Testseek.co.uk have collected 41 expert reviews of the Sony NWZ-X1050 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony NWZ-X1050.
July 2009
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The editors liked
Class-leading sound quality
Video is colourful and punchy
Plenty of functionality
Strong
Fast wireless internet connection
Audio quality
Bright display
Compact design
Easy to use
Excellent OLED screen
Nice alternative design
Noise cancelling builtin
Audio
OLED touchscreen
Headphones
Format support
WiFi
Excellent sound quality
Effective on-board noise-cancelling technology
Good screen
Sound quality
Screen
Build quality
The editors didn't like
Internet browser is often ineffective
Bigger screen would be nice
Poor web browser
Noise cancelling only with Sonys headphones
Shiny screen
Hiss can be heard
Navigator is bit of a gadget
Reencoding of videos necessary
Noise cancelling only with Sony's headphones
Screen size
Odd finish
No mobilestyle apps
Slightly awkward design
Expensive
Limited range of features compared to the iPod touch
There are never the verdicts for the Sony products; they themselves are the verdict of ultimate quality and splendid enjoyment. Especially, the X series is one of the best identities of Sony. The touch screen is quite magical and the audio quality ha...
The Sony X-Series Walkman is a solid device with a sleek, utilitarian design and a unique, engaging interface; its compatible with both Mac and Windows and supports podcasts from iTunes and videos from Amazon Unbox; it offers a plethora of features in...
The X-Series is expensive, and its a fingerprint magnet. The included app does not transcode much video adequately.
The X-Series is a superb choice for audiophiles who want a luxury device with an excellent touch-screen interface and plenty of other bells and whistles.
Abstract: Don’t look now, but there just might be an iPod killer out there, and no, it’s not the Zune. Tired of being beat to death in the market it created, Sony is striking back at the iPod’s almost total dominance with a Walkman reinvention that shows a whole...
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Published: 2009-05-11, Author: Vincent , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: Trying out Sony’s new OLED Walkman was a no-brainer, even if the only review unit they could provide was a Japanese model. I’ve spent a week with the NW-X1050, trying to decide whether OLED is enough to wrench the PMP crown from Apple and the iPod tou...
OLED display showcases touch-friendly interface, superb sound quality and enhancement features
Browser navigation is clunky
While it is certainly on a par with the Touch in terms of audio and video quality, the Walkman just doesn’t have the iPod Touch’s readily available plethora of apps and accessories. A lower price would have given the Walkman the edge of being...
Abstract: Sony Walkman X1050: willn Sony claw back market share? When you look at a portable audio and video player as well engineered as the X1050, you cant help but wonder – if only for a moment – if Sony can still claw market share back from Apples i...
Abstract: When you look at a portable audio and video player as well engineered as the X1050, you cant help but wonder - if only for a moment - if Sony can still claw market share back from Apples iPod. After all, this $680 Walkman has a lot going for it. The ...
This NWZ-X1050 is good for people on the move with its fuss-free touch-screen handling and noise-cancelling capability. It's for people who appreciate audio clarity over functionality. However, it is quite pricey at a cost of $529. ...
