Sony Electronics Archive

  • Sony releases the Dash

    Sony releases the Dash

    In a move that baffles and, in a way, excites, Sony has released the Dash, a $199 “personal Internet viewer.” It’s basically a 7-inch tablet that will cost $199. It looks absolutely nothing like the Mylo, which is very good news Within the device, an internal accelerometer supports vertical flip, allowing for two optional viewing angles: [...]

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  • Sony outs the wireless, but overpriced, XBR10 BRAVIA LCD

    Sony outs the wireless, but overpriced, XBR10 BRAVIA LCD

    We knew that when Sony announced the beautiful ZX5 in Europe a US model shouldn't be that far behind. And sure enough, Sony just announced the XBR10 which is pretty much a cloned version. It too rocks a wireless 1080p media receiver, edge-mounted LED backlighting, and 240Hz technology. We just wish that they weren't so damn expensive or at the very least made with localized dimming instead of edge-mounted LEDs.

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  • Netflix is coming to Sony Bravia HDTVs

    Netflix is coming to Sony Bravia HDTVs

    Soon Netflix subs will be able to watch movies and TV shows instantly on Sony Bravia TVs. This will be enabled on all Internet Video-capable sets this Fall and in previous models via the Internet Video Link Module. Netflix was everywhere in 2008. It worked out deals with Microsoft for the Xbox 360, TiVo, Samsung, [...]

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  • New Sony HD flash memory camcorders feature GPS geotagging

    New Sony HD flash memory camcorders feature GPS geotagging

    camcorderRight out of the gate, I feel obligated to tell you that the two flash memory camcorders written about in this post will cost $1100 and $1300 when they're available in September. That being said, they'll handle full 1080p HD video and feature 32GB or 64GB of internal memory depending on the model.

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