Sony X-Series Walkman
Price: £TBC
Link: Sony
Sony invented the portable music player, but has spent the Mp3 age playing catch-up to Apple, Creative… even Microsoft in the States. But now, the gnarled old champ is back to reclaim its crown.
The X-Series comes in 16GB and 32GB sizes and has a button-bright, pin-sharp, three-inch OLED touchscreen. Wi-Fi means you’ll be able to download podcasts and browse the web.
There’s even support for iTunes’ AAC tracks now they’re DrM-free, and video downloads from BBC’s iplayer. it goes without saying that the sound quality is impeccable, bolstered by built-in noise cancelling. The Walkman legend lives again.
