Sure, you could probably pick out a model or two that aren't here (especially since I cropped a row for the lead shot), but if this picture illustrates anything, it's that, yes, the netbook market has become commoditized—though only at the cost of also becoming horrendously confusing with all the product spam. [UMPC Portal via Electricpig]

NEW PRODUCTS

VAIO Notebook

VAIO® P Series Lifestyle PC

Currently available for pre-orders at www.sony.com/pr/pseries and at select retailers next month for about $900

* Chic, compact design measuring about the length of a business envelope and weighing 1.4 pounds
* Integrated wireless WAN, LAN, and Bluetooth® technologies, making it easy and efficient to connect wirelessly
* Built-in GPS technology for navigating even the most unfamiliar places— no internet connection required
* High-resolution 8-inch ultra-wide LCD for viewing entire web pages on one screen— no horizontal scrolling necessary
* Available in five fashion-forward colors including garnet red, emerald green, onyx black, crystal white and classic black

Television

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-52XBR9

Available this spring

* 52-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Live Color Creation featuring WCG-CCFL
* Motionflow™ 240Hz motion compensation technology
* Ethernet network capable
* Integrated BRAVIA® Internet Video
* BRAVIA® Widgets enabled
* DLNA and USB photo, music and video player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 3
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-46XBR9

Available this spring

* 46-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Live Color Creation featuring WCG-CCFL
* Motionflow™ 240Hz motion compensation technology
* Ethernet network capable
* Integrated BRAVIA® Internet Video
* BRAVIA® Widgets enabled
* DLNA and USB photo, music and video player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 3
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-40XBR9

Available this spring

* 40-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Live Color Creation featuring WCG-CCFL
* Motionflow™ 240Hz motion compensation technology
* Ethernet network capable
* Integrated BRAVIA® Internet Video
* BRAVIA® Widgets enabled
* DLNA and USB photo, music and video player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 3
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-32XBR9

Available this spring

* 32-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Motionflow™ 120Hz motion compensation technology
* BRAVIA® Link compatible
* USB photo and music player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 2
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-52Z5100

Available this spring

* 52-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Motionflow™ 240Hz motion compensation technology
* Energy Star 3.0 compliant
* Ethernet network capable
* Integrated BRAVIA® Internet Video
* BRAVIA® Widgets enabled
* DLNA and USB photo, music and video player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 3
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-46Z5100

Available this spring

* 46-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Motionflow™ 240Hz motion compensation technology
* Energy Star 3.0 compliant
* Ethernet network capable
* Integrated BRAVIA® Internet Video
* BRAVIA® Widgets enabled
* DLNA and USB photo, music and video player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 3
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-40Z5100

Available this spring

* 40-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Motionflow™ 240Hz motion compensation technology
* Energy Star 3.0 compliant
* Ethernet network capable
* Integrated BRAVIA® Internet Video
* BRAVIA® Widgets enabled
* DLNA and USB photo, music and video player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 3
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-52VE5

Available this summer

* 52-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Eco-design with outstanding energy efficiency
* High Efficiency HCFL backlight reducing power use by almost 40 percent compared to previous Sony LCD HDTVs
* Zero-watt standby power switch
* Presence sensor that turns off TV when user forgets
* Light sensor with dynamic backlight control
* Motionflow™ 120Hz motion compensation technology
* BRAVIA® Link compatible
* USB photo and music player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 2
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-46VE5

Available this summer

* 46-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Eco-design with outstanding energy efficiency
* High Efficiency HCFL backlight reducing power use by almost 40 percent compared to previous Sony LCD HDTVs
* Zero-watt standby power switch
* Presence sensor that turns off TV when user forgets
* Light sensor with dynamic backlight control
* Motionflow™ 120Hz motion compensation technology
* BRAVIA® Link compatible
* USB photo and music player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 2
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-40VE5

Available this summer

* 40-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Eco-design with outstanding energy efficiency
* High Efficiency HCFL backlight reducing power use by almost 40 percent compared to previous Sony LCD HDTVs
* Zero-watt standby power switch
* Presence sensor that turns off TV when user forgets
* Light sensor with dynamic backlight control
* Motionflow™ 120Hz motion compensation technology
* BRAVIA® Link compatible
* USB photo and music player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 2
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-52V5100

Available this spring

* 52-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Motionflow™ 120Hz motion compensation technology
* BRAVIA® Link compatible
* USB photo, music and video player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 2
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-46V5100

Available this spring

* 46-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Motionflow™ 120Hz motion compensation technology
* BRAVIA® Link compatible
* USB photo, music and video player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 2
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-40V5100

Available this spring

* 40-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Motionflow™ 120Hz motion compensation technology
* BRAVIA® Link compatible
* USB photo, music and video player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 2
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-52S5100

Available this spring

* 52-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Energy Star 3.0 compliant
* BRAVIA® Link compatible
* USB photo, music and video player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 2
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-46S5100

Available this spring

* 46-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Energy Star 3.0 compliant
* BRAVIA® Link compatible
* USB photo, music and video player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 2
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-40S5100

Available this spring

* 40-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) flat screen LCD HDTV
* Energy Star 3.0 compliant
* BRAVIA® Link compatible
* USB photo, music and video player
* BRAVIA Engine™ 2
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-32L5000

Available this spring

* 32-inch 720p flat screen LCD HDTV
* Energy Star 3.0 compliant
* BRAVIA® Link compatible
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Sony BRAVIA® KDL-26L5000

Available this spring

* 26-inch 720p flat screen LCD HDTV
* Energy Star 3.0 compliant
* BRAVIA® Link compatible
* BRAVIA® Sync (HDMI CEC)

Digital Cameras

Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-G3 Digital Camera

Available in January for about $500

* 10MP / 3.5” wide touch panel LCD / 4x Carl Zeiss® optical zoom lens
* Advanced camera features: Face Detection, Smile Shutter™ technology and Optical Steady shot
* Great communication device: upload and share images on the go. With Wi-Fi capability and Easy Upload Home Page, connect at home or to any public hotspot and easily upload the images on your camera
* Easily upload to popular photo and video sharing sites. View all images posted on photo sharing sites
* Limited web browsing capability allows to connect to a public hotspot even if terms and conditions or payment is needed, like using a PC
* Portable photo album holds hundreds of pictures and allows easy management and sharing

Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-S950 Digital Camera

Shipping in March for about $130

* 10MP / 2.7” LCD / 4x optical zoom
* Face Detection technology identifies eight faces and adjust focus and exposure
* Steady Shot™ image stabilization and High ISO to prevent blur
* 7 scenes modes

Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-W220 Digital Camera

Shipping in March for about $190

* 12MP / 2.7” LCD / 4x Carl Zeiss® optical zoom lens
* Face Detection and Smile Shutter™ technology capture faces naturally and smile the moment it happens
* Optical Steady Shot™ image stabilization to prevent blur from camera shake
* Intelligent Scene Recognition detects five scenes and adjust camera settings
* Sharing features include HD Output to view in HDTV, and PMB software for PC to manage and share images

Digital Photo Frames

Sony DPF-X1000 Digital Photo Frame

Available in March for about $300

* 10-inch digital photo frame with SVGA (800x480 pixels) resolution LCD screen, 15:9 aspect ratio
* 2GB of internal memory to store up to 4,000 photos
* HDMI output for viewing photos in high definition on an HDTV
* Alarm clock feature
* Auto dimmer automatically adjusts the display’s brightness based on time of day
* Calendar or clock can be viewed in different slide show modes, including scrapbooking
* Automatically corrects the white balance in digital photos to provide the best photo quality
* Bluetooth® ready for importing images wirelessly from other devices with Bluetooth capability (required optional Bluetooth adaptor)
* Supports most flash memory cards and Compact Flash

Sony DPF-V1000 Digital Photo Frame

Available in March for about $250

* 10-inch digital photo frame with SVGA (800x480 pixels) resolution LCD screen, 15:9 aspect ratio
* 1GB of internal memory to store up to 2,000 photos
* HDMI output for viewing photos in high definition on an HDTV
* Alarm clock feature
* Auto dimmer automatically adjusts the display’s brightness based on time of day
* Calendar or clock can be viewed in different slide show modes, including scrapbooking
* Automatically corrects the white balance in digital photos to provide the best photo quality
* Bluetooth® ready for importing images wirelessly from other devices with Bluetooth capability (required optional Bluetooth adaptor)
* Supports most flash memory cards and Compact Flash

Sony DPF-D92 Digital Photo Frame

Pricing and availability will be announced later this year

* 9-inch digital photo frame with VGA (800 x 480 pixels) resolution LCD screen, 15:9 aspect ratio

* 1GB of internal memory to store up to 2,000 photos
* Alarm clock feature
* Calendar or clock can be viewed in different slide show modes
* Supports most flash memory cards and Compact Flash
* Bluetooth® ready for importing images wirelessly from other devices with Bluetooth capability(required optional Bluetooth adaptor)

Sony DPF-D82 Digital Photo Frame

Pricing and availability will be announced later this year

* 8-inch digital photo frame with VGA (800 x 480 pixels) resolution LCD screen, 15:9 aspect ratio
* 1GB of internal memory to store up to 2,000 photos
* Alarm clock feature

* Calendar or clock can be viewed in different slide show modes

* Supports most flash memory cards and Compact Flash
* Bluetooth® ready for importing images wirelessly from other devices with Bluetooth capability(required optional Bluetooth adaptor)

Camcorders

Sony HDR-XR520V 240GB High-Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $1500

* Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 12-megapixel still image capture
* Large capacity 240GB hard drive holds up to 101 hours of HD video (LP mode)
* New back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor improves sensitivity in low light conditions

* Photo and video geo-tagging using built-in GPS receiver and NAVTEQ® digital maps

* Improved Optical Steady Shot with Active Mode stabilization for smooth video and photos
* Smile Shutter™ automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even while shooting HD video
* Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and automatically corrects focus, exposure and color control

Sony HDR-XR500V 120GB High-Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $1300

* Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 12-megapixel still image capture
* Large capacity 120GB hard drive holds up to 46 hours of HD video (LP mode)
* New back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor improves sensitivity in low light conditions

* Improved Optical Steady Shot with Active Mode stabilization for smooth video and photos
* Smile Shutter™ automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even while shooting HD video
* Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and automatically corrects focus, exposure and color control

Sony HDR-XR200V 120GB High-Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $1000

* Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 4-megapixel still image capture
* Large capacity 120GB hard drive holds up to 46 hours of HD video (LP mode)

* Photo and video geo-tagging using built-in GPS receiver and NAVTEG® digital maps

* Improved Optical Steady Shot with Active Mode stabilization for smooth video and photos
* Smile Shutter™ automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even while shooting HD video
* Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and automatically corrects focus, exposure and color control
* 15x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Sonnar® T* zoom lens

Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High-Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $750

* Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 4-megapixel still image capture
* Large capacity 80GB hard drive holds up to 30 hours of HD video (LP mode)
* Improved Optical Steady Shot with Active Mode stabilization for smooth video and photos
* Smile Shutter™ automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even while shooting HD video
* Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and automatically corrects focus, exposure and color control
* 10x optical Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® zoom lens
* Records in Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recording of subjects

Sony DCR-SR87 80GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in February for about $500

* Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and built-in 80GB hard drive, which can hold up to 84 hours of video (LP mode)
* 1-megapixel CCD imager for excellent video and 1-megapixel photos
* 25x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens with Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos
* Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback
* Records in Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recording of subjects
* 2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen

Sony DCR-SR67 80GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in February for about $450

* Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and built-in 80GB hard drive, which can hold up to 84 hours of video (LP mode)
* 60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens with Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos
* Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback
* Records in Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recording of subjects
* 2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen

Sony DCR-SR47 60GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in February for about $400

* Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and built-in 60GB hard drive, which can hold up to 41 hours of video (LP mode)
* 60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens with Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos
* Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback
* 2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen
* Available in three colors including red, blue and silver

Sony HDR-CX100 High-Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $600

* Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 4-megapixel still image capture
* 8GB embedded memory plus expandable storage capacity via Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media
* Ultra-compact design in three colors including red, black and silver
* Smile Shutter™ automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even while shooting HD video
* Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and automatically corrects focus, exposure and color control
* 10x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens with Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos

Sony DCR-SX60 16GB Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $370

* Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and 16GB embedded memory, which can hold up to 10 hours of video (LP mode)
* 60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens with Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos
* Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback
* 2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen

Sony DCR-SX41 8GB Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $300

* Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and 8GB embedded memory, which can hold up to 5 hours of video (LP mode)
* 60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens
* Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback
* 2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen

Sony DCR-SX40 4GB Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $270

* Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and 4GB embedded memory
* 60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens
* Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback
* 2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen
* Available in color variations including red, blue and silver

Sony DCR-DVD850 DVD Handycam® Camcorder

Available in February for about $430

* “Hybrid Plus” recording on three separate media including 16GB of internal memory (more than 10 hours of video in LP mode), Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and 3-inch DVD disc
* 60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens with Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos
* 2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen
* Records in Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recording of subjects

Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam® Camcorder

Available in February for about $300

* Hybrid movie recording options on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and 3-inch DVD disc
* 60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens
* Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos
* 2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen

Sony MHS-CM1 Webbie HD MP4 Camera

Available now for about $200

* Captures high-definition MPEG-4 video and 5-megapixel photos for easy transfer to the computer
* Optical 5x zoom lens gets you close to the action without sacrificing picture quality
* Equipped with PMB Portable software for quick content upload to popular video and photo sharing websites
* Slim horizontal body with 2.5-inch LCD screen that swivels up to 270 degrees
* Expandable storage capacity via Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media
* Available in three fashionable colors including eggplant, orange and silver

Sony MHS-pM1 Webbie HD MP4 Camera

Available in April for about $170

* Captures high-definition MPEG-4 video and 5-megapixel photos for easy transfer to the computer
* Vertical 4-ounce body slips easily into a pocket or purse so it can be taken anywhere
* Equipped with PMB Portable software for quick content upload to popular video and photo sharing websites
* Rotating swivel lens instantly powers device and makes it easy to self-record
* Expandable storage capacity via Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media
* Available in three fashionable colors including eggplant, orange and silver

Camcorder Accessories

Sony ECM-HW2 Bluetooth Microphone

Available in February for about $230

* Record audio up to 300 feet away from the camcorder
* Microphone unit and receiver unit are both equipped with a headphone jack for two-way communication between subject and camcorder operator
* Ability to record both subject and camcorder operator voices or subject voice only
* Compatible with all Handycam® camcorders with Active Interface Shoe

Sony GPS-CS3KA GPS Unit

Available in March for about $150

* Equipped with GPS IC for effortless geo-tagging while capturing videos and photos
* Long battery life provides up to 15 hours on one AA battery
* LCD display shows current position, GPS signal strength, battery life and clock display
* Built-in Memory Stick™ and SD™ card slot for simple photo data synchronization with your digital imaging devices
* Supplied Picture Motion Browser software offers easy upload to online map album services

Sony LCS-CMA case for Webbie HD MHS-CM1

Available now for about $20 in black, orange and purple

* Designed color case to match Webbie HD MHS-CM1 camera
* Sporty design
* Measures 2 3/8 x 5 1/8 x 3 3/8inches
* Includes adjustable velcro strap

Sony LCS-CSVC case for Webbie HD MHS-PM1

Available now for about $20 in black, pink, blue, silver, orange and purple

* Designed color case to match Webbie HD MHS-PM1 camera
* Sporty design
* Measures 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/8 inches
* Includes carabineer

DVDirect Recorder

Sony VRD-MC10 DVDirect® Recorder

Available in March for about $300

* Transfers home videos and digital photos to DVD quickly and easily – without a PC
* Transfers AVCHD video to disc from Sony Handycam® camcorders, playable in Blu-ray Disc™ players
* Digital Video (DV), S-Video, Composite Video, and Analog L/R stereo inputs
* Handycam USB Input for Sony HDD/DVD/Memory Stick Handycam camcorders only
* Memory card slots for Memory Stick Duo™, Multi card slot (Memory Stick™/Pro, SD Memory Card, xD Picture Card™) and Compact Flash
* First DVDirect model with outputs for connecting to TV via HDMI, Component, or Composite Video to playback DVDs created by VRD-MC10

Sony VRD-P1 DVDirect® Express Recorder

Available in January for about $150

* Transfers home videos from compatible Handycam® camcorders to DVD quickly and easily – without a PC
* Compatible only with new Sony Handycam® camcorders DCR-SR47, DCR-SR67, DCR-SR87, DCR-SX40, DCR-SX41, DCR-SX60
* Transfers standard definition video to DVD; playable in most DVD players
* Built-in USB cable for connecting to Handycam camcorder and is USB bus powered; no AC adapter
* Can be used to playback DVDs when connected to TV via the Handycam camcorder

Personal Audio and Audio Accessories

Sony W-series Walkman® MP3 player; NWZ-W202 (2G)

Available in April for about $70 in black or pink

* Unique cord-free design integrates digital music player functionality within an active headphone solution that is compact, light weight and comfortable
* New ”ZAPPIN” function with Jog Dial Operation for easy song search
* Superior Sound Quality with 13.5mm EX Headphones
* Multi audio codec supports security-enhanced Windows Media Audio (WMA), as well as non-secure AAC, WMT and MP3 music formats
* Quick charge: 30 minutes to fully charge battery for over 12 hours of battery life

Sony X Series Walkman® video MP3 player; NWZ-X1051 (16GB) and NWZ-X1061 (32GB) Available in early summer in black, price TBD

* High quality 3” wide OLED touch screen display（WQVGA)
* Superior sound quality utilizing 13.5mm EX Headphones and Sony’s Digital Clear Audio Technologies: Digital Amplifier ”S-Master,” Digital Noise Canceling and Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
* Touch panel operation with hybrid button system
* Integrated WiFi delivers content from internet and other services including Podcast auto download, YouTube™ Streaming and Music Meta Link
* FM and Multi Audio/Video Codec support for MP3/WMA/AAC/L-PCM and AVC(H.264/AVC)/MPEG-4/WMV DRM

Sony Extra Bass Headphones MDRXB300

Available in February for about $50 in black

* 30mm XB diaphragm driver units for Powerful Bass
* Frequency response: 5-22,000 Hz
* Sensibility: 100dB/mW
* Power handling capacity: 1500mW
* Over the head, on-the-ear wearing style (supra-aural closed) with king size ear cushion (diameter: 3.1”, thickness: 1.2”) and 1.2m flat cord

Sony Extra Bass Headphones MDRXB500

Available in February for about $80 in black

* 40mm XB diaphragm driver units for Dynamic Deep Bass
* Frequency response: 4-25,000 Hz
* Sensibility: 104dB/mW
* Power handling capacity: 1500mW
* Over the head, around-the-ear wearing style (circum-aural closed) with king size ear cushion (diameter: 3.7”, thickness: 1.8”), 1.2m flat cord and carrying pouch

Sony Extra Bass Headphones MDRXB700

Available in February for about $130 in black

* 50mm XB diaphragm driver units for Big Booming Bass
* Frequency response: 3-30,000 Hz
* Sensibility: 106dB/mW
* Power handling capacity: 3000mW
* Over the head, around-the-ear wearing style (circum-aural closed) with king size ear cushion (diameter: 4.3”, thickness: 2.0”), 1.2m flat cord and carrying pouch

Sony Extra Bass Headphones MDRXB20EX

Available in February for about $40 in black

* 9mm high sensitivity driver units for Powerful Bass
* Frequency response: 5-24,000 Hz
* Sensibility: 103dB/mW
* Power handling capacity: 100mW
* Angle-structure style, hybrid silicone earbuds (S,M,L) with 1.2m flat cord and carrying pouch

Sony Extra Bass Headphones MDRXB40EX

Available in February for about $60 in black

* 13.5mm high sensitivity driver units for Booming Bass
* Frequency response: 4-24,000 Hz
* Sensibility: 105dB/mW
* Power handling capacity: 100mW
* Vertical in-the-ear style, hybrid silicone earbuds (S,M,L) with 1.2m flat cord and carrying pouch

Sony PC Speakers SRSZ50

Available or white in March for about $60 in black

* Slim size speaker with bass reflex type system for full bass sound
* Total output power: 5W (2.5W+2.5W); built-in amplifier and 39mm driver unit
* Color options to match Sony Walkman and VAIO products
* Headphone out with power on/off and volume control
* Magnetically shielded
* Supplied accessory: AC power adaptor

Sony PC Speakers SRSZ100

Available in March for about $100 in black

* 3 way speaker system (speaker + tweeter + passive radiator) with Bass Boost Function for powerful sound reproduction
* Total output power: 20W (10W+10W)
* Headphone out/dual input with power on/off and volume control
* Magnetically shielded
* Supplied accessory: AC power adaptor

Sony PC Speakers SRSD25

Available in March for about $70

* Kelton type speaker system for sub-woofer with powerful bass sound despite compact size
* Total output power: 25W (Satellite: 2.5W+2.5W, Sub-woofer: 20W)
* Headphone out/stereo mini jack with built-in controller for power on/off, volume control and HP jack
* Also suitable for DVD / game entertainment
* Colors: Black, Red, Pink, White

Sony PC Speakers SRSDF30

Available in March for about $200 in black

* Wood pattern satellite design for stylish, powerful music listening from PC
* Total output power: 40W (Satellite: 10W+10W, Sub-woofer: 20W)
* Headphone out/stereo mini jack with built-in controller for power on/off, volume control, tuning and preset channels
* Also suitable for DVD/game entertainment
* Features AM/FM radio with operation on satellite, large LCD with backlight and sleep timer

Sony Muteki LBT-ZX66i

Available in March for about $450

* iPod-ready features including charge, play and control functions
* Total Power Output: 540W
* 5-Disc CD changer with Play Exchange and CD-R/CD-RW, MP3 playback
* 3-way, Bass Reflex speaker system featuring 6.7” (17cm) Dual Hybrid Woofers and 1” (2.5cm)
* Horn Tweeter
* Game Sync: Front A/V Input
* AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets and large, vivid display
* Remote control with full iPod menu control

Sony Muteki LBT-ZX99i

Available in March for about $650

* Total Power Output: 720 W
* 5-Disc CD changer with Play Exchange and CD-R/CD-RW, MP3 Playback
* 2-way, Bass Reflex speaker system featuring 8.7” (22cm) Woofer and two 2” (5cm) Tweeters
* Game Sync: Front Video In, Audio L/R
* Party Features: D-Light Sync, X-ROUND (Balance, Fader, Wave)
* Remote control with full iPod menu control

Sony CMT-LX20i Micro Shelf System

Available in March for about $100

* iPod-ready features including charge, play and control functions
* Single disc slot loading CD player with CD-R/RW and MP3 playback
* Audio-in For Use with MP3 Player or PC
* AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets and LCD display with ID3 tag
* Remote control with full iPod menu control
* Clock/Timer (Play/Sleep)

Sony MHC-EC99i Mini Shelf System

Available in March for about $200

* iPod-ready features including integrated iPod dock and dedicated iPod button with charge, play and control functions
* Single disc CD player with CD-R/RW and MP3 playback
* Total Power Output: 530W
* AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets and audio-in for use with MP3 player or PC
* Remote control with full iPod menu control
* Clock, alarm and sleep timer

Sony Clock Radio with iPod Dock ICFC7iP

Available in April for about $70

* Clock radio for iPod & iPhone with hidden sliding dock tray
* Dual alarms allow consumers to wake to iPod, iPhone, radio or buzzer and preset alarm volume
* Digital FM/AM tuner with 15 Presets
* ATS (Automatic Time Set) and Automatic Daylight Savings Time
* Charges iPod & iPhone via 5V power supply and comes with a remote control

Car Audio

CDX-GT930UI Head Unit

Available in January for about$230

* Rear USB input for iPod and other digital music players as well as a rear aux-in
* Compatible with all of Sony’s latest audio technologies, including ZAPPIN™, Quick-BrowZer™, Jump Mode, Passenger Control, and DM+
* Motorized, detachable faceplate
* Flourescent 4 line display

CDX-GT730UI Head Unit

Available in February for about$200

* Front USB input for iPod and other digital music players as well as a front aux-in
* Compatible with all of Sony’s latest audio technologies, including ZAPPIN™, Quick-BrowZer™, Jump Mode, Passenger Control, and DM+
* Detachable flip-down faceplate
* Flourescent 4 line display

CDX-GT530UI Head Unit

Available in February for about $140

* Front USB input for iPod and other digital music players as well as a front aux-in
* Compatible with all of Sony’s latest audio technologies, including ZAPPIN™, Quick-BrowZer™, Jump Mode, Passenger Control, and DM+ Advanced
* Detachable faceplate

CDX-GT430U Head Unit

Available in January for about $130

* Front USB for USB device (no iPod) as well as a front aux-in
* Compatible with all of Sony’s latest audio technologies, including ZAPPIN™, Quick-BrowZer™, , Passenger Control, and DM

MEX-BT5700U Head Unit

Available in June for about $300

* Bluetooth audio streaming / hands-free calling capability
* Front USB input for iPod and other digital music players as well as a front aux-in
* Compatible with all of Sony’s latest audio technologies, including ZAPPIN™, Quick-BrowZer™, Jump Mode, Passenger Control, and DM+
* PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile) allows head unit to link directly to BT mobile phonebook
* When streaming audio via Bluetooth, meta data (artist, album, etc) of the music is displayed

MEX-BT3700U Head Unit

Available in February for about $200

* Bluetooth audio streaming / hands-free calling capability
* Front USB input for iPod and other digital music players as well as a front aux-in
* Compatible with all of Sony’s latest audio technologies, including ZAPPIN™, Quick-BrowZer™, Jump Mode, Passenger Control, and DM+

MEX-BT2700 Head unit

Available in January for about $160

* Bluetooth audio streaming / hands-free calling capability at affordable price

CDX-GT77UI Unit

Available in February for about $250

* Larger double-din style designed for compatibility with most newer model cars
* Front USB input for iPod and other digital music players as well as a front aux-in
* Compatible with all of Sony’s latest audio technologies, including ZAPPIN™, Quick-BrowZer™, Jump Mode, Passenger Control, and DM+

Memory Stick

Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX 16GB Media Card

Available in February for about $140

* Sony Memory Stick™ PRO-HG Duo HX MS-HX16G 16GB Media
* Compatible with many of Sony’s latest generation of Handycam® camcorders
* Captures nearly two hours of high-definition video (1920 x 1080) in AVCHD video format
* Data transfer rate of 20MB/s in read mode with supplied MSAC-UAH1 USB adapter
* Transfers approximately two hours of HD video in 12 minutes with USB adapter

SONY BOOTH ENVIRONMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS

Corporate: Consumer demand for companies to be more eco-friendly has increased, and Sony is taking strides in these efforts by not only producing eco-friendly products but also leading as an environmental corporate citizen.

* Sony is working with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
* We set a goal of a seven percent reduction in facility emissions by 2010, with the year 2000 as the baseline, and are right on target.
* Sony Electronics, Sony Pictures and Sony Corporation of America have new buildings in construction that are expected to be LEED Certified.
* Sony is working aggressively to lower the annual energy consumption of most of its products and reduce energy-use and waste from its daily operations.

Recycling

* The national Sony Take Back Recycling program in partnership with Waste Management was the first-ever nationwide recycling program
o Collected more than 12 million pounds of e-waste to-date.
* Hosted approximately 100 recycling events nationwide where consumers recycled any brand of electronics for free
* Established more than 130 permanent drop-off locations where consumers can recycle Sony-branded products for free

Product

* BRAVIA VE5 Series TV – available July ’09. Super energy efficient features:
o High efficiency HCFL backlight – almost 50% less power
o Zero-watt standby power switch
o Motion sensor turns TV off when you forget
o Light sensor with dynamic backlight control

* Two Sony products are honorees for CEA’s Innovations Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology award:
* BRAVIA KDL-40V4100 for using considerably less power than its predecessors. Available now for about $1,400.
* Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray Disc player with improved power consumption, low transportation emissions and use of recycled packaging materials resulting in the reduction of the product's carbon footprint. Available now for about $250.

PREVIOUSLY-ANNOUNCED PRODUCTS

Home Audio and Video

Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray Disc™ Player

Available now for about $400

* Blu-ray Disc™ player with interactive capabilities including Bonus View (picture-in-picture) and BD-Live
* Ethernet port for access to Internet-based interactive content features and firmware updates
* External USB port for local storage and included 1GB USB flash drive
* 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output
* 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus decoding and bit-stream output
* 7.1 channel dts-HD™ High Resolution Audio and dts-HD™ Master Audio decoding and bit stream output
* 7.1 channel analog audio output

Sony BDP-S5000ES Blu-ray Disc™ Player

Available now for about $2,000

* Blu-ray Disc™ player with interactive capabilities including BD-Live and BonusView
* Ethernet port for access to Internet-based interactive content features and firmware updates
* External USB port for local storage and GB Micro Vault™ storage media included
* 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output
* HD Reality Enhancer (14 bit video processing)
* Super Bit Mapping (Smooth color gradation)
* Precision Cinema HD Upscale
* 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, dts-HD™ High Resolution Audio and dts-HD™ Master Audio decoding
* 7.1 channel analog audio output

Sony STR-DA6400ES ES Series Home Theater Network A/V Receiver (7.1 Channel)

Available now for about $2,500

* Multi-room capable audio and HD video Receiver
* 6 HDMI™ inputs, 2 HDMI outputs
* Faroudja DCDi Cinema® 1080p upscaling technology
* Ethernet connectivity for streaming music, photos and video from PC and downloading network upgrades
* Xross Media Bar™-inspired GUI

Digital Imaging Accessories

Sony LCS-CSVA Genuine Leather Case for Cyber-shot® W, T and S Series Models

Available now for about $40 in black, red, white and brown

* Designed color case to match Cyber-shot® 2009 models
* Compatible also with other W, T and S series camera
* Made of genuine leather
* Includes matching colored hand strap

Sony LCS-CSVB Case for Cyber-shot® W, T and S Series Models

Available now for about $30 in black and pink

* Flip top case Cyber-shot® case
* Compatible also with other W, T and S series camera
* Includes matching colored hand strap

Sony LCS-CSVC Case for Cyber-shot® W, T and S Series Models

Available now for about $20 in black, pink, blue, silver, orange and purple

* Designed color case to match Cyber-shot® 2009 models and vertical type of Webbie HD MHS-PM1
* Compatible also with other W, T and S series camera
* Sporty design
* Includes carabineer

Sony ACC-CMFG Accessory Kit for Cyber-shot® W Series Models

Available now for about $60

* Best accessory kit for Cyber-shot® W series models
* Compatible also with other W and T series camera
* Includes optional battery NP-FG1, camera case LCS-CSQ,
Memory Stick Duo reader/writer for USB and extension cable
for Memory Stick Duo reader/writer

It's amazing we even noticed the Vaio P given all this stuff. I mean, that thing is tiny! [Gizmodo's Complete CES 2009 Sony Coverage]

My refusal to break up Sony's camcorder lineup into tiny, digestible bits is part laziness and part conscientious objection. I mean, there are 18 freaking models of camcorders here. And while I can appreciate the $1500 Sony HDR-XR520V featuring 1080p capture and 240GB of built-in storage (holding as many 12MP stills as you can shoot), how could anyone walking in to their neighborhood Best Buy possibly sort through these products on the shelf? Just give us four great camcorders, Sony. There's no need for nearly twenty slightly differentiated ones.

2009 CES Product List

Camcorders

Sony HDR-XR520V 240GB High-Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $1500

*1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 12-megapixel still image capture
*Large capacity 240GB hard drive holds up to 101 hours of HD video (LP mode)
*New back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor improves sensitivity in low light conditions
*Photo and video geo-tagging using built-in GPS receiver and NAVTEQ® digital maps
*Improved Optical Steady Shot with Active Mode stabilization for smooth video and photos
*Smile Shutter™ automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even while shooting HD video
*Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and automatically corrects focus, exposure and color control

Sony HDR-XR500V 120GB High-Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $1300

*1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 12-megapixel still image capture
*Large capacity 120GB hard drive holds up to 46 hours of HD video (LP mode)
*New back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor improves sensitivity in low light conditions
*Photo and video geo-tagging using built-in GPS receiver and NAVTEQ® digital maps
*Improved Optical Steady Shot with Active Mode stabilization for smooth video and photos
*Smile Shutter™ automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even while shooting HD video
*Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and automatically corrects focus, exposure and color control

Sony HDR-XR200V 120GB High-Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $1000

*1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 4-megapixel still image capture
*Large capacity 120GB hard drive holds up to 46 hours of HD video (LP mode)
*Photo and video geo-tagging using built-in GPS receiver and NAVTEG® digital maps
*Improved Optical Steady Shot with Active Mode stabilization for smooth video and photos
*Smile Shutter™ automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even while shooting HD video
*Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and automatically corrects focus, exposure and color control
*15x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Sonnar® T* zoom lens

Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High-Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $750

*1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 4-megapixel still image capture
*Large capacity 80GB hard drive holds up to 30 hours of HD video (LP mode)
*Improved Optical Steady Shot with Active Mode stabilization for smooth video and photos
*Smile Shutter™ automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even while shooting HD video
*Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and automatically corrects focus, exposure and color control
*10x optical Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® zoom lens
*Records in Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recording of subjects

Sony DCR-SR87 80GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in February for about $500

*Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and built-in 80GB hard drive, which can hold up to 84 hours of video (LP mode)
*1-megapixel CCD imager for excellent video and 1-megapixel photos
*25x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens with Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos
*Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback
*Records in Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recording of subjects
*2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen

Sony DCR-SR67 80GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in February for about $450

*Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and built-in 80GB hard drive, which can hold up to 84 hours of video (LP mode)
*60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens with Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos
*Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback
*Records in Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recording of subjects
*2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen

Sony DCR-SR47 60GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in February for about $400

*Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and built-in 60GB hard drive, which can hold up to 41 hours of video (LP mode)
*60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens with Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos
*Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback
*2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen
*Available in three colors including red, blue and silver

Sony HDR-CX100 High-Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $600

*1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 4-megapixel still image capture
*8GB embedded memory plus expandable storage capacity via Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media
*Ultra-compact design in three colors including red, black and silver
*Smile Shutter™ automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even while shooting HD video
*Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and automatically corrects focus, exposure and color control
*10x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens with Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos

Sony DCR-SX60 16GB Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $370

*Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and 16GB embedded memory, which can hold up to 10 hours of video (LP mode)
*60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens with Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos
*Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback
*2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen

Sony DCR-SX41 8GB Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $300

*Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and 8GB embedded memory, which can hold up to 5 hours of video (LP mode)
*60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens
*Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback
*2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen

Sony DCR-SX40 4GB Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $270

*Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and 4GB embedded memory
*60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens
*Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback
*2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen
*Available in color variations including red, blue and silver

Sony DCR-DVD850 DVD Handycam® Camcorder

Available in February for about $430

*“Hybrid Plus” recording on three separate media including 16GB of internal memory (more than 10 hours of video in LP mode), Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and 3-inch DVD disc
*60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens with Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos
*2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen
*Records in Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recording of subjects

Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam® Camcorder

Available in February for about $300

*Hybrid movie recording options on Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media and 3-inch DVD disc
*60x optical Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens
*Steady Shot® stabilization for smooth video and photos
*2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen

Sony MHS-CM1 Webbie HD MP4 Camera

Available now for about $200

*Captures high-definition MPEG-4 video and 5-megapixel photos for easy transfer to the computer
*Optical 5x zoom lens gets you close to the action without sacrificing picture quality
*Equipped with PMB Portable software for quick content upload to popular video and photo sharing websites
*Slim horizontal body with 2.5-inch LCD screen that swivels up to 270 degrees
*Expandable storage capacity via Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media
*Available in three fashionable colors including eggplant, orange and silver

Sony MHS-pM1 Webbie HD MP4 Camera

Available in April for about $170

*Captures high-definition MPEG-4 video and 5-megapixel photos for easy transfer to the computer
*Vertical 4-ounce body slips easily into a pocket or purse so it can be taken anywhere
*Equipped with PMB Portable software for quick content upload to popular video and photo sharing websites
*Rotating swivel lens instantly powers device and makes it easy to self-record
* Expandable storage capacity via Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media
*Available in three fashionable colors including eggplant, orange and silver

Camcorder Accessories

Sony ECM-HW2 Bluetooth Microphone

Available in February for about $230

* Record audio up to 300 feet away from the camcorder
* Microphone unit and receiver unit are both equipped with a headphone jack for two-way communication between subject and camcorder operator
* Ability to record both subject and camcorder operator voices or subject voice only
* Compatible with all Handycam® camcorders with Active Interface Shoe

Sony GPS-CS3KA GPS Unit

Available in March for about $150

* Equipped with GPS IC for effortless geo-tagging while capturing videos and photos
* Long battery life provides up to 15 hours on one AA battery
* LCD display shows current position, GPS signal strength, battery life and clock display
* Built-in Memory Stick™ and SD™ card slot for simple photo data synchronization with your digital imaging devices
* Supplied Picture Motion Browser software offers easy upload to online map album services

Sony LCS-CMA case for Webbie HD MHS-CM1

Available now for about $20 in black, orange and purple

* Designed color case to match Webbie HD MHS-CM1 camera
* Sporty design
* Measures 2 3/8 x 5 1/8 x 3 3/8inches
* Includes adjustable velcro strap

Sony LCS-CSVC case for Webbie HD MHS-PM1

Available now for about $20 in black, pink, blue, silver, orange and purple
Designed color case to match Webbie HD MHS-PM1 camera
Sporty design
Measures 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/8 inches
Includes carabineer

At $180, this is not a lot of camera. For a little more, a gadget freak could hit up any other model in the line and do with a better feature set.

They've got 8.1 and 7.2 MP ratings, 3x lenses equivalent to 35-105mm and 2.5-inch screens. They do basic face recognition, have lithium ion batteries and a 1-inch profile.

SONY ADDS PERFORMANCE AND REFINES DESIGN ON ENTRY-LEVEL CYBER-SHOT CAMERAS

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2008 - Sony has enhanced the features and updated the design of its new Cyber-shot® DSC-S750 and DSC-S780 digital still camera models.
Both of the new entry-level digital still cameras feature Sony's face detection technology, which identifies up to three faces in the camera's LCD frame and automatically adjusts focus and exposure for well-exposed, natural-looking photos.
Sony has also upgraded the two models' power source to Lithium Ion batteries, instead of AA batteries, to extend battery life and allow for a body design that is just 1-inch slim. The DSC-S780 and DSC-S750 cameras can capture up to 270 and 280 shots on a single full charge, respectively.
"Face detection is just one of the technologies we're introducing to help customers take better photos more easily," said Phil Lubell, director of marketing for digital cameras at Sony Electronics.
The 8.1-megapixel DSC-S780 and the 7.2-megapixel DSC-S750 models incorporate CCD imagers, 3x optical zoom lenses, and 2.5-inch LCD screens for easy framing and viewing of photos.
Higher sensitivity settings up to IS01250 have been added to both models to help reduce the risk of blurry photos when shooting in low-light conditions.
Seven convenient scene selections, including twilight, twilight portrait, landscape, soft snap, beach, snow and high sensitivity, allow you to adjust quickly for specific shooting conditions.
The cameras' five-point autofocus system helps take the guesswork out of picture taking by intelligently selecting the best focus for the subject. This helps to ensure that the subject is in focus, even if they are not in the center of the frame.
The cameras are equipped with 22MB of internal memory so you can start shooting as soon as the camera is out of the box. Their capacities can be expanded easily with an optional Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media card, now available in capacities up to 16 gigabytes.
Price and Availability
Available in classic silver, the DSC-S750 model ships in March for about $150, and the DSC-S780 will be available in April for about $180. Options will include travel chargers, batteries, carrying cases, sports packs and other accessories, all sold separately.
The models can be purchased online at sonystyle.com, at Sony Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), at military base exchanges, and at authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin on Jan. 31 at www.sonystyle.com.

The W150 has an 8.1MP rating and a 30-150mm lens. Both have a 2.7-inch screen. The W120 has a 4x optical zoom (no Zeiss), 7.2MPs, and a 2.5-inch screen.

Each have ISOs of 3200, and steady shot. They're available in a few colors, too. Respectively, they are priced at $300, $230, and $200. The W170/150 have iSCN tech for automatically switching between scene modes.

SONY ADDS "SMILE SHUTTER" FUNCTION TO CYBER-SHOT W-SERIES DIGITAL CAMERAS

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2008 - Sony is introducing a line of colorful W-series Cyber-shot® digital cameras with new imaging technologies for easier photo capture.
The 10.1-megapixel DSC-W170 and 8.1-megapixel DSC-W150 models feature Carl Zeiss® 5x optical zoom lenses with wide angles of view, 28 mm - 140 mm and 30 mm - 150 mm, respectively, and 2.7-inch LCD screens along with eye-level viewfinders. Rounding out the series are the 8.1-megapixel DSC-W130 models and 7.2-megapixel DSC-W120 units with 4x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD screens.
The lineup features a wider range of color choices than previous models - from playful pink and blue to sophisticated champagne gold and red.
Newly-available on the W-series cameras is Sony's "smile shutter" mode, which automatically captures an image when your subject smiles - without having to press the shutter. This function even lets you prioritize adult or child faces to capture photos only when the intended subjects smile.
Smart Technology to Capture Better Photos
Each of the new W series models includes Sony's improved face detection technology, which, like the smile shutter technology, can now distinguish between the faces of children and adults. You can select "child priority" or "adult priority" and the camera will detect up to eight faces in the camera frame and optimize focus, exposure, white balance, and flash control.
The W170 and W150 cameras feature new intelligent scene recognition (iSCN) technology, which allows the camera to automatically select the optimal scene mode for a variety shooting situations. In advanced iSCN mode, the camera will take a photo based on the user's settings. If the camera determines that another setting would yield better exposure, it will automatically take a second photo with that setting. The user ultimately has two images to choose from.
Powerful Features for Outstanding Images
The series features a number of powerful features, including: Sony's D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows; semi-manual focus that allows you to select the focusing distance based on your subject's location; an improved auto focus system that includes macro ranges; Super SteadyShot image stabilization; high sensitivity settings up to ISO 3200; and in-camera editing functions such as "unsharp mask" to sharpen images.
Enhanced Playback Options
The W170 and W150 units are equipped with advanced image management functionality. Filtering options allow you to search for photos by date and smile. Images can be viewed by date or in a helpful calendar view, and organized in the cameras' "favorites" folder for quick retrieval of beloved images.
The slideshow function of W170 and W150 has also been upgraded. Photos can be selected using the same advanced filtering options available in playback mode and transitions have been improved through the application of face detection technology. Now your subjects can take center stage as the slideshow moves through sophisticated pans, fades and wipes. Improvements to the background music function include a choice of more tracks, longer tracks, and multiple tracks for longer slideshows.
To view your images in 1080 high-definition resolution, you can connect each of the cameras to a compatible HDTV sets via HD component cable or Sony's HD Cyber-shot Station® cradle (both sold separately).
Price and Availability
In pink, blue, black and silver, the DSC-W120 camera will be available for about $200 in March. The DSC-W130 model will be offered in pink, black and silver for about $230 that same month. The DSC-W150 model will hit retail in sophisticated champagne, red, black and silver for about $250 in April. The DSC-W170 model will also be available then in those same colors for about $300.
The new models can be purchased online at sonystyle.com, at Sony Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), at military base exchanges, and at authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin on Jan. 31 at www.sonystyle.com.

There's a famous and oft-cited work by Barry Schwartz called The Paradox of Choice that says when we have too much to choose from, we collapse in a heap of indecision. At the book's crux is a simple finding: if shoppers taste 6 different jams, they will pick one. If the same shoppers are offered samples of 24 different jams, they walk away with nothing.

Over the years, I've heard many arguments for multiple product lines: Different editions go to different retailers. Some consumers ask for a certain feature while others specifically steer clear of it. To be fair to Garmin, not all of the products listed on its website are for sale in America, and some of them are older than peat moss. But that simply shows product spam is as much a marketing problem as a manufacturing one: if it's out-of-date or not sold in a particular region, don't confuse shoppers by proudly displaying it on the website they visit.

The cellphone industry gets particularly out of hand. We laugh about Motorola's one-trick pony, the RAZR, but for most handset makers, the opposite is true. Most have 30 different ponies all more or less doing the same tricks. Sony Ericsson lists 34 phones as for sale in the US market, compatible for the most part with just two of the four nationwide carriers. Samsung lists 20 for AT&T, 20 for Sprint, 21 for T-Mobile and (a mere) 18 for Verizon Wireless. LG has a similarly busy lineup. There are some overlaps in there, sure, but it's still more than plenty.

When Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1996, one of the first things he did was streamline the company's product offering. It's been a gospel truth among corporate reformers since the mid 1990s, but even Apple and RIM, companies praised for having a simple product set, are starting to slide into Spamsville. Why does AT&T sell both a BlackBerry 8320 Curve without Wi-Fi and an 8820 with Wi-Fi, while T-Mobile sells a third almost identical phone, the 8320 Curve with Wi-Fi? And there's no need to get started on the frustration that Apple is offering too many competing choices with its current iPod lineup, rather than the small, medium and large that we've grown to expect. It's not spam yet, but it does cause a similar customer confusion.

Perhaps it is inevitable. Fittingly, today, even the real Spam now comes with an impressive seven different choices. We will investigate this issue to make sure we're not being unjustly cruel to certain companies who have more than enough reason to do what they do. But the alternatives speak clearly. Compared to Samsung's 31 LCDs, Sony has 21 (and no plasmas), while Panasonic has just 12 plasmas and 3 LCDs. Garmin's chief competitor in the portable navigator space, TomTom, has only recently expanded its lineup to just six models, and business is booming. Motorola has just seven different core phones in the US at the moment, with various editions and tweaks available across all carriers. The streamline strategy worked with RAZR, though we're not sure the public will support the RAZR2 with as much fervor, in spite of its technical excellence. The reason wouldn't be spam-induced consumer confusion, though. If the RAZR2 fails, it's because of its lame-tastic name.

Tell us what you think? We'd love to hear your defense of product spamming, or your own finger pointing at any particularly offensive product spammers that have been bugging the crap out of you.

Thanks to Adrian, Charlie, Brian and Sam!

In place of two photo printers, just one, the inkjet-based $179 PIXMA Mini320, would have sufficed. Supporting both inkjet and dye-sub printing is dumb, especially when you're an inkjet leader. Canon just enhanced the Mini320 to print 5x7s as well as 4x6s—something the HP compact photo printers do, but the Epson's still don't.

As far as the new single-function photo printers, the PIXMA iP3500 costs $79.99 and the iP4500 costs $129.99. The demand for these has fallen tremendously in the past few years, thanks to all-in-ones with exactly the same print technology. Still they are good as an additional printer in the house, one specifically for photos. So why not just stick to one with decent inks that is priced somewhere in the middle, at around $100?

All-in-ones are a big deal in the printer biz, but eight? Come on, Canon! I like the flagship office model, the PIXMA MX700, because it's got fax with auto document feeder and it only costs $199.99. Trouble with that is that it wasn't designed for gorgeous photo prints. For that you need the $299.99 MP970 with 3.5" LCD and 7-ink capability, or at least its junior partner, the $199.99 MP610. But why all the cheaper ones? Given the fact that most all-in-ones cost more than $200 a few years ago, do you really think you need two all-in-ones priced below $100?

Let's put an end to this "product spam," you know, building six products when all you need is one. Product spam nearly killed Apple in the 1990s, and fighting product spam is what gives Apple and other market champs an edge now. I am sure there is someone at Canon who can explain the market niche for each and every one of these 12 printers but I still think we're on to something. [Canon Printers]