Posts Tagged ‘sony’
What caught our eye at CES 2012 – Part 1
Having recovered from our jet-lag and sifted through the two dozen or so USB press kits we picked up, we can now present you with part one of our round-up of the gadgets and gizmos that caught our eye at this year’s CES. Eers Custom Earphones Developed by Canadian firm Sonomax, ‘eers’ are the “first earphones in the world that you buy off the shelf and custom-fit to your own…
Sony NEX-7 and NEX-5N
Sony have just announced two new compact cameras to be released this September, and from the position of this writers lofty throne they are looking good. First up is the Nex-7, which is the more expensive of the two at around £1000. The features and specification of the camera would appear to justify such a price, though it is impossible to say for certain as it this point no models…
Sony NEX-VG20E Handycam: Fun for video and audiophiles
Sony has released its best-ever Handycam – the NEX-VG20E. The problem is, it’s so well-designed that all you’ll want to do is record a mirror. In Full HD. At 50p and 25p. With Tru-Black technology and 16MP stills. Cool. Aside from looking good on the outside, crack it open and you’ll find an Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor that records at 16.1 effective megapixels. The Exmor sensors are famous for…
Sony SLT-A77 and SLT-A65: Sony surges forward in the race for photographic innovation
The photography giants are most certainly battling it out in the stakes to produce some innovative camerawork creations at the moment. Alongside the PRs from the likes of Olympus and Panasonic feverishly contacting technology-review publications to give their company’s latest arrival the PR it deserves, is Sony’s PR team. Such zealous promotion meant the press release of Sony’s new SLT-A77 and SLT-A65 cameras, found its way to Latest Gadgets. The…
Sony HD-PG5 hard drives: Reliable data storage coupled with home entertainment
We can always rely on Sony to come up with quality and stylish goods and none more so it seems than its first ever range of external hard drives known as the HD-PG5 series. Providing an ample 500GB of data storage capacity, the HD-PG5 series offers a generous space to protect your documents, music, videos, photos and other digital media. Although in typical Sony fashion, its new range of hard…
The TX-10 Cybershot and two other ‘summer holiday proof’ cameras
Packing for your summer holiday simply wouldn’t be complete without a camera. Taking photos and videos to remember your holiday is priceless and therefore your choice of camera shouldn’t be taken with a pinch of salt. If you are on the lookout for a new camera ahead of your couldn’t-come-fast-enough holiday take a look at three of the best cameras available geared up for sun, sea, sand and surf. The…
Get closer to the action with Sony’s DCR-SX21E and DCR-SR21E Handycams
Sony’s two new standard definition Handycams are the perfect tool for anyone who can’t get close enough to the action they want to film – both boast a huge 67x extended zoom. While the Handycam DCR-SX21E records onto Sony’s own Memory Stick or SD card (which you’ll have to buy separately), the DCR-SR21E can store up to 61 hours of Standard Definition video on its 80GB built-in hard disk drive….
Sony’s Christmas in July
Sony news has been up and down of late (a lot more down than up). But that’s about to change after the company released its Christmas product plans – and invited us see ‘em. Just off of London’s Bond Street, Sony’s Christmas in July laid bare the highlights of the company’s x-mas offering: 3D Camcorders Two 3D camcorders grace Sony’s Christmas line-up – one premium, one portable. The Handycam…
Sony sees through the SLT market with the Sony Alpha A35
Sony has set it sights firmly on the SLT market with the launch of the Alpha A35. If you’re wondering what SLT means – let me enlighten you – it stands for Translucent Mirror Technology, Sony’s own technology, which was named Innovation of the Year at the Amateur Photographer awards this year. Many have been the mutterings that the SLT will see the end of the DSLR. The difference is…
Sony Vaio Z hands on review
Rarely – very rarely – does an amazing laptop reach the market. Even more occasionally, it’s not made by Apple. Is this uncommonness what makes the Sony Vaio Z so special? No – it’s special because it’s awesome. Before we go on, remember that the Vaio Z retails for £2,039 (mid-range), so only the brave of heart should consider the purchase. Now that hurdle is out the way, prepare to…
