Jan 07

Sony trots out 12 megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-W220

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Sony‘s busting out a plethora of wares today in Vegas, and included among them is a new entry-level W-Series Cyber-shot. The DSC-W220 features both Intelligent Scene Recognition and Dynamic Range Optimizer, both of which were previously reserved for higher-end offerings. Specs wise, it’s touting a 2.7-inch LCD monitor, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4X optical zoom lens, HD output, Optical SteadyShot stabilization, 15MB of internal memory and a Memory Stick card slot.It’ll hit this April in silver, black, pink and blue for about $190.

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Jan 07

Sony touchscreen Walkman NWZ-X1000 OLED player hands-on!

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Sony’s press event is just about to start, but we managed to sneak away and grab some snaps of the heavily-guarded new OLED touchscreen Walkman NWZ-X1000. It’s under some major glass and lights and we were working fast, so we apologize for any blurriness, but that’s the price of exclusives, kids. Check back soon for the official shots during the presser — and don’t worry, we’re on the hunt for the VAIO P.

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Jan 07

The New World’s Thinnest Plasma: Panasonic NeoPDP

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By Panasonic, this plasma just inches millimeters out Pioneer’s 9mm previous best. It’s 1/3 of an inch thick on the dot and it uses 33% power than veteran Panasonic plasma tech. Bonus shot:

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Jan 07

Sony brings Yahoo! widgets to 1080p ZBR9 / Z-Series HDTVs

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No surprise here, but Sony‘s making darn sure it’s not left behind in the connected HDTV arena by introducing seven new sets that all look to the Yahoo! Widget Engine to pull down Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, Slacker and other web-based content right on one’s HDTV. Proudly dubbed Bravia Internet Widgets, the functionality will come bundled in with the firm’s ZBR9 lineup (comprised of the 52-inch KDL-52XBR9, 46-inch KDL-46XBR, 40-inch KDL-40XBR90 and 32-inch KDL-32XBR9) as well as the 52-inch KDL-52Z5100, 46-inch KDL-46Z5100, and 40-inch KDL-40Z5100. All seven sets tout 1080p panels, BRAVIA Sync, four HDMI inputs, an Ethernet jack and a cute Energy Star 3.0 sticker to boot. Gear up for TV 2.0 (or are we up to 3.0?) to land this Spring.

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Jan 07

Sony’s BRAVIA VE5 series brings zero-watt standy, HCFL backlighting

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During the run-up to CES, we heard through the grapevine that eco-friendly and well-connected HDTVs were going to be all the rage in early January, and so far, those premonitions are spot on. Sony’s new BRAVIA VE5 line sucks down around 40% less power than many of the company’s other LCD HDTV models, and there are two main developments to thank. First, the 52-inch KDL-52VE5, the 46-inch KDL-46VE5 and the 40-inch KDL-40VE5 all tout a zero-watt standby switch, which — when flipped on — cuts power usage to “nearly zero watts.” Additionally, this Energy Star 3.0-compliant trifecta is the first from Sony to sport the micro-tubular Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (HFCL), and as if that wasn’t enough, there’s even a motion sensor that can turn the set off if no action is sensed and a ambient light sensor for good measure. All greenness aside, each of the three also boasts Motionflow 120Hz technology, a USB port for loading up digital media files, the BRAVIA Engine 2, BRAVIA Sync, four HDMI inputs and 24- True Cinema. Check ’em this summer for currently undisclosed prices; full release is after the break.

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Jan 07

Vizio takes the cover off Connected HDTV: Netflix, Blockbuster, Amazon, Yahoo! and more

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Netflix streaming is one thing, but Vizio seems to be taking its new status as a premium HDTV manufacturer very well, with the new Connected HDTV platform featuring support for Yahoo! Widgets, Flash, Blockbuster OnDemand (!), Flickr, Pandora, Rhapsody and Accedo Broadband. Due Fall 2009, owners can feel free to go wired or 802.11n style to connect to any of these services in HD, if supported. Clearly missing? Yahoo!, Media Center Extender, but the 2H 2009 fight of Internet-ready televisions is on – set-top boxes better watch their back.

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Jan 07

Hands-on with Panasonic’s 0.33-inch thick Neo PDP Eco plasma

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Panasonic ended its press conference today with a bang as it debuted the 0.33-inch thick Neo PDP Eco plasma display. We’re still scrambling to find out how close this thing is to production, but good heavens, it’s sexy. Have a look below.

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Jan 07

Hands-on with Panasonic’s DMP-B15 portable Blu-ray player at CES 2009

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We didn’t have high hopes going into Panny’s press conference today, but the company still managed to unveil a few surprises here in Vegas. One of those shockers was the world’s first portable Blu-ray player, the DMP-. Said device supposedly includes the ability to pump out 1080p content, and while we’re not terribly enthused about the design, we suppose we’ll give it a pass being that’s a world first.

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Jan 07

Samsung officially introduces 2233RZ, the 22-inch 3D panel for gamers with two eyes

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Samsung officially introduces 2233RZ, the 22-inch 3D panel for gamers with two eyes

3D gaming with flickery goggles is old-school tech that won’t die, and is poised for a big-time comeback this year. Samsung is at the forefront, hoping you’ll go all cross-eyed over its upcoming 2233RZ. The $399 panel, shipping in April, measures 22-inches and sports a healthy 1680 x 1050 resolution, 20,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 nits brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate. If that sounds familiar it should, as those specs all match the earlier 2233Hz, with the obvious difference being that you can split those cycles across two eyes — 60-per — for some immersive 3D action. Yes, goggles are required, but they’ll be included, as will be compatibility with the new GeForce 3D Vision cards.

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Jan 07

Video: CES Preview Includes Dancing Robots, Dual-Screen Notebook, Cheap Thrills

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LAS VEGAS — It’s the day before the Consumer Elecronics Show officially opens, and the Wired crew is already hard at work getting a sneak peek at some of the hottest gadgets from the show floor.

In the video below, I take a look at some CES 2009 highlights, from a press preview event called CES Unveiled. Highlights include a laptop with two — count ’em, two! — screens; an ultralight, ultra-thin Macbook Air competitor; a wisecracking, breakdancing robot; and some inexpensive and quite distinctive-looking wireless speakers from a reborn Sharper Image.

Video: Producer — Annaliza Savage, Camera — John Ross, Editor — Michael Lennon.

For more videos from Wired.com, check out www.wired.com/video. And for complete, up-to-date coverage from CES 2009 in Las Vegas, go to www.wired.com/ces .





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