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Sony is releasing 2 new blu-ray disk player models (BDP-S5100, BDP-S1100) on July 27. Their upper surfaces have faceted shapes, which changes the look of the body depending on light reflection. By setting “Quick Start-up Mode”, they can be ready to use only 3 seconds after being powered up.

BDP-S5100

“BDP-S5100″ is compatible with blu-ray 3D and wireless LAN.

As a blu-ray disk player, it features “TV SideView” for the first time. “TV SideView” is a free application that enables you to enjoy internet movies by using a smartphone or tablet. Also, those smart devices can be used as a remote control.

You can enjoy an abundance of contents provided by “Sony Entertainment Network” such as movies and animes.

Estimated price: ¥20,000
Size: 360 x 43 x 194mm
Weight: 1.3kg
Input/output terminal: HDMI output terminal x 1, Digital audio output x 1, USB x 2, LAN x 1

BDP-S1100

“BDP-S1100″ has a compact body which is slightly smaller than an A4 size notebook. Just like “BDP-S5100″, it’s compatible with contents from “Sony Entertainment Network”.

Estimated price: ¥14,000
Size: 290 x 43 x 193mm
Weight: 1.1kg
Input/output terminal: HDMI output terminal x 1, Digital audio output x 1, USB x 1, LAN x 1

Sony is releasing 2 new models (65 inch and 55 inch) of their 4K compliant LCD “BRAVIA KD-X9200A” series on June 1.

Because of the high color vividness of Sony’s newly developed “Triluminous Display” technology and use of its Magnetic Fluid Speakers, adopted for use in TVs for the first time, Sony says that its “BRAVIA KD-X9200A” delivers such a vivid sensory experience that you may forget that you’re really not there. “Am I really in my living room…?”

Its 4K image resolution processor enables images with several different levels of resolution to convert to 4K resolution images.

In terms of connecting to a smart device, there are some interesting functions like “One-touch mirroring function” to mirror the screen of NFC compliant Xperia smartphones or tablets to the TV screen, or “TV SideView” so that you can use your smart device as the TV’s remote control.

KD-65X9200A（65 inch）
Estimated Price: 　750,000 yen
Dimensions (without a stand):　168.2 × 87.5 × 10.0cm
Weight: 45kg

KD-55X9200A（55 inch）
Estimated Price:　500,000 yen
Dimensions (without a stand):　　146.3 × 74.9 × 10.0cm
Weight: 33.1kg