New VAIO® All-in-One TV/PC. Powerful PC tucked behind a slim and stylish LCD TV. $ 2,099.99
Save $50 (after mail-in rebate) on a Sony® PictureStation™ DPP-FP55 printer. Offer ends November 18, 2006. $99.99 after rebate.
Introducing the Cyber-shot® DSC-T10 Digital Camera in four eye-pleasing colors. $399.95
Maximize your workout with the new S2 Sports® Walkman® MP3 Player. $119.95
Sony has the VAIO TX770P/B Notebook with VAIO Bluetooth Wireless Mouse for $2,399.99 with free shipping.
The VAIO TX is a must-have for road warriors who want to make an impression while getting the job done. The TX770 notebook exudes confidence. Powerful and refined, the VAIO TX770P/B Notebook is ultra-portable at 2.76 lbs with standard battery and long-lasting with up to 7.5 hours of standard battery life172 . The TX770P/B also offers a DVD+R Double-Layer/DVD�RW drive,2 11.1" widescreen display5 , and integrated 802.11 b/g wireless LAN4 and wireless Wide Area Network (WAN)132 technologies. With wireless WAN132 , you can access the Cingular Wireless national EDGE network to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN4 access networks and hotspots, giving you the freedom to go farther, do more, and stay connected. And, with Sony's original SmartWi technology which seamlessly integrates wireless WAN132 , wireless LAN4 , and Bluetooth14 technologies, you can quickly and easily toggle among these advanced wireless connectivity options. Computers VAIO Notebooks VGN-TX770PBK1
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T30, a 7.2 megapixel camera with a 3 inch LCD screen, image stabilisation and high sensitivity mode (ISO 1000) to help avoid blurry photos. And concludes with this:
Like those of other recent T-series models, we found the lens on the Sony T30 to be of higher than average quality for a subcompact camera, and image quality was quite good as a result. The 7-megapixel CCD delivers plenty of resolution for large prints, and the smattering of scene modes makes it easy to bring back good-looking photos from what would otherwise be difficult shooting conditions. The biggest news of course, is the T30's Super SteadyShot image stabilization, which we found to be very effective. This will let you get crisp shots even when faced with hand-holding the camera under surprisingly dim lighting (assuming of course, that your subject is stationary as well). Of course, a tripod is always recommended when things get really dark, but we were very pleasantly surprised to see just how dark it could get, while we were still snapping sharp photos. On the other side of the coin though, we found the Sony T30's higher ISO modes rather noisy when shooting after dark, diminishing their usefulness. All in all though, we found the Sony DSC-T30 a delight to use, and its Super SteadyShot image stabilization made a huge difference in our ability to hand-hold long exposures. Bottom line, this would be a great camera to take along on a vacation: Super compact, able to handle a wide range of conditions, and able to save a lot of shots from what would otherwise be fatal camera-shake blur. An easy Dave's Pick as one of the more worthy digital cameras on the market, but I'd really like to see lower high-ISO image noise after dark.
DCRP reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 and writes:
Camera performance is excellent in almost all areas. The T30 starts up in a little over a second, focuses very quickly, and shutter lag was not a problem. Battery life was superb for an ultra-compact camera, and the USB 2.0 High Speed support will quickly transfer those big photos and movies to your PC. The only disappointment in this area was the burst mode, which chugs along at just 1.1 frames/second.
If you want an ultra-compact camera that offers style, performance, image stabilization, and a huge LCD display then the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 is for you. It's not for people who want manual controls or those who shoot under unusual lighting -- but for everyone else, this little camera is well worth your time.
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Cost $500 USD. Read the complete DCRP review
Listening to music while exercising takes a new turn today as Sony Ericsson introduces the W710 Walkman® phone. Designed to support an active, sporty lifestyle, the W710 includes a motion sensor plus new fitness applications that measure your running speed, distance and time, or simply count your steps when walking. Sporty good looks, a high performance Walkman® player and easy-to-use interface all combine to make the W710 the perfect sporting partner, whether you’re running for fun or keeping a check on how much you walk each day.
I consider the VAIO UX a Must have GIZMO.
Crammed into the VAIO is a 4.5” XBrite touchscreen LCD with a 1024x600 resolution, an Intel Core Solo ULV processor running at 1.2GHz and features 512MB of RAM, a 30GB hard drive, a slide out keyboard, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, EDGE, USB 2.0, a MemoryStick Duo slot, a CompactFlash slot, a folding antenna, two cameras and a biometric fingerprint sensor. Need more, Okay how about a docking station that tacks on three more USB ports, FireWire, Ethernet, VGA output, and an A/V port. The only thing missing is a beer dispenser.
Available in July for $1,800 USD. Here's a couple movies of the VAOI UX in action. Stats
If you are looking for a excellent, very compact camera with 7.2 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, that produces good images and excellent battery life. That is about the size of a deck of cards then you should consider the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70
Ben of Digital Camera Review reviewed the Sony Cyber shot DSC-W70 and says this:
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70 is a stylish, compact camera that takes great pictures. With its 7.2 megapixels, you get plenty of resolution even if you have to crop out some bad areas of your image. The 3x optical zoom is pretty standard these days, but it helps you get a little closer. The very nice 2.5 inch LCD doesn't have a ton of resolution (115K pixels), but it's very bright and easy to see, even on bright sunlit days.
Images are sharp, colors are good, and the camera handles tough lighting conditions well. It also does a good job of flash-lit indoor shots, a place where many consumer digital cameras do poorly.
Battery life was very good. I took 100-150 shots under normal use while I gathered sample images. Then, in an attempt to discharge the batteries, I hit the 300 image mark with the flash shooting each time. After the 300th image, I gave my finger a break. The camera still had plenty of juice to keep going. Sony's claim is 390 images, so I think under normal use, you will probably get between 300 and 390 shots.
The W70 is a great camera for someone looking for a stylish camera that takes good pictures under a variety of conditions. Outdoor shots are very good and the camera has good indoor performance. The excellent LCD and ease of use also make this a very attractive camera to photographers who don't need a ton of features. Sony chose wisely on which modes to include and kept the list down to just enough, but not too much to easily change with the mode dial. Read the entire review
engadget today posted a picture of the Playstation 3 and controller which is due for release in November
To me the system looks just okay. Nothing overly impressive about the design from what I've seen thus far, but gameplay and content are the key. Honestly, the PSA just seems like the Blu-Ray version of 360. Maybe the graphics will be better then it's predecessor, but who knows.
Update: Sony Playstation 3 Spec sheet
"How Much Money Are you Making By Blogging" question that I’m sure most of you are thinking. I will not get into specifics, but I will say that my car payment (60 month loan) is covered by the amount of income I generate from all of my blogs. And the good news is that each year that income continues to go up. Click here to read the rest of the story.
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