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Sony Camera Recall

November 27, 2006 by 11 Comments

DSC-U50
Eight models of Sony digital cameras are being recalled due to a defect in the LCD screens on some of the cameras. The problem is to do with an image sensor which has a glitch and causes pictures to not be displayed correctly. Currently there is no indication of how many cameras have this defect. Good news is that if your camera in the range listed below has this problem then you can send it in for repair and they will do this for free.

The recall is for the following cameras… DSC-F88, DSC-M1, DSC-T1, DSC-T11, DSC-T3, DSC-T33, DSC-U40 and DSC-U50.

Via: BBC

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets, Displays

Sony PSP Firmware Update

November 21, 2006 by Leave a Comment

Sony PSP
Sony have launched a new firmware for the PSP. This will update your PSP up to version 3.0 now which has a number of enhancements and no doubt, a number of security fixes to stop you homebrew folks from making it do stuff it wasnt designed for 😉 The PSP once updated will have the long awaited PlayStation Network connectivity as well as PlayStation 3 connectivity.

Complete PSP 3.0 Update List:
* PlayStation Network support added under Game
* Online manuals added under Network
* Camera added under Photo
* UMD Auto-Start added under Settings
* 3-Speed Fast Forward/Reverse added under Music
* Visual Player added under Music
* Remote Play added under Network

To upgrade, just go to the network update menu and follow the instructions.

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Sony Playstation 3 HD Troubles

November 17, 2006 by 1 Comment

Sony Playstation 3
New information has come to light today when we found out that older HDTV’s are not currently compatible with the Sony Playstation 3. The PS3 is currently capable of running 1080p and 720p but not 1080i. What happens is that it scales down all the way to 480p which is not really HD. IGN came across this issue which was on 4 games they have tested (Resistance: Fall of Man, Need for Speed Carbon, NHL 2K7 and Tiger Woods 2007).

As we all know, the PS3 can have firmware updates downloaded to it which means a fix should be possible and it wont be anything too drastic to worry about.

Via: SlashGear

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Sony Ericsson W44S Multimedia Phone

November 16, 2006 by 1 Comment

Sony Ericsson W44S
The Sony Ericsson W44S is the latest multimedia phone of theirs to be announced. It has a dual hinge meaning it can open both upwards and across. It has a QVGA display, 115Mb of internal memory. The phone has a 1Seg TV tuner and video recording capabilities. It seems to have a 3.2 megapixel camera and looks like a good contender to hit the market.

Sony Ericsson W44S

Via: TechEBlog

Filed Under: Cell Phones, Cool Gadgets

Sony Playstation 3 Userguide Online

November 13, 2006 by Leave a Comment

PS3 Userguide
Sony have put the userguide online for the PS3 and it is fully linked showing screenshots of the XMB menu system that it runs. The userguide currently shows the V1.00 version of the OS on the PS3 and it seems they will continue to update as new updates become available.

Via: Gizmodo
Userguide

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Sony Vaio Wireless Mouse

November 7, 2006 by Leave a Comment

Sony Mouse
The new Sony Vaio wireless mouse looks rather odd although it could be a mouse that grows on you as you use it more. The VGP-BMS30 is wireless working with Bluetooth technology.

Via: Fosfor

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets

Sony PSP Clone Phone

November 6, 2006 by Leave a Comment

Sony PSP Phone Clone
The PSP has been cloned. The new V191 mobile handset is a Sony PSP look a like. Well, it almost is a PSP look a like. To the untrained eye it might get confused. The phone will play games and the phone can be held like a PSP. However, the games play a Nintendo emulator. The phone has a micro SD slot, 1.3 megapixel camera and can play music and video.

The price tag is rather healthy at 650 USD in Hong Kong. I think I will give this one a miss.

Via: UberGizmo

Filed Under: Cell Phones, Cool Gadgets

Sony Playstation 3 Footage

November 4, 2006 by Leave a Comment

Lots more PS3 footage is coming along now. The footage below is a round up of the NYC meeting by Gizmodo.

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Sony Vaio G1

November 1, 2006 by Leave a Comment

Sony are great when it comes to style and cramming a lot in to a small space. The G1 is the latest to hit the market and weighs in at less then 2 lbs.. 1.8 lbs to be precise. It has a 12.1 inch display, 1.5Gb RAM and an 80Gb hd. It’s a similar size to previous models but the case it made of carbon and this is what helps it loose it’s weight. The battery has a nice life of 12 hours and thats the on board battery.

Sony Vaio G1

Via: SlashGear

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SonyStyle – Bond Style Casino Royale

October 30, 2006 by Leave a Comment

Sony are celebrating the new Bond movie named Casino Royale, by launching 007 type gadgets. Amongst these gadgets we have a 007 Vaio TX, 007 Digital Camera and a 007 Micro Vault. The 007 Vaio TX is the ultra portable PC which is made of constructed aluminium with a 007 gun logo embossed on the shell.

Bond Casino Royale SonyStyle

The 007 digital camera is the Sony Cybershot DSC-T50 which again, is in a sleek black colour. Other features such as the screen privacy filter can be added along with the 007 case to carry them all in. The case might be taking it a tad over the top though 😉

Via: SonyStyle

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Sony PS3 Launch Titles

October 21, 2006 by Leave a Comment

Sony have announced it’s debut games titles for the US launch of the Playstation 3. The launch date is expected to be the 17th November 2006 and more then 20 games will debut with the PS3. Titles from popular genres will be launched all most likely to be under the $60 price tag.

PS3 F1

Games such as Resistance: Fall of man, will utilise the blu-ray disk and titles such as NBA 07 will take advantage of high def running at 1080p. It’s an exciting time of year with this console due out before christmas with this amount of games. The power of the playstation 3 enhances graphics and game play to hyper-realistic details never seen before on a games console.

SCEA Launch Titles
Resistance: Fall of Man(TM)
NBA 07
Genji: Days of the Blade(TM)

PS3 Controller SIXAXIS

Third Party Publisher Titles
Blazing Angels(TM) Squadrons of WWII Ubisoft
Call of Duty(R)3 Activision
EA Sports(TM) Fight Night Round 3 Electronic Arts
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bethesda Softworks
F.E.A.R.(TM) Vivendi Universal Games
Full Auto(TM)2: Battlelines Sega
Madden NFL(TM) 07 Electronic Arts
MARVEL(TM):ULTIMATE ALLIANCE(TM) Activision
Mobile Suit Gundam(R): CROSSFIRE(TM) NAMCO BANDAI Games
NBA 2K7 2K Sports
Need For Speed(TM) Carbon Electronic Arts
NHL(R) 2K7 2K Sports
RIDGE RACER(R) 7 NAMCO BANDAI Games
Sonic the Hedgehog Sega
Tiger Woods PGA Tour(R) 07 Electronic Arts
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six(R) Vegas Ubisoft
Tony Hawk’s Project 8(TM) Activision
Untold Legends(TM) Dark Kingdom(TM) Sony Online Entertainment

GranTurismo 5

Sony have also revealed online and network services provided through the PS3 which can offer some great functions for users and developers.

XMB (Xross Media Bar) is the way in to the Playstation network and this is the basis of the navigation system for the console. Through XMB you can access games, network and web connectivity and other media features such as audio and video. If you are a user of the Sony PSP (Playstation Portable) then you will be familier with how XMB works.

MotorStorm

The PS3 will be available as a 20Gb model and a 60Gb model retailing at $499 and $599 respectivly. It will come with the cell broadband engine, built in BD player, internal HDD as mentioned above, it will have HDMI output as standard (cable not included), a wireless controller known as SIXAXIS and network capability. It seems like the 60Gb model will include wifi only.

The controller costs $49.99 for the SIXAXIS. A memory card adapter is available for $14.99 which has the ability to transfer your PS2/PS1 saved games on to the harddrive of the PS3. The BD remote control will sell for $24.99.

Sony Playstation 3

Via: Playstation

Filed Under: Cell Phones, Cool Gadgets, Tech News

Sony PS3 Unleashed

October 18, 2006 by Leave a Comment

PSM3Mag luckily got their hands on a demo unit of the new Sony Playstation 3 as well as a number of demo games for their enjoyment. The machine looks top quality with some seriously nice quality images. Check out the full review over at their site, linked below.

Sony PS3 MotorStorm
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