Sony Gets Touchy With Its New Family of eReaders

Sony, not wanting to be left behind in the eReader race, has revamped its range of eReaders to compete against the popular Kindle and Nook. While the updated Sony family doesn't compete head to head on price with its sub-$150 competitors, it does have some interesting functionality which may make you take a close look.
The new Sony eReader family consists of the Sony Pocket Reader (PRS-350), the Sony Touch (PRS-650) and the Sony Daily (PRS-950). The most interesting enhancement to this family of readers is that the Pocket Reader and the Daily Reader have joined the Sony Touch with a touch sensitive display. These touch sensitive screens are improvements over Sony's previous attempts to add touch sensitivity to their displays. Not only does the screen have the latest Pearl eInk displays with 16 levels of contrast, but the new touch layer does not dull the contrast, as was the case with previous versions of the Sony Touch. With the touch display functionality, this changes the way that the reader interacts with the device. Instead of pushing a next page button you can stroke the screen to turn a page. This brings it closer to the typically way that someone would use a paper book. Interacting with the Sony eReaders can either be done with a finger or a built-in stylus. When interacting with the eReader you can use single and double tapping actions to lookup words, bookmark pages, and search through your eBooks. There is also a handy slider at the bottom of the display that you can move to change the page. With the stylus pen, you can write notes or draw images on the page that can be saved and transferred to your PC.
Another strong point with the Sony eReaders is that they support a multitude of formats. They can read ePub eBooks which is a non-propriety file format. This means that you won't be locked into a eReader supplier if you decide that you want to change the type of eReader at a later date. The Sony eReaders also supports pdf, txt, rtf, and graphics formats, jpeg, bmp, png, and gif. The pdf format is particularly well, displayed with the eReaders zooming capacity.
Sony hasn't neglected its content either. It has made several improvements to the Sony Reader Store which offers over 1.2 million titles. It is also expanding its titles to include local content from Italy, China, Spain, Australia, and Japan
So let's take a closer look at the each of the Sony eReaders.
The new Sony Pocket Reader (PRS-350) is the most compact of the Sony range. Sony's new PRS-350 measures 5.7 x 4.1 and weighs under half a pound. It comes with a price tag of $179.99, has a display size of 5", and holds up to 1200 eBooks. On the downside, the PRS-350 price tag of $179.99 is at least $30 more than its competitors with equivalent functionality. It also is missing wireless connectivity, requiring that you connect your eReader to your computer via a USB connection. While this may not be a show stopper, some people prefer the convenience of not fussing with cables and connections. On the upside, Sony offers a state of the art display with touch sensitivity not found elsewhere on the market. If you are a tactile person, this could be the eReader for you. Another advantage is that, unlike the Kindle, Sony uses the ePub eBook format. This allows you to change easily change your reading device and keep you eBooks (unless you are changing to a Kindle). Finally, the Sony Touch with its 5' display is smaller than the Nook and Kindle's display size of 6', however the device itself is noticeable more compact than its competitors with the keyboard being integrated into the touch display screen.
The Sony Touch Reader (PRS-650) is the middle sibling in the Sony family. It carries a price tag of $229.99 and like the Sony Touch can hold up to 1200 eBooks. Its display size at 6" is the same as the Kindle and the Nook, but slightly larger than the PRS-350. Other than the larger display size, the Sony Touch Reader is very similar the Sony Pocket Reader. It comes with a touch sensitive Pearl eInk display, a keyboard integrated into the display and open source eBook compatibility. Also, when compared to the industry standards (Nook & Kindle) the absence of wireless connectivity and it's somewhat uncompetitive higher price of $229.99 may be significant drawbacks for some consumers.
The Sony Daily Reader (PRS-950) is the only member of the eReader family with wireless capabilities. It offers built-in wi-fi and free 3g wireless access to the Sony Reader Store. The new eReader will not be available until November, and will cost $299. The Daily Reader offers a display size 7" which may be a good compromise for people who find the Kindle & Nook's 6" display too small, and the Kindle DX 9.7" display too large. With the larger display size, this will no doubt attract people who require larger format reading, such as textbooks, newspapers, etc.
Is the Sony eReader right for you? It's clear that it won't be the first choice for price-sensitive consumers, and there is a glaring absence of wireless connectivity with the Pocket Reader and the Touch Reader. Nevertheless, Sony's eReaders do differentiate themselves from the rest of the field, with their touch screen capability, the way that people can interact with the device, its ePub file compatibility, and maybe the fact that some people want an eReader that is a just a little bit different



Christopher Auriol is a gadget enthusiast who regularly contributes to the Kindle Ready site. Visit this site for more information on the Sony PRS-350, the Sony PRS-650, and other eReaders available on the market.

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Sony Cybershot C905 is Joined by Sony Ericsson C905 Silver Edition

The new C905 range of Cybershot mobile phones has now expanded to include a new colour variant, the Sony Ericsson C905 Silver edition is the latest version of this new 8 megapxiel camera phone to hit UK markets and swells the number of colour schemes available to four in total.

Originally released in black the Sony C905 was then launched in a new bronze casing alongside an extremely similar gold version called the Inca Gold edition, now this flagship model from Sony Ericsson has been made available in a new sleek silver finish giving the phone a real sense of expense and worth.

The Sony Ericsson C905 mobile phone is the first slide designed handset to carry the Cyber-shot name. It's packed with premium camera features that are rarely found on mobiles including a world-leading 8.1 megapixel camera.

The Sony Ericsson C905 Silver is a high flyer with a lot to offer. The latest phone in Sony's Cyber-shot range, the Sony C905 is equipped with an 8.1MP autofocus camera with an endless list of features. Starting with a built-in Xenon and photo flash, the Sony Ericsson C905 Silver includes 16x digital zoom, image stabiliser, red-eye reduction, face detection, BestPic technology, geotagging and picture blogging. Oh, and just for good measure there's a secondary videocall camera as well.

Plus there is an anti-shake image stabilizer to help you avoid blurry pictures, along with built-in GPS to help users remember where they took each photo! As you'd expect from Sony Ericsson, this is not just a camera phone. It is also a music player, a radio, a games machine and a web browser, adding WiFi and 3G connectivity to keep you online. But it's the camera that really stands out. If you're serious about photography, the Sony Ericsson C905 is an excellent choice.

The Silver Sony C905 also has an accelerometer which comes in handy for automatic rotation of the screen when viewing pictures and if you want to have a family viewing on your TV, then the TV output port is a blessing. The 2.4 inch TFT screen display is of course scratch resistant thanks to its high quality mineral glass cover. When it comes to memory, the Sony Ericsson C905 proudly boasts 160MB user memory plus optional 2GB expansion.

Anything but lacking in its abilities, the Silver Sony Ericsson C905 offers Quad Band GSM with GPRS and EDGE technology and Tri Band UMTS (3G) and HSDPA support plus WiFi capabilities with DLNA support.

Multimedia features are overflowing on this phone with an MP3 player, FM Radio with RDS support and built-in GPS with A-GPS functionality. Identify song titles and artists with TrackID music recognition software onboard, download music and games direct to your phone with PlayNow and share images and files with bluetooth wireless that comes with A2DP stereo support. With video streaming you can watch live video's on your mobile phone and download onto your pc using a USB connection.

Incredibly Sony have managed to pack all this into 104 x 49 x 18mm dimensions and the phone weighs 136g. Battery life consists of 9 hours of talktime and 380 hours on standby with GSM networks and approximately 4 hours of talktime and 360 hours standby on 3G networks.

Initially available on Orange pay monthly contract deals it is expected that the Sony C905 Silver edition will be made available on further UK networks in the very near future with four different colour schemes to choose from the C905 is an attractive proposal for any mobile phone enthusiast especially those who demand the highest quality from their wireless devices.

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Sony Walkman W902 Joins the Sony Ericsson W-Series Range

The music inspired Walkman range of Sony Ericsson mobile phones has now expanded to include a new model which bucks the manufacturers latest design trends, the Sony W902 has been initially released on O2 in the UK and offers the very best in mobile music features and technology.

The Sony Ericsson W902 is very different from a design aspect from the previous releases from the Walkman range, the last two launches were for flip designed phones, these being the W350i and W980i, the new W902 is a traditional candy-bar format design and packs a real punch when it comes to features.

The Sony W902 incorporates all that is good from the Walkman range, shake control, multiple music file support and FM radio but this new model also offers a whopping 5.0 megapixel camera and up to 8GB of memory space.

This new mobile phone is also 3G enabled allowing for face to face video calling, fast download speeds for new music files, content and applications aswell as access to the latest news and sports headlines and new movie trailers from the network 3G services.

With the Sony Ericsson W902, experience music as it is meant to be. Celebrating the 3rd anniversary of the Walkman range, the W902 includes Sony Ericsson's popular Walkman Player with support for numerous file formats including MP3 and AAC, FM radio, shake control which lets users change tracks at the flick of a wrist and expandable memory up to 8GB for storage of up to 8000 songs.

In addition, the Sony Ericsson W902 packs in a 5.0 Megapixel camera with autofocus, flash, video recording, a secondary videocall camera, Bluetooth v2.0 and HSDPA Mobile Broadband connectivity.

The Sony Ericsson W902 is made for music. With support for a wealth of file formats, users can simply drag and drop from their PC to the phone via the accompanying PC suite and then listen to and manage all their music on Sony Ericsson's intuitive walkman player and Shake Control applications.

The Sony Ericsson W902 allows users to enjoy data speeds at an amazing 1.8 MBit/s or 3.6 MBit/s in downlink with this new HSDPA technology. Users can download music, games, video clips and make & receive video calls at the touch of a button.

Users can capture their favourite moments as they happen with the 5.0 mega-pixel camera, flash and autofocus, switch modes and catch the action in sharp digital video. The Sony W902 also offers a huge TFT display making menu navigation, viewfinding and web browsing a far more satisfying experience. Users can also add flare to their pictures by connecting their handset to a PC via the handsets USB port and enhancing their photos on their computer.

Initially launched on O2 pay monthly contract deals in the UK, the Sony Ericsson W902 is expected to be released by further network operators in the very near future. This is a phone that will appeal to the traditional Sony Ericsson fan, those that previously fell in love with the W800 series handsets and other candy-bar format phones will enjoy the W902 for its minimalistic design and ease of use.

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Sony KDL40L4000 Review

The greatest thing about any Sony product is its consistency. Most of the electronics produced by Sony consistently ranks high in product testing, consistently outperforms its rivals, consistently provides top-notch performance, and consistently rakes in many accolades and praises. This quality extends greatly to their LCD TV line-up and their BRAVIA series has been highly successful in meeting the stringent consumer demands today. And with new innovations being produced regularly, Sony has been able to pack superb quality and performance even to their models at the base level, shown greatly with the Sony KDL40L4000.

Large screens on flat TVs used to be the specialty of TVs with plasma technology. LCDs then were simply inferior to plasma when it comes to bigger sized screen displays. Prior to the Sony KDL40L4000, Sony relied on their plasma division to ensure that their large screen TVs where a cut above the rest. But because more manufacturers are now concentrating on LCD technology, large screen LCD TVs, from 40 to even 60 inches are able to effectively generate optimal performance and quality never before seen on an LCD TV.

Looking at the image display that the Sony KDL40L4000 provides, it's easy to notice why it's been acknowledged to be the best around. While it may seem a bit pricey as compared to other brands in the same entry level category and screen display size, you get a distinct feature that no other manufacturer can provide, the esteemed Sony quality.

And being a 40 inch widescreen LCD TV, the Sony KDL40L4000 is huge. It's a great addition to any home entertainment system and because it's at the entry level, it won't cost a fortune to have one. Elegantly designed with a glossy black finish, the Sony KDL40L4000 can instantly turn a room around and make it stunningly appealing. It can either be placed on a tabletop using a stand that comes along with the TV, or you can hang it on a wall using a wall bracket. Fantastic to look whether it's turned on or off, this Sony TV is a value product that serves well as an entertainment source and for room aesthetics. Measuring 39 inches, 27 inches, and 10.6 inches in width, height, and depth, the Sony KDL40L4000 is a relatively large and heavy LCD TV, weighing in at 47.4 lbs. It has a solid built that gives a feel that it is very durable and reliable.

It's very difficult to see the difference between the Sony KDL40L4000 and its higher end cousins, especially if you're not a technology expert that scrutinizes every nook and cranny of the LCD TV. While it is true that this Sony TV has differences and is inferior quality wise and feature wise with higher end models in the Sony series of LCD, these are differences that are not important to the common TV viewer and would not diminish the quality Sony has provided to the Sony KDL40L4000.

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Sony KDL37U4000 - Where Value is Placed in Performance

When it comes to electronic gadgets, no company casts a huge shadow to the competition as much as Sony does. This Japanese electronics company has developed a wide fan base all over the world and has been perpetually made the barometer in all its endeavors. One Sony product that has continually progressed and continues to impress, and believed by many to be its cornerstone, is its television models. While some may be wary about purchasing a Sony TV because of its reputation for being pricier than others, this is not the case always.

The premium that Sony has is based on the fact that you are ensured that you are getting a well engineered and designed TV that assures user satisfaction in performance quality and that you are getting the best. And with the Sony LCD TVs, you are getting what you most expect from the brand and much more. But you don't really have to go broke if you ever want to buy a Sony LCD TV, much less one that comes with a large 37 inch screen. This is the case with the Sony KDL37U4000.

Sony has always made it a priority to provide their products with the latest innovations and to provide features that eclipse those from its competitors, and lastly, and more importantly, assure that they provide the utmost and greatest quality. But they have also ensured that they can provide products that many people can afford without sacrificing their supreme aim, top performance level. And that's why they release base models like the Sony KDL37U4000.

The Sony KDL37U4000 is a part of the entry level model series introduced in 2008. While this 37 inch HD LCD TV casts an imposing challenge for space, its monstrous size is a definite stunner. Most anybody has at one point dreamed of a big TV, and being a Sony no less, the Sony KDL37U4000 has a big price drop from its higher end brethrens and is a real bargain considering its size and the quality it provides.

To be perfectly honest, the Sony KDL37U4000, being a base model is not comparable performance wise to the high tier Sony LCD models that was released with it. Not to say that this Sony TV is not any good, but only that the higher end models are better.

With that said, it's just fair to see the Sony KDL37U4000 in a light that shows how superior it is compared to other models made by other top name brands, even to models a level or two higher. Even though its Sony's stripped off version of their well-known Bravia LCD TV line, it still is bequeathed with the great technology every Sony LCD possesses.

Aside from the rich graphics, optimized contrast for more depth and detail, and superb colour and clarity of the performance of its screen, the Sony KDL37U4000 is also filled with a number of great features that makes it more appealing, despite being in the base level bracket. Added convenience can be found at the back panel where options for connections are located. What you get are three HDMI ports, a component input, composite input, composite output, phono output, s-video input, two scart connections, and a vga (HD-15) input.

If you have the extra money and would like to have a 37 inch LCD TV that's superior and extremely reliable, the Sony KDL37U4000 is your best choice. This is where true value is delivered to you through performance.

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Research Using Sony TV Reviews Made Choosing a TV Easy

When choosing a new TV Sony definitely gives you a lot of different models to choose from. This can be a hard decision to make because we always want to make sure we are getting the best Sony TV out there. Sony TVs have a lot of different benefits and features that can enhance our entertainment experience. Don't be afraid to use Sony TV review to help you make a decision.

Some of the different types of televisions that Sony offers includes; LCD, LED, HD, Plasma Screens and even the new 3D TV. With such a wide range of features any of these Sony television models would be great for everyone. However, some people use their televisions differently than others. This is why Sony gives you so many great ways to better your entertainment system and experience all together.

Whenever you are looking at the different types of Sony televisions you will want to review all features to help you make the right choice. By knowing what purposes your TV will be used for, you will be able to make a buying decision faster while in the store. This way you will know that the Sony television you choose will be able to fulfill all your entertainment needs like; playing games, surfing the Internet, watching movies or sports.

You will also want to make a decision to go to high definition or stay with standard definition. You will need to make sure that your local television provider offers high definition or just standard definition.You can buy HD programming from your cable or satellite provider.

Sony offers a great variety of ambient light features in their TV models.Will you need a lot of background light in the television? Some ambient lights will adjust automatically to the lighting in the room.This is an important feature to consider in a new Sony television.

One of the best features that Sony televisions offer is the high quality and variety of connectors on the TVs themselves.With these connections types you will be able to get the most from your Sony television. You can connect your cable or satellite receiver, PC, DVD player or a gaming console to your TV. When you buy your new Sony television model you will want to make sure that all your other entertainment systems can fit right in.

Sony TVs are great because they allow you to connect all kinds of different devices such as a camera, video camera, video game console, DVD player or recorder, PC, cable and so much more. You will never again have to worry about all your technical toys not getting along because Sony TVs are well know for their compatibility. There is no reason not to choose a new Sony TV to enhance your entertainment experience. They will greatly help you to relax and enjoy life after a hard days work.

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