Archive for February, 2009
Sony KLV-40ZX1M Gets Reviewed
Cnet apprehended this delicately made thin edge-lit LED TV and published their findings in the review. Were they delighted or rushed to order one right away? Unfortunately not, one of the big disappointments (not even mentioning the price tag of $4000 for a 40 incher) was uneven screen uniformity and black levels were below average. [...]
Walkman X series Shows Up on Amazon
Mind you, it showed up on the UK Amazon web surface site. The two models NWZ-Z1060B (32GB) and NWZ-1050B (16GB) are said to be shipped to you within 2 to 5 weeks. The price tags were also mentioned and after conversion come to $410 and $310 accordingly. The US pricing will most likely be a [...]
PSP 2 To Have No UMD Drive
It’s noticeable to see a spike of PSP 2 rumors and news all of a sudden, and the recent one was reported by Kotaku mentioning that the new PSP (aka PSP2) will not have the controversial UMD drive. Will UMD drive be the last legacy of small prtable electronics Sony will let go off? Most [...]
VAIO P Developer Story
We wanted to bring you the story behind VAIO P development so that you as a reader and maybe already an owner of this VAIO could get a glimpse of what it took designers and a crew of other talented people bring this LifeStyle Notebook to life. Things that surround us everyday like the movies, [...]
SonicStage Update
Just a note for those hardcore SonicStage users who cannot let go of SonicStage software: Sony Japan released an updated version 5.1 for your pleasure. Mind you it is in Japanese only. Download it here. Check out previous post on the installation as I doubt it will load on your English OS PC.
’09 European Sony Bravia Refresh Is Simply Stunning
The new ’09 European BRAVIA collection is a mint way to watch HD. The latest models feature droolworthy connectivity and media streaming features that were once only found in Japan. Sony has finally appealed to that consumer who wants internet connectivity integrated into the TV. Expect every other manufacturer to be already doing so or [...]
The Flood of Smart Cybershots is Coming
Wow, does Sony Digital Division stay on top of things or what?! A number of new and refreshed digital cameras were announced today and there is a new feature or two added to their BIONZ brain that differentiates them from previous Cybershot brothers and sisters. Some of them even shoot 720P videos however we don’t [...]
Sony Ericsson’s AB900 Is A Well-Rounded Bluetooth Car Accessory
Bored and stuck in traffic? Not anymore thanks to the AB900! Stream your favorite songs from your mobile phone to the AB900 and it will broadcast them loud and clear over your car audio system. Thanks to the RDS feature you’ll never have to search for the right frequency in order to stream your favourite [...]
More Xperia Panels Coming
Sony Ericsson released a few interesting phones at Mobile World Congress currently underway in Barcelona, Spain and thankfully has not forgotten their Xperia offspring X1 and in its press released promised a bunch of new panels coming your Xperia way in mid March. Well to be exact only 4 new panels will be available: CNN [...]
Sony To Use Gobi Chip in More VAIOs
Good news for VAIO – Sony and Qualcomm announced their partnership in using Gobi module in select VAIOs for the spring line up. Currently VAIO P sports Gobi technology which has been hacked to its full potential to utilize other networks than just CDMA. Gobi chip will be added to VAIO Z, TT series and [...]
VAIO GS Launch Imminent
Previously spotted VAIO GS on FCC just recently popped up on Sony Support USA site which leads us to believe we will see the launch of this business oriented notebook pretty soon with a new refreshed VAIO line up for the spring. No spec sheet is available however you may check out the User Guide [...]
Sony VAIO P Forced to Make Friends with AT&T
As some of you are aware VAIO P comes locked to Verizon Wireless and we always wonder when the manufactures will learn that customers don’t like such terms as “locked”, “DRM protected” or anything else that restricts one’s access to many choices that are out there. So when there is a challenge someone in the [...]
Flower is About to Rock Your HDTV
If you enjoyed the serene and mystic and real easy game play of flOw, ThatGameCompany is bringing another amazing title to PSN today called Flower. Give it a try and you will be immersed into an interesting journey that really cannot be described in words. Check out the video trailer below:
Sony Concept Video Glasses
Sony Glasstron is back. Well…not yet. Some of you might not have even heard of this term before, so here is little lesson in Sony history. Glasstron concept was introduced back in late 90s. Sony Japan released a model PLM-S700 with the following info: Sony Corporation today announced plans to launch a new personal LCD [...]
Sony Hints At Blu-Ray Games With Full-Length HD Movies
The Playstation 3 is an incredible gaming machine – I have no doubts about that because I have had incredible experiences with it. However, it is an expensive console and honestly requires a HDTV for optimal gaming. Most of the community respects the Playstation 3, but the Wii and XBOX360 have dominated sales time and [...]
Sony Music Facing Difficulties
It almost seems impossible to run a successful music company these days. With digital downloads of music destroying physical media, the industry is once again at the drawing board as to how they can make the most money off music. There are several ventures finding good fortune, such as iTunes, but it doesn’t go much [...]
Sony DR-BT21IK/B Bluetooth Headset Pictorial/Mini-Review
I finally visited the local SonyStyle store here in Atlanta the other day* and had a great experience along with my girlfriend. My mission was to buy the DR-BT21IK/B bluetooth headphone and iPod transmitter combo. The DR-BT21IK/B is actually a combination of the DR-BT21G bluetooth headphone and TMR-BT9iP stereo bluetooth transmitter. This rechargeable set of [...]
NSFW: The Onion Blasts Sony With Hilarious Satire
The Onion is a website that was first showed to me by an English teacher long ago. They have delved into news-styled clips in the last few years with the Onion News Network. Sure enough, they finally point the crosshairs on Sony and its a riot with the introduction of the “New Stupid Piece Of [...]
Exclusive X-Series Walkman Pictorial, Review From Le Journal du Geek
To the delight of myself and hopefully some of you guys, Le Journal du Geek has posted some thoughts and great pictures of the new X-Series Walkman. The NWZ-X1000 is a Walkman we initially announced to the world and many consider it Sony’s best offering in the mp3/etc flash player market to date. Hopefully future [...]
amBX Coming To Playstation 3
amBX today announced that it has concluded a Tools & Middleware License agreement for Playstation 3 with Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI). Originally conceived and developed for the PC by a UK team within Philips Research, amBX is a technology that delivers real-world sensory experiences – using light, colour, rumble and even air flow – [...]
MasterCard First Brand To Run Promotion For Angels And Demons
MasterCard has become one of the first brands run a promotion around the upcoming film prequel to Dan Brown’s ‘The Da Vinci Code’, ‘Angels and Demons’. BrandRepublic reports that MasterCard has said ‘Angels and Demons’ will be “the first of many” associations between the brand and blockbuster films. MasterCard cardholders will be offered the opportunity [...]
Catching Up: PlayStation Network Video Content Update – Jan 30th
Some cool additions this time around, with some good rather interesting HD content. How about American Psycho, for example? Can anyone forget Christain Bale running down the hallway naked with a chain saw covered in blood? Whew. Other notables include Beverly Hills Ninja, Escape from Alcatraz, etc. The most random movie award goes to: Homeward [...]
Is The Valentines Day LittleBigPlanet Theme Pack A Possible Swagger Gift?
With Valentines day coming around and the pressure of creating the perfect gift, Sony has released a LittleBigPlanet Valentines Day Theme pack for $2.99. Geeks everywhere are going to make a level for their love – imagine the possibilities. So, there’s a freaking cute McLovin SackBoy costume, and a theme pack comes equipped with a [...]
Battlefield 1943 Coming To Playstation Network
If you’re a Battlefield fan like me, then you know that they release these Battlefield Games just as often as the Madden series. EA/DICE has announced Battlefield 1943, a multiplayer game coming to Playstation Network and other platforms. Built on the same engine as Bad Company, the downloadable game will offer 24 players the chance [...]
High Speed, High Accuracy Sony Finger Vein Authentication Coming Soon
Sony has announced the development of a finger vein authentication technology called “mofiria.” The user-friendly technology offers quick response and high accuracy and comes in a compact size for mounting on mobile devices such as a personal computer or mobile phone. With the increase of networked products and services, a user-friendly interface for personal authentication [...]
VAIO Visits Manhattan
Sony USA is kicking off its VAIO P Lifestyle PC campaign is going all out at it by inviting certain models and dancers that will be showing up in certain parts on NYC showing off VAIO P. I think it is a pretty cool idea to market a product like this new VAIO. The campaign [...]
Entries (RSS)