Sony brings new ways to wirelessly enjoy personal content with the
introduction of the "Personal Content Station" and "Portable
Wireless Server" devices.
Sony's new Personal Content Station (PCS) is a wireless home hub
which gives users centralised control over their data, even if it
was captured and resides on several different devices, without the
hassle of transferring them to a PC.
The device connects to a home network to store, view and share
photos and videos from multiple devices including smartphones,
tablets, cameras and camcorders. It supports data transfer through
a Wi-Fi connection from smartphones or tablets, a USB connection or
memory cards and 1TB of storage space.
Using near field communications (NFC) technology users can
automatically begin transferring the most recent photos and videos
taken from a phone to the Personal Content Station. This "One-touch
backup" is managed using your smartphone or tablet by the "PCS
Manager" App (available for download through Google Play or the
iTunes App Store). For non-NFC devices, users can start the
transfer process by following the instructions on the PCS Manager
App.
A key feature of the PCS device is a built-in video transcoder that
automatically converts high-definition AVCHD videos to the MP4
format for playback on smartphones or tablets. The original files
remain on the Personal Content Station untouched and at their
original quality and resolution. Its HDMI output lets users view
photos and videos on large-screen TVs in full HD (up to 1080/60p)
quality.
Users can also manage and post photos and videos stored on the
device to cloud network services or social media sites such as
Facebook and Twitter from their smartphones or tablets using the
app.
The second device announced toda by Sony, the Portable Wireless
Server, gives users new options for storing and sharing content at
home or on the road from mobile devices such as smartphones,
tablets and PCs. The device also serves as a battery charger, card
reader/writer and additional storage by inserting an SD memory card
/ Memory Stick Duo and USB memory.
Using the "PWS Manager" App (available for download through Google
Play or the iTunes App Store) all controls are managed by the
user?s smartphone or tablet. With a wireless connection, users can
transfer content to and from smartphones, tablets or PCs. The PWS
can also connect several devices via Wi-Fi at one time, allowing up
to eight users to simultaneously share and playback different
content on their smartphone, tablet or PC.
The PWS becomes a Wi-Fi memory card reader/writer, a convenient
option for smartphones or tablets that don?t have a memory card
slot. It also functions as a back-up power source for smartphones
or digital cameras. The PWS can be used for up to 10 hours with a
single charge.
The new LLS-201 Personal Content Station and WG-C10 Portable
Wireless Server are available in Europe from this summer.
Specifications
LLS-201: Personal Content Station
Storage |
1TB |
Wireless LAN |
IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/5GHz)
(available channels are varied with areas)
Infrastructure Mode, Wi-Fi Direct Mode |
Inputs and Outputs |
- Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) with USB charge port (2.1A max)
- "Memory Stick Duo"/SD memory card combined slot × 1
- HDMI output |
DLNA capability |
DMS |
NFC |
One-touch functions |
Supported Playback
File Formats |
- Photo: JPEG, MPO, RAW
- Video: AVCHD, MP4, MPEG2 SD, MOV, 3GPP(3GPP2), AVI, MPEG1 |
Dimension |
approx. 172x32x172mm (w/h/d) |
Weight |
approx. 500g (main unit only) |
PCS Manager (App for LLS-201)
System Requirements |
- Compatible with Android smartphone and tablet. Requires Android OS Ver.2.3 or later.
- Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and iPad mini. Requires iOS 6.0 or later. |
WG-C10: Portable Wireless Server
Wireless |
Standard : IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz)
Frequency [channel] : 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz [CH1 - 11] |
Interface |
USB 2.0 A port (Hi-Speed USB)
USB 2.0 microB port (Hi-Speed USB)
Memory Card Slot ("Memory Stick Duo", "SD memory card") |
USB output (A Port) |
DC 5V, 500mA (Max.) |
USB input (microB Port) |
DC 5V, 1A (Max.) |
Usage time |
Approx. 10 hours for MP3 playback |
Dimensions |
approx. 50(W) x 105(H) x 18.5(D) mm
(2 in. x 4 1/4 in. x 3/4 in.) protruding parts not included |
Mass |
approx. 135g (4.76 oz) |
Supported OS |
Android 2.3
Android 4.0 or later
iOS 5.0 or later
Windows 8
Windows 7 SP1 or later
Windows Vista SP2 or later
Windows XP SP3 or later
Mac OS X10.6 or later"
*iOS is the operating system for iPad, iPhone® and iPod touch. |