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- Humanoid bot created to analyze mechanics of swimming, replace unreliable carbon-based life forms
- Internet Explorer coming to Xbox 360 this year, Kinect / voice integration and all
- Nike allies with Xbox 360 for Nike+ Kinect Training: real-time feedback, training reminders through your phone
- Microsoft's SmartGlass gets official: app brings AirPlay-esque streams to Android, iOS and Windows Phone
- Microsoft announces Xbox Music, coming to 360, PCs, tablets and phones
- Microsoft enhances Xbox Live Bing Search with genre navigation, extends support to 12 additional countries
- Xbox 360 software at E3: FIFA 2013 / Madden 2013 gaining Kinect voice commands; Halo 4, Fable, Forza Horizon and Gears of War showcased
- Xbox 360 video gets 35 new content providers, 24/7 live ESPN video
- Nyko, NVIDIA out pair of PlayPad controllers for TegraZone gaming
- Microsoft: Xbox is now the top-selling console worldwide
- Live from Microsoft's E3 2012 keynote!
- Engadget and Joystiq's pre-event broadcast from E3 - Microsoft
- ASUS enlists BlueStacks to run Android apps on Windows PCs, skips all the OS juggling
- Baidu custom ROM for Nexus S swaps Google's apps for Baidu's own, gets few fans in Mountain View
- A different shade of Galaxy S III spotted in Germany (video)
- Origin PC gives EON15-S, EON17-S a Kepler-based GeForce GTX 680M, games get a shot in the arm
- Engadget Giveaway: win one of two Pantech Elements, courtesy of DTS!
- We're live from E3 2012 in Los Angeles!
- OLPC to bring Little Pim language teaching videos to XO laptop, underpriviledged children
- Sony T Series Ultrabook hands-on (video)
- MSI unwraps Slider S20 hybrid tablet with Windows 8 (hands-on)
- Denon teases new SC2900 DJ controller and media player, hopes to get heads spinning (video)
- We're liveblogging Sony's E3 2012 keynote, tonight at 9PM ET!
- Cloudee beta gets Boxee into the video sharing and cloud storage game
- Sprint Galaxy S III arrives with Google Wallet on June 21
- US Cellular announces its Galaxy S III plans, pre-orders begin June 12, retail availability in July
- Lenovo U310 and U410 Ultrabooks now available worldwide starting at $749
- Marvell unveils all-in-one 802.11ac WiFi chip for mobile devices: throws in Bluetooth and NFC
- T-Mobile brings Samsung Galaxy S III to stores on June 21st
- Corning unveils slim, flexible Willow Glass (video)
- ASUS shows off its Open Cloud Computing with a dash of sci-fi, teen angst (video)
- Verizon takes Samsung Galaxy S III pre-orders June 6th, starting at $200
- The Theory uses tiny MicroVision projector to concoct even tinier police chase (video)
- Canon's waterproof PowerShot D20 now shipping: customers who purchased this item also loved Swimmies and flip-flops
- We're liveblogging Microsoft's E3 2012 keynote at 12:30PM ET!
- Panasonic Toughpad A1 clashes with FCC, goes the distance
- Sony's multimedia-centric VAIO F gets folded into new 15-inch VAIO S 15
- Sony updates VAIO E Series, intros E 14P bundle with LL Cool J branding and music editing software
- Sony announces new VAIO L all-in-one with Ivy Bridge, thinner design
- Sony unveils VAIO S13 and S13p laptops with Ivy Bridge, prices start at $900
| Humanoid bot created to analyze mechanics of swimming, replace unreliable carbon-based life forms Posted: 04 Jun 2012 10:44 AM PDT Meet Swumanoid. He's the replacement Tokyo Institute of Technology researchers have whipped up for pesky earthlings who can't identically repeat tests or minutely change their swimming style. The bot can reproduce a swimmer's full body movement and measure water resistance in an effort to shed some light on the forces acting on creatures like Michael Phelps. Created with 3D printed parts of an |
| Internet Explorer coming to Xbox 360 this year, Kinect / voice integration and all Posted: 04 Jun 2012 10:18 AM PDT Microsoft just confessed that while other outfits have brought web browsers to televisions, "no one is using them," because "keyboards don't belong in the living room." Aside from thoroughly slamming Google TV, MS just offered its own alternative: Internet Explorer on Xbox 360... with full-on Kinect / voice command integration. It'll hit later this year, right alongside Smart Glass. Follow our liveblog of Microsoft's E3 keynote right here! |
| Posted: 04 Jun 2012 10:14 AM PDT Nike took to Microsoft's stage at E3 to announce a new fitness feature for your Kinect, Nike+ Kinect Training. We're told it'll make us "athlete-fit", with constant feedback on technique and every four weeks, it'll even re-assess your progress. The setup will also Follow our liveblog of Microsoft's E3 keynote right here! |
| Posted: 04 Jun 2012 10:14 AM PDT Microsoft may not be introducing a next-gen console at E3 this year, but it is teaching its venerable Xbox 360 some new tricks. SmartGlass brings AirPlay-style wireless technology to Xbox and Windows 8 by letting you send video from your tablet or phone to your TV. It then turns that second screen into an information window giving you data of the content you're watching. Plus, it updates the info on your mobile device as the content on the TV changes. The app also enables peripheral controls for games you're playing -- so you can scroll through different plays on your tablet while playing Madden on your big screen, for example. In addition to providing your peripherals with contextual awareness, the SmartGlass app turns your phone into a remote and trackpad for your Xbox, in case using Kinect and regular controllers aren't something you're into. So, you can pinch to zoom, move the onscreen cursor and scroll to your heart's content in Xbox's new web browser using your tablet or phone. When will we be seeing SmartGlass in living rooms? Unfortunately, not until this fall, so our liveblog photos of the app in action will have to suffice until then. Follow our liveblog of Microsoft's E3 keynote right here! |
| Microsoft announces Xbox Music, coming to 360, PCs, tablets and phones Posted: 04 Jun 2012 10:09 AM PDT Say goodbye to Zune, folks. Microsoft has just announced its brand new Xbox Music service during its big E3 presentation. That brings with a library of more than 30 million tracks, which you'll be able to access across all of your Microsoft devices, including your PC, Windows 8 tablet and Windows Phone in addition to the Xbox 360 itself. Expectedly, that all comes wrapped in a Metro-style interface, but it appears to basically be a Zune rebrand beyond that, with few other surprises to be found (at least for now). Follow our liveblog of Microsoft's E3 keynote right here! |
| Posted: 04 Jun 2012 10:07 AM PDT Microsoft's proud of its homegrown search product -- so proud, that gamers hooked on its Xbox Live service will find themselves uttering that word aloud in a bid for hands-free control. Announced today at its E3 keynote, the company's expanding Bing Voice search functionality with the ability to navigate by genre. Simply saying, "Bing comedy," will bring up a host of titles allocated to that category. And non-English speakers will get to enjoy this new perk as well, as the service will now extend to 12 additional countries. Stay tuned for more live coverage of E3 2012 as the show unfolds. Follow our liveblog of Microsoft's E3 keynote right here!
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| Posted: 04 Jun 2012 09:56 AM PDT No new hardware for Microsoft at E3? No problem. Clearly, this year's all about software for the Xbox 360, with both FIFA 2013 and Madden 2013 confirmed for release with Kinect support. Aside from letting you flail to and fro in order to make plays, both titles will also support voice commands, right down to understanding multiple dialects in the former. As for Madden? There's some pretty intense voice integration, enabling one Joe Montana to actually call plays and direct the huddle with his voice here at the E3 stage. The demo was unsurprisingly awesome, and we're told to expect it on store shelves on August 28th. For those who aren't exactly "sports-inclined," there's also Fable and Halo 4 -- two titles that'll supposedly make this year the "best ever" for Xbox 360 software. Follow our liveblog of Microsoft's E3 keynote right here! |
| Xbox 360 video gets 35 new content providers, 24/7 live ESPN video Posted: 04 Jun 2012 09:53 AM PDT Microsoft's E3 2012 keynote has seen it kick up the video content by more than a few notches: it's adding 35 new content providers for the Xbox 360. Machinima, Nickelodeon, Paramount and Univision are among the picks, but the real highlight is the sports push: the NBA and NHL will both have the live treatment that we've previously seen with the MLB. If you're a fan of the existing ESPN app, you're in for your own treat, too: a revamp, Watch ESPN, will provide 24/7 live video that includes sports from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and ESPNU. The timetables for each rollout will vary, but you can be sure you'll have an even wider selection before too long. Follow our liveblog of Microsoft's E3 keynote right here! |
| Nyko, NVIDIA out pair of PlayPad controllers for TegraZone gaming Posted: 04 Jun 2012 09:51 AM PDT If anything's giving gaming juggernauts like Nintendo and Sony reason to look over their shoulders, it's the recent uptick in mobile gaming. And much to those titans' chagrin, Nyko's come to stir the pot. Announced just today, the accessory maker's outing a new line of wireless controllers made specifically for TegraZone titles. The peripherals, co-developed with NVIDIA, come in two distinct sizes: the PlayPad Pro for more traditional gaming with its dual analog controllers, d-pad and array of shoulder and face buttons, and the diminutive PlayPad with its dual analog sliders, carrying case and foldable stand for a truer portable experience. Though both controllers are designed for use with optimized Tegra 2 or 3 titles, legacy games will also be supported via the accessory maker's free Playground app, which will also allow for customized layouts, as well as pre-sets for top titles on devices running Android 3.0 and up. No pricing or concrete release information's been made available at the moment, with the company mentioning only a Fall launch for later this year. We'll be sure to have a hands-on coming in the hours ahead, but for now, content yourself with the presser below. Nyko Technologies Announces Gaming Controllers for Tegra-Based Tablets to Take Console-Quality Gaming Experience Mobile "To embrace the enormous growth of mobile and tablet gaming, our new controllers will provide physical and familiar controls to tablet gamers for a console-like experience," said Chris Arbogast, director of marketing for Nyko Technologies. "Tablet games are evolving, pushing the envelope of graphics and performance. The only limitation has been the lack of physical-input controllers, until now. We are happy to collaborate with the veterans at NVIDIA to create dedicated hardware that's optimized for games running on the Tegra chipset." The Nyko tablet controller series/line features: PlayPad Pro – Nyko's full-sized controller for an at-home gaming experience, including dual analog sticks, d-pad, face buttons and shoulder triggers/bumpers for wireless tablet gaming in the living room. Nyko has also developed a free Android app, called Playground, to provide backwards compatibility for their controllers with legacy tablet titles, including those that currently utilize keyboard mapping, touch mapping and mouse support. Playground provides profile management for customized control schemes, as well as pre-set profiles for top selling and popular games. Like Nyko's tablet controllers, the app will not require rooting of the device.
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| Microsoft: Xbox is now the top-selling console worldwide Posted: 04 Jun 2012 09:50 AM PDT Before Microsoft had even set off any of its gaming fireworks, Don Mattrick took to the stage to tell us that its Xbox had now graduated from best-selling console in North America to best selling console in the world. We've already seen that new versions of Halo and Splinter Cell are both incoming -- so it looks unlikely that Microsoft's good run will be ending any time soon. Follow our liveblog of Microsoft's E3 keynote right here! |
| Live from Microsoft's E3 2012 keynote! Posted: 04 Jun 2012 09:15 AM PDT |
| Engadget and Joystiq's pre-event broadcast from E3 - Microsoft Posted: 04 Jun 2012 09:14 AM PDT Well, our liveblog of Microsoft's pre-show event is about to kick off, but we're sure you'd like to hear what our (and Joystiq's) crystal balls have foretold. We discuss our thoughts on what Microsoft's likely to offer after the break and once you've finished watching, swing across to the liveblog -- we've already started.
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| ASUS enlists BlueStacks to run Android apps on Windows PCs, skips all the OS juggling Posted: 04 Jun 2012 09:01 AM PDT Turns out that you won't have to buy a Transformer AiO and use two whole operating systems to run Android apps on that ASUS Windows PC -- the Taiwan PC builder has struck a deal to run Bluestacks' App Player for key software on the ASUS@Vibe side of its new Open Cloud Computing service. The code layer will give free rein to play games like Fruit Ninja or Defender as well as run more sober titles like Evernote and Pulse. Apps will be available across every type of PC ASUS makes, including Eee PC netbooks and other models without touchscreens, but they won't always be gratis. ASUS is providing free Android apps for just the first six months of service and will be charging an unspecified rate for unlimited access afterwards, so you may want to opt for that Transformer AiO or a PadFone to run mobile apps the old-fashioned way. ASUS Partners with BlueStacks to Bring Android Apps to Millions of PCs Worldwide Adds Premium Android Apps to asus@vibe Entertainment Platform on ZenBooks, Notebooks, Eee PCs, Desktop PCs and All-in-one PCs Taipei, Taiwan (PRWEB) June 03, 2012 ASUS, one of the world's top three consumer notebook vendors and a leading innovator in personal computing products, has partnered with BlueStacks to bring popular Android apps to 30 million Asus PCs worldwide. BlueStacks, makers of "App Player for PC" software, will enable a rich selection of Android apps on asus@vibe, a one-stop entertainment platform that is preinstalled on all ASUS products. Powered by BlueStacks technology, users of asus@vibe can access exciting and engaging Android apps across all categories including games, social, news, shopping, music, business and education. BlueStacks recently partnered with top app developers to bring popular Android apps like Fruit Ninja, Evernote, Pulse, Drag Racing, Defender, Tap Fish, Moviefone, Nook, Guns N Glory, Talking Tom and Kids ABC to the one billion strong PC market. BlueStacks' patent pending LayerCake technology enables Android apps on touch and non-touch Windows PCs. As part of this special arrangement with BlueStacks, users of asus@vibe will enjoy Android apps for free for 6 months, with the option to upgrade to unlimited apps and sync apps from phone to PC. The apps are integrated into and presented seamlessly within the @vibe platform across the entire range of ASUS products, including the ZenBooks, notebooks, Eee PCs, desktop PCs and All-in-one PCs. "ASUS is delighted to bring a vibrant selection of apps that were previously inaccessible on Windows PCs. Our partnership with BlueStacks is a valuable addition to the @vibe family," noted Vira Chang, the Head of eBusiness Services at ASUS. "The integration of BlueStacks and @Vibe is central to ASUS's consumer cloud strategy. Additionally, we are encouraged by the increased revenue potential that BlueStacks represents." "ASUS has created a phenomenal software experience on PCs. Launching with ASUS at Computex 2012 solidifies BlueStacks' leadership position as the sole provider of apps for consumer electronics and PC manufacturers worldwide," said Rosen Sharma, President and CEO of BlueStacks. "Our strong portfolio of apps from top developers, combined with our unique monetization engine makes this a revenue-generating opportunity for PC OEMs. This is a winning proposition for the entire PC ecosystem. App developers who have already built for Android can now just run their apps on Windows PCs through BlueStacks. We've done the heavy lifting for the benefit of all." |
| Baidu custom ROM for Nexus S swaps Google's apps for Baidu's own, gets few fans in Mountain View Posted: 04 Jun 2012 08:47 AM PDT The Nexus S was supposed to be the definition of Google's perfect phone circa late 2010, so we can't imagine that too many at the Googleplex are enthused with the potential impact of a new custom ROM from Baidu. China's search giant has replaced many of the stock Google apps in Android 4.0 with its own examples, ranging from media players through to navigation. Google will take some consolation from knowing that the firmware can't be pushed out over the air and has to be sideloaded over USB. All the same, with plans from Baidu to expand to other Android 4.0 devices, we can't help but think Google faces a minor Kindle Fire effect where it's cut out from its own ecosystem. |
| A different shade of Galaxy S III spotted in Germany (video) Posted: 04 Jun 2012 08:29 AM PDT While Europeans earnestly wait for their pre-ordered pebble blue superphones to appear, a hands-on video from Germany is purportedly showing us a darker, grayer version of Samsung's Galaxy S III. While the skeptic in us would say it's just a lighting issue, the back cover looks perceptibly different to the blue-hued slab we spent time with during its big reveal. It looks almost monochromatic -- and even shinier, if that's possible. The color borders on gun-metal gray and we have to admit, we're already a little smitten. Samsung's had issues bringing the blueish hue to the masses, so this could turn out to be the new non-white color option. Black and white is a bit played out, so our fingers are crossed that we'll get to have our pebble-colored cake and eat it. Check out the possible new look in a hands-on video after the break -- and bring on the hot pink option.
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| Origin PC gives EON15-S, EON17-S a Kepler-based GeForce GTX 680M, games get a shot in the arm Posted: 04 Jun 2012 08:16 AM PDT We hope you didn't pull the trigger too quickly on one of the higher-end configurations for an EON15-S or EON17-S, because Origin PC just revamped its two gaming laptops extraordinaire with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 680M -- a chipset so fresh that NVIDIA itself hasn't made a full public reveal just yet. Springing for the upgrade gives them a more miserly, 28-nanometer Kepler-based graphics engine that will no doubt be a bit gentler on battery life and heat than the GTX 675M of old. While it's not shedding full light on NVIDIA's technology, Origin PC's adaptation is known to stuff in a whopping 4GB of video memory as well as 1,344 CUDA (graphics and general-purpose processing) cores, or more than many desktop-level graphics cards. The company hasn't initially said how much it costs to equip NVIDIA's latest, though the previous $197 upgrade to a 675M might just be a clue as to how much of a premium you'll need to pay for a speed lift in Max Payne 3. |
| Engadget Giveaway: win one of two Pantech Elements, courtesy of DTS! Posted: 04 Jun 2012 08:01 AM PDT After a pair of audio-centric giveaways, you'd think we would be done with the genre for a while, right? Wrong! Today's offering isn't necessarily a pair of headphones or fancy speaker system, but rather the Pantech Element, a waterproof Android tablet that just so happens to be equipped with DTS digital audio decoder technology. What does this mean? DTS, a company that has been cranking out state-of-the-art audio for years, has integrated its sound into the Element to enhance your multimedia and gaming experience. We agree, it "sounds" like a great idea. Hop into the comments to enter, and good luck! The rules:
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| We're live from E3 2012 in Los Angeles! Posted: 04 Jun 2012 08:00 AM PDT Well friends, a barrage of gaming glory is about to descend on southern California. The 2012 edition of E3 begins today with a handful of pre-show press conferences from the industry's big three. We're on the ground at the Los Angeles Convention Center and surrounding area to bring you coverage of all the happenings. While we don't anticipate any big console reveals from Microsoft or Sony, we are looking forward to Unreal Engine 4, Wii U news, Smart Glass, some sort of PlayStation news and a dash of mobile gaming. If you're looking to follow along easily, keep an eye on our event hub for all of the latest game-centered coverage. |
| OLPC to bring Little Pim language teaching videos to XO laptop, underpriviledged children Posted: 04 Jun 2012 07:48 AM PDT One Laptop Per Child is tag-teaming it up with foreign language learning company Little Pim to teach English to underprivileged children. The initiative could help to blur the line between work and fun and lead to future opportunities for kids in an ever-increasingly global economy where English is the lingua franca of many multinational groups and companies. Getting educational videos onto OLPC's affordable XO laptop is consistent with the new partnerships' philosophy that "learning should be a joyous experience and that children learn best when learning and play are seamless activities." There's no word on when the package deal will be available, but we'll be on the lookout for further info. Full PR after the break. 012 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One Laptop per Child (OLPC), a nonprofit whose mission is to provide every child access to new channels of learning and self-expression, and Little Pim, the award-winning foreign language learning program for children, announced today a partnership to bring Lim Pim content to the XO laptop. "We look forward to establishing additional strategic alliances with other providers of innovative children's software and content." The addition of Little Pim to the XO laptop will make learning English an enjoyable and easy experience for young children. Little Pim's unique Entertainment Immersion Method® leads with a fun character (Little Pim the Panda) and provides total immersion in the language. The method engages a child's love of play by watching real kids and animation. Little Pim's method helps children retain new vocabulary, while enhancing analytical, memory and concentration skills. Children can learn over 360 words and phrases using all of the Little Pim products. "We are delighted to join forces with Little Pim to make learning language more fun for children. OLPC and Little Pim share a common philosophy that learning should be a joyous experience and that children learn best when learning and play are seamless activities," said Rodrigo Arboleda, Chairman and CEO of the One Laptop per Child Association. "We look forward to establishing additional strategic alliances with other providers of innovative children's software and content." Little Pim CEO Julia Pimsleur Levine said, "We are thrilled to partner with OLPC and help bring Little Pim content to millions of bright young minds around the world." About One Laptop per Child One Laptop per Child (OLPC at http://www.laptop.org) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide every child in the world access to new channels of learning, sharing and self-expression. In partnership with the public and private sectors and non-governmental organizations and supported by comprehensive implementation and pedagogical services, OLPC seeks to provide each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power connected laptop that empowers individual learning and growth. About Little Pim® Little Pim is an award-winning foreign language immersion series for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Between birth and the age of five, the human brain is hard-wired for language learning, and Little Pim unique Entertainment Immersion Method® helps families take advantage of this brief window, by making language learning easy, fun and effective. Founded on clinical research in early childhood development and linguistics, Little Pim is available 11 languages including Spanish, French, Chinese and Italian, with videos, music, books, flash cards, gift sets and more. Check out why Little Pim is the number one way to teach kids a foreign language at www.littlepim.com.
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| Sony T Series Ultrabook hands-on (video) Posted: 04 Jun 2012 07:24 AM PDT Sony just announced US availability for its T Series Ultrabook, and though we'll only get the T13 and not the T11 stateside, this version will ship with third-gen Intel CPUs rather than the European model's Sandy Bridge processors. Here's the Cliff Notes version if you missed the earlier announcement: the 13-incher weighs 3.5 pounds (admittedly a little hefty for an Ultrabook), but its chassis is just 0.71 inches thin. Moreover, the T13 starts at $800, which is pretty dang low in the larger scheme of Ultrabook pricing. We went hands-on with the T13 at the Sony Center this morning -- head past the break for a closer look at Sony's first Ultrabook. |
| MSI unwraps Slider S20 hybrid tablet with Windows 8 (hands-on) Posted: 04 Jun 2012 07:16 AM PDT MSI is well-known for showing tablets at Computex -- it even showed what amounts to the same tablets at two different shows. It's certainly shaking things up this year, however, with the Slider S20. We've seen hybrid tablet PCs before, but the Windows 8-toting S20 has a fairly slick tilting mechanism that locks the 11.6-inch touchscreen at an angle, turning the slate into a pseudo-laptop right on the spot. MSI is only willing at this early stage to mention a few key details, but it's promising at least one Slider S20 variant with a properly speedy low-voltage Ivy Bridge chip as well as 4GB of RAM, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI and USB 3.0. Our friends at Engadget Spanish got an early look and found the tablet a bit chunky with a so-so display, but also thought that it looked like a "robust" design. Check our overseas companions' first impressions for more, and know that the Slider S20 is expected to reach Europe in September at €899 ($1,121) in its full Ivy Bridge glory along with a lower-powered model at €799 ($996). |
| Denon teases new SC2900 DJ controller and media player, hopes to get heads spinning (video) Posted: 04 Jun 2012 07:00 AM PDT As the world of digital DJing offers those who spin increasingly individual configurations, there's still a dedicated crowd who like to keep it strictly "ones and twos." Denon hears this, and is hoping to snag some of those faithful with its latest SC2900 DJ media player. From the tease video (after the break) it looks like it's pitting itself against Pioneer's CDJ900 and CDJ2000 models. There's a 7-inch platter (Denon's first without a motor,) jazzed up with LEDs for cue and marker points. This can be used to get hands on with CDs (audio and MP3,) USB drives, music direct from the companion "Engine" software (i.e. hosted on a Mac or PC,) and shared media from other compatible networked players. Other goodies include four hot cues, native support for Traktor (and other) DJ software over MIDI, a "slip mode" made popular by the CDJ900 for keeping tracks in the mix even when scratching, and library browsing via iPad (though we're not sure if it's anything more than that). Pricing and availability should get played out soon, in the meantime you might want to start boning up on those old DMC routines.
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| We're liveblogging Sony's E3 2012 keynote, tonight at 9PM ET! Posted: 04 Jun 2012 07:00 AM PDT The PlayStation 4? The Vita 2? Pipedreams for E3 2012, perhaps, but Sony's surely going to put on a show, as always, with this year's E3 press event. A Vita price cut seems like it might be in the cards, to help reinvigorate interest in the company's portable. We'll probably also be getting some more insight into the SOEmote for EverQuest II -- and, of course, games, games, games. Want to join in on the action? Follow along here at 9PM ET. June 4, 2012 9:00 PM EDT |
| Cloudee beta gets Boxee into the video sharing and cloud storage game Posted: 04 Jun 2012 07:00 AM PDT Media center software, a streaming set top box and a TV-tuning USB dongle -- Boxee already has a pretty decent amount on its plate. But don't think the company is done just yet. This isn't about products, this about an ecosystem, and the next step in building that out is Cloudee. At its heart Cloudee is a cloud-based video hosting and sharing service, not terribly dissimilar from YouTube at first glance. But, the vision here is more focused and more narrow than simply having a public space to post your viral clips and home movies. There is the ability to comment on and like videos, but sharing is focused on limited groups of contacts, borrowing some inspiration from Google+. After recording a clip it can be uploaded directly to Cloudee where you can organize your creations into collections, which can not only by shared but have multiple contributors. Boxee's Avner Ronen gave us an example of a recent company outing, where the whole staff contributed videos to a collection shared only internally. He explained that, "video is very specific, a special use case and it deserves its own treatment," something he thinks other services have fallen flat on. When asked about the future of the service he only said only that it will be a "big part of the boxee experience going forward, tightly integrated with Boxee Box." We can't help but hope this is the first step towards a cloud-based DVR service, which we felt was sorely missing from the launch of the Live TV dongle.
For now the service is in closed beta, with only an iPhone app available. During the testing period users will be provided with unlimited storage for free, but Ronen hopes to move Cloudee out of beta quickly and begin offering it on a freemium model. All users will get a limited amount of storage for free while more demanding uploaders can purchase unlimited hosting. Just how much free storage will be provided or how much the premium level will cost is still up in the air. Boxee plans to closely watch how testers use the app and decide how the best price and storage points before officially launching and expanding and opening up to other platforms like Android. Once our beta invite arrives we'll be back with a hands-on and you can sign up yourself by heading over to Cloudee.com. |
| Sprint Galaxy S III arrives with Google Wallet on June 21 Posted: 04 Jun 2012 06:30 AM PDT The hubbub of carriers eager to sell Samsung's latest beauty ain't stopping. This time, it's Sprint's turn, announcing that its version of the NFC-capable, 4G-connectable Galaxy S III will arrive Google Wallet-friendly and ready for your retail therapy starting June 21st. Two-year contracts are priced at $200 for the 16GB version and $250 for the 32GB option, although the latter will be web-exclusive. Pre-orders will start from June 5th -- in both Pebble Blue and Marble White options. Sprint gives you the hard sell right after the break. Samsung Galaxy S III Comes to Sprint, the Only Wireless Carrier to Offer the Device with Unlimited Data Pricing Plans and Google Wallet Pre-Loaded, on June 21 Pre-order begins June 5 at www.sprint.com/galaxysiii OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sprint (NYSE:S), the only national wireless carrier offering truly unlimited data for all phones while on the Sprint network1, will offer Samsung Galaxy S® III beginning on Thursday, June 21. Manufactured by Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S. and the No. 1 smartphone provider worldwide2, Galaxy S III is powered by Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, and boasts a brilliant 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED™ touchscreen and access to the Sprint 4G LTE network when it launches later this year. "Sprint is the only U.S. carrier to offer this device with the simplicity of unlimited data plans. Our customers will appreciate being able to use the robust features and capabilities of this device without worrying about data caps, throttling or silly overage charges." Sprint is the only national U.S. wireless carrier to offer Galaxy S III preloaded with Google Wallet™ enabling the phone to act like a personal wallet using Near Field Communication (NFC) to make safe purchases at more than 100,000 participating retailers. Samsung Galaxy S III will be offered in a 16GB version for $199.99 and 32GB version for $249.99 (excluding taxes) with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement at Sprint Stores, Sprint Business Sales, Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and Web Sales (www.sprint.com). The 32GB version will be available exclusively through Web Sales. Customers can pre-order the device beginning Tuesday, June 5, at www.sprint.com/galaxysiii. It will be available in two color options – Pebble Blue and Marble White. "Sprint and Samsung take another leap forward together in bringing our customers the best in mobile technology with Galaxy S III on the Sprint 4G LTE network," said Fared Adib, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. "Sprint is the only U.S. carrier to offer this device with the simplicity of unlimited data plans. Our customers will appreciate being able to use the robust features and capabilities of this device without worrying about data caps, throttling or silly overage charges." Galaxy S III offers the speed of a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 2GB of RAM for multitasking, amazing graphics and rich HD multimedia content. It also has two cameras – an 8-megapixel rear-facing zero shutter-lag camera with LED flash, 1080p video capture, intelligent camera features and facial recognition and a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera. New features designed to make the phone easier to use include: S Voice™ is the advanced natural language user interface that enables search and basic device-user communication. It can be used to turn the volume up or down on the music player, answer or reject incoming calls, shut off or choose to snooze the alarm clock or take a picture by saying "smile" or "cheese." Galaxy S III also takes sharing to a new level by making it fast and easy to share pictures, videos and presentations between devices or with friends and groups of people. S Beam expands on Android Beam™ to enhance device-to-device sharing through NFC technology by adding the ability to share photos, videos, documents and other DRM-free content to Android Beam. This allows a 1GB file to be shared within minutes and a 10MB file within seconds by simply touching another Galaxy S III phone. Samsung Galaxy S III customers enjoy an unlimited data experience with Sprint Everything Data plans. Sprint's Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $79.99 per month for smartphones – a savings of $40 per month versus Verizon's comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB web, or $10 per month savings versus Verizon's 450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB web (excludes taxes and surcharges). |
| US Cellular announces its Galaxy S III plans, pre-orders begin June 12, retail availability in July Posted: 04 Jun 2012 06:26 AM PDT The flood continues. We knew as of early this morning that regional carrier US Cellular would be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S III, and we now have a few more details to add to our interest. The flagship device will be available for pre-order June 12th and is going to be in stores and online sometime in July. The pricing hasn't been announced yet, but US Cellular mentions that this will be known as soon as the presale begins, and we wouldn't be shocked if it fell right inline with Sprint's price points ($199 for 16GB and $249 for 32GB). Once the purchasing magic begins, you'll have your choice of a 16GB model in Marble White or Pebble Blue, or a 32GB version in only the paler shade. The carrier also plans to start pushing its fledgling LTE network into new areas to support its latest handset coup. For a few more details, most of which will probably sound pretty familiar at this point, check out the PR after the break. U.S. CELLULAR CUSTOMERS GETTING THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S III IN JULY Online presales begin June 12 CHICAGO (June 4, 2012) – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S. and the No. 1 smartphone provider worldwide, have announced that the 4G LTETM Samsung Galaxy S® III will be available for customers to preorder on June 12 and will be in stores and online in July. Customers will have the option to prepay for the device beginning June 12 and sign up for updates on June 5 at uscellular.com/gs3. The Galaxy S III smartphone will be offered in a 16 GB version in Marble White and Pebble Blue and a 32 GB version in Marble White. Pricing will be available when the presale begins on June 12. Customers who purchase the Samsung Galaxy S III from U.S. Cellular receive benefits no one else offers, including new devices faster without resigning contracts, free Battery Swap and the only points-based rewards program in the industry. "We're eager to get this iconic smartphone into the hands of our customers so they can experience the 4G LTE network on a powerful device with lots of new, unique and cool features," said Edward Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular. "Whether you are a first-time smartphone buyer or a seasoned user, the Galaxy S III makes it easy to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you." The Galaxy S III is a cutting-edge device designed to enhance your life and make it easier to do the things you need your phone to do, such as messaging, taking pictures, multimedia activities and sharing information. Using revolutionary technology, it's capable of doing things never seen before with other smartphones. With Share Shot, there is no longer a need to email or download photos. Photos taken can be immediately shared with up to 5 others by synching devices. Photos, calendars, documents and video can be shared simply with S Beam by touching Galaxy S III phones together. The large screen with Trace technology makes text messaging a breeze by swiping between letters instead of typing, and the eight megapixel camera means you can leave your point-and-shoot camera at home. Highlighted features: Pop Up Play: picture-in-picture video capability that enables multi-tasking with other applications such as email U.S. Cellular, in partnership with King Street Wireless, currently offers 4G LTE service in select cities in Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. In the second half of this year, 4G LTE coverage will expand to cover select cities in Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia. By the end of 2012, 54 percent of U.S. Cellular customers will enjoy faster 4G LTE speeds. For more information about the 4G LTE experience, visit uscellular.com/4G. |
| Lenovo U310 and U410 Ultrabooks now available worldwide starting at $749 Posted: 04 Jun 2012 06:22 AM PDT We're no strangers to Lenovo's new IdeaPads, having seen them at CES, but now the relatively cheap (and chunky) Ultrabooks are available to purchase. The starting price seems to have inflated slightly since January, with the 13.3-inch U310 base model going for $749 and the 14-inch U410 starting at $799. If size and weight are your prime concerns, be advised that even the smaller U310 comes in at 1.7kg (3.74 pounds) and 18mm (0.7 inches) thick. The 14-incher takes the Ultrabook definition to its limit at 1.9kg (4.18 pounds) and 21mm (0.83 inches) thick. Both are available with Ivy Bridge processors up to Core i7, as much as 1TB of storage, plus optional 32GB SSD cache drives and NVIDIA discrete graphics. Look to buy them starting today at retailers in the US and UK as well as direct from Lenovo's website at the source link. Lenovo Unleashes Ultrabooks to Power Next Chapter of Great Ideas |
| Marvell unveils all-in-one 802.11ac WiFi chip for mobile devices: throws in Bluetooth and NFC Posted: 04 Jun 2012 06:21 AM PDT |
| T-Mobile brings Samsung Galaxy S III to stores on June 21st Posted: 04 Jun 2012 06:19 AM PDT T-Mobile US isn't letting Verizon bask in the spotlight for too long, as it just announced that June 21st will be the magic date it begins offering the Samsung Galaxy S III in stores. From what we can tell, this particular flavor of the device has seemed to escape a good chunk of carrier influence, with the traditional home button model staying intact. As we've been expecting, the GSIII will come in 16 and 32GB models (price is still an unknown at the moment, though $200 and $250 respectively seems to be the popular choice so far), run on a Snapdragon S4 dual-core CPU clocked at 1.5GHz and offer an impressive 2GB RAM. It doesn't appear that T-Mo will be allowing pre-orders through official retail channels, but you can sign up for a reminder by going to the link below. But don't worry if you forget to do that -- we'll keep you posted on all the updates no matter what. T-Mobile to Debut the Samsung Galaxy S III on June 21
· Productivity: For customers who want to use the device in their business and personal lives, T-Mobile's Galaxy S III offers a suite of security features delivering enterprise-friendly capabilities. From syncing corporate email, calendars and contacts to providing on-device encryption, the Galaxy S III makes it easy to maximize efficiency and productivity for enterprise users. T-Mobile customers also have access to Wi-Fi Calling and the Smartphone Mobile HotSpot feature ensuring easy and reliable connectivity while on the road. |
| Corning unveils slim, flexible Willow Glass (video) Posted: 04 Jun 2012 06:14 AM PDT That is not plastic in the image above, it's glass. In particular it's a sheet of Corning's new 100-micron-thick Willow Glass, a new ultra-thin and flexible substrate for LCDs and OLEDs. The extreme thinness of the glass should lead to lighter, svelter devices, but it also means that shape is no longer a barrier for design. In fact, Corning expects Willow Glass will eventually lead substrates to be manufactured "roll-to-roll" instead of "sheet-to-sheet" -- similar to how newspapers are printed. Even though the glass as thin as paper (literally) it doesn't give up its patented Corning toughness. Though, we wouldn't subject this to the same sort of abuse that the more brolic Gorilla Glass is built to withstand. Willow will start showing up in smartphones first, but the company is already looking into additional applications, such as solar cells and lighting. For more, check out the video and PR after the break. Corning Launches Ultra-Slim Flexible Glass Corning® Willow™ Glass will help enable new, thinner applications and could revolutionize display manufacturing CORNING, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced the launch of Corning® Willow™ Glass, an ultra-slim flexible glass, which could revolutionize the shape and form of next-generation consumer electronic technologies. The company made the announcement today at the Society for Information Display's Display Week, an industry tradeshow in Boston. Corning Willow Glass will help enable thin, light and cost-efficient applications including today's slim displays and the smart surfaces of the future. The thinness, strength, and flexibility of the glass has the potential to enable displays to be "wrapped" around a device or structure. As well, Corning Willow Glass can be processed at temperatures up to 500° C. High temperature processing capability is essential for today's high end displays, and is a processing condition that cannot be supported with polymer films. Corning Willow Glass will enable the industry to pursue high-temperature, continuous "roll-to-roll" processes – similar to how newsprint is produced - that have been impossible until now. It will support thinner backplanes and color filters for both organic light emitting diodes (OLED) and liquid crystal displays (LCD) in high performance, portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, and notebook computers. This new, ultra-slim flexible glass will also help develop conformable (curved) displays for immersive viewing or mounting on non-flat surfaces. Corning Willow Glass is formulated to perform exceptionally well for electronic components such as touch sensors, as well as leveraging glass's natural hermetic properties as a seal for OLED displays and other moisture and oxygen-sensitive technologies. "Displays become more pervasive each day and manufacturers strive to make both portable devices and larger displays thinner. Corning Willow Glass provides the substrate performance to maintain device quality in a thin and light form factor," said Dr. Dipak Chowdhury, division vice president and Willow Glass program director. "Currently manufacturing in a sheet-to-sheet process, we expect Corning Willow Glass to eventually allow customers to switch to high throughput, efficient roll-to-roll processing, a long-awaited industry milestone." Like Corning's other leading-edge glass substrates, including EAGLE XG® Slim and Corning LotusTM Glass, Corning Willow Glass is produced using the company's proprietary fusion process. Advances in fusion forming have made it possible to produce glass that is 100 microns thick – about the thickness of a sheet of copy paper. Even at that thickness, it provides hermetic sealing to sensitive components, while also providing excellent optical, thermal, and surface properties. Corning is currently shipping samples of its Willow Glass to customers developing new display and touch applications. The company is also collaborating with research institutions, customers, and equipment makers to develop an ecosystem of compatible process equipment, including optimized process design. Although initially being launched as an advanced display substrate, Corning is actively working on other potential applications for its Willow Glass, including use in lighting and flexible solar cells. "Corning will continue to develop and improve innovative glass products to enable the high-performance, game-changing displays that will drive tomorrow's increasingly diverse electronics markets," Chowdhury said. For more information, please see www.corning.com/WILLOW. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which are based on current expectations and assumptions about Corning's financial results and business operations, that involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include: the effect of global political, economic and business conditions; conditions in the financial and credit markets; currency fluctuations; tax rates; product demand and industry capacity; competition; reliance on a concentrated customer base; manufacturing efficiencies; cost reductions; availability of critical components and materials; new product commercialization; pricing fluctuations and changes in the mix of sales between premium and non-premium products; new plant start-up or restructuring costs; possible disruption in commercial activities due to terrorist activity, armed conflict, political or financial instability, natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, or major health concerns; adequacy of insurance; equity company activities; acquisition and divestiture activities; the level of excess or obsolete inventory; the rate of technology change; the ability to enforce patents; product and components performance issues; retention of key personnel; stock price fluctuations; and adverse litigation or regulatory developments. These and other risk factors are detailed in Corning's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events. About Corning Incorporated Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 160 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy, and metrology. |
| ASUS shows off its Open Cloud Computing with a dash of sci-fi, teen angst (video) Posted: 04 Jun 2012 06:06 AM PDT ASUS has been touting Open Cloud Computing as the glue that unites its new devices at Computex, but it hasn't been very specific as to what that meant. Rather than just give us the dry details, though, ASUS has chosen to sum it all up in a slightly surreal video illustrating how its cloud solves the travails of friends and family. Web storage comes up often for sharing files across the Internet -- apparently, by reaching through clouds -- and is joined by Open Help for sorting out frustrated parents, Open Link for helping woe-is-me teenagers finish high school projects on their Padfones, Vibe for sharing media and Waveface for coordinating a thank you event with everyone. Apart from being a bit trippy, the promo has more than a small dose of science fiction: although we've seen some future product concepts from ASUS before, we're pretty sure there's no holographic watches and virtual assistants on the short-term roadmap. If you can reconcile that with practical reality, you'll be ready for the video after the story jump. |
| Verizon takes Samsung Galaxy S III pre-orders June 6th, starting at $200 Posted: 04 Jun 2012 05:48 AM PDT Samsung confirmed the initial US carriers for the Galaxy S III, and we're now getting the deluge of details from the carriers themselves. Verizon is first at bat and will start taking your pre-orders on June 6th at 7AM ET. The company is coy on the actual ship date, but it'll ask $200 for a 16GB version on a contract, and a slightly higher $250 if you really need 32GB from the very start. Its edition is a dead ringer in looks for the international model outside of the "4G LTE" stamp, but it carries both the 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 and 2GB of RAM as the Canadian models. You can take a peek at the full details first-hand after the break. VERIZON WIRELESS ANNOUNCES SAMSUNG GALAXY S® III COMING TO AMERICA'S LARGEST 4G LTE NETWORK The Next Generation Smartphone with the Power to Share and Intelligence to Make Everyday Life Easier BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the 4G LTE-powered Samsung Galaxy S® III is coming to America's largest 4G LTE network. Galaxy S III customers can use Share Shot to create their own temporary photo sharing network with a group of friends who are nearby at the same party or event. Photos can be taken by any member of the group and shared with the entire group. One touch sharing with S Beam allows friends to share pictures, videos, documents and more by simply touching two Galaxy S III devices' backs together. Galaxy S III customers can take advantage of 4G LTE to share live video broadcasts of life's special moments with their Facebook® friends using the Color app. As an exclusive feature for Verizon Wireless, customers can live broadcast video with audio when using Color. The Galaxy S III has a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED™ display and runs Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Watch a video while texting friends or surfing the Web at 4G LTE speeds with Pop Up Play. Videos can be played in a small window while customers use the rest of the display to complete other tasks such as typing emails, organizing calendars and updating their social networks. Multi-tasking is seamless with the 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 2 GB RAM paired with the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. Customers can also interact with the Galaxy S III in simple and fun ways thanks to Motion Gesture. With Motion Gesture, customers can initiate a phone call from a text message by simply raising the phone to their head, or they can pause a video by covering the display with their hand, and even get to the top of an email message and contact list. The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is currently available in 258 markets, covering two-thirds of the of the U.S. population. Verizon Wireless 4G LTE will be in 400 markets covering 260 million people by the end of this year. Additional features: Smart Stay – So intelligent, the display only dims when the customers' eyes are closed or no longer facing the screen. Pricing and availability: Samsung Galaxy S III will be available online for pre-order starting June 6 at 7 a.m. EST at www.verizonwireless.com/galaxys3 and will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online in the coming weeks. |
| The Theory uses tiny MicroVision projector to concoct even tinier police chase (video) Posted: 04 Jun 2012 05:41 AM PDT Looking like the ghost of Hot Wheels fantasies past, a new video short has beamed out of the minds at The Theory -- a production team that just happens to have a MicroVision pico projector. Called "Speed of Light", the mixed media film was made by projecting shots onto walls, floors and objects like laptops and then filming it with "no CGI trickery" added later, according to the team. Featuring a miniature Ford GT chased by a police car, helicopters, missiles and explosions, the pursuit was filmed with a Canon 5D MkII and HD MiniCam. To see if the little crook gets away with it, peel out to the video after the break. |
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| We're liveblogging Microsoft's E3 2012 keynote at 12:30PM ET! Posted: 04 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT E3's about to get real, y'all. Microsoft's getting this party started with today's Media Briefing at 12:30PM ET. Will we be on hand? You can bet your Smart Glass we will be. Our crew is going to be liveblogging the whole thing, and you can follow along right here. What can we expect from this year's event? Most likely we won't be seeing a successor to the Xbox 360 just yet, but we're sure that Microsoft's got plenty up its sleeve this time out. Stay tuned! |
| Panasonic Toughpad A1 clashes with FCC, goes the distance Posted: 04 Jun 2012 04:42 AM PDT It's been a long time coming, but Panasonic's hardy, Update: Panasonic's got in touch to tell us that the Toughpad will now arrive with Android 4.0. |
| Sony's multimedia-centric VAIO F gets folded into new 15-inch VAIO S 15 Posted: 04 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT Sony is using its latest product announcement to trim the fat off of its line-up, and one of the casualties will be its multimedia-centric VAIO F Series. Of course, the company won't be ditching entertainment laptops altogether -- it's just consolidating the VAIO F line into the VAIO S Series, specifically the VAIO S 15. To further confuse the switch-up, the VAIO SE (that's E for entertainment) is also being folded into the new S 15. Identity confusion aside, what you get here is a 15.5-inch, 1080p IPS display, NVIDIA graphics with up to 2GB of VRAM and various Ivy Bridge processor options (up to a quad-core Core i7 CPU). The 15-inch S Series will start at $1,000 and will be available in black and silver. Sony says it's good for light gaming, and especially media streaming and programs like AutoCAD. Like the other new VAIO systems, the S 15 will be available this month. Check out the gallery and press info below. Sony Celebrates 15th Anniversary of VAIO with Features Leveraging AV Heritage NEW YORK, June 4, 2012 – Sony's VAIO® Expo Tour at the Sony Wonder Technology Lab in New York heralded the brand new VAIO T Series Ultrabook™ as well as a new portfolio of VAIO PCs built with Sony's industry-leading audio, video, imaging and software technology. The first Ultrabook to carry the VAIO name, the T Series packs high performance and responsiveness into a stylishly slim magnesium and aluminum chassis for daily trips to the office or campus. Also in the VAIO family are enhancements to the E, S, Z and L All-in-One Series models, incorporating advanced features and a platform of innovations for all around excellence in productivity and entertainment. "Thin and light is nothing new to Sony – we built the T Series Ultrabook from many of the same features as our amazingly thin and powerful ultra-premium VAIO Z Series, which has long exceeded Ultrabook specifications," said Mike Abary, senior vice president of Networked Technology and Services Division of Sony Electronics. "Our entire new VAIO portfolio incorporates the best technology from our innovative digital imaging, sound and TV divisions and unique features across all the models such as backlit keyboard and Sony's Rapid Wake technology. The new VAIO family continues Sony's efforts to offer advanced performance and design that fit all business and personal lifestyles." Ultimate Travel Companion: VAIO T Series Ultrabook The new VAIO T Series Ultrabook is the ultimate travel companion designed from the ground up to deliver intense performance and extreme mobility in an ultra-smooth full-flat brushed aluminum and magnesium chassis. Available with a 13.3-inch display, the new VAIO T Series features the latest generation Ultra Low Voltage Intel® Core™ processors. The Ultrabook comes with an optional Solid State Drive or Hybrid drive, providing the best of both worlds, using new Intel® Smart Response Technology. With all the built-in ports and connectivity that other Ultrabook laptops may lack, the VAIO T Series is made for business with two USB ports including a charging function for mobile devices, HDMI® out, VGA, Ethernet, Memory Stick® and SD Card Reader for easy connection to monitors, projectors without the need for a dongle. Diamond Edge Excellence: VAIO E Series Ideal for students and everyday users, the easy-to-use VAIO E Series features a new wrap around design. Available in 11.6-inch, 14-inch, and the 15.5-inch models, which feature an Aluminum design with a diamond cut VAIO logo, the PCs include backlit keyboards (14-inch and 15.5-inch), smooth graphics and clear high contrast display and AMD Radeon® graphics. The 11-inch model comes with an AMD processor, the 14-inch comes with second- generation Intel® Core™ processor and 15-inch is available with a variety of second and third generation Intel® Core™ processors. Future Sounds: LL COOL J E 14P Series Boomdizzle Bundle In collaboration with entertainment icon and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist LL COOL J, Sony offers the exclusive VAIO E 14P bundle in red and black wrap design featuring Boomdizzle's MyConnect Studio Technology, allowing multiple artists and musicians to record, edit and produce new music together in real-time from anywhere in the world. The completely web-based software eliminates the geographical and economical barriers for musicians. The bundle also includes Dolby® Home Theatre v4 Audio Technology and Sony MDR-V55 DJ style headphones styled to match. Versatile Mobility: VAIO S Series The S Series continues to offer the best combination of mobility and performance and all around excellence in a full-flat elegant design. Crafted in tough, weight-saving magnesium, aluminum and carbon fiber materials, the 13.3-inch and 15.5-inch models feature everything students and performance minded users need including standard voltage processors, NVIDIA® Graphics with up to 2GB of VRAM, Optimus™ Battery Technology, different Hard Drive and Solid State Drive options, slot-in optical drives (Blu-ray Disc™ options as well) and backlit keyboards. With the third generation of Intel® Core™ processors now available, the S Series models will both be available with up to Core™ i7 and the 15-inch supports an i7 Quad Core™ processor, delivering even more performance automatically when users need it. Options for QUAD RAID 0 technologies are available on both the 13-inch and 15-inch S Series laptops. Security is enhanced and made simple with TPM and Fingerprint Reader and fourth generation Hard Disk Drive Shock Protection Technology (Free Fall Protection Sensor and Axis Change Sensor). High contrast display features multiple resolution offerings, enhanced scratch resistance and anti-reflective coating to minimize glare plus different resolution options. The larger 15-inch screen-size model features a Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Display, offering super wide viewing angles for high-impact images when sharing projects with clients and colleagues. Docking and Sheet Battery Technology Available as an option is a new docking station for the S Series to maximize power. An integrated 500GB hard disk drive backs up files automatically in order to add more storage. Also, when coupled with the advanced large-capacity optional sheet battery, users can be mobile and unplugged for up to 12 hours with the 15-inch and up to 14 hours with the 13-inch model while also offering a thin battery profile. Intelligent charging enables VAIO S Series users to charge the optional sheet battery separately from the PC and attach it to the system at any time without shutting down for maximum flexibility. Premium Mobility: VAIO Z Series Designed for the multi-tasking business professional, the VAIO celebrates its 15 year anniversary with an exclusive glossy carbon fiber Z Series Anniversary edition. Carbon fiber materials provide the VAIO Z with a durable and sleek casing, while maintaining a slim 2.6-pound weight. A Full HD Display (1920x1080) assures rich colors and a wide viewing angle while anti-reflective technology cuts distracting reflections when working under direct lighting. The fastest notebook ever from Sony, the VAIO Z uses Solid State Flash RAID drives to store files and access data and is now available with third generation Intel® Quad Core™ processors. The Power Media Dock drive further expands the capabilities of the VAIO Z providing unparalleled convenience for the business user in need of additional ports or external displays. When paired with the dock, the Z Series transforms into the ultimate workstation and can support up to three external monitors. In addition to performance, looks, mobility and expandability, the VAIO Z includes I/O port connectivity and Sony's unique Sheet Battery technology. HDTV + HD Monitor + HD PC: VAIO L All-in-One Series Powered by Sony's BRAVIA Engine with the X-Reality™ chip for amazing picture quality, the new VAIO L Series All-in-One is a contemporary high-definition PC/TV with a stunning full flush 24-inch (diag.) LED backlit multi-touch display, offering intuitive touch access to the Internet, Blu-ray Disc movies, music and photos. Built for multitasking, the new VAIO L Series All-in-One includes a TV Tuner with picture in picture functionality, allowing users to watch TV while on the PC. The L Series is available with the third generation of Intel® Core™ processors, supporting up to i7 Quad Core™, Slot load DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ options, 1, 2, & 3TB hard disk drive options and NVIDIA Graphics options. A glasses-free 3D option will be available late summer 2012. VAIO Portfolio: Sony United Technology and Advanced IT Features Created for those who demand the highest levels of design and performance, Sony brought its prowess in developing leading BRAVIA® televisions, audio, digital imaging and software technologies to the new VAIO Series. The new models also offer high performance and include features ideal for casual users to innovations that are responsive to key business needs. Enhanced Audio Integrated stereo speakers utilize Sony's audio fidelity including Clear Phase™, XLoud ™, S-FORCE™ and S-Master™ technologies, to deliver a richer, bolder and louder presence without distortion. HD Digital Imaging A built-in HD web camera across all models offers superb video conferencing quality powered by an Exmor® sensor from Sony's award winning digital imaging division. Creative Software PlayMemories Home™ Software makes organizing, editing, viewing and creating photos and videos in the cloud a cinch. The new line also features the Sony Creative Software Suite, a $200 plus value includes award winning Vegas™, Acid™ and Sound Forge™ programs. Rapid Wake Featuring Sony's own Rapid Wake technology, the PCs resume from sleep status in two seconds after opening the lid all while keeping data safe and secure and maintaining a long battery life. HD Web Camera A Full HD Web camera powered with Sony's industry leading Exmor digital technology is included across all new models. Backlit keyboard Precisely engineered keys create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience in dim light (not available in E11 and T13). USB Charger The new VAIO Series models make a handy charger if there is no AC socket nearby with a USB 3.0 charging function. Just plug a mobile device via USB in any of the models and start charging even if the PC is shut down and unplugged. Multi-Gesture An easy-to-use large multi-gesture track pad is the most intuitive way to interact with the new VAIO models. Scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom in and out of images, swipe to flip through pages or photos. Also included in all the new models is the VAIO Gesture Control function allowing users to control many applications and programs such as PowerPoint® and Windows® Media Player by making hand gestures in front of the Web camera to skip songs, turn pages, or control the volume. VAIO Support All VAIO PC's include worldwide service and support including local in person tech support and the newest version of VAIO Care™ software, an easy-to-use tool that tunes up, updates and troubleshoots the VAIO PC. Windows 8 Upgrade Promotion Pricing and Availability The new VAIO line will be available June at Sony retail stores (www.store.sony.com) and other authorized dealers nationwide. E Series E Series 11 will start at approximately $449.99 in Sharkskin Black and Seafoam White. T Series Ultrabook T Series 13-inch will start at approximately $799.99 in Silver Mist. S Series S Series 13-inch will start at approximately $899.99 in Black, Silver, White and Pink. L Series All-in-One L Series will start at approximately $1299.99 in Black and White. Z Series Z Series will start at approximately $1599.99 in Black, Carbon Fiber Gold, Carbon Fiber Black and Premium Carbon fiber Black. |
| Sony updates VAIO E Series, intros E 14P bundle with LL Cool J branding and music editing software Posted: 04 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT We already got a taste of Sony's new E series laptops when they were announced for the European market last month, but today brings confirmation that these models are arriving stateside as well The VAIO E 11, 14 and 15 all feature a new "wrap" design and a 1366 x 768 screen resolution, and the two larger models include backlit keyboards. Starting from the bottom, the 11-inch VAIO E goes for $449 and is the only laptop of the three with an AMD processor. The 14-incher runs a second-gen Intel Core CPU (read: Sandy Bridge) and is available in white, black and pink, while the 15-inch model can be configured with second- or third-generation Intel processors and sports a brushed-aluminum finish. Sony is also offering a special E 14P model as part of its so-called LL Cool J Boomdizzle bundle. The 14-incher sports a black and red wrap design, runs an Ivy Bridge CPU and comes with LL's Boomdizzle MyConnect Studio app for recording and editing music. For the money -- $899, to be precise -- you also get Sony headphones and Dolby Home Theatre v4 Audio Technology. SONY UNVEILS ELEGANT VAIO® T SERIES ULTRABOOK™ AND NEW POWERFUL VAIO LINE Sony Celebrates 15th Anniversary of VAIO with Features Leveraging AV Heritage NEW YORK, June 4, 2012 – Sony's VAIO® Expo Tour at the Sony Wonder Technology Lab in New York heralded the brand new VAIO T Series Ultrabook™ as well as a new portfolio of VAIO PCs built with Sony's industry-leading audio, video, imaging and software technology. The first Ultrabook to carry the VAIO name, the T Series packs high performance and responsiveness into a stylishly slim magnesium and aluminum chassis for daily trips to the office or campus. Also in the VAIO family are enhancements to the E, S, Z and L All-in-One Series models, incorporating advanced features and a platform of innovations for all around excellence in productivity and entertainment. "Thin and light is nothing new to Sony – we built the T Series Ultrabook from many of the same features as our amazingly thin and powerful ultra-premium VAIO Z Series, which has long exceeded Ultrabook specifications," said Mike Abary, senior vice president of Networked Technology and Services Division of Sony Electronics. "Our entire new VAIO portfolio incorporates the best technology from our innovative digital imaging, sound and TV divisions and unique features across all the models such as backlit keyboard and Sony's Rapid Wake technology. The new VAIO family continues Sony's efforts to offer advanced performance and design that fit all business and personal lifestyles." Ultimate Travel Companion: VAIO T Series Ultrabook The new VAIO T Series Ultrabook is the ultimate travel companion designed from the ground up to deliver intense performance and extreme mobility in an ultra-smooth full-flat brushed aluminum and magnesium chassis. Available with a 13.3-inch display, the new VAIO T Series features the latest generation Ultra Low Voltage Intel® Core™ processors. The Ultrabook comes with an optional Solid State Drive or Hybrid drive, providing the best of both worlds, using new Intel® Smart Response Technology. With all the built-in ports and connectivity that other Ultrabook laptops may lack, the VAIO T Series is made for business with two USB ports including a charging function for mobile devices, HDMI® out, VGA, Ethernet, Memory Stick® and SD Card Reader for easy connection to monitors, projectors without the need for a dongle. Diamond Edge Excellence: VAIO E Series Ideal for students and everyday users, the easy-to-use VAIO E Series features a new wrap around design. Available in 11.6-inch, 14-inch, and the 15.5-inch models, which feature an Aluminum design with a diamond cut VAIO logo, the PCs include backlit keyboards (14-inch and 15.5-inch), smooth graphics and clear high contrast display and AMD Radeon® graphics. The 11-inch model comes with an AMD processor, the 14-inch comes with second- generation Intel® Core™ processor and 15-inch is available with a variety of second and third generation Intel® Core™ processors. Future Sounds: LL COOL J E 14P Series Boomdizzle Bundle In collaboration with entertainment icon and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist LL COOL J, Sony offers the exclusive VAIO E 14P bundle in red and black wrap design featuring Boomdizzle's MyConnect Studio Technology, allowing multiple artists and musicians to record, edit and produce new music together in real-time from anywhere in the world. The completely web-based software eliminates the geographical and economical barriers for musicians. The bundle also includes Dolby® Home Theatre v4 Audio Technology and Sony MDR-V55 DJ style headphones styled to match. Versatile Mobility: VAIO S Series The S Series continues to offer the best combination of mobility and performance and all around excellence in a full-flat elegant design. Crafted in tough, weight-saving magnesium, aluminum and carbon fiber materials, the 13.3-inch and 15.5-inch models feature everything students and performance minded users need including standard voltage processors, NVIDIA® Graphics with up to 2GB of VRAM, Optimus™ Battery Technology, different Hard Drive and Solid State Drive options, slot-in optical drives (Blu-ray Disc™ options as well) and backlit keyboards. With the third generation of Intel® Core™ processors now available, the S Series models will both be available with up to Core™ i7 and the 15-inch supports an i7 Quad Core™ processor, delivering even more performance automatically when users need it. Options for QUAD RAID 0 technologies are available on both the 13-inch and 15-inch S Series laptops. Security is enhanced and made simple with TPM and Fingerprint Reader and fourth generation Hard Disk Drive Shock Protection Technology (Free Fall Protection Sensor and Axis Change Sensor). High contrast display features multiple resolution offerings, enhanced scratch resistance and anti-reflective coating to minimize glare plus different resolution options. The larger 15-inch screen-size model features a Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Display, offering super wide viewing angles for high-impact images when sharing projects with clients and colleagues. Docking and Sheet Battery Technology Available as an option is a new docking station for the S Series to maximize power. An integrated 500GB hard disk drive backs up files automatically in order to add more storage. Also, when coupled with the advanced large-capacity optional sheet battery, users can be mobile and unplugged for up to 12 hours with the 15-inch and up to 14 hours with the 13-inch model while also offering a thin battery profile. Intelligent charging enables VAIO S Series users to charge the optional sheet battery separately from the PC and attach it to the system at any time without shutting down for maximum flexibility. Premium Mobility: VAIO Z Series Designed for the multi-tasking business professional, the VAIO celebrates its 15 year anniversary with an exclusive glossy carbon fiber Z Series Anniversary edition. Carbon fiber materials provide the VAIO Z with a durable and sleek casing, while maintaining a slim 2.6-pound weight. A Full HD Display (1920x1080) assures rich colors and a wide viewing angle while anti-reflective technology cuts distracting reflections when working under direct lighting. The fastest notebook ever from Sony, the VAIO Z uses Solid State Flash RAID drives to store files and access data and is now available with third generation Intel® Quad Core™ processors. The Power Media Dock drive further expands the capabilities of the VAIO Z providing unparalleled convenience for the business user in need of additional ports or external displays. When paired with the dock, the Z Series transforms into the ultimate workstation and can support up to three external monitors. In addition to performance, looks, mobility and expandability, the VAIO Z includes I/O port connectivity and Sony's unique Sheet Battery technology. HDTV + HD Monitor + HD PC: VAIO L All-in-One Series Powered by Sony's BRAVIA Engine with the X-Reality™ chip for amazing picture quality, the new VAIO L Series All-in-One is a contemporary high-definition PC/TV with a stunning full flush 24-inch (diag.) LED backlit multi-touch display, offering intuitive touch access to the Internet, Blu-ray Disc movies, music and photos. Built for multitasking, the new VAIO L Series All-in-One includes a TV Tuner with picture in picture functionality, allowing users to watch TV while on the PC. The L Series is available with the third generation of Intel® Core™ processors, supporting up to i7 Quad Core™, Slot load DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ options, 1, 2, & 3TB hard disk drive options and NVIDIA Graphics options. A glasses-free 3D option will be available late summer 2012. VAIO Portfolio: Sony United Technology and Advanced IT Features Created for those who demand the highest levels of design and performance, Sony brought its prowess in developing leading BRAVIA® televisions, audio, digital imaging and software technologies to the new VAIO Series. The new models also offer high performance and include features ideal for casual users to innovations that are responsive to key business needs. Enhanced Audio Integrated stereo speakers utilize Sony's audio fidelity including Clear Phase™, XLoud ™, S-FORCE™ and S-Master™ technologies, to deliver a richer, bolder and louder presence without distortion. HD Digital Imaging A built-in HD web camera across all models offers superb video conferencing quality powered by an Exmor® sensor from Sony's award winning digital imaging division. Creative Software PlayMemories Home™ Software makes organizing, editing, viewing and creating photos and videos in the cloud a cinch. The new line also features the Sony Creative Software Suite, a $200 plus value includes award winning Vegas™, Acid™ and Sound Forge™ programs. Rapid Wake Featuring Sony's own Rapid Wake technology, the PCs resume from sleep status in two seconds after opening the lid all while keeping data safe and secure and maintaining a long battery life. HD Web Camera A Full HD Web camera powered with Sony's industry leading Exmor digital technology is included across all new models. Backlit keyboard Precisely engineered keys create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience in dim light (not available in E11 and T13). USB Charger The new VAIO Series models make a handy charger if there is no AC socket nearby with a USB 3.0 charging function. Just plug a mobile device via USB in any of the models and start charging even if the PC is shut down and unplugged. Multi-Gesture An easy-to-use large multi-gesture track pad is the most intuitive way to interact with the new VAIO models. Scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom in and out of images, swipe to flip through pages or photos. Also included in all the new models is the VAIO Gesture Control function allowing users to control many applications and programs such as PowerPoint® and Windows® Media Player by making hand gestures in front of the Web camera to skip songs, turn pages, or control the volume. VAIO Support All VAIO PC's include worldwide service and support including local in person tech support and the newest version of VAIO Care™ software, an easy-to-use tool that tunes up, updates and troubleshoots the VAIO PC. Windows 8 Upgrade Promotion The VAIO Series models come equipped with the latest Windows 7 operating systems and are eligible for the Windows 8 upgrade. Buy a Windows 7 PC and get Windows 8 Pro for $14.99. Offer valid June 2, 2012 through January 31, 2013, for complete details visit http://windowsupgradeoffer.com Pricing and Availability The new VAIO line will be available June at Sony retail stores (www.store.sony.com) and other authorized dealers nationwide. E Series E Series 11 will start at approximately $449.99 in Sharkskin Black and Seafoam White. T Series Ultrabook T Series 13-inch will start at approximately $799.99 in Silver Mist. S Series S Series 13-inch will start at approximately $899.99 in Black, Silver, White and Pink. L Series All-in-One L Series will start at approximately $1299.99 in Black and White. Z Series Z Series will start at approximately $1599.99 in Black, Carbon Fiber Gold, Carbon Fiber Black and Premium Carbon fiber Black. |
| Sony announces new VAIO L all-in-one with Ivy Bridge, thinner design Posted: 04 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT Along with refreshing its various VAIO laptop lines, Sony is updating its L Series all-in-one. The new L24 has -- surprise! -- a 24-inch display with the same X-Reality chip used in Sony's Bravia televisions. This time around, the company went with an edge-to-edge design for the multitouch display, and picture-in-picture for juggling TV watching and actual work. As you can imagine, that multitouch screen will come in handy once Windows 8 gets the green light from Microsoft. Other changes include a slot DVD rather than a tray-loading one, and thinner dimensions for the PC, mouse and keyboard. The base $1,299 configuration comes with a Core i5 Ivy Bridge processor, and a glasses-free 3D version will be available for $1,999 later this summer. For storage, you get a 1, 2 or 3TB drive, and Sony says there will also be NVIDIA graphics options. Intrigued? We've got photos and the full PR below. SONY UNVEILS ELEGANT VAIO® T SERIES ULTRABOOK™ AND NEW POWERFUL VAIO LINE Sony Celebrates 15th Anniversary of VAIO with Features Leveraging AV Heritage NEW YORK, June 4, 2012 – Sony's VAIO® Expo Tour at the Sony Wonder Technology Lab in New York heralded the brand new VAIO T Series Ultrabook™ as well as a new portfolio of VAIO PCs built with Sony's industry-leading audio, video, imaging and software technology. The first Ultrabook to carry the VAIO name, the T Series packs high performance and responsiveness into a stylishly slim magnesium and aluminum chassis for daily trips to the office or campus. Also in the VAIO family are enhancements to the E, S, Z and L All-in-One Series models, incorporating advanced features and a platform of innovations for all around excellence in productivity and entertainment. "Thin and light is nothing new to Sony – we built the T Series Ultrabook from many of the same features as our amazingly thin and powerful ultra-premium VAIO Z Series, which has long exceeded Ultrabook specifications," said Mike Abary, senior vice president of Networked Technology and Services Division of Sony Electronics. "Our entire new VAIO portfolio incorporates the best technology from our innovative digital imaging, sound and TV divisions and unique features across all the models such as backlit keyboard and Sony's Rapid Wake technology. The new VAIO family continues Sony's efforts to offer advanced performance and design that fit all business and personal lifestyles." Ultimate Travel Companion: VAIO T Series Ultrabook With all the built-in ports and connectivity that other Ultrabook laptops may lack, the VAIO T Series is made for business with two USB ports including a charging function for mobile devices, HDMI® out, VGA, Ethernet, Memory Stick® and SD Card Reader for easy connection to monitors, projectors without the need for a dongle. Diamond Edge Excellence: VAIO E Series Future Sounds: LL COOL J E 14P Series Boomdizzle Bundle The bundle also includes Dolby® Home Theatre v4 Audio Technology and Sony MDR-V55 DJ style headphones styled to match. Versatile Mobility: VAIO S Series With the third generation of Intel® Core™ processors now available, the S Series models will both be available with up to Core™ i7 and the 15-inch supports an i7 Quad Core™ processor, delivering even more performance automatically when users need it. Options for QUAD RAID 0 technologies are available on both the 13-inch and 15-inch S Series laptops. Security is enhanced and made simple with TPM and Fingerprint Reader and fourth generation Hard Disk Drive Shock Protection Technology (Free Fall Protection Sensor and Axis Change Sensor). High contrast display features multiple resolution offerings, enhanced scratch resistance and anti-reflective coating to minimize glare plus different resolution options. The larger 15-inch screen-size model features a Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Display, offering super wide viewing angles for high-impact images when sharing projects with clients and colleagues. Docking and Sheet Battery Technology Premium Mobility: VAIO Z Series The fastest notebook ever from Sony, the VAIO Z uses Solid State Flash RAID drives to store files and access data and is now available with third generation Intel® Quad Core™ processors. The Power Media Dock drive further expands the capabilities of the VAIO Z providing unparalleled convenience for the business user in need of additional ports or external displays. When paired with the dock, the Z Series transforms into the ultimate workstation and can support up to three external monitors. In addition to performance, looks, mobility and expandability, the VAIO Z includes I/O port connectivity and Sony's unique Sheet Battery technology. HDTV + HD Monitor + HD PC: VAIO L All-in-One Series Powered by Sony's BRAVIA Engine with the X-Reality™ chip for amazing picture quality, the new VAIO L Series All-in-One is a contemporary high-definition PC/TV with a stunning full flush 24-inch (diag.) LED backlit multi-touch display, offering intuitive touch access to the Internet, Blu-ray Disc movies, music and photos. Built for multitasking, the new VAIO L Series All-in-One includes a TV Tuner with picture in picture functionality, allowing users to watch TV while on the PC. The L Series is available with the third generation of Intel® Core™ processors, supporting up to i7 Quad Core™, Slot load DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ options, 1, 2, & 3TB hard disk drive options and NVIDIA Graphics options. A glasses-free 3D option will be available late summer 2012. Enhanced Audio Integrated stereo speakers utilize Sony's audio fidelity including Clear Phase™, XLoud ™, S-FORCE™ and S-Master™ technologies, to deliver a richer, bolder and louder presence without distortion. HD Digital Imaging A built-in HD web camera across all models offers superb video conferencing quality powered by an Exmor® sensor from Sony's award winning digital imaging division. Creative Software PlayMemories Home™ Software makes organizing, editing, viewing and creating photos and videos in the cloud a cinch. The new line also features the Sony Creative Software Suite, a $200 plus value includes award winning Vegas™, Acid™ and Sound Forge™ programs. Rapid Wake Featuring Sony's own Rapid Wake technology, the PCs resume from sleep status in two seconds after opening the lid all while keeping data safe and secure and maintaining a long battery life. HD Web Camera A Full HD Web camera powered with Sony's industry leading Exmor digital technology is included across all new models. Backlit keyboard Precisely engineered keys create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience in dim light (not available in E11 and T13). USB Charger The new VAIO Series models make a handy charger if there is no AC socket nearby with a USB 3.0 charging function. Just plug a mobile device via USB in any of the models and start charging even if the PC is shut down and unplugged. Multi-Gesture An easy-to-use large multi-gesture track pad is the most intuitive way to interact with the new VAIO models. Scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom in and out of images, swipe to flip through pages or photos. Also included in all the new models is the VAIO Gesture Control function allowing users to control many applications and programs such as PowerPoint® and Windows® Media Player by making hand gestures in front of the Web camera to skip songs, turn pages, or control the volume. VAIO Support All VAIO PC's include worldwide service and support including local in person tech support and the newest version of VAIO Care™ software, an easy-to-use tool that tunes up, updates and troubleshoots the VAIO PC. Windows 8 Upgrade Promotion The VAIO Series models come equipped with the latest Windows 7 operating systems and are eligible for the Windows 8 upgrade. Buy a Windows 7 PC and get Windows 8 Pro for $14.99. Offer valid June 2, 2012 through January 31, 2013, for complete details visit http://windowsupgradeoffer.com Pricing and Availability The new VAIO line will be available June at Sony retail stores (www.store.sony.com) and other authorized dealers nationwide. E Series E Series 11 will start at approximately $449.99 in Sharkskin Black and Seafoam White. T Series Ultrabook T Series 13-inch will start at approximately $799.99 in Silver Mist. S Series S Series 13-inch will start at approximately $899.99 in Black, Silver, White and Pink. L Series All-in-One L Series will start at approximately $1299.99 in Black and White. Z Series Z Series will start at approximately $1599.99 in Black, Carbon Fiber Gold, Carbon Fiber Black and Premium Carbon fiber Black. |
| Sony unveils VAIO S13 and S13p laptops with Ivy Bridge, prices start at $900 Posted: 04 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT In addition to all the other new laptops it announced today, Sony refreshed its mid-range S Series with a new look, and consolidated its two 13-inch models, the SA and SB lines, into one model, now called the VAIO S13. (There's also a more business-oriented version called the S13p, which we'll tell you about in just a moment). Thanks to a magnesium, aluminum and carbon fiber construction, it's fairly lightweight, at 3.8 pounds. Spec-wise, Sony went with Core i5 and i7 Ivy Bridge processors, though this time around, it's missing switchable graphics -- at least on the S13. That machine now has integrated graphics only, though the business-centric S13p will be offered with an NVIDIA GPU with up to 2GB of VRAM. The S13p also sets itself apart with features the IT guy might appreciate, including TPM, a fingerprint reader and a hard drive accelerometer. Across the board, the S13 should last up to about seven hours on a charge, or 14 if you add an optional sheet battery. Also, the company will sell an external docking station with a built-in 500GB hard drive and built-in battery -- a first for Sony. We're told the dock will cost $189, and that you can use it even with the sheet battery attached to the laptop. The S13 and S13p will go on sale this month, starting at $900 and $1,200, respectively. Though the more consumer-friendly S13 will be available in black, silver white and pink, the buttoned-up S13p comes in a more staid palette: black, gold and "Gun Metal."
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