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sony

Sony Goal: 90% of ALL Our Products Networked By 2010

Wow. Stan Glasgow, at dinner last night with a few journalists, told us that Sony plans to network 90% of all of their products, thousands of models, by 2010. It's a matter of getting content on and between devices. He said that the goal was to have it happen automatically or with a click of a button. More »

Feature

7:55 AM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Brian Lam
3,078 views, 21 comments

Latest by rimplestultskin: why has big brother found his way into all these new convenience features? more »

tvs

Sony Hosts XBR8 LED LCD vs. Plasma Shootout (You'll Never Guess Who Wins)

Sony celebrated the launch of its XBR8 tricolor-LED-backlit LCD TV lineup with a Pioneer-style darkened-room shoot-out. The 55" XBR8 was pitted against an unnamed popular plasma set. What you see above is the LCD on the left, and the plasma on the right. But wait, we thought plasmas always had the upper hand when it comes to non-crushed black levels! More »

7:53 PM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By Wilson Rothman
36,055 views, 57 comments

Latest by michaelleung: Hell, Kuro any day. I'm not a fan of plasmas, but I still maintain that the black is still the best. more »

sony

Two Bravia TV Modules That Make Sense: Wireless HDMI and Slot-Loading DVD Player

Sure the Bravia Internet Video Link is a dubious use of $300 (even with YouTube), but there are at least two Bravia add-on modules in Sony's oven that are tasty and smart: A wireless HDMI module—neato factor is self-explanatory, especially since the transmitter takes up to four HDMI connections—and a slot loading DVD player. It sounds weird to say, but having a hidden DVD player on the side of a flat panel TV is actually nice, plus it's integrates with the cross media bar (XMB). Only downside is that they both need external power. Check 'em out up close.

7:52 PM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By matt buchanan
3,920 views, 10 comments

Latest by apeguero: I sent Sony an email suggesting that they develop a Home Theater device that handled BR Discs or even a PS3 with Home Theater functions. Also, asked them to put out a Gotdamned Bluetooth/IR universal remote that controls the more »

sony

Sony Bravia Internet Link Gets YouTube, Panda Sneeze Still Lame in HD

YouTube, Wired.com and Crackle have all added their content to Sony's Bravia Internet Video Link, the pricey $300 add-on that streams video to Bravia TVs. This is a major upgrade, as the content previously available through BIVL was thin to say the least. Now you can use that beautiful 1080p set to sift through the cesspool that is YouTube, never missing another office freakout or Wii Fit demo while you're away from your computer. Or you could always watch videos that you've made on your own. As for us, we'll buy into the BIVL concept when it has Amazon Unbox or something else for long-form decent quality streaming movies. [Sony] More »

4:30 PM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By Benny Goldman
1,922 views, 4 comments

Latest by n/a: I haven't been bold enough yet to try and record my wife on our wii fit doing her thing; often in as much clothing as well so that it thinks she's lighter. I definitely wouldn't post it on youtube, more »

sony

Sony HT-IS100 Tiny Hi-Def Speakers Look Delicious

The HT-IS100 is the latest little speaker set from Sony, a 5.1 channel surround system that looks small enough to smuggle in your underpants—sans subwoofer of course. Each speaker in the 450 watt system is about the size of a golf ball (or a 4-H award winning strawberry from the looks of it). UPDATE: Added gallery, and impressions below. More »

4:30 PM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By Benny Goldman
5,045 views, 24 comments

tvs

Sony's Big Bravia XBR6, XBR7, XBR8 LCDs (And the XBR8 Has LEDs!)

Sony is having a block party with its top-end Bravia LCD line today—two entirely new series, XBR7 and XBR8, and updates to XBR6. At CES, we asked, "Where are the big Sony TVs?" Here they are. XBR8 brings features from its obscenely ridiculous $33,000 70-inch XBR3 down to more accessible 46 and 55 inch sets—namely tri-color Triluminos LED backlighting, which is supposed to deliver decently deep blacks. Also on tap is 120Hz Motionflow and Bravia Engine Pro 2 processing jujitsu. More »

4:30 PM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By matt buchanan
21,739 views, 15 comments

Latest by n/a: @deadatbirth: Whatever. You are to lazy to look at a Sony product sheet. I won't spoon feed you information. more »

tvs

Sony Bravia E4000 is a TV-cum-Digital Picture Frame for Home Decor Freaks

The Sony Bravia E4000 is, according to the blurb, a picture frame with a TV attached. It "enhances any interior as an elegant artwork" and "creates a private art gallery experience," with its choice of six pre-loaded pictures—of course, you can upload pictures of your own—and is, I fear, the 21st-Century version of the mahogany-effect TV cabinet (pronounced ca-bee-nay.) More »

7:12 AM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By AddyDugdale
8,513 views, 17 comments

sony

Sony CEO: $200 Blu-ray Players Coming

Everybody clamoring for a cheap Blu-ray player now that the format war is over might wanna bide their time with a sweet DVD upconverter—the $200-player Blu-ray cavalry is at least a year away, according to Sony Electronics CEO Stan Glasgow, who we talked to today in New York. "I don't think $200 is going to happen this year. Next year $200 could happen. We'll be at a $300 rate this year. $299 will happen this year." More »

12:43 PM on Wed Mar 5 2008
By matt buchanan
22,316 views, 69 comments

home entertainment

Sony RHT-G900 TV Stand With Built-In 5.1 Virtual Surround Sound

This May Sony Japan is expected to release the RHT-G900 TV stand designed especially for its Bravia lineup. The rack features a built-in left, right, and center speaker channels along with a subwoofer in the rack which will deliver 5.1 channel virtual surround sound and 470W of power. More »

8:00 PM on Thu Feb 21 2008
By Sean Fallon
5,498 views, 7 comments

sony

Japan Sony's Bravia F Series Are Thinner, Have 24p Cinema Mode

Sony has upped its LCD count again, releasing its Bravia F Series. At just over an inch thick, the TVs, which come in 46-, 42- and 32-inch sizes and can be wall-mounted, have 24p Cinema mode and a contrast ratio of 3000:1. Oh, and a more simple remote unit, apparently. While these are Japan only models, the US line show is right around the corner. These could either be the same models released at CES, or new ones.
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5:16 AM on Thu Feb 21 2008
By AddyDugdale
6,351 views, 14 comments

Latest by saronian: Frame is 27mm, but Display is 74mm. No, I don't know what that means. But I would guess the thickest point is 74mm but the frame edge is 27mm. Or the bezel's front width is 27mm but the display is 74mm more »

sony

Sony's Japan-Only Bravia M-Series Get Multicolored, Bunny-Style

Sony Japan has updated their low-end Bravias with two M-Series LCD TVs. The 20-inch KDL-20M1 and 16-inch KDL-16M1 share common technology, with 1366 x 768 pixel screens with a 178-degree viewing angle, and an updated Bravia 2 video engine. The fun starts with the colored frames these TVs have: Sony seems to have picked colors that match as many bunnies as possible from their awesome commercial. More »

3:46 AM on Thu Feb 21 2008
By Kit Eaton
3,429 views, 7 comments

Latest by n/a: Don't get in a bunch yet. Remember this is Japan pricing. US is TBD and will be lower. Put money on that. more »

portable media

Sony Makes Tiny 3-Inch Bravia TV XDV-D500, Won't Allow It to Travel Outside Japan

Sony's latest, smallest member of the Bravia LCD TV family is, sadly for fans of multicolored rabbits, destined only for Japan. Shame, as the XDV-D500 sounds good. Find out just how good under the gallery. More »

3:02 AM on Wed Feb 6 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,429 views, 9 comments

sony

Sony's High End LCD Bravia Line (Where are the Big TVs?)

BREAKING NEWS: Sony announced an update to their LCD line of televisions here at CES! The models include the 46Z4100, 40Z4100, 52W4100, 46W4100, 40W4100, 52V4100, 46V4100, 40V4100, 37XBR6, and, of course, the 32XBR6. How could we ever forgot something like the 32XBR6?

The models:
Bravia Z4100 - 1080p, 24p, 120Hz, x.v.Color (wide xvYCC color gamut), and Digital Media Port, 46" and 40"
Bravia W4100 - Take the model above, subtract that sweet color gamut, 52", 46" and 40"
Bravia V4100 - Take the model above, subtract 120Hz and 24p, 52", 46" and 40"
Bravia BR6 - These are smaller 1080p, 24p, 120Hz TVs with Digital Media Port, 32" and 37"

Hit the jump for all the sweet specs...and small sizes.

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7:30 PM on Sun Jan 6 2008
By Mark Wilson
17,658 views, 13 comments

sony

Sony's Low-End TV Product Line: Bravia N4000 and M4000

The models:
Bravia N4000 - 720p, Digital Media Port, Integrated 5.1 audio with built-in subwoofer. 37", 32" and 26"
Bravia M4000 - Take the model above, subtract everything but it being 720p. 37", 32", 26" and 19"

Hit the jump for the full specs and try to stay calm!!!!

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7:30 PM on Sun Jan 6 2008
By Adam Frucci
3,835 views, 2 comments

dealzmodo

Sony Offers Free PS3 With Purchase of an HDTV in the US

Just a few days ago we learned that Sony Australia would dish out a free Playstation 3 with the purchase of any Bravia 1080p LCD TV. It appears that Sony has now expanded the program to include the U.S.—albeit with a few "minor" changes. Unfortunately if you want to score this deal in the States you have to apply for a Sony Card in addition to purchasing a select Sony HDTV. So, if you were in the market for a SonyCard, a Sony HDTV and a PS3 you are golden. Better hurry though, the promotion ends on Dec. 31st. [Sony Thanks Stephen!]

8:20 PM on Fri Dec 28 2007
By Sean Fallon
9,450 views, 19 comments

Latest by VishusBurn: In what way is the PS3 a fake Blu-ray player? more »

roundup

Afternoon News: NYPD Gets Scooters, Aussies Get PS3s, China Gets Wiis


• The NYPD will test electric scooters next month. NYPD Blue? More like NYPD Green! (Please, hold your applause.)[Newsday]
• Can't find a Wii near you? Try China, apparently they have them coming out the yin yang. They are pre-modded to play American games, too. [CrunchGear]
• Down Under Dealzmodo: Australians buying select models of Sony BRAVIA 1080 LCD TVs will receive a free PS3 until January 28. [Sony]

4:00 PM on Wed Dec 26 2007
By Benny Goldman
3,136 views, 4 comments

sony report card

Sony Year-End Report Card: B+

Although Sony makes everything from music players to phones to robots to computers to movies, the biggest news of 2007 was made in its gaming and TV lines. Sure, we liked Sony Ericsson W- and K-series' flashy designs and were proud that Vaio PCs joined the increasingly crowded CableCARD home-theater PC market, but nothing topped the PlayStation 3, PSP and Bravia TVs for news coverage or everyday impact. So how did Sony do? Pretty darn well, proving that its learned its lessons from the rootkit massacre of 2005/2006, and that bit of news about exploding batteries. More »

Feature

8:30 PM on Thu Dec 20 2007
By Jason Chen
8,487 views, 47 comments

Latest by n/a: Just had my minolta camera fixed by sony, 2 yrs out of warranty. Only because they (sony) purchased minolta's camera line a while ago. and while everyones up in arms about the ps3, what about sony's camera lines, music more »

uber bed

Hollandia Platinum-Luxe Elite Sleep System Lets You Do Everything But

Am I the only person who believes that beds are for sleeping in? (Please disregard the fact that I am writing this from my boudoir, but I have a hangover.) Hollandia, a company that specializes in top-end schlaffen-sites, has come up with the multi-media bed to end all beds. As well as a Sony Bravia home entertainment system, there's room for your iPod and a massage system. Let's take a closer look. More »

7:19 AM on Thu Nov 29 2007
By AddyDugdale
3,482 views, 7 comments

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