Mar 11
The Playstation Arc as some of you might have known it, is officially the Playstation Move and has been debuted at GDC 2010. Sony’s calling it “the next generation of motion gaming” because of its extreme amount of control and the ability to be precise, latency is about on par with the Dualshock 3. It uses the Playstation Eye to track the Move, and additionally Sony says that this precision will not only allow casual gamers to engage themselves with their games, but creates a “new experiences for core gamers”. There will also be a “subcontroller” which has an analog stick, so you can completely play your way through shooters and SOCOM 4 which will support it. (Yes, it’s a wireless Wii Nunchuck. I get it, okay?)
You’ll be able to move with the Move (sorry with the pun) in three ways: fork over the cash as a standalone, a bundle with a PS3, or a starter kit that’s “under $100″ and includes the Move, Playstation Eye, and a game. That’s all the pricing that’s known for now, but it’s pretty good so far. The release will be Fall 2010.
Promo vid after the break!
Playstation Move press shots
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Mar 04
While the Sony VAIO W was deemed to expensive to be a netbook for its size, the recently-leaked Sony VAIO M is purportedly set to replace the W. Moving straight onto specs there’s a 1024 x 600 10.1-inch screen, 1.66GHz Atom N450 CPU, Bluetooth on the basic model, 250GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, Windows 7 Starter, b/g/n Wi-Fi, and all in a package that weighs only 2.86 pounds. It’s expected to sell below $500 Benjamins which would turn it into hotcakes, although there’s no official release date (or price for that matter). One more shot after the break for your fancy.
Source: NotebookReview
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Mar 01
Wow. Last night what was only deemed a minor hiccup which escalated to a major error has now turned into a monster. Sony is advising 1st generation PlayStation 3 owners NOT to turn on their systems, because the clock bug would cause data loss. So while you’re trying to find ways on how to entertain yourself, feel free to read more posts from us throughout the day, because Sony doesn’t want you to use your PS3 for the next 24 hours. Don’t believe me? Here’s Sony:
We hope to resolve this problem within the next 24 hours. In the meantime, if you have a model other than the new slim PS3, we advise that you do not use your PS3 system, as doing so may result in errors in some functionality, such as recording obtained trophies, and not being able to restore certain data.
Ouch.
Source: Sony
Feb 02
By Stefan Etienne Filed under: Laptops, Sony at: 11:20 am
If you need some cheering up (or if you want to go colorblind), then boy, has Sony got the remedy for you! The new Sony VAIO E-Series seem to be the perfect laptop that’s “fashionable” without breaking the bank. Starting at $800 you get an Intel Core i3 CPU, 4GB of RAM, 500GB hard drive, HDMI out, Bluetooth, 15.5-inch screen, and Windows 7.
This base model starts shipping in March, but future models will have the option for a Core i5 processor, Blu-Ray, and up to 8GB RAM. All models feature a “WEB” button which allows you to open a web browser without booting into Windows itself. As for the color options, you should be satisfied: “five translucent, high-gloss colors— Caribbean Green, Iridescent Blue, Coconut White, Hibiscus Pink and Lava Black— and three matte colors—Maple Brown, Silver White and Gunmetal. Subtle patterns can be found on the lids, of the glossy models, with the palm rest mirroring the color of the PC adding a splash of brightness to the unit.”
So yeah, you can even color the keyboard to your color fantasy liking. The Core i3 models are for pre-order now, and the Core i5 ones will be revealed on February 7th. Battery life should be under 3 hours and weight under six pounds. PR after the break. [Via Electronista]
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Jan 23
By Stefan Etienne Filed under: Gadgets, Sony at: 9:40 am
I think all of the blogs are posting this because it’s slow new day. So, here’s the start to “Slow News Day”; it’s a” PSP Go disassembling itself”, then assembling itself again in under 2 minutes. True, it’s not like watching the next iPhone announcement, and it might waste 2 minutes of your precious time, but it’s new nonetheless.
Jan 19
By Stefan Etienne Filed under: Laptops, Sony at: 11:43 am
Those are the main specs of the Sony VAIO Z Series coming to Europe in March. Meaning that sometimes after, the US should get it as well. This laptop is made out of carbon fiber. Carbon fiber! So it weighs only 3.2 pounds, and has a screen size of 13.1 inches, but can squeeze in a Core i7 CPU, and 4 SSDs in RAID 0 configuration. Oh, did I mention it had NVIDIA graphics and a 1920 x 1080 resolution? This is probably one of the most impressive designs in a computer for a long time. Although for all of this goodness, pricing is a concern, and there isn’t even one yet, but there are possible cheaper configurations in the shot after the break.
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Jan 06
By Stefan Etienne Filed under: Sony, Tablets at: 8:26 pm
If you can’t get an Apple Tablet, you get a Sony Dash!?? Well, that’s what Sony calls it, the Dash Internet Viewer is the full name, and it has access to over a 1,000 Chumby Apps, with Sony stating that they will add Sony Pictures and Sony Music for access to movie trailers, music videos, and so on. It has a 7-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi access, and can be propped up like a digital photo frame, or carried around like a tablet. It’s $199 and stands at different angles so it can be very flexible while in you hands. The Sony Dash will ship in April 2010. Press release after the jump.
[Via Sony]
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Dec 20
Usually at the FCC, all new handsets and whatnot go to get pictured, dismantled, played with, picture it again, then play with it some more, waste time… but nevertheless some pretty good info comes out of those boring labs. The boring shot you see above is only a boring shot, but the 40-page user’s manual isn’t. That’s crawling with info, and I’d say if you want to buy the X10 (watch for thr Nexus One, mind you) you should take a look at your future instructions manual.
[Via FCC]
Dec 10
In the world of executives slipping product names we have (at least) the codename for Sony’s Playstation Motion Controller. According to EA’s John Riccitiello, at the UBS 37th Annual Global Media Conference who spoke of Microsoft’s motion controller, Natal; in the same sentence he spoke of Sony’s motion controller — Gem. But according to Sony, “Gem” was the codename, and the actual name isn’t even in existence yet. But Gem wouldn’t be too bad, would it? Right.
[Kotaku]
Dec 05
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This is looking nice. It’s time for PMPs (portable media players) to come into the party (or Christmas, your choice). Translation: iPod and Zune are included. Average price: $150+ (it depends). Are there good ones in this guide? Yes. Is the Zune HD and iPod Touch in here? Yes, oh yes. Let’s take a look around here, shall we?
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