Pocket-lint.co.uk : Sony http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk Gadget Reviews, Product News, Electronic Gadgets Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:26:04 +0100 en-gb NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - Rumours galore http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16357/17381/megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16357/17381/megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:39 +0100 What's happened in the world today?

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]]> NEWS: Sony Reader to get UK launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16341/17365/sony-reader-e-book-sale-uk.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16341/17365/sony-reader-e-book-sale-uk.phtml Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:19:05 +0100 Beats Amazon to market with second-gen e-book gadget

Beating Amazon's Kindle to the UK market, Sony has announced the launch of its new Reader that will go on sale in Britain in conjunction with Waterstones. ...

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]]> NEWS: New PSP in production? http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16318/17342/New-PSP-in-production-Sony.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16318/17342/New-PSP-in-production-Sony.phtml Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:18:05 +0100 Apparently with built-in microphone...

Rumours are hitting the interweb hard that Sony has a new PSP up its sleeve. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony sets 150m sales target for PS3 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16282/17306/Sony-PS3-sales-target-150m.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16282/17306/Sony-PS3-sales-target-150m.phtml Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:33:09 +0100 Wants to beat the PS2 record

Sony Computer Entertainment's CEO Kaz Hirai has said that he wants the PlayStation 3 to exceed the sales of the ever-popular PlayStation 2 console. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat tackles a week of launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16255/17279/Megawhat-weekly-episode-21-July.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16255/17279/Megawhat-weekly-episode-21-July.phtml Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +0100 Intel Centrino 2, Rock laptops, tough phones and so much more

Another week, and more wonders from the world of gadgets and technology. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Tech week in view http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16250/17274/tech-week-in-view-180708.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16250/17274/tech-week-in-view-180708.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:25:19 +0100 What's got us thinking this week

Another big week in the world of technology and gadgets and another week of stories that got us wanting to proclaim from the park that companies are doing us wrong. ...

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 17/07/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16257/17281/daily-news-roundup-17-July.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16257/17281/daily-news-roundup-17-July.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:29:53 +0100 What's been hot today?

If you've been just too busy for read all of the wonderful stories we penned for you today, here's the highlights for you to browse. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - Gov database plans attacked http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16223/17247/megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16223/17247/megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:31:16 +0100 Thursday's top stories in a lovely little vid

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]]> NEWS: PlayTV set for September 10th UK launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16233/17257/PlayTV-for-September-UK-launch.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16233/17257/PlayTV-for-September-UK-launch.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:17:00 +0100 Will record TV while you play games

Sony Europe boss David Reeves, has announced that PlayTV will launch in Europe from September to December, with the UK kicking it off on 10 September. ...

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 17/07/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16222/17246/daily-news-roundup-17-July.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16222/17246/daily-news-roundup-17-July.phtml Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:55:46 +0100 What's thrilled this Thursday?

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today, don't panic because here's the highlights. ...

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]]> NEWS: Amazon to launch "Video on Demand" service http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16207/17231/amazon-sony-video-on-demand.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16207/17231/amazon-sony-video-on-demand.phtml Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:48:55 +0100 With Sony Bravia television team-up

It's being reported that Amazon.com is due to imminently announce a new online store for TV shows and movies called Amazon Video on Demand. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - Samsung launches an assemblage of compacts http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16197/17221/megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16197/17221/megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:44:07 +0100 Watch, listen and learn

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]]> NEWS: 80GB PlayStation 3 to launch in Europe http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16194/17218/80gb-ps3-launch-in-europe.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16194/17218/80gb-ps3-launch-in-europe.phtml Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:35:55 +0100 Will be £299, on sale in August

Although we've yet to see an official release, SCEE boss David Reeves has announced that the new 80GB PlayStation 3, just confirmed for the US, will also launch in Europe. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Buzz Quiz TV - PS3 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3303/4327/Buzz-Quiz-TV-PS3-review.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3303/4327/Buzz-Quiz-TV-PS3-review.phtml Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Does this have the answer?

Buzz on the PS2 was Sony's attempt at creating a game franchise that used dedicated controls way before the Nintendo Wii was on the scene. So can the new PS3 version build on the fun of the PS2 titles? We put our finger on the buzzer to find out.

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]]> NEWS: Sony to drop 80GB PS3 price to $400 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16156/17180/Sony-drops-price-80GB-PS3.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16156/17180/Sony-drops-price-80GB-PS3.phtml Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:49:34 +0100 And also drops backwards compatibility?

Sony has announced that it will be cutting the price of the 80GB PS3 in the US to $400 come September. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony launches PS3 movie download service http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16161/17185/Sony-launches-PS3-movie-download.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16161/17185/Sony-launches-PS3-movie-download.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:56:07 +0100 Movies can be transferred to PSP for mobile viewing

Sony has announced it will launch its long-awaited PlayStation 3 movie and TV downloading service tonight. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - Intel unveils the Centrino 2 processor http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16146/17170/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16146/17170/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:57:38 +0100 The day's hottest headlines - in a video

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]]> NEWS: UPDATED: Sony VAIO BZ series professional notebooks launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16112/17136/sony-vaio-bz-series-notebooks.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16112/17136/sony-vaio-bz-series-notebooks.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:26:28 +0100 15.4-inchers for business folk

Sony has announced a new series of professional PCs - the VAIO BZ series notebooks that are "built for business". ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony VAIO Z series notebooks launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16111/17135/sony-vaio-z-series-notebooks.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16111/17135/sony-vaio-z-series-notebooks.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:10:50 +0100 "High-performance in an ultra-portable package"

Sony has launched a new line of lightweight PCs - the VAIO Z series notebooks. ...

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]]> NEWS: UPDATED: Sony VAIO FW multimedia notebook launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16110/17134/sony-vaio-fw-164-inch-multimedia.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16110/17134/sony-vaio-fw-164-inch-multimedia.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:49:28 +0100 World's first 16.4-incher

Sony has unveiled the VAIO FW notebook - a multimedia PC that "displays HD movies the way they were meant to be seen". ...

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]]> NEWS: UPDATED: Sony VAIO SR series ultra-portable notebooks launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16106/17130/sony-VAIO-sr-series-notebooks.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16106/17130/sony-VAIO-sr-series-notebooks.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:36:49 +0100 "Profound processing power and jaw-dropping style"

Sony has introduced a new line of ultra-portable PCs - the VAIO SR series notebook - in the States. ...

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]]> NEWS: Go!View for PSP from Sky launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16083/17107/goview-psp-from-sky-live.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16083/17107/goview-psp-from-sky-live.phtml Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:24:59 +0100 Video-on-demand service now live

Sony and Sky have finally announced that Go!View, the official PlayStation Portable video-on-demand service in the UK (and Republic of Ireland), is now live. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - O2 accused of misleading iPhone PAYG customers http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16000/17024/megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16000/17024/megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:00:42 +0100 The hottest headlines in a vid

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - O2's stock of the iPhone 3G runs out http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15973/16997/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15973/16997/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:22:29 +0100 What's happened in the tech world today

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 08/07/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15982/17006/daily-news-roundup-08-July.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15982/17006/daily-news-roundup-08-July.phtml Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:40:37 +0100 What's been hot today

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today, worry not, because here are the highlights. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony releases fixed PS3 firmware version 2.41 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15964/16988/Sony-releases-firmware-PS3-241.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15964/16988/Sony-releases-firmware-PS3-241.phtml Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:22:08 +0100 Apologises for "inconvenience"

After the big fanfare surrounding the release of PS3 firmware update v.2.40 last week, it all went a bit flat after Sony had to take it offline only days later. A number of users had reported that the XMB wouldn't display after the update was installed. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony launches 8GB Memory Stick Micro http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15949/16973/sony-8gb-memory-stick-micro.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15949/16973/sony-8gb-memory-stick-micro.phtml Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:00:15 +0100 Capacity for 2000 songs

Sony has launched its first 8GB Memory Stick Micro (M2) card, doubling the current 4GB maximum capacity. ...

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]]> NEWS: PS3 sales catching up with Wii http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15909/16933/PS3-catching-up-with-Wii.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15909/16933/PS3-catching-up-with-Wii.phtml Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:00:34 +0100 Sony console sailing off shelves

Nintendo's Wii is still the top selling console in Japan, but the latest stats would suggest that it's losing its lead. ...

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]]> NEWS: COMMENT: Are e-books finally challenging the paperback? http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15879/16903/ebooks-taking-over-the-paper.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15879/16903/ebooks-taking-over-the-paper.phtml Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:12:09 +0100 What will the future hold for the book

With the announcement that universities in the US are looking to distribute textbooks via e-books rather than the tower of paper we were all used to, is it time for the e-book to make its way into the mainstream? ...

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]]> NEWS: Hokkaido DVD concept revealed http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15854/16878/Hokkaido-designer-dvd-concept-player.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15854/16878/Hokkaido-designer-dvd-concept-player.phtml Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:38:26 +0100 Desirable disc player

Designer Phil Bartoszewicz says of this amazing looking DVD-player concept: "I wanted to get away for the traditional technical look of home entertainment equipment and execute a design that would blend into a modern home decor". ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony recalls PS3 firmware update http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15853/16877/Sony-recalls-PS3-firmware-update.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15853/16877/Sony-recalls-PS3-firmware-update.phtml Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:07:53 +0100 Breaks a number of consoles

Sony has recalled the PS3 firmware update version 2.40 just days after it was released, following a number of complaints that it was breaking consoles. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Sony KDL-32W4000 television http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3262/4286/sony-kdl-32w4000-lcd-television.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3262/4286/sony-kdl-32w4000-lcd-television.phtml Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Not just extra pixels

As far as we know, there are only two other Full HD LCD TVs at this small 32-inch size. The sudden demand for Full HD at all sizes has caused Panasonic to launch its TX-32LZD80, Sharp its LC-32X20E. But while those two tellies put their hi-res 1920 x 1080 resolution screens at the front of their appeal, Sony's KDL-32W4000 has a lot more going for its than merely extra pixels.

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - Bill Gates takes his bow http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15788/16812/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15788/16812/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:16:40 +0100 The top stories of the day in video form

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]]> NEWS: Sony announces 2.40 PS3 firmware update http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15780/16804/Sony-announces-240-PS3-firmware.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15780/16804/Sony-announces-240-PS3-firmware.phtml Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:55:54 +0100 In-game XMB and trophies coming within days

We've brought you the rumours, the news that it was coming, and can now tell you just when you'll get it - Sony has just revealed that 2.40 is coming on 2 July. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony's DualShock 3 gets Europe release date http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15772/16796/Sony-DualShock-3-Europe-release.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15772/16796/Sony-DualShock-3-Europe-release.phtml Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:09:08 +0100 Eventually...

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has finally announced a date for the eagerly awaited DualShock 3 wireless controller for the PlayStation 3. ...

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]]> NEWS: Weekly news roundup - 27/06/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15750/16774/weekly-news-roundup-27-June.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15750/16774/weekly-news-roundup-27-June.phtml Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:03:09 +0100 What's grabbed our attention this week

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site this week here are just some of the highlights. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Tech week in view on Megawhat News http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15732/16756/Megawhat-has-daily-techie-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15732/16756/Megawhat-has-daily-techie-news.phtml Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:05:00 +0100 Our spin on the big stories of the week in video

Switch on Megawhat TV now for our round-up of the biggest news stories of the week; and what we thought of them in a highly viewable vid. ...

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]]> NEWS: "Life with PlayStation" demonstrated in Japan http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15729/16753/Life-with-PlayStation-demonstrated-Sony.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15729/16753/Life-with-PlayStation-demonstrated-Sony.phtml Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:49:39 +0100 Find out weather and news across the world

A new exclusive PS3 application called "Life with PlayStation" has been demonstrated by Sony exec Kaz Hirai. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony predicts profits for gaming and TV businesses http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15715/16739/Sony-predicting-gaming-TV-profits.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15715/16739/Sony-predicting-gaming-TV-profits.phtml Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:13:34 +0100 Despite PS3 losses

Sony may have admitted losing over $3 billion in the past 2 years on the PS3, but insists this coming financial year will be rosy. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony talks PlayStation 3 movie download service http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15700/16724/PlayStation-3-movie-download-service.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15700/16724/PlayStation-3-movie-download-service.phtml Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:42:32 +0100 Expected for summer release in US, Europe later

A new download service offering movies on the PlayStation 3 is set to launch shortly, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has confirmed in a document outlining future strategy. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - Beeb unveils the next generation iPlayer http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15679/16703/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15679/16703/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:33:44 +0100 The top stories of the day in a Pocket-lint sized vid

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]]> NEWS: Art show goes high-def on Sony Bravia TVs http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15663/16687/art-show-high-def-sony-bravias.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15663/16687/art-show-high-def-sony-bravias.phtml Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:20:24 +0100 Exhibition will display pictures on LCD televisions

Sony Bravia has announced the UK's first ever art exhibition showcased on LCD TVs, entitled "Scream in High Definition" in celebration of the new generation E4000 series Bravia televisions. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony to split from Ericsson for PSP phone http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15660/16684/sony-split-ericsson-psp-phones.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15660/16684/sony-split-ericsson-psp-phones.phtml Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:11:02 +0100 "Frosty" relationship rumours sees SCE going it alone

The PlayStation-branded-mobile-phone-in-production rumour is an oldie and a goodie in the tech world, having been floating round cyberspace for what seems like years, but new, juicy info has apparently come to light on the topic. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony loses $3bn in 2 years due to PS3 pricing http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15641/16665/Sony-loses-3bn-PS3-pricing.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15641/16665/Sony-loses-3bn-PS3-pricing.phtml Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:54:39 +0100 Production costs are too high

According to information in Sony's fiscal 2008 annual report, the company has lost over $3 billion in the past two years by pricing the PS3 below its production cost. ...

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]]> NEWS: PS3 could outsell PS2 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15602/16626/Sony-says-PS3-outselling-PS2.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15602/16626/Sony-says-PS3-outselling-PS2.phtml Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:25:55 +0100 Slow start but Sony confident of the future

Sony is predicting that the PS3 is going to do better, in terms of lifetime sales, that the PS2. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Sony VAIO VGN-TZ31MN/W notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3241/4265/sony-Vaio-vgn-tz31mnw-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3241/4265/sony-Vaio-vgn-tz31mnw-notebook.phtml Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Tired of budget netbooks? Look no further...

With mini-notebooks like the Acer Aspire One and Eee PC 901 grabbing the headlines of late it's easy to forget that ultraportable notebooks you can carry around with you are nothing new. Sony, for instance, has made it a speciality of its range.

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]]> NEWS: Sony launches high-def HDR-CX12 Handycam http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15534/16558/Sony-HDR-CX12-Handycam-memorystick-camcorder.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15534/16558/Sony-HDR-CX12-Handycam-memorystick-camcorder.phtml Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:38:23 +0100 With smile shutter and face detection

Sony has introduced the first high-definition camcorder with "Smile Shutter" and face detection technologies. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony confirms PS3 getting in-game XMB and trophies http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15523/16547/sony-confirms-ps3-xmb-trophies.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15523/16547/sony-confirms-ps3-xmb-trophies.phtml Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:16:33 +0100 2.40 firmware update will add new features

Rumoured as coming soon for an age now, Sony has finally confirmed that the PlayStation 3 will see in-game XMB access. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony launches green Bravia TV http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15483/16507/sony-bravia-KDL-32JE1-green-television.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15483/16507/sony-bravia-KDL-32JE1-green-television.phtml Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:25:51 +0100 Energy-saving LCD

In Japan, Sony has just launched the Bravia KDL-32JE1 HD LCD TV with the claim that it is a truly "green" option, offering energy saving without compromising on image quality. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony unveils Bravia S4000 series http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15472/16496/Sony-Bravia-S4000-series-televisions.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15472/16496/Sony-Bravia-S4000-series-televisions.phtml Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:04:46 +0100 1080p Full HD in flagship model

Sony has introduced a new line-up of HD TVs. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - Xbox price cuts http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15461/16485/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15461/16485/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:46:11 +0100 Sit back and watch the day's top stories

Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written? ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony Ericsson C905 8-megapixel cameraphone launched http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15471/16495/sony-ericsson-8-megapixel-phone.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15471/16495/sony-ericsson-8-megapixel-phone.phtml Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:50:41 +0100 Taking the fight to the camera makers

Sony Ericsson has announced a new 8.1-megapixel camera phone on Tuesday as it takes the fight to the digital camera market head on. ...

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]]> NEWS: PS3 to get break-apart Wiimote controller http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15432/16456/sony-break-apart-wii-playstation-controller.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15432/16456/sony-break-apart-wii-playstation-controller.phtml Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:41:00 +0100 Motion-sensing games incoming?

Sony is working on a new Wii-like controller for the PlayStation 3, a gaming site has claimed quoting anonymous industry "sources". ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony launches special edition Final Fantasy PSP http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15309/16333/final-fantasy-VII-psp-bundle.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15309/16333/final-fantasy-VII-psp-bundle.phtml Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:55:48 +0100 New bundle for Crisis Core VII

Sony has announced the release of the "Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII" PSP bundle, to mark the launch of the title, a prequel to Final Fantasy VII. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony offers 5 free tracks, 5 free vids with certain Walkmans http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15306/16330/sony-walkman-deal-napster-7digital.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15306/16330/sony-walkman-deal-napster-7digital.phtml Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:17:59 +0100 7digital and Napster deals done

Sony has announced deals with both Napster and 7digital.com that sees free music bundled with certain Walkman digital media players. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony HT-IS100 Bravia theatre micro system launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15202/16226/sony-bravia-ht-is100-micro-system.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15202/16226/sony-bravia-ht-is100-micro-system.phtml Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:45:14 +0100 Strawberry-sized speakers

Sony's HT-IS100 Bravia Theatre Micro System has gotten a US launch where it will be available in July for around $700. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony launches XBR8, XBR7 and XBR6 Bravia televisions http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15201/16225/sony-xbr8-xbr7-xbr6-televisions.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15201/16225/sony-xbr8-xbr7-xbr6-televisions.phtml Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:34:02 +0100 Including a 70-incher

Sony has introduced seven new Bravia XBR flat-panel LCD high-definition televisions, including a 70-incher and models with Triluminos LED backlight, in the States. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony launches dynamic in-game ads on PS3 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15152/16176/sony-dynamic-in-game-advertising-ps3.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15152/16176/sony-dynamic-in-game-advertising-ps3.phtml Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:01:48 +0100 Will "create a richer experience for gamers"

Sony is looking to further monetise the 12.5 million PS3 units it has sold by announcing the introduction of dynamic in-game advertising on PlayStation 3 in both the UK and the US. ...

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]]> NEWS: Guitar Hero sets its sights on Metallica? http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15156/16180/Guitar-Hero-Metallica-game-developing.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15156/16180/Guitar-Hero-Metallica-game-developing.phtml Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:31:44 +0100 The band's website would suggest so...

First it got Aerosmith to lock down its tracks on to a game, now it seems Guitar Hero has got another one of the rock heavyweights on-board to do the same again. ...

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]]> NEWS: Japan gets red Sony PS2, blue PSP http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15125/16149/sony-japan-red-ps2-psp.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15125/16149/sony-japan-red-ps2-psp.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:26:33 +0100 Primary-coloured consoles

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat news - Acer unveils Asus Eee rival http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15096/16120/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15096/16120/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:45:49 +0100 Video news bulletin of today's top stories

Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written. Don't panic - here are the top stories on video. ...

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 02/06/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15095/16119/daily-news-roundup-02-June.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15095/16119/daily-news-roundup-02-June.phtml Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:31:55 +0100 What's been hot today?

Haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today? ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony about to launch Eee rival http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15077/16101/sony-prepping-via-ultraportable-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15077/16101/sony-prepping-via-ultraportable-laptop.phtml Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:10:24 +0100 Via-based ultraportable due Q3

It seems Sony is about to become the latest big name brand to enter the small, low-cost ultraportable market. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Sony VAIO VGN-NR21Z/T notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3185/4209/Sony-Vaio-VGN-NR21Z-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3185/4209/Sony-Vaio-VGN-NR21Z-notebook.phtml Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Does the latest Vaio impress?

Sony has been making notebooks since 1999 and until recently only played in the high-end market. Increasingly, the company is launching lower priced portables that meet the needs of the more mainstream audience.

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]]> NEWS: Weekly news roundup - 30/05/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15067/16091/weekly-news-roundup-30-May.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15067/16091/weekly-news-roundup-30-May.phtml Fri, 30 May 2008 17:45:59 +0100 What's been hot this week?

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site this week here are just some of the highlights. ...

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]]> NEWS: SanDisk launches fastest Memory Stick http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15032/16056/SanDisk-launches-fastest-Memory-Stick.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15032/16056/SanDisk-launches-fastest-Memory-Stick.phtml Fri, 30 May 2008 09:51:57 +0100 Read and write speeds of 30Mbps

SanDisk has introduced the fastest card in its Memory Stick product family: the SanDisk Extreme III Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo. ...

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 29/05/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15025/16049/Daily-news-roundup-29-May.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15025/16049/Daily-news-roundup-29-May.phtml Thu, 29 May 2008 18:00:58 +0100 What's been hot today?

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]]> NEWS: Sony promises 27-inch OLED TV within a year http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15003/16027/sony-promises-27-inch-oled-televisions.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15003/16027/sony-promises-27-inch-oled-televisions.phtml Thu, 29 May 2008 11:28:34 +0100 "Fairly soon" says Stringer

Sony CEO Howard Stringer has revealed that the company plans to launch a much larger version of its OLED television within the next year. ...

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 28/05/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/14987/16011/daily-news-roundup-28-May.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/14987/16011/daily-news-roundup-28-May.phtml Wed, 28 May 2008 17:39:59 +0100 What's been hot today?

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today? ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony shows off Sountina Speakers http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/14972/15996/Sony-shows-off-Sountina-speakers.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/14972/15996/Sony-shows-off-Sountina-speakers.phtml Wed, 28 May 2008 16:49:46 +0100 Concept becomes reality

Introducing the Sony Sountina speaker - a towering beauty of glass loveliness. ...

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 27/05/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/14949/15973/daily-news-roundup-27-May.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/14949/15973/daily-news-roundup-27-May.phtml Tue, 27 May 2008 18:17:04 +0100 What's been hot today?

Haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today? ...

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]]> REVIEW: Sony NZW-A826 Walkman MP3 player http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3177/4201/Sony-NZW-A826-Walkman-player.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3177/4201/Sony-NZW-A826-Walkman-player.phtml Tue, 27 May 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Does this Bluetooth Walkman impress?

Sony likes to adopt a bit of an elitist approach to the MP3 player market, refusing to bother itself with fancy extras like games, voice recorders and FM radios, but focusing instead on audio quality and getting the most from your music. It's kind of refreshing, in a way, that it hasn't followed the rest of the market down this road, but you do start to wonder how long it can keep targeting its players solely at the audiophiles.

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]]> NEWS: Sony DVP-NS708H upscaling DVD player announced http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/14926/15950/sony-dvp-ns708H-upscaling-dvd-player.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/14926/15950/sony-dvp-ns708H-upscaling-dvd-player.phtml Tue, 27 May 2008 10:40:42 +0100 Get 1080p from standard DVD

Sony has announced the DVP-NS708H DVD player that upscales standard definition DVDs to 1080p. ...

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]]> NEWS: PSP is "gateway drug" to consoles, says Sony http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/14898/15922/sony-psp-gateway-drug-gaming.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/14898/15922/sony-psp-gateway-drug-gaming.phtml Mon, 26 May 2008 11:30:00 +0100 Gets you addicted enough to buy a PS3

The Sony PSP been described as many things; handheld games console, entertainment device, VoIP communicator, but now you can “gateway drug” to the list. ...

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