Sony NWZ-X1050 16GB Walkman MP3 Player Reviews

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Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10
Good points:
This is by far the best portable music device i have ever listened to far better than the steve jobs player, and better even than the creative vision m that i previously owned.
Bad points:
Why have sony withdrawn the x series ? daft decision, the browser isn't that great its a bit long winded but OK
Sound quality 10.0
Battery life 8.0
Design/build quality 10.0
Range of features 7.0
Display Quality 10.0
Portability 10.0
Value for money 9.0
Overall rating 9.0
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Confirmed purchase: 28 Aug 2010

Phil, Isle of Man

Score 9.0/10
Good points:
The sound quality and maximum volume are both superior to tie newer A series Walkman which I also recently purchased.The noise-cancelling headphones are brilliant.↲
I also love the display for its clarity & the fact that there are dual controls- touchscreen and buttons.↲
Finally, I love that it isn't an iPod!
Bad points:
Biggest grouch is the inability to add any additional software. ↲Also, it doesn't hold on to WiFi networks very well.
Sound quality 10.0
Battery life 9.0
Design/build quality 9.0
Range of features 8.0
Display Quality 10.0
Portability 10.0
Value for money 8.0
Overall rating 9.0
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Confirmed purchase: 18 Oct 2010

Confirmed purchaser

Score 8.0/10
Good points:
easy to use
Bad points:
I was never explained full useage facilities
Sound quality 9.0
Battery life 9.0
Design/build quality 10.0
Range of features 8.0
Display Quality 10.0
Portability 10.0
Value for money 6.0
Overall rating 8.0
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Confirmed purchase: 18 Feb 2011

Betty,

Score 9.0/10
Good points:
Light, Portable and bought for a good price. Downloaded CD's from my computer (personal use only). Battery has a good life. Display is clear and visible. Have not tried the Radio feature yet, or putting on photo's etc..
Bad points:
Unable to find speakers that the device fits, unlike another company which has various shapes and sizes of speakers, I have managed to get an auxillary cable that fits between the device and my Bang & Oulsen Stero/CD player. But no real bad points that make me feel disappointed in the product.
Sound quality 8.0
Battery life 9.0
Design/build quality 8.0
Range of features 8.0
Display Quality 9.0
Portability 9.0
Value for money 9.0
Overall rating 9.0
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Confirmed purchase: 17 Jan 2011

Joel, Cwmdare

Score 10.0/10
Good points:
The way it looks is awsome :)
And the sound quality
Bad points:
Battery runs down fast when on the internet , can not put games onto it :(
Sound quality 10.0
Battery life 8.0
Design/build quality 10.0
Range of features 9.0
Display Quality 10.0
Portability 10.0
Value for money 9.0
Overall rating 10.0
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Confirmed purchase: 11 Jan 2011

Donald,

Score 9.0/10
Good points:
Touch screen and screen quality is very good. You do not need to use iplayer to put music and videos on it.
Bad points:
Difficult to get movies on it Archos 5 for example plays most video files without conversion, would be better if it could play more formats.
Sound quality 8.0
Battery life 8.0
Design/build quality 9.0
Range of features 7.0
Display Quality 10.0
Portability 10.0
Value for money 10.0
Overall rating 9.0
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Confirmed purchase: 11 Apr 2011

Jeff, Bude

Score 9.0/10
Good points:
sound quality screen and graphics robust construction
Bad points:
not enough apps compared to an ipod
Sound quality 10.0
Battery life 10.0
Design/build quality 10.0
Range of features 8.0
Display Quality 10.0
Portability 10.0
Value for money 6.0
Overall rating 9.0
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Confirmed purchase: 04 Oct 2010

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Product Features

Hard disk capacity (Gigabytes) 16
Extra functions FM radio
Playback formats AAC
Playback formats MP3
Playback formats MPEG 4
Playback formats WMV
Playback formats WAV
Playback formats WMA
Touchscreen Yes
Media format Built-in
Recording format Direct from radio
Music playtime (Hours) 33
Video playtime (Hours) 9
Display technology LED
WiFi Yes
Bluetooth No
Height in cm 9.7
Depth in cm 1.0
Width in cm 5.2
Vertical resolution (Pixels) 432
Horizontal resolution (Pixels) 240
Weight (g) 98

Also known as: SONY NWZX1050 BLK, Sony NWZX1050B 16GB, NWZ-X1050 16GB, Sony NWZX1050, NWZ-X1050B 16 GB, NWZ-X1050, Sony NWZ-X1050, Sony NWZ-X1050 - 16GB, Sony 16GB

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Manufacturer's Description

Experience all your music in stunning sound quality

You get superb sound quality from Walkman® thanks to three built-in audio technologies: Clear Stereo, Clear Bass and DSEE digital sound enhancement. They all work in harmony to bring you a listening experience as close as possible to the original sound, just like being at a live performance.
Eye-popping video playback

A full colour OLED screen display brings you razor-sharp, ultra-bright video playback in incredible detail and clarity. With 10000:1 contrast ratio, wider viewing angles (up to 180 degrees) and super-quick response times (0.1ms) you get breathtaking results on screen, even with fast-moving scenes
Access podcasts and online content without a PC

With built-in Wi-Fi, you can browse the internet and subscribe to podcasts anywhere there’s a connection. Go to your favourite podcast site and subscribe straight from your Walkman® via the RSS button, plus access online music, videos and content from other websites.
Choose how you control your content

Hybrid interface with dual touchscreen and button operation gives you easy control over your Walkman® – whether it’s in your hand or pocket. Browse your entire media library with the flick of a finger on screen, or access music, videos and photos via intelligent button controls – you choose!
Longest battery life around

Walkman® battery stamina is way ahead of the competition, which means you can listen and watch for so much longer. With straight playback of up to 33 hours music, and 9 hours for video, plugging in to power up will be the last thing on your mind at home, in the car or anywhere on the move


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Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Sony NWZ-X1050 16GB

  1. Is there a sleep-timer function so that I can listen at night and have the player switch off completely after a set interval? Is this easy to use?
    Thanks
    Colin asked on
    1. There is no such function like a sleep timer but the User interface is very easy to use. Very quickly you become used to it. The touchscreen is very responsive and a joy to use. With some music players i have found that if you add too many music tracks, the player seems to lag and crash. But with the Walkman, it never lags. I have over 1300 tracks, and there no such lag. If you are into your music and like to listen to them with clarity, this is the music player for you.
      Huzayfah replied on
       
    2. There is no timer as such but if you select an album to play and not all songs, then the Walkman will turn off on completion of the album. If you are into quality sound reproduction this is an outstanding piece of kit. Far better sound quality than an iPod.
      Trevor replied on
       
  2. I dont know how to download either video or transfer dvd to the walkman. Most dvd have two files an audio and video and the software to transfer from computer to walkman does not recognise these files. Do you have to buy software to convert to mp3 or is this available to download from sony?

    How can I put video on to the walkman, do I have to buy them, if so which is the best website. Having major problems here can anybody help???
    Denise asked on
    1. i am able to download video and music via the media go app which i believe you can download from the sony website , i hope this can help you. best wishes.
      sean replied on
       
    2. you will have to conver you dvd to mpeg4 files I used slysoft's Clone dvd mobile easy to use,
      then put the mpeg4 file into windows media player in the video folder,plug in your sony drag the file to the sync part the tab is top far right when you have done that just click on sync and the file will be tranfared to the sony walkman hope you find this usefull if not get back to me. Mine works great watch films all the way to florida and still battery left after 9 and a half hours. john
      john replied on
       
  3. Still having problems converting video dvd and their two files both video and audio to mpeg4 format, what software would be best to downloand, either free or paying. Help as I continue to expereince problems in not only downloading but converting dvd video to mpeg4 there is so many sites - which one can you trust. Still dont understand why sony dont offer assistance ?????
    Denise asked on
    1. Sorry, but I don't use mine tor video's. I use it mainly for music and family photo's. It is superb for both of these using Windows Media Player.
      Really sorry I can't be of any assistance.


      Trevor replied on
       

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