Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that
it will launch "nasne," a new networked recorder and media storage device with built in 500GB hard disk drive
(HDD) and digital terrestrial and satellite broadcast
tuners.
"nasne" will become available in Japan on July 19, 2012,
for a recommended retail price of 16,980 yen (including
tax).
By connecting "nasne" to their home network, users will
be able to watch and record digital terrestrial and
satellite broadcast through dedicated applications such
as "torne" for PlayStation 3 and "VAIO TV with nasne"
for VAIO. Users will also be able to access recorded
content from PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), "Sony Tablet"
and Xperia. In addition, "nasne" will be able to stream
live or recorded television programs simultaneously onto
two of these supported Sony products, allowing multiple
users to view the same content within the same home
network. "nasne" will also link with "G GUIDE TV OUKOKU
CHAN-TORU", a television guide web service for PC and
smart phones provided by So-net Entertainment
Corporation. Through "G GUIDE TV OUKOKU CHAN-TORU",
users will be able to schedule recordings of television
programs on the go from their PS Vita, PC, tablet PCs,
and smart phones.
In addition, "nasne" functions as a media storage
device, allowing users to store their movies, photos and
music on its 500GB built-in HDD, which can be enjoy on
any DLNA compatible device connected to their home
network. Users can also expand storage memory by
connecting external HDD to "nasne."
"We are offering a seamless and unique Sony experience
through 'nasne,' which serves as a home entertainment
hub that connects to Sony's various network products,"
said Kazuo Hirai, Representative Corporate Executive
Officer, President and CEO of Sony Corporation and
Chairman of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "'nasne'
will give users more freedom to enjoy television in new
ways by enabling them to watch programs on various Sony
products through dedicated applications. We will
continue to offer attractive products and services that
inspire customers around the world and spark their
curiosity, by further enhancing collaboration within
Sony groups."
"nasne" will deliver the following features through its
combination with Sony products:
PS3 users will be able to watch and record digital
terrestrial and satellite broadcast through LAN cable by
installing "torne" version 4.0, a dedicated application
for PS3, which will come bundled with "nasne."
By connecting a maximum of four "nasne" units to their
PS3, users can simultaneously record up to four
television programs. Those who already have a "torne"
device connected to their PS3 will be able to connect a
maximum of four "nasne" units to their PS3 and record up
to five television programs.
PS Vita users will be able to watch and record digital
terrestrial and satellite broadcasts through "torne for
PS Vita" (tentative name), a dedicated application for
accessing "nasne" from anywhere within the same home
network via Wi-Fi connection . "torne for PS Vita" will
become available within this calendar year.
By leveraging the ability of "nasne" to simultaneously
create an export file while a television program is
being recorded, users can transfer recorded content
through Wi-Fi connection and enjoy them on the go on
their PS Vita's 5-inch OLED.
VAIO PC users will be able to watch and record digital
terrestrial and satellite broadcasts through "VAIO TV
with nasne" (beta version), a dedicated application for
accessing "nasne" from anywhere within the same home
network via Wi-Fi connection or LAN cable. "VAIO TV with
nasne" (beta version) will become available concurrently
with the release of "nasne."
Key features of "VAIO TV with nasne":
- Recorded television programs on "nasne'" can be copied
to Blu-ray Disc and DVD, or transferred to VAIO PC's HDD
or State Solid Drive (SSD).
- Up to eight digital terrestrial and satellite
broadcasts can be simultaneously recorded by connecting
a maximum of eight "nasne" hardware units to VAIO PC.
- Television programs can be searched by keywords.
"VAIO TV with nasne" will become available for Windows 7
equipped VAIO PCs through "VAIO Update," an automatic
free update service for VAIO PC users.
Sony Tablet / Xperia users will be able to watch and
record digital terrestrial and satellite broadcasts
through dedicated applications for Sony Tablet / Xperia
for accessing "nasne" from within the same home network
via Wi-Fi connection. Users will be also able to
schedule recordings of television programs through "G
GUIDE TV OUKOKU CHAN-TORU."