Sony to launch PlayMemories Online: 5GB cloud photo-sharing service coming next week (video) Sony Tablet P Available This Weekend Through AT&T. The Sony Tablet P arrives through AT&T on March 4th. The next generation of the Sony Tablet S (which we enjoy using!) , the Tablet P offers two screen separate touchscreens that can be used in tandem as one large extension of each other. Or you can use the two screens distinct from one each other, perhaps reading an email on the top screen, and using the bottom screen as a keyboard. Take a look at the world's first foldable dual touchscreen tablet: The dual screen design gives people some flexibility and addresses the issue of one large single screen for gamers or people who prefer a keyboard experience. It runs on the Android 3.2 platform (I'm still lukewarm on Android), but I love that it includes the Sony Entertainment Network with Music Unlimited, Video Unlimited and PlayStation-certified games.
The Tablet P has two cameras: one front-facing, one rear-facing, 4GB of storage, and 4G LTE speed. Sony's head units Xplod into the infotainment scene with TomTom GPS on in-dash screens. Sony Introduces New E-Readers. On Wednesday Sony will introduce a new line of e-readers and applications for iPhones and Android phones. The Sony Reader Touch Sony has updated each of its three e-readers. The Reader Pocket Edition, with its 5-inch screen, weighs less than many of its competitors. The Reader Touch Edition has a 6-inch screen and the Reader Daily Edition is the biggest of the bunch at 7 inches. “Consistently the No. 1 thing we heard was it needs to feel like a book, so you just forget that you have a device in your hand,” said Steve Haber, president of Sony’s digital reading division.
To try to achieve the book feel, Sony made the readers smaller and lighter than before. Sony previously offered touch on the two bigger readers and updated the screens by removing the top layer of glass so there is less glare and to make them more responsive. The new devices arrive as the market is getting ever more competitive. Sony has struggled to capture the same brand recognition as other e-readers. Sony Refreshes Its E-Readers with Improved Touch Screen. At the mention of an "e-reader," most people think Kindle or Nook, but if you just want the device, sans the deal with the content provider, Sony has a nice little trio of e-readers on offer, and they've all just been upgraded with several important improvements. Sony's 5-inch Pocket Edition e-reader is now called PRS-350 and the 6-inch Touch Edition is called PRS-650; both are available now for $179.99 and $229.99 respectively.
The 7-inch Daily Edition is now called PRS-950 and it will be available this fall for $299.99. The smallest device in the bunch has 2GB of memory, a USB connection, and supports EPUB/ACS4, PDF, Microsoft Word, and other text file formats. Its 6-inch brother has similar specifications, with the addition of SD and Memory Stick Duo Expansion slots for adding additional memory, as well as a headphone jack and support for MP3 and AAC audio files. What distinguishes Sony's e-readers from the competition is their E-Ink Pearl touch screen display. Sony takes on Kindle with next-gen e-readers | Crave. Maybe the third time's the charm for Sony. After two tries at touch-screen e-readers, the company has officially unveiled its latest generation of Readers, and this go-round Sony's engineers have finally gotten it right--at least the touch-screen part. As the rumors suggested , Sony is basically upgrading all three of its Readers with new technology, leading with the new higher-contrast E-Ink Pearl display, which is used in the latest Amazon and .
In the upgrade, the smaller 5-inch Pocket Edition goes from PRS-300 to PRS-350 and the Touch Edition goes from PRS-600 to PRS-650. Those models will retail for $179.99 and $229.99 respectively and are available now. Meanwhile, the larger Daily Edition PRS-950, which features an 7-inch screen along with built-in Wi-Fi and 3G wireless from AT&T, will list for "about" $299.99 and hit stores in November. The 5-inch Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 is small and lightweight, weighs 5.64 ounces, and is only .33 inch thick. Sony Bloggie Touch - Sony Bloggie takes the touch route. Sony Unveils Cloud-Based Qriocity Music Service for PS3, HDTVs. The IFA conference in Berlin doesn't officially start until Friday, but Sony got things started early today by announcing an unlimited, cloud-based music service that will initially be accessible via PlayStation gaming consoles and other Web-connected devices.
Sony also unveiled new Reader e-book devices and a new touch-screen Bloggie pocket camcorder. In a press conference at IFA, Sony confirmed plans to release 'Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity,' a cloud-based, digital music service that will be available by year's end. According to the company, the service will grant its users access to millions of songs in the cloud where they can discover new music and personalize channels across devices. The service will be available on Sony's 2010 Web-enabled Bravia HDTVs, Sony Blu-ray players and home-theater systems, PS3 consoles, PCs, and eventually on Sony portable devices. The Sony press event also focused a lot of attention on 3D. Live from Sony IFA 2010 press event. We just landed at Sony's IFA 2010 press event. You know what that means: put on your 3D specs. In fact, just in case we didn't get the subtle hint of the 3D glasses sitting on our chair, there's a 3D intro video playing right this very second to put us in the mood. 12:02PM And... that's it?
Yup, that's it. We're going to go grab some hands-on with the few scraps Sony threw us, and we'll catch you at the next liveblog! 12:01PM Sony's also busting out new XNV navigation devices, powered by TomTom. 11:57AM Alpha 55 and Alpha 33 and their fancy translucent mirrors are getting their due in a highlight reel. 11:54AM In the future Qriocity will be a service available through 3rd parties as well, though it's not clear how that will work. 11:53AM Video on demand is already out on the US, but now Sony is adding Qriocity's "cloud music service," which will be instantly available on existing Bravia Internet devices, with portable Sony devices hopping on board in the future. 11:18AM Still talking 3D.
Sony's new S-Frames touching down with AVCHD video playback. New S-Frame™ Models Include Video AVCHD Playback, Other Innovative Features SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1, 2010 – Sony today announced three new S-Frame™ digital photo frames (models DPF-XR100, DPF-VR100 and DPF-D830) that let consumers keep their favorite memories close with innovative, high-quality features, including video playback and battery operated capabilities.
The DPF-XR100 and DPF-VR100 models offer AVCHD™ video playback capabilities, allowing consumers to view detailed, realistic video with vivid colors and contrast directly on the units' high-resolution WSVGA LED backlight LCD screen. The DPF-D830 model is Sony's first battery operated digital photo frame, allowing for easy portability in the home. "Our new digital photo frames offer consumers a variety of options for showing off their favorite images and now video in any room of the house or at the office," said Koba Kobayashi, director of the digital imaging accessory business at Sony Electronics.
Innovative Design. Sony announces Bloggie Touch pocket video camera. A 'TOUCH' IS ALL IT TAKES: SONY UNVEILS NEW BLOGGIE CAMERA Device Allows Easy Sharing of HD Video and Photos via Social Networks SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1, 2010 – Making its worldwide debut today, Sony's new Bloggie™ Touch enhances the pocket video camera category by making it even easier to preserve and upload life's spontaneous moments. The Bloggie Touch (MHS-TS20 and MHS-TS10) captures full 1920x1080p high definition MP4 video and 12.8-megapixel photos on 8GB or 4GB of embedded memory, respectively, offering approximately four hours of HD movie recording. Its sleek, stylish body sports a three-inch diagonal capacitive touch screen enabling intuitive operation as well as attractive shooting and playback options.
"The new Bloggie Touch addresses the growing need for premium video products with advanced technology in a desirable package at a competitive price point," said Andy Bubala, director of Sony's camcorder business. Simple, Secure Way to Share Photos and Videos. Sony Qriocity on-demand movie service extends into Europe, 'Music Unlimited' coming by year's end. Sony announces "Video On Demand powered by Qriocity™" extending into Europe Plans for "Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity™" cloud-based music service unveiled In November 2009, Sony Corporation (Sony) confirmed that it was developing a network service platform called Sony Online Services (SOLS) - now called Qriocity™. Qriocity is a network service platform that connects many of Sony's network-enabled devices and allows consumers to enjoy high quality entertainment across multiple devices.
Via Qriocity, Sony will deliver a variety of digital entertainment content and services that are "powered by Qriocity", including video, music, game applications, and e-books over time, and through these services, and in combination with its networked devices, Sony aims to bring new and exciting entertainment experiences to customers. Sony also announced plans to introduce "Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity™", a new, cloud-based, digital music service. "Qriocity" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Sony: PlayStation 3 Blu-ray 3D update due in October. 3D Sony Vaio landing next year, we preview the prototype.