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CES 2012: Sony Tablet P Overview (Video)

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 10, 2012 | 17 comments

With CES now into full swing, we had a chance at a less hectic and more private event with Sony last night at which we had an opportunity to get our hands on all sorts of Sony gear and spend some time without a mob behind us. As you very well know, the consumer electronic industry is currently in a tablet craze as all companies attempt to stay relevant with some form of tablet. Unfortunately, this has also caused 90% of tablets without the name iPad on them to want to be the iPad, thus creating a lackluster, wannabe-like experience.

Enter the Sony Tablet P, which takes the core ideas of a tablet, like running apps, reading books, and playing movies, and places them on a dual 5.5-inch LCD screen design. This new clamshell form not only gives you portability on the go, but can also give you functionality while being stationary like a keyboard on one screen and your information on the other. Below is a video preview of the Sony Tablet P.

Sony CES 2012 Live Press Conference

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 9, 2012 | 15 comments

Our live Sony CES 2012 live press conference is now underway. Join the conversation.

We’re Headed Towards CES. Join Us Digitally?

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 9, 2012 | 133 comments

Ever since I launched this site a few years back, I’ve had wonderful opportunities and some great privileges to attend events such as CES, E3 and Coachella. Sure things aren’t always just fun as my goal there is to gather news, cover the event and meet new people, but that’s not to say that I haven’t been having the time of my life doing them. Prior to running the site though, I was on the other side of the looking glass, wanting to be at those events in some shape or form. Even if I could have someone there on my behalf to inquire for me and help me virtually experience it.

As our editor Allegra and I are headed towards CES, I’m reminded of where I was a few years ago and how my position has changed. That doesn’t mean however that I’ve lost sight of where some of our readers are. Because of that, I want this CES to be your CES as well. Throughout the next few days, be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube for all forms of coverage, though highly focused on Sony. With that said, what we cover may not answer all of your questions or you might have an angel that we have missed. So follow us, interact with us but most of all, if you have questions about something, ask us and we’ll do our best to investigate and inquire on your behalf. Want a picture of something? Just ask away. So as we prepare for our live blogging coverage tonight, remember to tune back in with us tonight and throughout the next few days and experience CES with us.

We’ll Be Live Blogging the 2012 Sony CES Press Conference

by Allegra Osati | Jan 8, 2012 | 13 comments

Just a reminder that we’ll be live blogging from the 2012 Sony CES press conference on Monday, January 9th at 5:00pm PST. Remember that, during the press conference, you’ll have a chance to not only follow the live event, but you will also be able to have your questions answered by us. Other places that you can expect up-to-the-minute news coverage from us is on our Twitter and Facebook pages. If you wish to follow our live blog, just visit the site at the mentioned time for an updated post.

Sony Ditches 3D Transmitter Bar on all 2011 Bravia Televisions

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 11, 2011 | 5 comments

During CES, I had the pleasure to have some great conversations with different Sony engineers and get their takes on different products and features from Sonys many current and future offerings. In the mix of all the many different product launches and 27 new Bravia models from Sony, I both noticed something interesting and later confirmed something that seemed to have gotten missed by almost all other outlets. Sony has ditched the $50 3D transmitter bar on all of their 2011 3D TVs. With the current model of Bravia’s in the market, only the high end model, the LX900 offers 3D built in with no transmitter bar where the rest of the series like the HX and EX were dubbed 3D ready, meaning that you could buy a 3D transmitter bar and give it 3D. But with all 2011 Bravia models, 3D will be built in no transmitter bar needed. What’s even more amazing is when you take in the fact that 16 of Sony’s 2011 Bravia’s will be 3D, starting with models as small as 27-inches which will place them well under the $1,000 price and in the price range of many consumers.

Improvements to this year’s 3D models include panel drive enhancements that deliver quicker response time helping to reduce crosstalk, 5:5 pull down for a more realistic cinematic movie experience, built-in 3D emitters on all 3D models.
Expanding the 3D content users can view, the new BRAVIA 3D capable models can display 3D images taken with Sony’s new Cyber-shot cameras like the DSC-WX9 via USB input.

Sony to Buy IMAX? (Updated)

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 10, 2011 | 58 comments

Rumors over the last week have been pointing to the buy out of IMAX theaters by Sony Corp. With the big launch 3D had during 2010 and 2011 promising to bring 3D to more devices, both professional and consumer, the move does make sense. Especially if you consider that IMAX plays a big roll when it comes to 3D movies, a venue that Sony’s movie division; Sony Pictures and Columbia Pictures can take great advantage of. Still, it’s not like upcoming 3D movies from Sony like The Green Hornet, The Smurfs, Men In Black 3D and the Spider-man reboot wouldn’t have been shown in 3D without IMAX. But with a chain of 3D theaters under its belt, Sony can take advantage of the screens and offering and not only use its own 4k 3D projectors which are considered some of the best, but to also hold events to show off 3D to consumers like the upcoming Lakers game. With Sony using their own equipment in the mix, Sony can make sure that the 3D experience is at the highest quality and wow audiences the proper way, in order to have them buy in the 3D experience, something that currently consumers are mixed about. But alas, if you were looking for CES announcement to confirm or deny it, you will be disappointed though the two companies will continue collaborate on the upcoming 3D channel.

Update:

Based on the rumor, IMAX stocks have hit a 52 week high of $32 per share though they are now trading back to their normal value of $27, due to the lack of any announcements between the two companies.

Check out our Photos from the CES 2011 Sony Press Conference

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 6, 2011 | 16 comments

Head over to our Flickr Page to check out pictures from the CES 2011 Sony Press Conference. Expect a lot more details overviews of products, offerings and pictures from the Sony Booth to come as we attend our second day at CES.

We’re at CES 2011! Follow our Live Blog! (updated with pictures)

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 5, 2011 | 36 comments

We’re finally here at CES 2011! Follow our blog for live updates as they happen! We are equipped to the throat with iPhones, iPads, Macbook Pros, and an array of cameras and a Sprint 4G card to help bring it all to you. Got questions? Post them here, or on our Facebook and Twitter page!

2 MacBook Pros, 2 iPads, 2 iPhone 4s, Flip HD, Sony HX5, Sprint 4G Card

5:12:

Finally got our 4G card to get proper signal!

5:13:

Sony is talking about their 3D Product Roadmap. Sony is showing a very futuristic headset with full 3D viewing. Imagine Geordi from Stark Trek: TNG

5:15:

There will be a Sony Portable Blu-ray player with 3D and 5.1 Surround sound.

5:17:

Sir Howard Stringer is back on stage.
Sony wants all of their TVs to be web connected.
Nearly 180 Million US users watch video online.
In 2011, more than 65 Million web-based TVs will be sold.

Sony President and CEO, Sir Howard Stringer

5:20

TV is redefined because of the Web.

Kaz Hirai will be on stage soon to talk about Qriocity.
3D and Web TVs will be successful, just like Color TV, Blu-ray and High Definition TVs were first met with criticism and now are successful standards.

5:24:

By 2013, Sony will be the number Consumer Electronics provider in the United States.

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We're at CES 2011! Follow our Live Blog! (updated with pictures)

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 5, 2011 | 1 comment

2 MacBook Pros, 2 iPads, 2 iPhone 4s, Flip HD, Sony HX5, Sprint 4G Card

5:12:

Finally got our 4G card to get proper signal!

5:13:

Sony is talking about their 3D Product Roadmap. Sony is showing a very futuristic headset with full 3D viewing. Imagine Geordi from Stark Trek: TNG

5:15:

There will be a Sony Portable Blu-ray player with 3D and 5.1 Surround sound.

5:17:

Sir Howard Stringer is back on stage.
Sony wants all of their TVs to be web connected.
Nearly 180 Million US users watch video online.
In 2011, more than 65 Million web-based TVs will be sold.

Sony President and CEO, Sir Howard Stringer

5:20

TV is redefined because of the Web.

5:24:

By 2013, Sony will be the number Consumer Electronics provider in the United States.

Hit the jump to follow our Live Feed