04

It runs Android 4.0 ICS which is a step up from Gingerbread 3.2 and it supports FLAC for the first time ever in walkman history! . Btw the F series is offered in 16 and 32gb for the US. According to a few articles the F and E series will be available around August.
http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/...-35396728.html

As for the SGP there have been a few articles floating around of a newer model of the SGP YP-GB1 in production . Which is equally as exciting imo

I'm referring to the other players, as I don't want Android on a Sony. I want a pure music device,...not all the BS bells & whistles.

[DiverseStyle]

Originally Posted by The DarkSide

I'm referring to the other players, as I don't want Android on a Sony. I want a pure music device,...not all the BS bells & whistles.

Completely agree. The Z series and F800 looks nice and all, but I would rather have the A series and not have all that complicated mess. I actually don't even need video capabilities.

[Marvin the Martian]

Originally Posted by DiverseStyle

Completely agree. The Z series and F800 looks nice and all, but I would rather have the A series and not have all that complicated mess. I actually don't even need video capabilities.

Same here.....I'll keep my A-series. I have other devices for videos and apps....

[DiverseStyle]

Before I realized it was discontinued, I actually found the X Series appealing. There several remixed tracks I like on YouTube, and despite not being an Android player (not that it needed to be), having that feature was nice. Although I guess that model was inferior somehow and what succeeded it appears to be the Z series. Which the F800 is now following.

[The DarkSide]

I liked the 32gb X Series I had,...too bad I made a booboo and sold it.

[DiverseStyle]

Originally Posted by The DarkSide

I liked the 32gb X Series I had,...too bad I made a booboo and sold it.

Ah, then you as a Sony enthusiast could tell me if there was really anything wrong with it? It looked like a great product to me; I don't see why it was discontinued.

[The DarkSide]

Originally Posted by DiverseStyle

Ah, then you as a Sony enthusiast could tell me if there was really anything wrong with it? It looked like a great product to me; I don't see why it was discontinued.

The fact that, even in "HOLD" mode, the screen would light up and kill the battery made me sell it. I had the tactile controls set to remain usable in hold mode, but that one thing killed the battery - FAST!!! I had to charge it too frequently,...like a Sansa clip.

Otherwise, the X Series was pretty darn good. And the sq was (IMO) the best available. I prefer Sony over Cowon,...or anything else for that matter. Even over my iPods. I only hate that you can't use an inline clicker (like with the iPods or most Android phones & tablets) to control play/pause, ff/rew, and volume. That's something I find quite necessary. It's one feature I've realized means if I'll purchase a device or not.

[mamamia88]

I had a sony player before i lost it somehow. Thought it was great just for music but since i listen to both music and podcasts it didn't get used much. Just wondering if anyone can confirm that the new ones do bookmarking well?

[DiverseStyle]

Originally Posted by The DarkSide

The fact that, even in "HOLD" mode, the screen would light up and kill the battery made me sell it. I had the tactile controls set to remain usable in hold mode, but that one thing killed the battery - FAST!!! I had to charge it too frequently,...like a Sansa clip.

Otherwise, the X Series was pretty darn good. And the sq was (IMO) the best available. I prefer Sony over Cowon,...or anything else for that matter. Even over my iPods. I only hate that you can't use an inline clicker (like with the iPods or most Android phones & tablets) to control play/pause, ff/rew, and volume. That's something I find quite necessary. It's one feature I've realized means if I'll purchase a device or not.

Do you find that there's something off about Sony's touchscreen players? Or is that just a preference. The current A series has a touchscreen yes, but at least on the side it has volume rockers and playback buttons (Play/Pause, FF/Rew as you said) which is more than be said for the iPod Touch. Which is why I like it, because you're not completely reliant on the touch screen. Although I wouldn't know if the buttons still function on HOLD.

[Marvin the Martian]

Originally Posted by DiverseStyle

Do you find that there's something off about Sony's touchscreen players? Or is that just a preference. The current A series has a touchscreen yes, but at least on the side it has volume rockers and playback buttons (Play/Pause, FF/Rew as you said) which is more than be said for the iPod Touch. Which is why I like it, because you're not completely reliant on the touch screen. Although I wouldn't know if the buttons still function on HOLD.

They do function when it is in HOLD.

[DiverseStyle]

Originally Posted by Marvin the Martian

They do function when it is in HOLD.

Thanks. That's just amazing.

[The DarkSide]

Originally Posted by DiverseStyle

Do you find that there's something off about Sony's touchscreen players? Or is that just a preference. The current A series has a touchscreen yes, but at least on the side it has volume rockers and playback buttons (Play/Pause, FF/Rew as you said) which is more than be said for the iPod Touch. Which is why I like it, because you're not completely reliant on the touch screen. Although I wouldn't know if the buttons still function on HOLD.

As Mavv said, the buttons still function on hold - I owned the new A867 as well.

And for me, I prefer tactile controls. I have no problem navigating a player via touchscreen, but when in hold mode I like a way to use it WITHOUT being required to remove it from my pocket & stare at a screen. That's why I REQUIRE the ability to use an inline control, or at the least controls that are easily used while the thing stays in a pocket.

[DiverseStyle]

Originally Posted by The DarkSide

As Mavv said, the buttons still function on hold - I owned the new A867 as well.

And for me, I prefer tactile controls. I have no problem navigating a player via touchscreen, but when in hold mode I like a way to use it WITHOUT being required to remove it from my pocket & stare at a screen. That's why I REQUIRE the ability to use an inline control, or at the least controls that are easily used while the thing stays in a pocket.

Do you currently own a Sony Walkman does that. Or is that feature of the newest A?