Like always Sony has made us trek all the way over to the convention center for their press conference. We are expecting, besides the regular announcements (LCD TVs, OLED displays, cameras, new computers, new Blu-ray players), a new and improved Mylo 2. Stick around to this page for live coverage of all the announcements (you can reload the page by hitting Ctrl+R or F5).
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displaying a new 27-inch prototype
already selling these models, effective immediatly
1 million to 1 contrast ratio
the 11-inch television with just a 3mm depth
Even the name OLED sounds like a “viking warlord”
Introducing the new OLED television!
Lots of information, lots of new products…check back for more in depth reports of the new items later today.
Also partnering with Ford and CBS for content.
In support of the Mylo, free access via Wayport and that can be found in over 9,000 McDonalds locations.
Sony is trying to play well with others.
Sony TakeBack recycling program, began in Sept 2007.
The Readers and many Bravia TV’s were sold out this past season.
Sony’s sales in the US this holiday season has increased by double digits since last year.
A new model with 8 million pixels, up the ability to view up to four 1080p images at the same time. No date on that for shipment though.
Most will have new 3D interface with the ability to view video using a portable device.
Today the Bravia line will add 17 new models to include a new series in 40 & 46-inch.
Bravia will be the sole focus for 2008, leaving the micro display market to concentrate on flat panel.
3 new modules coming in the “very near” future. They include the Bravia DVD LInk, the Bravia Input Link and the Bravia Wireless Link.
Bravia Internet Video Link, have recently added a few new media partners with several more coming.
Going back to the( getting old now) format war, Blu-ray has held a “2 to 1″ over the competing format.
Sony has nveiled many new products this past year.
New internal BD-Rom drive, for less than 0
Blu-ray has mad incredible strides this past year.
Introducing Randy Waynick
TransferJet, it will let users send digital images or video at more than 500Mb per second…giving us a nice demo and offering to come “see it in person.”
Will be in stores later this month.
Digital SLR
alpha camera
They have announced the new A200,
Top of the line model featuring 8GB internal memory
Sony introducing 16 new Handycam models
Creativity plays an important role.
The Z555, elegant, stylish and affordable with a design stylish handset
It offers “gesture control” Available in 2 new colors
The W350 is just 10mm thick and will be available in four colors.
W350 Walkman phone, one of the most inventive yet, flip cover to access keyboard, walkman player on outside with dedicated music keys.
Sony announces W760- 3G slider handset
with tile gaming controls, featuring Bluetooth, tri -band HSDPA
Its the Sony nav-u and had Position Plus, with the ability to display brands for your retail locations en route. The larger 4.8 inch display model also offers Bluetooth.
Sony GPS 4.8 and 4.3 inch displays
New category where entertainment comes via text. The Sony Reader
3.5-inch display, backlit slide-out QWERTY keyboard, ability to upload and edit photos with the built-in camera.
Introducing the new Mylo Personal Communicator, the Mylo2.
Creating a new category, it provides a new way to listen. Feature 2gb Flash memory,built-in speakers, content can be loaded from a PC or Bluetooth enabled phone or PC.
Welcoming Steve Haber to the floor…
The new Rolly is a “sophisticated piece of technology”
A video introduction…its the Sony Rolly.
Going through some introductions, we are getting ready to dive right into this, with the promise of some special news at the end. What can it be?
The show floor is broken into three separate areas
1. Creative area, Imaging
2. High-Def area
3. Mobility and Freedom area
A nice spacious Sony Theater, there seems to be a lot going on.
Its just getting started now…
We just got our seats. 5 minutes until it begins.
We’re on our way right now. Stand by for live-updates of the press event.
AHUUHAUHAHUA BLU-RAY PAST TROUGHT HD-DVDEAD LIKE A HURRICANE
Deadmeat am cry total
should be interesting, hopefully more surprises are announced
HD DVD finished. garbage box 360 next
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Whoa eryone's here from gaf Hahaha Unban Doom!! ;P Can't wait to see what sony's got. A new game I hope. And of course Great news for blu-ray!!
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So.. Where is the big anouncement they were going to make? Is it the 27" OLED? That does not sound so big.
What about the PS3? Any big news?
On BluRay, why is it that the poorest technology always seems to win… Look at Beta vs VHS. BluRay only had a slight edge on capacity and even that is now gone with the triple layer. Oh well, we will see what happens over the next year…
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