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sony-cyber-shot-dsc-t2The Sony DSC-T2 features an eight-megapixel sensor which is coupled to an internal Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar branded 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch touch panel LCD display. The DSC-T2′s 38 to 114mm equivalent lens incorporates Sony’s Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization to minimize blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. The lens is protected by a sliding cover which nicely retracts flush with the surface of the camera body when closed, making the T2 more pocket-friendly. Other T2 features include ISO sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 3,200, a Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo card slot plus a truly whopping 4GB of built in memory, and power from a proprietary NP-BD1 InfoLithium rechargeable battery.

Like the T200, the T2 doesn’t include a dock and requires a dongle converter for the docking port (included) to connect the USB cable (also included), or to connect a cable for display on a TV (not included). But as the third Law of Consumer Electronics states, “One more small piece to lose: bad.” It’s doubly a problem with the T2; since it includes 4GB memory and will only write to an external card if the internal memory is full, you need that dongle. The alternative is springing for a standard or HD-capable Cyber-shot Station.

And then there’s the touch screen. Over time, Sony has streamlined the operation and layout of the various options, making it less onerous of an interface. But finger touches don’t always register immediately. Furthermore, unlike the higher-end model Ts, which have 16:9 aspect screens and use the blacked letterbox area for the touch-screen icons, the T2′s 4:3 screen overlays the icons on the viewing display, and they can be difficult to see against some scene types.



Sony Bravia SXRD Grand Wega

 

sony-bravia-sxrd-grand-wegaSony Grand WEGA KDS-50A2000 50-Inch SXRD 1080p Rear Projection HDTV Review from Customer. Great TV, My TV history: I’ve owned a Sony KF42WE610 set, which is an LCD Rear Proj. TV. I have helped purchase (and tweak) a Samsung HLP4663W DLP set for my parents, which replaced an older Mitsubishi CRT RPTV. I also own a 26? Syntax LT26HVE flat-panel LCD which I use as my PC monitor. I think it’s fair to say I’ve seen my share of HDTVs.

Well, my parents bought me this set as a graduation gift, to replace my Sony LCD set which was lost in a housefire. And boy, am I ever pleased with it. Sony’s SXRD (their proprietary version of LCOS, or Liquid Crystal on Silicon) technology is easily superior to all of the above-mentioned techs (including Plasma, which I have not owned, but have viewed relatively extensively). It is offered at a “Sony mark-up” but not a tremendous one in terms of other 1080p-capable sets.

Designed for maximum versatility, Sony’s Grand WEGATM XBR® line is equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI technology supports enhanced or High Definition video, together with multi-channel digital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. The PCD input (HD-15-pin) offers easy connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution Grand WEGA XBR TV as a computer monitor.



Sony Vaio VPCEA16FG

 

sony-vaio-vpcea16fgSony Vaio VPCEA16FG supports Genuine Windows® 7 Home Operating System and Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor. It comes in fluorescent and black colors. It also features High Speed USB 2.0, Bundled media player and High Speed USB 2.0.

The entire area of the keyboard is in black, which provides a nice contrast to the pinkishness of the device. However, it is not backlit, which may be a cause for concern for people who are working in areas where ligh is scarce.  Battery life is excellent, as it ran for two hours on a full charge with only 30% of battery drain. On to the ATU Radeon Premium Graphics card, it is just right for a suer who needs high-resolution video gaming.

Sony Vaio VPCEA16FG features:

  • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
  • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 Graphics
  • Bundled media player “Media Gallery” & creation software “PMB VAIO Edition”
  • High Speed USB 2.0


Sony Vaio P115

 

sony-vaio-p115The design of the Vaio P is so unique that you can’t compare it to any other laptops around. The Vaio P maybe the most portable PC available in the local market. It’s so light and tiny that you can put it in any purse/man-purse. It’s even smaller than any netbook available. The design is quite a head-turner.

The body feels cheaper compared to the first generation of Vaio P. The older model feels more expensive. I don’t like the neon color of the unit. It feels very pasticky and too pink for my taste.

The screen is pretty crisp but on the dimmer side. I think Sony decided to lower the brightness to conserve battery. One thing that might frustrate any user is the smallness of the screen. The fonts are so tiny and hard to read. And on landscape mode, browsing the web is a bit of a chore since you have to scroll a lot. It’s a good thing that Sony added a “large” view toggle button for a quick change of resolution. The keyboard is surprisingly good. I wrote the entire review on this Vaio P without any trouble.

You have 3 ways for UI navigation. First, you can attach a Bluetooth or wired mouse. I was able to connect my Apple Mighty Mouse without any problem. Second, you can use the middle trackpoint button similar to any ThinkPad laptops (they replaced the old optical navigation on the previous model.) Or you can use the optical trackpad on the right side of the screen with your thumb. The left&right button is located on the left side of the screen. The last 2 options will require some learning curve to fully utilize it.



Sony VAIO Z1

 

sony-vaio-z1The VAIO Z1 belongs in a class of notebooks called “thin and light”, this simply means it’s a notebook that’s easy to carry around in a case or under your arm if necessary.  Thin and light notebooks are great for business travelers or students who want something they can carry around easily but still get good fast performance out of.  Just a few examples of other brands thin and light notebooks are the IBM ThinkPad T41, Gateway 450, HP Compaq nc4000, and Fujitsu S7000.  It’s a fairly crowded category with a lot of competition.

The fact that Sony makes us go to SonyStyle.com and not Sony.com obviously emphasizes a bit about what Sony is all about with its electronics products.  Style and good looks is an important part of any product Sony puts out on the market.  The Z1 notebook certainly does a few things to make itself standout in the style category through its unique styling features.
The best way to describe the look of the Z1 is “clean”.  The Z1 sports a sloping look that makes you believe this would be an aerodynamic feature – unfortunately aerodynamics only helps physically moving objects go faster and not such inanimate objects as computers.  All of the ports on the Z1 are either hidden behind doors or inset into a recessed area, further adding to the smooth and clean look.  The case is a silver color and made of a hard plastic and not a metal composite such as a magnesium alloy.

Sony gives the VAIO Z1 series a streamlined look: The front and side edges slant inward at approximately 45-degree angles. Halfway down each side, the edge curves in about one inch, creating a crevice where Sony hides many of the laptop’s ports. In addition to two USB 2.0 ports, headphone/microphone jacks, and one PC Card slot, the left edge sports two Sony staples: an iLink (a.k.a. FireWire) port and a Memory Stick slot. The power button, a 56Kbps modem jack, and two system-status lights occupy the right-edge recession.

The Sony VAIO Z1′s arrangement of the keyboard and touchpad is less impressive than its angular case. The reasonably wide and comfortable keyboard is firm, but it’s nothing spectacular. The touchpad works fine, although the two matchstick-size mouse buttons underneath the pad could be larger. A strip of average-sounding speakers is centered above the board. Three buttons are the only standout features on the keyboard deck: two programmable application buttons in the upper-right corner, plus a convenient wireless on/off switch above the two buttons.