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Google to Chrome will it kill the user love?

The simple word Google and everyone knows what you are talking about, everyone loves to Google-it! But as other technology companies start moving in on the consumer love, is the love for Google fading?

Technology inspires enthusiasm amongst millions of consumers who love the products that companies like Apple, Nintendo and Sony bring into the market. People like something for nothing and that’s why we have been drawn to Google, we have Google Docs, Google Earth and now Chrome. Another draw is privacy between Google and its user, but is it all getting to much?

Google’s Eric Schmidt said earlier this year he wants the user to be able to ask the question “What job shall I take?” or “What shall I do tomorrow?” or and Google will know you so well that it will give you the answer. But is Google turning into a dominant media giant taking on companies like Microsoft and lose its familiar grounding and user love?

Source: BBC

Sony’s A-900 DSLR camera advert revealed

We have some information on the new Sony A-900 DSLR, although it’s not been scheduled yet by Sony, we have had sight of the new ads that Sony have released which give us a sneak preview of the specifications we should be inspecting.

So, the new Sony DSLR according to the advertisement, shows the camera with a 24.6 megapixel, “Intelligent Preview”, a 3-inch Hybrid LCD, Sony’s Dual BIONZ image processing engine, 5fps continuous shooting and Sony’s stabilisation image and SteadyShot.

After seeing this ad it makes the announcement date of the Sony A-900 DSLR camera more likely it will be on the reported date of September 9. Until then, that’s all the information, will bring you price and full spec once we get it.

Source: pocket-lint

Sony SCD-XA5400ES SACD player showcased at CEDIA

You would have thought that Sony would have been preoccupied with current events, such as their loss in profits or their Vaio laptop recall, but that still has not stopped them from showcasing a new SACD player at CEDIA 2008.

The Sony SCD-XA5400ES SACD player will cost $1,500 price once released, but I have to wonder if people will ever purchase one of these things. So is it worth the hefty price tag I hear you ask.

The Sony SCD-XA5400ES SACD player has a 5 disc carousel; the home audio device also has 2.ch and multi-channel super audio CD playback quality. The connections at the rear are gold plated for better quality.

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Sony SXRD BRAVIA VPL-HW10 and VPL-VW70 projectors at CEDIA

There are a lot of gadgets being shown at CEDIA 2008, and Sony have a wide range of products on display including these new Sony 400-disc BD Mega Changers.

The models on display included Sony’s SXRD BRAVIA VPL-HW10 and VPL-VW70 projectors. Engadget managed to get some nice photos of the projectors, up close and personal Read more

Sony’s Cyber-Shot DSC-G3 with WiFi may release soon

We got quite a lot of information on new products at the FCC, but didn’t manage to get much information regarding Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-G3, well apart from some technical drawings.

But we know that the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 will be released pretty soon, and with a camera which we reckon is going to boasts, 802.11 b/g WiFi, a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen and probably storage of more than 2GB, not forgetting a range like Sony’s T500 of around 10.1 megapixels.

As we say it’s only speculation at the moment but we have seen the drawings of the new Sony Cyber-shot and it will be out soon, will give you full spec when Sony release official information.

Source: engadget

Sony shares fall following Vaio laptop recall

Sony shares having falling to their lowest level in three years, a direct result of the Vaio laptop recall. We reported the problem yesterday that Sony had to recall 73,000 Vaio TZ laptops as they might overheat and could burn people.

Well it turns out that Sony have to recall 438,000 Vaio laptops, this is not the first time that Sony have had recall issues. In recent years they had to recall a number of their notebook batteries as they could overheat and catch fire.

Sony have said that this latest recall would have a limited impact on their earnings, but there are concerns that the latest recall could damage Sony’s reputation as this is a major part of their business.

Source - Reuters

Sony Introduce Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX

This is the latest in an endless line of Memory Stick products that Sony continue to produce, the Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX is said to be designed for high performance HD camcorders and digital cameras.

The Sony PRO-HG Duo HX achieves maxim performance thanks to an 8-bit parallel interface Read more

Mercenaries 2 out today on Xbox 360 & Sony PS3

How would you like to walk into a world that is filled with dozens of unique vehicles, as well as causing major destruction. Well you can with Mercenaries 2: World in Flames.

The game is out today, September 5, on the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Sony PS3. Today you will be able to lock yourself away and cause mindless destruction along with people online with the co-op play.

With Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, you play one of three Mercenaries all of whom have a similar storyline. The game follows you on your quest for vengeance on a man who had hired you for a job, but did not pay.

Read the full game review at Gamespot.

More Sony PS3 news

Xbox 360 Price Drop: $200, is it the magic number?

While it’s my opinion that both the Xbox 360 and Sony PS3 have their own advantages, and both these next-gen gaming machines have their place in the future…there is still only one winner.

Many gamers and analysts believe that there is a magic number when it comes to the price of a games console and the amount of units sold, some analysts have reported detailed information on the history of sales and a figure that when reached increases the uptake of the hardware massively.

This seems to be common knowledge, and the current figure being reported for a games console to take a massive leap in sales is $200. The Xbox 360 has just gone below the $200 mark after its latest price drop.

Is this now the magic number for the 360, will this be the moment the 360 gains market share faster than ever before? Let us know in the comments.

Analyst: Xbox 360 to beat Sony PS3 this holiday

One analyst explains why they feel that the Xbox 360 will beat the Sony PS3 this holiday; Jesse Divnich has said that Sony should worry about Microsoft’s multi-model price cut.

Divnich explains that Sony needs to make another price drop to keep pace with the Xbox 360, also saying that when hardware breaks the magic $200 price barrier, history shows a console will take a leap in sales Read more

Football Manager 2009: Not on Xbox 360 due to joypad

You would never think a game could be too complex for the Xbox 360 but work fine on the Sony PSP, but there is one.

Today we hear that Sports Interactive game developers have said that Microsoft’s next-generation games console will not be getting the latest FM 2009 because of “troubles encountered transferring the complex PC interface to the system’s joypad” Read more

iBUYPOWER launches new Paladin 998 performance gaming desktop

iBUYPOWER, known for it’s innovative and powerful gaming PCs, is excited to launch its newest gaming rig – the Paladin 998. Housed in a Cooler Master Haf Gaming case, the new Paladin 998 packs a powerful punch with an Intel Core 2 Quad Processor (Q9550), 4GB DDR-3 1333 memory and a 500GB SATA-2 7200 rpm hard drive Read more

Sony Vaio Recall: 73,000 TZ laptops could overheat

Sony are recalling 73,000 Sony Vaio laptops, the recall is due to a possible manufacturing defect. The worse case is that the laptop could overheat, which is a serious safety concern. The problem is due to the wiring near the laptop’s hinge, which could short-circuit and then overheat.

If this was to happen, the user might burn themselves. One person has already suffered a minor burn, Sony have also received 15 other reports of their Vaio overheating.

The Sony Vaio TZ models that are affected are the VGN-TZ100, VGN-TZ200, VGN-TZ300 and VGN-TZ2000. Sony has said that although not all laptops in the series are not affected users should contact them and stop using the laptop immediately.

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Sony unveils HDR-FX1000, HVR-Z5J High-def Camcorders

When it comes to High-def Camcorders, Sony usually comes up with some great products and that is evident with the two new models that they have unveiled. The HDR-FX1000 and HVR-Z5J are DV-tape based, high-definition camcorders, and should hopefully go on sale within a couple of months.

Sony has aimed the HDR-FX1000 at the high-end consumer market, while the HVR-Z5J is for the professional market. The former should hit Japan in November, with the latter coming in December. Both will be available worldwide, but a date is not available at this time.

The Sony HDR-FX1000 will cost around ¥400,000 (US$3,700) and will be available on November 10. Read more at here.

LittleBigPlanet ‘limited public beta’ in September

Word has it that we could have a LittleBigPlanet ‘limited public beta’ in September, as yet no more information has been given. If this is true, then I can see a lot of people signing up to get their hands on LBP Limited Public Beta.

Sam, who is the community developer on PlayStation.com forums, was the one who gave us this little gem. He did say that when the limited public beta of LittleBigPlanet is ready, then that is when we will find out all the information.

However; Sam did say that if the beta is just on invitation-only, then he will let us know ahead of time. We will keep you posted once more information becomes available on this much anticipated Sony PS3 game.

Sony Ericsson: SDK for Xperia X1 Panel Interface for download

Well you may have the Windows Mobile 6.1 developers kit, but the SDK for Eperia X1 Panel Interface knocks spots off it, the SDK allows developers to create custom, interactive panels for the touchscreen QWERTY’s Panel Interface.

So if you are looking for an all round richer mobile user experience, and want the world at your fingertips, we suggest you put it to the test and get downloading the free SDK.

In the future Sony Ericsson will offer a panel download service, this will be like a showcase of all the panels built by Google, you and other partners. So, it you want full-interactive quick access to your data like your calendar, multimedia, games and of course email then this panel application will do the trick, why don’t you try for yourself, let us know what you think.

You can download it from The Sony Ericsson SDK for Windows Mobile™ 6.1 will be made available for easy download on the Sony Ericsson Developer World website: www.sonyericsson.com/developer.

Source: engadget

PSP-3000 screen improved, thirsty on power so Sony suggest purchase larger battery

Sony’s US director of hardware marketing John Koller was discussing the new PSP-3000 with GameSpot, in the interview he talks about the advantages and disadvantages of the new PSP-3000 and what they have been concentrating on to improve from the older version.

The most prominent feature they are working on is the screen, they are improving the screen so they the images are much more vibrant and crisper, the new PSP-3000 screen will also make it a better gaming experience when using outside in the sunlight. The downside to these improvements is that the Battery life will lose about 20 minutes of playtime, as the new screen needs more juice than the old screen.

Luckily for all you serious gamers who think paying any extra to get the full gaming experience then you will be glad to know that you will be able to purchase the extended battery that is still available for consumers, so they will get eight-to-ten hours out of the battery.

So to re-cap, the regular battery life will be diminished, but it is possible for you to purchase a larger better battery to extend your gaming time.

Source: engadget

Sony and Samsung first with 200Hz LCD TV

Sony and Samsung introduced the world’s first 200Hz LCD TV at IFA 2008. Sony was there with the Sony Bravia Z4500, the LCD TV has 200Hz MotionFlow so should produce smooth picture reproduction.

That was not the only 200Hz TV on show, Samsung also has one there. Sony is the only one from the two to offer a production version, as yet Samsung are yet to give us a production model.

What I find hard to understand is the fact that Sony and Samsung had already introduced 240Hz LCD TVs in Japan. Seems that they are taking a step backwards, but hey the rest of the world will be happy with a 200Hz LCD TV.

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Sony PSP-3000 October 16 Japan launch

Sony have announced that the new PSP-300 will get a launch date in Japan on October 16, the handheld will have a price tag of 19,800 yen ($182), that is the same price as the current Sony PlayStation Portable.

The redesigned PSP-3000 has a number of improvements; these include a brighter screen as well as a built-in microphone. The display has seen a vast improvement as well as higher color depth and a faster response time.

Sony are also using their anti-reflection technology, this means that you are now able to play your PSP in bright environments. The video-out functionality of the system has also seen a great improvement.

For more information visit Daily Tech

Powerful new mini notebook from Raon Digital

If you are looking for a powerful notebook for serious stuff then the new mini notebook from Raon digital is designed with people like you in mind.

Looking through the Raon Digitals sales brochure I saw nothing new apart from new images showing the underneath of the device, plus it now states that their new dual-core AMD-Turion based Everun Note has a revised weight of 748g which is lower than the last weight stated by Raon.

This little beauty does not come cheap, with it’s a leader in battery life and extremely miniature what else would you expect, its recommended sale price will be $879 before the US tax has been added, although it is a lot cheaper that the other high performance UMPCs, the Q1Ultra Premium and Sony UX, plus it includes a 16mm pitch keyboard and easy 3G upgrade path. Oh and it comes with Windows XP Home, this miniature notebook is will give any a run for its money.

Read the full article at umpcportal

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