Gizmodo: vaio p

New Vaio P Model Sneaks Through the FCC

Adrian Covert — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:00:00 EDT

A new Vaio P model making its way through the FCC seems to confirm last months' Mark 2 refresh rumor. Little else of interest is known, except that it's the same size as the original. [Sony Insider via Engadget]

Sony's Planning a Vaio P Mark 2 Super Portable in October?

Jason Chen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:20:00 EDT

TechRadar reports that there will be a "range" of Vaio Ps, Sony's super tiny and super expensive laptop coming later this year.

We recently got a minor spec bump in the original line, making the Vaio P as fast as normal netbooks. No other details on what the new machines will have, however. [TechRadar]

Sony Finally Achieves the Unholy Grail: A $2,000 Netbook

Dan Nosowitz — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:45:00 EDT

The image associated with this post is best viewed using a browser.We're not sure if there's been a lot of clamoring for an crocodile-skin laptop, but Sony's new Vaio Signature Collection looks to fill that void. Even crazier is their customized Vaio P netbook, checking it at a crazy $2,000.

We should note, in case anybody's thinking of sending Sony a fake blood-stained laptop or something, that the animal skin models are all fake. The Signature Collection covers the CS, SR, P, Z and TT Series laptops, and some of these new designs aren't actually too bad, like the Kaleidoscope Vaio TT—though that model starts at $2,750.

The Vaio P netbook gets a little spec bump with a 256GB SSD, but as the design is pretty much just glossy black, we're not sure it's worth the substantial hike in price. Our model, with a 64GB SSD, was $1,200—already extremely expensive for a netbook. The new, Signature Collection model? A solid $2,000. Congratulations, Sony. You've won the gold medal in an event nobody else wanted to enter. [Sony via Sony Insider]

The Vaio P Is Now As Fast As Average Netbooks

Mark Wilson — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:08:39 EDT

If you're willing to fork over $1500, the Vaio P got a slight spec jump this morning as you can now score one with a 1.6GHz Atom processor (up from 1.33GHz).

More notably, that price also includes a 128GB SSD, GPS and Verizon Mobile Broadband module. Still...$1500? That's like...a whole lot to spend for an internet connected makeup case—as pretty as that makeup case may be. [SonyStyle via Engadget]

OS X Runs (Poorly, We Admit) on Sony Vaio P

Dan Nosowitz — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

The image associated with this post is best viewed using a browser.Well, looks like it is possible to run OS X on Sony's teeny Vaio P netbook, but it's no perfect Dell Mini 9 hackintosh. It looks like a difficult and imperfect crack, yet it still somehow runs better than Vista.

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Posters on the Insanely Mac forums managed to get OS X onto the Vaio P, though the netbooks GMA-500 video chip remains an obstinate problem, refusing to allow real 3D graphics. And while you might expect the Vaio P's GPS and 3G connections wouldn't work, what you might not expect is the lack of ethernet or Wi-Fi capability and apparently distorted audio. So as far as hackintoshed netbooks go, it's not for the faint of heart—but if the enterprising hacker community can get these problems fixed, it'd be an awfully enviable machine. Even now, they claim it runs significantly faster than the packaged Windows Vista, though of course with this many sacrifices it's not really a fair comparison. [Insanely Mac forums via Boing Boing Gagdets]

A Gorgeous Vaio P Case From Vaja

Dan Nosowitz — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:30:00 EDT

The Sony Vaio P is a great-looking piece of kit, but it runs a bit pricey for a netbook. These Vaja cases let you protect the gadget while still showing it off.

Vaja's cases are always of stellar quality and fully customizable, and the three new Vaio P cases are no exception. They'll let you keep the case on while the Vaio's in use, and come in 30 different colors and styles of plush leather. I'd expect a tag upwards of $100. [Vaja]

That Awesome Lenovo Pocket Yoga Netbook From Earlier This Morning? Not a Product

John Mahoney — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:35:08 EDT

Sadly, the folks at Lenovo's design department have outed the Pocket Yoga as a two-year-old concept. Why photos of it showed up on a Lenovo Flickr stream earlier today is anyone's guess, but as of now, they're denying that this is an actual upcoming product. Boo. [Lenovo Design Matters]

Shots Leak of Lenovo Pocket Yoga Netbook Concept, Looks Like it Actually Fits In a Pocket

John Mahoney — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:25:00 EDT

Lenovo has let slip some official-looking (if not rendered) shots of a Vaio P-like netbook, the Pocket Yoga. Update: Sadly, it's just a concept.

Granted, this is a decidedly male back pocket and not the ass-hugging skinny jeans of Vaio P ad fame. And it still looks like it's filling that zone halfway between concept and actual product (as the actual concept sketches that accompany the shots on Lenovo's Flickr stream would seem to indicate) but it does look cool, with an ultra-widescreen, apparently touchscreen display that may be able to flip around into tablet mode.

Also, look at that crazy belt clasp system. According to one of the Flickr captions, that belt also turns into a mouse. Mind blown.

All we've got not are these shots, so we'll have to see what pops up in terms of concrete details.

UPDATE: Sadly, the folks at Lenovo's design department have outed the Pocket Yoga as a two-year-old concept. Why photos of it showed up on a Lenovo Flickr stream earlier today is anyone's guess, but as of now, they're denying that this is an actual upcoming product. Boo. [Lenovo Design Matters]

[Flickr via Electronista]

OS X Running on a Sony Vaio P?

John Mahoney — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:24:35 EST

If this somewhat dubious photo is to be believed, a Pocketables.net forum poster has successfully booted OS X on a Vaio P. He claims that much of the hardware doesn't work yet, though.

As you know from our Dell Mini 9 Hackintosh guide, hardware support is everything-a netbook running OS X with no networking, sound or graphics at the native resolution is certainly no fun, which is why the Mini 9 is one of the best netbooks for Hackintoshing.

My first question with this photo is-where is the ~~task~~ menu bar? (thank you commenters for helping avert this horrible disaster this morning!) And why not release more detailed information on the process, Mr. DaHarder? Anyway, if this eventually pans out, the Vaio P would be a fun OS X machine. Fingers crossed. {Pocketables via BBG]

Vaio P Capoeira: Two Half-Naked Dudes Doing Flips and Crazy Stuff Holding a $900 Netbook

matt buchanan — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:40:00 EST

"The Vaio P isn't pocketable? Well, how about some topless dudes in white pants jump around and do flips and and kicks and stuff? Now what? Yeah, that's right. Suck it." [Pocketables via BBG]

Sony Vaio P Modded To Accept SIM Cards, 3G via HSDPA Connection

John Mahoney — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:10:00 EST

The Vaio P comes with EV-DO hardware, but an enterprising modder has tweaked everyone's favorite ~~makeup compact~~ netbook to accept HSDPA SIM cards too, for 3G connections from AT&T. It's not for beginners, though.

Since there was no elusive SIM card slot found like there was on the HP Mini 1000, the modder had to solder in her own. So the hack is not for the faint of heart, but it's confirmed working. Check out the how-to and some photos of the action. [tnkgrl]

Sony Vaio P $200 Rebate from Verizon

matt buchanan — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:50:00 EST

If you activate the Sony Vaio P's built-in 3G EVDO connection by March 31, Verizon will give you a $200 debit card. Not too shabby. [Pocketables via jkontherun]

Sony Vaio P Widescreen Netbook Now Shipping

John Mahoney — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST

Apparently Sony's kind-of-pocketable Vaio P has begun shipping out to those who pre-ordered. So if you were holding off until it was all too real, now's the time to order. [Engadget]

Secrets of the Vaio P

Adrian Covert — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:43:47 EST

Engadget Chinese took the time to translate an interview posted on Cool3C with the Vaio P's designer, Takuma Tomoaki, who reveals secrets of the super-widescreen LCD and never before seen accessories.

Tomoaki said the entire design of the Vaio P was based around the keyboard, which is roughly 90% the size of the VAIO TT keyboard. Tomoaki called this the smallest usable keyboard possible, and the rest of the shape was based around this, including the Vaio P's 120mm depth.

This is what birthed the 1600x768 screen, which apparently packs such a high resolution because it's intended for native 720p playback. ORLY?!. Last time I checked, the Vaio P could barely playback standard video, let alone HD. A larger screen was actually planned too, but those pesky wi-fi, 3G and Bluetooth antennas got in the way.

The top panel of the Vaio P is an aluminum alloy, the middle is plastic and the bottom panel is carbon fiber.

Tomoaki says there are plans to integrate functionality the Vaio P with that of the Playstation and Walkman line of products. He didn't say much beyond that, but I'd guess it'd have to do with media related features.

There are plenty of other details in the interview apparently (translate at your own risk), such as aborted plans to manufacture a line of accessories which, I kid you not, included a leather Vaio P fanny pack, and a white furry wallet. Yikes. [Engadget Chinese via Engadget]

Sony Vaio P Review

Adrian Covert — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:40:00 EST

I've had plenty of time to spend with Sony's bite-sized Vaio P, and now it's time to deliver a verdict on whether or not the 1.4-pound device really performs as advertised.

Sony's Vaio P managed to generate some buzz at CES, largely based around its minuscule footprint, 1.4-pound weight and ultra-wide LCD screen. Sony aggressively marketed this device as not being a netbook, but rather as a full-functioning laptop. They even went as far as to install Windows Vista Home Basic on the Vaio P despite an Atom processor, and gave it the 1600x768 resolution. This left two big questions to be answered: Is it suitable for real everyday use? And does it transcend the netbook category and enter the realm of media notebook?

If "everyday use" means some light multitasking focused around the internet, then you may be using the Vaio P with regularity. But assuming media notebook status entails watching HD Youtube vids while working in Photoshop, the answer to the second question is a definitive "no." On the other hand, any way you slice and dice it, the Vaio P is a netbook. I came into to this review with modest expectations, and tested it as such. I didn't beat the hell out of it by trying to install Adobe Premiere or play Crysis on the thing. But seeing as Sony was talking a big game, I tried to do more than browse pages, listen to music and check email.

The review unit I tested had a 1.33 GHz Z520 Atom Processor, 2 GB RAM, 64 GB SSD and Intel integrated graphics designed for MIDs. So I decided I would try to run three to five apps at any one time, essentials like SlingPlayer, Pidgin, Skype, VLC, iTunes and Gimp. Meanwhile, I'd have Firefox open, running Google Docs, Flickr and Youtube.

For the most part, this machine ran speedily, handling Pidgin and many-tabbed Firefox along with other apps. I wouldn't consider the Vaio P as fast as a standard laptop in a similar scenario, but it definitely feels faster than most netbooks. Resident netbook expert Mark Wilson also noted that in the short time he spent playing with the Vaio P, it felt two or three times faster running Vista than other netbooks running Vista.

I suppose it's no huge shock, but trying to play most video on the Vaio P was pretty rough. It could handle anything in the resolution ballpark of 320x240 without failure, but 640x480 fullscreen video would lag and 1280x720 video (from vids created on my Kodak Zi6 and from YouTube) would freeze within a few frames. Locally stored, non-HD DivX movies either ran in slow-mo or lost every third frame. The moral of the story: If Sony is going to be adamant about their product not being a netbook, adequate video playback is a must.

As far as battery life goes, if you're web browsing over wi-fi while listening to music and messaging you should get 2-3 hours out of the battery. I kept the brightness at 3/4 and had the power management set to "Vaio Optimized," and found the results to be acceptable, if average for these kinds of machines.

Sony also includes a Linux-based instant-on interface that uses the PS3-like Xross Media Bar UI but its implementation is a mixed bag. The raw functionality and design of the software is decent, allowing you to access music, photos, movies, messaging software and a custom version of Firefox. But some of the visual design and nuanced functionality are lacking to the point where you'd rather just launch Vista.

The fonts and backgrounds, specifically, make the instant-on XMB environment look cheap and dated. It's also an issue in the web browser, which uses a totally different set of fonts that border on repulsive. (Sadly, the browser makes Gizmodo look particularly bad.) Also strange is that the Pidgin messaging app in this Linux UI lets you sign into Gchat or MSN Messenger, but not AIM. Maybe this is a remnant of Sony's long-standing bad relationship with AOL and AIM.

My final complaint with regard to the instant-on OS is that switching between keyboard and cursor-based navigation is done in a half-baked way that makes it all feel unfinished. Going from the XMB to the music player, for example, requires you to use the nub to control the play/pause/skip functionality, and that isn't easy. If we can't get keyboard control in these menus, then how about some dedicated media-playback buttons? It's not like this machine is a testament to minimalism or anything.

As for the hardware itself, it's got the build quality you expect from a premium-priced Sony product. It never feels like it's going to break or loosen up, and it's clear some time and effort was put into the design. And for its size, it feels neither too heavy nor too light, and really lives up to its claims of portability.

One gripe I do have, however, is with the keyboard and mouse layout. The key size and general spacing isn't really the issue, as I've used much smaller and much worse before, but the lack of space between the space bar and the mouse buttons is really problematic. I typed this entire review on the Vaio P, and one problem I kept running into is that every time I went to hit the space bar, I accidentally tapped the mouse button. It's so sensitive it would register a click without being fully pressed. So every 90 seconds or so, the cursor moved from where I'm typing to wherever my mouse pointer was and totally derailed whatever I was typing. Annoying.

To those who are wary of the lack of trackpad, and the return of the old Thinkpad-style nub, truth is a trackpad is more effective, but the shrinkage achieved by its omission is worth it. Considering the sleek and slim measurements of the Vaio P, I have no problem plugging in a mouse if I need more precise control.

As for my final verdict, the Vaio P is an undeniably attractive, fun, exciting gadget on design alone, but I'm not quite sure it lives up to its marketing hype or its $900 starting price—ours as tested was actually $1200. The Sony Vaio P works well as a machine for the living room or kitchen, and for style reasons fits well in those environments and is easily stashed. But it won't replace your workhorse laptop, not even on a part time basis, due to graphical limitations, an inability to run resource-heavy apps and that damned issue with the keyboard and mouse. [Vaio P on Giz]

Japanese Bloggers Don't Buy that the Sony Vaio P is Pocket-Sized

Adam Frucci — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST

This Sony Vaio P ad is trying to show how small the new subnotebook is while also showing off an ass. It's a method I won't argue with. But some Japanese bloggers aren't buying it.

I'm not quite sure what they're trying to say with these photos of them trying to stick much larger computers into their pockets. Are they saying that in the Vaio P photo the computer clearly won't fully fit in that pocket? Or are they just trying to show off their asses? In either case, uh, nice work? [Hachimakikou via Crunchgear]

Sony's Complete New Line of 70+ Products Announced at CES

Mark Wilson — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:38:00 EST

Just how many new products does a company like Sony announce just at CES? Over 70. That's 18 different models in camcorders alone, but if you enjoy punishing your brain, read on for the deluge.

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]

Sony Vaio P Dissected Shows Detailed Electronics Gore

Jesus Diaz — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:22:55 EST

This Sony Vaio P is tiny, so it's quite amazing to see how many things can come out of it. I think the PC User guys threw in some PSP circuits to confuse us.

Head to PC User for more hardcore Vaio P, for porn. [PC User—In Japanese]

Live: Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer CES 2009 Keynote

matt buchanan — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:07:51 EST

The second real day of CES 2009 kicks off with Sony CEO Howard Stringer's keynote speech. Sony said yesterday they saved BIG product announcements for the gadget emperor himself. What are they? (Besides Tom Hanks.)

Apparently, a trailer for Angels & Demons. Tom Hanks is here! He has Betamax regret! His first real gadget was a Sony Trinitron. Hilariously self-conscious, mocking the fact he's shilling for Sony. All he ever sees is Sony, Sony, Sony. And uses Sony Sony Sony. Except the teleprompters! LG.

Here's Sir Howard Stringer. Tom: "I'm whatever Sony wants me to be, Howard." Tom is hilarious.

3D glasses, "unlike any other prototype before. They let you watch a movie while walking around. "Tom why don't you try?" "Oh look, they're so cool and hip...They're going to get even better than they are now? I'll be checking the Fedex." "Will you take the hold off my paycheck for Angels and Demons now?"

Tom exits, being pulled into realm of Casio and Samsung. "Howard save me, you're a knight!"

Howard: "I'm not recession proof." He has seven principles for the industry: Fusion of industries, open technologies (Linux, consumers expect choice), social networking, squeezing more money out of consumers (he calls this a "value chain" and "good business," go green, etc. Nothing unobvious or mindscrewingly revolutionary.

By 2011, 90 percent of Sony products will connect to Internet and each other.

Heeeeere's the G3 Wi-Fi web browser camera. They've already uploaded photos of Tom and Howard using the camera to Picasa, and then sent it to a Bravia TV on stage. Available now for "an extraoridinarily reasonable price."

Connected photo frame/alarm clock/screen thing with Chumby power—plays video, Big Ben alarm clock. Very cool. Quoting Letterman on weather from it: "It's so cold in NY right now, Bernie Madoff is actually looking forward to burning in hell."''

Flex OLED protoype, eco-friendly. "How many people get a chance to squeeze Beyonce? I hope Jay-Z isn't in the room."

Sony sells more HD products than anyone else, they think they'll benefit from DTV. We'll see!

Pixar dude John Lasseter is here. "Sound check: Is my shirt loud enough in the back?" I want one. He's here to pimp Blu-ray: "You can't go back." Showing Wall-E on Blu-ray. Man I love that movie.

He's demoing Sleeping Beauty BD-Live content—menu represents real-life weather, kind of cool. His kids beat his ass at Cars Blu-ray game. Trailer for their upcoming movie Up. Looks awesome, and funny. More Tom Hanks talk: He's working on Toy Story 3.

Talking PSP and PS3 and how they interact. Kaz Hirai coming up. Talking about PlayStation Network and how it's expanding what you can do with PS3.

New free MMO called Free Realm for boys and girls, tweens and teens. Launching on PC first. Looks like medieval Second Life. MTV dumping 2000 hours of programming on PSN video. Hello, Real World Brooklyn! EA is now onboard PlayStation Home, bring more games and yay, contextual ads to "savvy consumers." Overall though, no new PlayStation announcements. Where's Netflix streaming? Seriously dude. Even my pants has that now.

America's doctor, Dr. Oz is getting his own show thanks to Sony. Find out why your penis doesn't work the way it used to, everyday. Oh, by the way, you're a fatass. He just said Sir Howard is bulbous dude. He should be six foot six to match his weight. Drop your belly fat or DIE. Outside of a fried food convention, this has to be the most ironic place he could drop this speech. High fructose corn syrup is the devil, says Dr. Oz. I knew it!

Sony is all up in the new Yankees stadium. 550 Bravia LCDs. The whole park is on,e giant Sony commercial. Reggie Jackson is here. Says he can't wait to see the new Sonyized Yankee Stadium. New candy bar: Reggie Bar. Tom Hanks loves it.

Talking up green products: Greenheart bio-plastic, Eco Bravias, etc.

Here we go; 3D announcement. We're supposed to put on 3D glasses now. 3D Cars clip in Tokyo drag race. Gran Turismo in 3D. 3D footage from Virginia Tech at Orange Bowl.

Dreamworks Animation CEO Katezenberg up to talk about 3D. Two revolutionary events in the history of cinema: The arrival of sound, then the arrival of color. He thinks 3D will be the third. (How conveniently poetic.) "It's not your father's 3D." It's 3D that uses polarized lenses and dual projectors (so you do still need glasses, even though Sony insists that they're different 'cause they is state of the art and less dumb looking, from Ray Ban.) Showing 3D clip of CGI flick Monsters and Aliens, with a giant robot fighting a giant girl and some monsters—pretty cool.

Sir Howard's back up with a Sony Ericsson phone, has Gracenote for identifying songs. And hey, our friend the Vaio P.

Hello, Usher. He's in 3D too, but no glasses required. Usher: "Yeah I do.... know a lot about technology. *Pause* Sony technology." He just had two sons, captured experience with... Sony. Howard asks if Usher misses the album. Usher says Sony Ericsson lets him make an album. Also mentions Sony sponsored his Broadway run on Chicago, which Tom Hanks' wife was also in. Woooo, the incestuous commercialization—as entertainingly, ironically self-aware as they're trying to make it (and it is)—is mud-pie thick.

Howard wrapping up, talking about how they make dreams, rainbows and economic revitalization happen.

And that's it!

Sony Vaio P Super Don't-Call-It-a-Netbook Hands On

matt buchanan — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:25:30 EST

The keyboard? It rocks. The screen? Beautiful. The trackball is just the right amount of gritty, so your finger sticks to it and doesn't slide off onto the keyboard. The instant-on OS? Classy.

The keys are small, but just the perfect amount of small—you'll only have a problem if you have fingers the size of fried carnival pastries. It took me about 15-30 seconds of mistyping to adjust and type just about perfectly, though your hands won't feel as loose as they are on a full size keyboard by means. They're really punchy, though shallow, too. Overall, good. The trackball is a little oversensitive, but adjustable too. What I do hate are the mouse buttons. They're too small and not distinguished enough, so easy to miss. Oh, and it's a smudge magnet.

The form factor looks weird in the press shots, but in person, it works—incredibly well. It's very clearly a Porsche compared to the Chevy-esque standard netbook. In fact, Sony guys insist it's not a netbook, which is true. It's officially throw-it-in-your-bag-and-forget-it-sized, which netbooks are not.

I like the instant-on OS. It's essentially a Sony XMB that gives you access to photos, internet and movies, much like other instant-on OSes, but the P's seems exceptionally classy.

Every SKU has the same 1.33Ghz Atom inside (the Z series not the pokier N)—not incredibly speedy, and 2GB of RAM, which lets them all run Vista okay. Screen is, duh, gorgeous thanks to that incredible pixel density. The built-in 3G is Verizon only, and they wouldn't comment on a GSM version. Oh, and that $900 pricepoint? That's for Vista Home Basic—you've gotta drop a grand to get real Vista. Otherwise, the 4 different SKUs vary based mostly on storage—60GB starting up to a 128GB SSD in the $1500 model.

You'd almost think you could work on it, but we're not so convinced yet—that'll take some much more extensive hands on time, a couple days at least. At the very least, you'd have to widen and shrink your workflow. But we're definitely curious to find out. Overall, it's certainly an interesting machine—not a netbook, UMPC or laptop, but something in between all of those. What exactly that is, we'll have to figure out in the longer haul.