Sony Adds 30x Cyber-Shot, Video Binoculars

Sony Adds 30x Cyber-Shot, Video Binoculars

By Greg Tarr On Apr 24 2013 - 9:25am

Sony introduced Wednesday its Cyber-shot HX50 ($450 suggested retail), which is
Sony introduced Wednesday its Cyber-shot HX50 ($450 suggested retail), which is called the world’s most compact 30x zoom camera.


San Diego — Sony introduced Wednesday the Cyber-shot HX50 compact point-and-shoot camera featuring a 30x optical zoom range and advanced 20.4-megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor.

 

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Sony Business Unit Adds Stampede

Sony Business Unit Adds Stampede

By Greg Tarr On Apr 23 2013 - 11:01am




Amherst, N.Y. – Sony Electronics business displays unit said Tuesday that Stampede Presentation Products was recently chosen to serve as a United States distributor of Sony LCD business projectors, professional flat panels, and digital signage product lines.

Sony Electronics marketing director Mark Bonifacio cited Stampede’s “comprehensive understanding of the rapidly growing and diversifying digital signage industry,” in making the selection.

Sony Opening First ‘Pop-Up’ Store; Boutiques To Follow

Sony Opening First ‘Pop-Up’ Store; Boutiques To Follow

By Alan Wolf On Apr 15 2013 - 8:48am

Sony is opening its first pop-up micro store today at the Westfield UTC Mall in
Sony is opening its first pop-up micro store today at the Westfield UTC Mall in San Diego.


San Diego — Sony Electronics is adding two new retail formats to its chain of 38 company stores.

The prototypes include a freestanding Sony Gallery pop-up shop, which features a highly curated selection of merchandise, and a new boutique concept that will carry the company’s top-of-the-line TVs, cameras, computers and audio products, along with support services.

Sony Releases Prices On 4K TVs

Sony Releases Prices On 4K TVs

By Greg Tarr On Apr 7 2013 - 7:20pm

 Sony’s 4K Ultra HD native 4K media player, the FMP X-1, will be available this
Sony’s 4K Ultra HD native 4K media player, the FMP X-1, will be available this summer at a $699 suggested retail.


Las Vegas — Sony Electronics used the NAB show here Sunday to formally issue pricing on its latest Bravia 4K Ultra HD sets, offering smaller screen sizes than its current 85-inch behemoth.

The sets, which were initially unveiled at International CES in January, include the 55-inch XBR-55X900A (carrying a $5,000 suggested retail) and 65-inch XBR-65X900A ($7,000).

Both will be available for order online and at select retail locations beginning April 21, Sony said.

Sony Adds High-End Android Phone

Sony Adds High-End Android Phone

By Joseph Palenchar On Mar 25 2013 - 11:29am

Sony’s Xperia ZL will be available unlocked at $719 for the HSPA+ version and $7
Sony’s Xperia ZL will be available unlocked at $719 for the HSPA+ version and $759 for the LTE/HSPA+ version.


Atlanta – Sony Mobile Communications is launching a 5-inch Android smartphone that offers many of the same features as the flagship Xperia Z unveiled at International CES.

But the new Xperia ZL is slightly thicker, lacks the Z’s water- and dust-resistance, and boasts a higher screen-size to front-panel ratio.

Apple, HP Lead Temkin PC Study

Apple, HP Lead Temkin PC Study

By Doug Olenick On Mar 22 2013 - 2:27pm

Apple, HP


Waban, Mass. – Apple and Hewlett-Packard earned the top slots in a recent poll for producing the most functional, accessible and emotional computer products among U.S. consumers.

The study by Temkin Group Research, a customer experience and research firm, looked at 10 PC brands: Acer, Apple, Compaq, Dell, eMachines, HP, Lenovo, Sony and Toshiba.

Sony Releases Some 2013 TV Model Prices

Sony Releases Some 2013 TV Model Prices

By Greg Tarr On Mar 19 2013 - 11:41am

Sony’s Bravia KDL-55W802a ($1,999 suggested retail)will feature FullHD 1080p res
Sony’s Bravia KDL-55W802a ($1,999 suggested retail)will feature FullHD 1080p resolution with MHL-compliant HDMI input for wired mirroring from a handheld device.


San Diego — Sony’s official corporate blog revealed pricing on two series of 2013 Bravia HDTV models that start shipping this week through May.

The new core lineup, which was officially unveiled at 2013 International CES, includes two new LED LCD TV series and a number of new features in select models, including OneTouch screen mirroring that instantly shows content from phones and other nearfield communication (NFC)-enabled devices.

Sony Adds To Xperia Smartphone Line

Sony Adds To Xperia Smartphone Line

By Joseph Palenchar On Mar 18 2013 - 2:47pm

Sony’s new Xperia SP smartphone with LTE features 4.6-inch 1,280 by 720 display,
Sony’s new Xperia SP smartphone with LTE features 4.6-inch 1,280 by 720 display, 1.7GHz dual-core CPU and Mobile High-definition Link (MHL) port.


London — Sony Mobile Communications unveiled a pair of Android smartphones positioned below its recently unveiled Xperia Z flagship.

Popcornflix Added To Sony Entertainment Network

Popcornflix Added To Sony Entertainment Network

By Greg Tarr On Mar 14 2013 - 12:18pm




New York — Online movies service Popcornflix has been added to the Sony Entertainment Network, enabling users of Sony Bravia devices — including Bravia Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray Disc players — free access to the service’s movie library.

The companies said Sony customers can now watch more than 650 feature-length films at no charge with no subscription necessary.

Sony Demos 2013 Model Highlights

Sony Demos 2013 Model Highlights

By Greg Tarr On Feb 28 2013 - 4:57pm

Sony Electronics U.S. president Phil Molyneux shows the new front firing speaker
Sony Electronics U.S. president Phil Molyneux shows the new front firing speaker design on select Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs coming later this year.


New York – Sony Electronics U.S. president Phil Molyneux said the company is finalizing shop-front 4K Ultra HD sales executions for 2013, which will leverage a fourth-quarter native 4K download service coming this summer.

Molyneux, speaking at a press meeting in New York’s American Museum of Natural History, said that thus far Sony has been “very selective about who we have been partnering with” because “the story needs to be told very carefully to the consumer.”