Sony Internal Codes for Walkman Models (update 6) August 12, 2018 (ICX-1288 - NW-ZX300) In a previous article , I wrote about two upcoming portable audio players from Sony, the ICX-1291 and ICX-1300. ...Read More
My Sony X-Series headphones are beginning to go October 20, 2012 It has been almost 30 months since I got my X-Series and it appears that the right side of the NC headphones has given way. I noticed abou...Read More
Service Menu Access and Service Manual for Sony X-Series August 13, 2012I am not responsible if your player stops working or if you encounter any errors. Here are the instructions to access the service menu f...Read More
Sony Walkman Event 9/13 (Japan) September 12, 2011 According to AV Watch and The Walkman "Play You" Facebook page, it appears that there will be a Walkman Event in Japan tomorrow o...Read More
Sony X-Series Firmware Update to Firmware v1.11 January 09, 2011 It appears that Sony has released a firmware update for the X-Series Walkman, X1050/X1060. I was surprised to find this update considering...Read More
A full Sony X-Series Teardown September 02, 2010 When I saw a recent post on ABI by ultrapony about a teardown of the X-Series I decided to post a few more photos I found online. As ul...Read More
Interview with Sony X-Series Designers August 15, 2010 This is an older interview, it was originally from May 2009. Uncompromising approach to the basics The new flagship WALKMAN is fin...Read More
Sony X-Series Silicone Case August 12, 2010 The silicone case for my X-Series came in today and like all Sony silicone case, it sure does bulk up the player a bit. Nonetheless, the ...Read More
The demise of the X and my short X-Series review May 01, 2010 I was expecting for new stock to appear on the Canadian Sony Style website but it appears that the X-Series has also been discontinued ...Read More
So I pulled the trigger and bought a Sony X-Series Walkman April 21, 2010 I thought I could hold out from purchasing a new player from Sony until perhaps the summer when something new would arrive. But unfortunat...Read More
Sony X-Series disappearing from Sony Europe websites? April 18, 2010 So it appears that the Sony X-Series is done, at least in Europe according to Sony websites. It is no longer displayed on Sony UK, Sony Fra...Read More
Sony X-Series being discontinued? April 02, 2010 Rumour has it that the Sony X-Series is being discontinued with no new stock being available any more. Could this mean a replacement for t...Read More
Sony X-Series Walkman finally updated for the US February 17, 2010 Sony USA has finally decided to release a firmware update for the X-Series Walkman, version 1.10. With this update, the US is finally up t...Read More
Sony Style Canada lowers pricing on Sony X-Series and S-Series January 02, 2010 It appears that Sony Canada has decided to lower the pricing on both the X and S-Series. Does this mean new players are due soon? It doe...Read More
Sony Canada quietly introduces new S-Series December 06, 2009 Sony Canada recently began selling the new S-Series via the Sony Style website. Unfortunately there was no press release from Sony regardi...Read More
Everytime you buy an iPod, a Walkman dies September 08, 2009 You aree probably thinking, “why is an Apple event getting coverage on The Walkman Blog?” Well 2 reasons: new iPods usually mean lower pri...Read More
How to disable the touchscreen on the X-Series while keeping the buttons operational September 05, 2009 This information can actually be found in the operation manual on page 123. Instructions with images after the break. Thanks Soozieq (J...Read More
SonyStyle Visit and the X August 28, 2009 I had some free time this morning when I was downtown so I hoped on over to one of the SonyStyle stores. I decided to see if I could convi...Read More
X-Series Walkman Scoops up EISA award August 19, 2009 The Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has awarded Sony with 6 award for 2009-2010 with the X-Series Walkman picking up the award for ...Read More