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Cash907Censored: Slick? Early reports are saying the video only renders at 480p, and generally looks like crap. What's so slick about any of that? #netflixps3 more »
Monty: It is exciting this is finally out, but what I am curious about is why it took so long? Clearly this was not a rocket-science situation, both platfor... more »
Seiven: Got my confirmation yesterday...looking forward to it =) #netflixps3 more »
hbuzzell: We got our confirmation email today that our disc will be here tomorrow - it will be a Netflix weekend (we don't have to stream it from my laptop anym... more »
Gann: A disc.... for instant streaming? I'm glad I have an xbox. #netflixps3 more »
superberg: You'll get a woo hoo when I get my confirmation. #netflixps3 more »
Xelmon: Noice! XD #nintendodsshotthroughwall more »
Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!!: Now THAT is a sexy ass phone. I'll have to add it to my Xperia collection. Well, X1, anyway... #sonyericssonxperiax10 more »
Ybother: So is this being marketed as a girl phone? Why is it white then, instead of some version of pink? #sonyericssonxperiax10 more »
medopal: i read almost the whole features list, 90% of it you could get with free apps on iPhone, but the real question is: Whats the WisePilot navigation app?... more »

#netflix

What Netflix On the PS3 Actually Looks Like
The tale of Netflix on the PS3 is sad: It's just now shipping after sitting pretty on the Xbox for more than a year, and to add insult to injury, it comes on a disc. Thankfully, it's slick. More »
#ps3

Netflix Shipping PS3 Instant Streaming Discs
I'm sure I'm not the only one who just received confirmation that their PS3 Netflix disc is on the way for Friday delivery. Can I get a woo-hoo? (Note, if I can't, please disregard said request.)
#android

Watch the XPERIA X10's Rachael Interface in Action
In case you missed it, the XPERIA X10 got official overnight. Besides the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and big 4-inch capacitive touch display, it's Sony Ericsson's beautiful Rachael interface sitting on top of Android that impresses. Take a look: More »
#android

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Announced: Sony's First Android Device
With a 1GHz Snapdragon chip from Qualcomm, 4-inch capacitive touch display, an 8.1 megapixel camera, and the lovely Rachael Android UI, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 will be a great 2010 entry into the Android market for Sony Ericsson. More »
#android

Sony Ericsson's "Rachael" Android UI
I like Android and all, but one thing the iPhone absolutely kicks every other smartphone's ass at is media playback—until now. This video of Sony Ericsson's "Rachael" Android UI shows its media capabilities, and it looks un-freaking-believable. More »
#digitalcameras

14.6-Megapixel Sony Alpha a750 DSLR Leaked Early?
The a750 isn't official yet, but Sony itself has apparently leaked specs early via a registration page. The Alpha a750 would fill the big price gap between the a550 and a850 with a 14.6-megapixel full-frame sensor, and high-speed image processing. More »
#bloatware

Acer's Bloatware Adds 2+ Minutes to Boot Time, HP, Dell and Sony Not Much Better
PC Pro looked into the bloatware included on new laptops by major manufacturers, measuring how memory, HDD space and boot times are negatively effected. And good lord, it's worse than you thought. More »
#recall

Sony Recalls 69,000 Vaio AC Adapters Because of Shock Hazards
Sony is recalling around 69,000 VGP-AC19V17 AC Adapters used in Vaio all-in-one desktop computers (VGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 series) and docking stations (VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1). Apparently, four reports of adapters short circuiting has alerted Sony to a weakness in the insulation, which could pose a shock hazard. So far, no one has been injured, but if you happen to have one of these adapters, you can contact Sony for a replacement. [CPSC]
#netflix

Netflix Streaming on PS3: Coming Soon
Uh, holy crap? As prayed/predicated, Netflix streaming will be available "later this year" on the PS3. Like the Xbox 360, it'll be free with the $8.99-a-month plan. Unlike the 360, you'll enable Netflix via an "instant streaming Blu-ray disc." More »
#digitalphotoframes

Sony S-Frame DPP-F700 Digital Photo Frame/Printer: $200 in January
The sleek-looking S-Frame DPP-F700 is finally headed to the U.S. It's got a 7-inch (800 x 480) display that doubles as a digital photo frame and image editor for printing 4 x 6-inch photos in 45 seconds. More »
#microsoft

Microsoft Starts Peddling Other Companies' PCs, Software Online
Sorry Scottsdale, the prize for the first Microsoft store location to open its doors goes to... the internet? Moving beyond their own branded products, Microsoft has started hawking other companies' Windows-friendly wares online, from laptops to Photoshop to PC accessories. More »
#sony

Video: Watch Sony's 360 Degree 3D Display in Action
The prototype is now on show in Tokyo, and as you'll see in the video, the 96 by 128-pixel resolution looks better than you might expect. In person, objects appear to have depth, and can be viewed from all angles. More »
#imagecache

Slow Mo' Video: PS3 Smashes Into Bravia TV at 50 MPH
For an upcoming ad campaign, Sony Australia used a vehicle safety testing facility to ram the 7-pound PS3 Slim into the face of a Bravia KDL46X LCD TV. The results are hypnotizing. More »
#sony

Sony VAIO X Reviewed: Hot to Touch, But the Battery Life Is Muy Bueno
The crazy-light Sony VAIO X got the review treatment over at Laptop Mag. They found that thinness comes at a cost, and their test results reveal Sony wasn't kidding with those battery life claims. More »
#broken

Price Drop! Amazon Selling PS3 Slim for Only $1,000,000!
I know, even with recent price drops, the PS3 Slim felt too extravagant to purchase. Luckily, Amazon's got you covered. And hey, do you need a controller and remote as well? Because these deals just don't stop: More »
#sony

Sony's 360 Degree 3D Display Prototype: No Glasses Needed
Looks like Sony's 3D ambitions don't end with plans to bring 3D to Bravia TVs, the PS3, and just-about everything else. This cylindrical concept can be viewed from all angles, and will be at Tokyo's Digital Contents Expo this Thursday. More »
#roundups

This Week's Gaming Stories You Cannot Miss
Mass Effect 2 has a release date. Tim Schafer's rock masterpiece Brutal Legend is out, right along with Uncharted 2—one of the best PS3 titles to date. If Man's existence gets any better than this, we're missing something critical. More »
#ps3

250 GB PS3 Coming November 3 for $349
After the European release, we knew a higher capacity PS3 Slim was coming. Well, here it is. You'll be able to pick the slightly beefed-up console just in time for the holidays. [Kotaku]
#gaming

Super Rare Sony SNES CD-ROM Controller on eBay Again, Still Looks Uncomfortable
If you're in the market for an extremely rare piece of gaming history, that crazy joint Sony-Nintendo prototype controller has hit eBay once again. It probably costs a boatload, but its owner would be the top nerd on his block. More »
#rant

Why I Think E-Ink Readers Are Dumb
The future of media isn't on paper. And a device just dedicated to replicating dead trees is a waste of time. Let me show you why electronic ink's virtues don't matter as much as its weaknesses do. More »
#dealzmodo

Dealzmodo: Sony PS3 80GB Console, 2 DualShock Controllers for $250
Not feeling the PS3 Slim? Short on cash yet really jonesing for a PS3 something fierce? This deal may be for you, if you don't mind the fatter, older hardware. More »
#mods

Yet Another PSPGo Mod Blinds You With LEDs
Seriously, what is wrong with the PSPGo? Is the handheld so ho-hum that people are purposefully modding it into awful things, or is it just a really hard device to work with? More »
#pcs

Sony's Vaio L Works as Full PC or Simply a TV
Sony unveiled their promising touchscreen all-in-one PC earlier this week, but we had little idea how it really worked. A new video walks us through the entire $1300, 24-inch system, and it looks pretty nice: More »
#laptops

Sony X Series Hands On: It Feels Like Special Effects
How light is Sony's carbon-fiber X Series, the "lightest notebook in the world"? It feels fake, like a trick. More »
#sony

Sony Vaio L All-In-One: The High-Def Living Room Touchscreen PC
Add Sony to the list of manufacturers releasing new touchscreen Windows 7 PCs. The 24-inch Vaio L is an all-in-one with an infrared multitouch display, Blu-ray and DVR capabilities. It will start at $1,300. More »
#sony

Sony Vaio X: World's Lightest Laptop $1300 (Actually Affordable, For a Vaio)
Sony's X comes out from its dark hiding spot. Not only is the 11-inch carbon fiber notebook super slim, but it's actually affordable on the Sony scale of economy, starting at $1,300. (Update: It's got netbook guts.) More »
#sony

Sony CW Starts At $770, Available with Blu-Ray
Starting at $770, the 14-inch Sony CW series will be available in five colors (red, pink, white, black and purple) when Windows 7 launches. It will have Blu-Ray and Nvidia dedicated graphic options. More »
#4k

Want a 4K TV? Sony Has a $76,000 Set With Your Name On It
Regular HDTV is so last year. What you really need is a 4k TV, one with four times the resolution of HD. And hey, Sony's new TRIMASTER offers just that, for a price. More »
#photoshopcontest

44 PlayStation 3 Ads Too Offensive For Even Sony To Use
Sony has a penchant for making questionable or offensive ads. But man, nothing they've done comes close to some of the stuff you guys came up with. You've been warned; no whining about being offended allowed. More »
#remainders

Remainders - Things We Didn't Post
The App Store Finally Flashes Some Nipple...Feds Want Bloggers to Disclose Bribes—But Others Can Keep On Taking Them?...Sony's PlayStation Motion Controller Has a Codename (Spoilers Ahead)...Apple Gets Huffy With Environment Haters More »
#wirelesspower

Sony Getting Closer to TVs With No Cables Whatsoever
This TV has absolutely no cables connected to it. No video cable. No audio cable. And no power cable. How's this wicked sorcery possible? Thanks to Sony's new Wireless Power Transfer technology, which can send 60 watts over the air. More »
#3d

Sony Announces Development of High Frame Rate, Single Lens 3D Camera
Why use two lenses when one is better? Sony's announced that they're developing a single lens 3D camera with a frame rate of 240fps and none (ok, ok: less) of those freaky misalignments 3D cameras can have. More »
#rant

The Same Game Costs More on PSP Mini Than on the iPhone... Why?
Wow, as if we needed more incentive to not invest in the PSPgo, a new trend has arisen during the first day of Mini availability. The same games cost more on the PSP/PSPgo than they do on the iPhone/iPod touch. More »
#photoshopcontest

Help Sony Create Even More Upsetting and Controversial Ads
Sony loves to make unsettling ads that appear designed to offend rather than sell video games. Fair enough, Sony! But I think we can beat them at their own game. More »
#pspgo

PSP Firmware 6.10 Lets the PSPgo Tether to Bluetooth Cellphones
The PSPgo hits stores today, and it's about to get firmware that lets it jump online via a Bluetooth device like a cellphone or laptop. Sony's update also gives all PSPs support for "SenseMe" automatic music categorization. Watch the demo: More »
#mods

Ben Heck's PS3 Slim Laptop is Monochromatic Cool
Modder extraordinaire, Ben Heck, is back in form with a sleek pin-striped laptop based on the new PS3 Slim. Like his Xbox 360 laptop, it has a big 17-inch Gateway 1775W screen (1280 x 720 resolution). Watch his walk-through: More »
#psp

Blu-rays to Include PSP-Exclusive Digital Copies
Starting this November, some Blu-ray releases will include digital copies that only play on PSPs. More »
#remote

This No-Name HTPC Remote Has a Keyboard, Can Work With Game Consoles?
If this $40 remote actually does what it says it does, then it might be one of the most useful HTPC remotes out there. It looks like a Motorola Q, but communicates over RF to its USB receiver. More »
#oled

MIT Scientist Explains OLEDs by Electrocuting a Pickle
How do Sony's and LG's OLED TVs work? MIT professor Vladimir Bulovic explains using a glowing pickle and an accent to die for. More »
#photoshopcontest

34 Portable Gaming Devices That Aren't So Portable
For this week's Photoshop Contest, I asked you to invent some completely unportable portable gaming devices in honor of the PSPgo. As usual, your minds are more demented than I'd even imagined. More »

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