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The specification of the Sony PRS-T1 e-book reader has been unveiled. Priced at €165 (around $240), the gadget features a 6-inch (800×600) e-ink display that allows dual-touch gestures like pinch-to-zoom. Weighing at only 7.6-ounce, the Sony PRS-T1 also features a plastic body and the inclusion of Wikipedia/ Google search. [Engadget]
The Sony XDP-PK1000 Digital Link Sound System is a total audio system comprised of five pieces such as a Cradle for iPod touch or iPhone, a remote controller, a Digital Sound Processor Master Unit, a 12-inch box subwoofer, and a Class D Mono Block Amplifier. The internal DSP processing creates a balanced front stage and improves sound quality on a pre-installed original car audio system. It enhances iPod touch or iPhone playback by digitally connecting and fully processing in the digital domain for optimized sound performance. The Sony XDP-PK1000 also enables adjustment of time alignment, equalization and crossover points to deliver an improved audio experience. The Bass response is increased with the 300 Watt Class D amp and a sealed 12-inch subwoofer enclosure. The Sony XDP-PK1000 will be available in September 2011 for about $799. [Press Release]
The Sony MDR-ZX700IP headphones come equipped with a couple of 50mm driver units that reproduce a wide frequency range, broader dynamic range, and accurate sound. 360 kJ/m3 high power neodymium magnets are used to reproduce clear mid-range sounds and wealthy low range sounds. These headphones feature an oxygen-free copper voice coil rated for up to 2000mW for degradation-less clear sound, a 50mm-diameter driver unit for pristine sound and smooth response, ergonomically-designed noise isolation ear covers made of low-rebound urethane foam, as well as a three-button inline remote for iOS devices. The Sony MDR-ZX700IP is compatible with both iPod touch and iPhone. $198.40 is all you need to bring home these high quality headphones. [Product Page]
Sony today introduced the Sony Digital Recording Binoculars that allows you to capture Full HD videos and 7.1-megapixel still pictures. The Sony Digital Recording Binoculars will come in DEV-3 and DEV-5 models. These binoculars feature a couple of Exmor R CMOS sensors, allowing you to make your own delectable documentary in your spare time. Not only that, with dual f/1.8-3.4, 0.5-10x optical zoom lenses and a pair of 1,227-dot viewfinders, you will find that these are high-end models that should not disappoint. The Sony DEV-5 also includes an on-board GPS receiver, allowing you to geo-tag video clips and photos. The Sony DEV-3 and DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars are priced at $1,399 and $1,999, respectively. [Press Release]
Sony today unveiled the “WhiteMagic” 3-inch VGA LCD module, which is designed for use in smartphones and digital cameras. This LCD module utilizes the newly-developed “RGBW” method, which adds a white pixel to the RGB pixels along with an algorithm that corrects image distortion. The WhiteMagic LCD display module also reduces the power consumption required by the backlight by approximately 50%, while still keeping the display brightness equivalent to that of conventional RGB LCD modules. What makes this LCD module more interesting is that it has a special “outdoor mode”, which successfully improves outdoor visibility of the display by enhancing the display brightness to roughly double, even without the use of any additional power. [Press Release]
Sony Japan today unveiled its new commercial-grade ESSP-2000 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), which has the capability to provide business users with up to at least 10 years of reliable power output without experiencing significant cell deterioration. Designed for small data centers or server farms, the ESSP-2000 uses Lithium-ion iron phosphate cells to achieve its long shelf life and high power output. It is capable to store 2.4kWh and being charged up to 95% in just two hours. The Sony ESSP-2000 UPS will be available in September 2011. [Sony Japan]
Sony has introduced three new digital photo frames from its S-Frame Gift series. The Sony DPF-C1000, C800, and C70A offer WSVGA-, SVGA- and WQVGA-resolution viewing panels, respectively. These digital photo frames provide an integrated speaker, a picture slideshow mode, a clock/calendar display mode, and an energy-saving timer. Additionally, the Sony DPF-C1000, C800, and C70A are also compatible with Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD(HC) memory cards. The Sony S-Frame Gift series will be launched in September 2011. [PhotographyBLOG]
The Sony VBD-MA1 is an external and autonomous Blu-ray/DVD burner that allows you to record photos and videos to a Blu-ray/DVD disk directly from your camera or camcorder without connecting to your computer. The gadget comes equipped with a built-in 2.7-inch color LCD screen, so you can preview your videos and photos before you press the record button. The Sony VBD-MA1 external Blu-ray/DVD burner will be launched next month in Japan. [Akihabara]
Sony Optiarc America has rolled out the DRX-S90U dual USB bus-powered slim external DVD burner. The device can burn dual-layer DVD+R at 8x, regular DVD+R and RW media at 6x and CD-R and RW at 24x speeds. The unit requires two USB 2.0 ports to power the burning speeds, and works with both Windows (XP or higher) and Mac operating systems. Each purchase comes bundled with Nero 10 CD/DVD burning application. The Sony DRX-S90U slim portable DVD/CD writer retails for $69,99. [Sony Optiarc America]
Sony will release a couple of new Blu-ray recorders in the form of the BDZ-AT350S and BDZ-AT750W. These entry-level Blu-ray players feature the company’s CREAS 4 Image engine processor that produces a sharper HD video quality, a 500GB of internal HDD and 3D video support. The BDZ-AT350S has a single digital TV tuner, while the BDZ-AT750W comes with a couple of digital TV tuners. The Sony BDZ-AT350S and BDZ-AT750W will be launched in Japan next month for 65,000 Yen($822) and 85,000 Yen($1,075), respectively. [Impress]
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