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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
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Overall the CR11Z/R, and the whole CR series, is another excellent example of Sony design and quality. Fine, it's not the cheapest out there but then nothing in this class looks or feels quite as good, which adds its own sense of value beyond that of simply specs and raw speed.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007
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The megapixel arms race is on again, with the introduction of a new generation of 12MP digital compact cameras from several major manufacturers. This is Sony's take on the the idea, featuring a Carl Zeiss 3x zoom lens and image stabilisation. But is more really better?
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
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In terms of features and specifications the 32D3000 is a huge step forward from previous Bravia LCDs - and there are definite picture performance benefits too. Yet we just can't shake the feeling that with some of the features appearing somewhat wasted on a set as small as this, perhaps the 32D3000's slightly premium price is more than you really need to pay for a good 32in TV.
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The Sony HDR-CX7 records high-definition video to flash based memory. It also features an amazing 10x optical zoom.
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Thursday, August 9, 2007
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Sony has prepared a new, luxurious series of ultra-portable notebooks to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the first Sony VAIO notebook. Join us as we take a look at the latest high-end piece of desirable hardware from Sony's design team.
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Monday, August 6, 2007
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The RDR-HXD870 is a magnificent hard-disk/DVD combi recorder that boasts a staggering array of features (including the all-important Series Recording) and killer performance. But the biggest bonus is the price - at just over £200 it's much more affordable than its spec sheet would suggest, making it a real bargain to boot. Given Sony's usual 'pricier than thou' attitude, this deck makes a refreshing change.
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Fed up of using a touch pad? If you are then you need a travel mouse, and Sony has couple you might want to consider.
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Thursday, July 26, 2007
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 is a 12 megapixel point-and-shoot camera priced at under $399 USD.
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To be honest, this is the machine that I really wanted to look at, because this is the first Sony notebook to ship with a solid state hard drive, which goes a long way to explain the cost. For me, solid state drives and ultra-portable notebooks are the perfect match. In fact, my current notebook is just that - a Samsung Q40 with a 32GB solid state drive - and I've been more than happy to trade off capacity for lightning fast access times.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
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Easy to use with a practical resolution and brightness, the VPL-EX4 should suit all but the most demanding office environment. It also has environmental benefits - with its very low power consumption of 5-Watts in standby mode - along with auto standby selection, making the projector relatively eco-friendly. The only running cost is the lamp. Sony claims a lamp life of around 2000/3000 hours in high/low mode. Replacement lamps cost a not-so-cool £300. There are better projectors on the market for imaging professionals, as well as for those presenting lots of fast-paced corporate videos (the contrast ratio is just 300:1), but the VPL-EX4 looks good and it is actually pretty good value for money - a statement you'll rarely read in a Sony review.
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Despite the player's USB thumb-drive design you cannot simply drag tracks to it from your hard drive, use Windows Media Player or any other player you might favour. The only way to transfer tracks to the NW-E015 is to fire up SonicStage CP 4.3, wait for a while for it to boot up?then wait for it to update information on the player?and then, when you try to copy your music across to it, wait for it to update the track information before finally getting around to performing the task at hand.
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Monday, July 23, 2007
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As HD emerges as the new video standard, Sony is at the forefront of developing products that drive the pace of change. From its eye-catching HD Handycams and gorgeous HD Bravia televisions to the sophisticated HD editing capabilities of select VAIO laptops and PCs, Sony really does know how to make our pulses race. Whether you're Peter Jackson or John Do, you'll need a certain specification to make video editing happen. Sony has taken confusion out of the equation with the VAIO VGC-RM1N, one of the most focused desktop PCs we've seen of late. The VAIO VGC-RM1N has a unique appeal for those needing serious HD editing capability. Its unusual design, feature set and price will deter casual videographers, but if working with video is your business - and you don't work for Pixar - you'll enjoy the features, performance and usability offered by this HD workstation. If you only do the odd bit of video editing and aren't too bothered about an exclusive Sony design and bundled software, shop around and you'll get a little more for your money.
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Monday, June 25, 2007
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The new Sony HDV HDR-HC7 has a 3.2MP ClearVid CMOS imager, optical image stabilization and lots of other goodies.
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Friday, June 8, 2007
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Despite the fact that it is one of the most prolific manufacturers of digital cameras, with a very significant share of the market, for some reason Sony often seems reluctant to send me compact cameras for review. The last time I got to take a look at one was the Cyber-shot DSC-W70 almost six months ago. I don't understand, it's not like I slated it or anything.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2007
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Billed as providing "Entertainment in style" the FZ range should be brimming with all the multimedia goodies that would make for a perfect portable living room entertainment centre. However, only half the range features the all important HDMI output for connecting to HDTVs and none of them have TV tuners or screens large enough to display 1080p video. Moreover, none of them ship with Media Center remotes. All of which suggests the Entertainment moniker is a bit of a misnomer but that's not to say the FZ series isn't good, it's just a bit mis-branded.
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