Once again Sony has created a great looking product that offers great audio quality, and then simply made it difficult for people to use. The 512MB Sony Network Walkman NW-E505 ($150 retail) should be an Editor's Choice-quality product. The sound quality is great, the battery lasts more than 50 hours, and it even comes in cute Pink and Blue metallic colors. Unfortunately, the set up is anything but simple. According to the PC Magazine review:

You have to set up a Sony Connect account and authorize the player before you can use it. Finally, you import your music into SonicStage and transfer it to the device. The SonicStage software is very annoying to use; it's clunky, slow, and a bit confusing.

I don't expect a lot from a flash-based player, but that seems like way to much hassle. Plus, it doesn't even support WMA files. As long as Sony keeps pushing SonyConnect over all other services, its MP3 players will be an also-ran in the market.

Seems like many gamers are already finding glitches with their newly purchased Xbox 360. On IGN Entertainment's Teamxbox.com Web site, an online poll revealed that 14 to 16 percent of respondents are experiencing problems with their box, such as overheating and machine shutdowns as a result.

CNN.com reports that 360 users experienced crashes during game play and error messages.

On the other hand, about 600 respondents on Teamxbox.com have reported no trouble. So what's the verdict? Well, I wasn't one of the fortunate ones to get a 360, but it's very possible that people are finding glitches. Problems arise with most products, even when you take good care of them, so it doesn't surprise me.

Anyone with Xbox problems are urged to call 1-800-4myXbox or go to www.xbox.com. If the problems can't be resolved immediately, Microsoft said it will pay to ship the console overnight to a repair center, or ship a replacement.

If anyone out there has experienced problems, let me know!

[Found via Yahoo! News]

UPDATE: In Chicago, a man has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, saying that his XBox 360 has a design flaw that causes it to overheat and freeze up. The man seeks unspecified damages and litigation-related expenses, as well as the replacement or recall of Xbox 360 game consoles. More details in this report.