Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Sony said to have stopped PSP Go production, curiously fails to deny it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/sony-said-to-have-stopped-psp-go-production-curiously-fails-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/sony-said-to-have-stopped-psp-go-production-curiously-fails-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/sony-said-to-have-stopped-psp-go-production-curiously-fails-to/#comments Oh, what tangled webs of non-denials we all weave. A Japanese blogger working for an official Sony retail partner has reported intel from the PlayStation maker that production of its PSP Go handheld has been halted. Moreover, the Sony Style Japan online store no longer lists the portable and searching for it provides no results. You can only access its product page via a direct link (provided below), but even that shows it as out of stock. So, what has Sony got to say on the matter to allay fears that its troubled console lives on? Well, demand for "current generation PSPs" will continue to be met, apparently, and the NGP is going be really, really awesome when it launches at the end of the year. Hey, if there's zero demand for the PSP Go and you produce zero PSP Go units, then you are technically matching supply to demand. Well played, Sony, well played.

Sony said to have stopped PSP Go production, curiously fails to deny it originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You might see a bunch of fake news on the internet tomorrow, but considering what we've seen of Sony's new LA storefront, we're fairly certain this isn't a prank. That's right, Sony's launching a newly branded retail store in the City of Angels Friday, and from the look of things, it spared no expense. The 4,200-square foot space is the first to ditch the Sony Style moniker for the simpler Sony Store, and while the aesthetics are decidedly minimal, the experience is anything but. As you might expect, the shop offers demos of a slew of devices; it's packed full of everything from VAIOs to ray modelers to 3D Handycams, and it's also rocking a fully loaded home theater setup called "The Cube." Considering the outfit's been looking to up its retail cred, we'd say the new spot has the stuff to do the job, even if that bright white modular look does seem strangely familiar. If you're in the LA area, you can check out the new digs starting tomorrow -- if not, hit up the guided video tour above.

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Sony offers sneak peek of new LA store - no fooling (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>april 1stapril fools dayApril1stAprilFoolsDayCACaliforniacentury citycentury city sony storeCenturyCityCenturyCitySonyStoreelectronicsLAlaunchlaunchinglos angelesLosAngelesmallnew storeNewStoreopeningretailshopshoppingSonySony StoreSony Store LaSony Store Los AngelesSony StyleSonyStoreSonyStoreLaSonyStoreLosAngelesSonyStylestorestorefrontstoresvideoThu, 31 Mar 2011 21:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Style stores to air X Games 16 in 3D tonight, Saturday]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/sony-style-stores-to-air-x-games-16-in-3d-tonight-saturday/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/sony-style-stores-to-air-x-games-16-in-3d-tonight-saturday/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/sony-style-stores-to-air-x-games-16-in-3d-tonight-saturday/#comments Don't have a 3DTV setup yet, but still want to get a piece of ESPN 3D's X Games 16 production? Grab a map and find the nearest Sony Style -- and hope it's open past 8 tonight, past 7 Saturday -- since they will be displaying the broadcasts during store hours. Tonight's featured event is Moto X Freestyle, while Saturday the rally cars and their in-car 3D cameras take center stage. If you get a chance to check it out, let us know what you think, or if any other retailers are taking advantage of some new 3D content to try and get customers in the door.

Sony Style stores to air X Games 16 in 3D tonight, Saturday originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keepin' it real fake: Sony Style L80 mini laptop cuts the VAIO P's price down to size originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8.9-inchkeepin it real fakekeeping it real fakeKeepingItRealFakeKeepinItRealFakekirfl80netbooksony styleSonyStylevaio pVaioPMon, 26 Jul 2010 08:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony thinks E Color is the new black, gives you a whole site's worth to choose from]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/sony-thinks-e-color-is-the-new-black-gives-you-a-whole-sites-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/sony-thinks-e-color-is-the-new-black-gives-you-a-whole-sites-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/sony-thinks-e-color-is-the-new-black-gives-you-a-whole-sites-w/#comments If your gear isn't pushing the performance envelope, you typically have to resort to alternative means for attracting those precious customers. Sony's newish VAIO E series is an exponent of just such a philosophy, with its lurid colorings and replaceable keyboard skins. The company's decided to take things up a notch, however, by now offering a Color Combo site where we can combine the gnarliest hue mismatches this side of Colorware. The chromatic choices include the laptop's case and keyboard as well as the additions of a wireless mouse and a reversible sleeve. Everything that isn't bolted down to the computer will of course cost you extra, but will you really let a little bit of cash stand between you and that magenta dream machine?

Sony thinks E Color is the new black, gives you a whole site's worth to choose from originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony 3DTVs go on pre-sale at Sony Style stores immediately, 'Cloudy' hits Blu-ray 3D June 22 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: A previously proven Sony tipster tells us that a new VAIO P is the mystery device. In fact, it's orange and the paper clip to the left actually represents the unit as viewed from the side. Trippy.

Sony teases VAIO Ultra Mobile, Clippy chuffed (Update: new VAIO P) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Magnificent wormhole to 2009 spontaneously opens in Sony Style store, expels Satio, closes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ericssonsatiosonysony ericssonsony stylesony style usaSonyEricssonSonyStyleSonyStyleUsaWed, 14 Apr 2010 16:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony opens idyllic new retail store in Nagoya, Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/14/sony-opens-idyllic-new-retail-store-in-nagoya-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/14/sony-opens-idyllic-new-retail-store-in-nagoya-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/14/sony-opens-idyllic-new-retail-store-in-nagoya-japan/#comments We heard back in January that Sony was looking to reface itself somewhat by introducing a minty fresh retail look that takes a note or two from the Apple and Microsoft shops already in existence, and for those lucky enough to find themselves in Nagoya this weekend, you can check it out in person. March 13th marked the opening of the all new Sony Store Nagoya, and with an ample of amount of glass, white demo stands and black overhead signs, it's certainly one of the more seductive retail shops that we've seen. We'd bother knocking Sony for following instead of leading, but considering just how far the brand has fallen over the past couple of years, we're just stoked to see it putting forth an effort to turn things around.

Sony opens idyllic new retail store in Nagoya, Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson's eco-loving Naite now available from Sony Style originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Style stores proclaimed 3D ready, are you? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony releases TransferJet wireless Memory Stick in Japan, taking pre-orders in the US originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For a limited time only -- and you should be able to guess how long that is -- Japanese SonyStyle customers can order up the TX1 in the especially wintry attire you see above. Already available in a choice of five colors, the cam will also let you choose between black, silver and pink for the engraved models, and we also hear these snowflakes are part of a wider range of engraved designs. Options titled Safari, Race, and Heart are also available, and you can even add your own message to the front, or just tag it with your name if you're feeling narcissistic. Either way, you can see the other color options after the break, or try out all the different looks using the interactive skinning tool at the source link.

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Sony Snowflake DSC-TX1 comes with engraved holiday spirit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameracompactdigital cameraDigitalCameradsc-tx1engravedengravingjapanpoint and shootPointAndShootslimsnowflakesnowflake tx1SnowflakeTx1sonysony dsc-tx1sony tx1SonyDsc-tx1sonystyleSonyTx1tx1ultrathinWed, 02 Dec 2009 09:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Friday deals roundup, starring SonyStyle, Sam's Club, and more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/black-friday-deals-roundup-starring-sonystyle/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/black-friday-deals-roundup-starring-sonystyle/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/black-friday-deals-roundup-starring-sonystyle/#comments It's less than 24 hours before the US Consumer Conglomerate commences its attack on the brick-and-mortar retail battlefield. We've already seen a number of outlets show their Black Friday cards, but now some of the bigger guns are revealing their specials. SonyStyle is taking a couple hundred dollars off of VAIO laptops, and offering some even deeper discounts on BRAVIA TVs. Sam's Club? Sears? RadioShack? Yep, their fliers are now out in the open. Even Canada's getting in on the fun, at least as far as NCIX is concerned. Stuff yourself full of turkey tonight, there's a war coming -- we suggest you prepare properly.

Bonus: Here's a list of our most recent other Black Friday round-ups.

Black Friday deals roundup: Best Buy, Lenovo, Verizon and more
Black Friday deals roundup: Walmart, Target and NewEgg
Black Friday deals bonanza round up
Black Friday ads leaking all over town, we've rounded them up
Sears Black Friday ad revealed, we'll be sleeping off our tryptophan hangovers

Black Friday deals roundup, starring SonyStyle, Sam's Club, and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Though it may not have the most elegant name in the world, we've got to give Sony Ericsson's Aino credit for at least one thing: it's officially launching in the US, unlocked, just a few short months after being announced. You'll be paying a stout $599.99 for the privilege of putting one in your pocket, but in exchange, you'll get an 8.1 megapixel sensor, Remote Play support, tri-band HSPA, and WiFi on a 432 x 240 display. You're not just getting the phone for that outlay, though: SE also throws in a stereo Bluetooth headset, dock, and an 8GB microSD (yes, microSD, not Memory Stick, mercifully) card. It's still showing as backordered on SonyStyle's website, but you should be able to find this in stock both online and in Sony's stores across the land very shortly. Follow the break for the full release.

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SonyStyle unleashes Sony Ericsson Aino in the US for $600 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ainobreaking newsBreakingNewsericssonsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonsonystyleWed, 28 Oct 2009 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[SonyStyle unleashes Sony Ericsson Aino in the US for $600]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/sonystyle-unleashes-sony-ericsson-aino-in-the-us-for-600/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/sonystyle-unleashes-sony-ericsson-aino-in-the-us-for-600/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/sonystyle-unleashes-sony-ericsson-aino-in-the-us-for-600/#comments Though it may not have the most elegant name in the world, we've got to give Sony Ericsson's Aino credit for at least one thing: it's officially launching in the US, unlocked, just a few short months after being announced. You'll be paying a stout $599.99 for the privilege of putting one in your pocket, but in exchange, you'll get an 8.1 megapixel sensor, Remote Play support, tri-band HSPA, and WiFi on a 432 x 240 display. You're not just getting the phone for that outlay, though: SE also throws in a stereo Bluetooth headset, dock, and an 8GB microSD (yes, microSD, not Memory Stick, mercifully) card. It's still showing as backordered on SonyStyle's website, but you should be able to find this in stock both online and in Sony's stores across the land very shortly. Follow the break for the full release.

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SonyStyle unleashes Sony Ericsson Aino in the US for $600 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If price was the only thing separating your living room from a Sony DMX-WL1 wireless HD unit, maybe news that SonyStyle is unloading them for $499 (down from $799) is enough to initiate a purchase. Maybe having a pricing edge over the Gefen EXT-WHDMI setup is enough to separate the two, but Sony's pair is still limited to 1080i as opposed to 1080p streaming, so we'd take a careful look at the reviews before laying down green for either one, though we may just stick with our old school wired-HDMI lifestyle for now.

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SonyStyle price for DMX-WL1 Wireless HD streamer drops by $300 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 May 2009 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A whole new slew of Walkmans have hit Sony's New Zealand site, and we've got the goods on them. The new models, dubbed the NWZ-E435, NWZ-E436, and NWZ-E438 all sport a 2-inch QVGA LCD display, FM tuner, codec support for MP3, AAC, WMA, and Linear PCM files, and clock in at a very petite 8.5mm / 50g. The players will be available in 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB variations, with various color options for each model (except for the NWZ-E438, which only comes in black). Apparently, the PMPs play nice with both Windows Media Player and iTunes, offering drag and drop management for files. No word yet on price, regions, or release date, but we'll be keeping our eyes peeled for these sweet babies.

[Via Sony Insider]

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New Sony Walkman PMPs hit the internet, flash all kinds of colors originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Look, we're not trying to say anything, but that 40GB model looks real, real lonely sitting there on its own. Could it be possible that all those juicy rumors of a refreshed, resized PS3 package are actually coming to fruition? Maybe -- or maybe Sony is just downsizing big time... but we doubt it.

[Thanks, Jason]

Update: Reader Chris points out that the 80GB PS3 is still on the site, accessible and purchasable through the 40GB model's page. Still, seems a little suspicious to us.

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80GB PS3 goes missing from Sony Style site originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>120gb160gb80gbbreaking newsBreakingNewsps3refreshrumorsonysony styleSonyStylespeculationThu, 21 Feb 2008 00:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony mylo 2 on sale]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/sony-mylo-2-on-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/sony-mylo-2-on-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/sony-mylo-2-on-sale/#comments All five of you who have been waiting patiently for Sony to upgrade its mylo Personal Communicator should be pleased to learn that the revised internet tablet has finally gone on sale at SonyStyle. With its high-res 3.5-inch touchscreen, 1GB of storage, and improved Flash support, the $299 mylo 2 does indeed offer a number of attractive feature bumps over its predecessor -- however, we're still a little wary of how Sony's positioned this product in the market. But hey, what do we know: apparently they pushed enough first-gen units out the door to give this restyled number a shot. Starts shipping on the 28th, in either white or black, says Sony.

[Thanks, Michael E]

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Sony mylo 2 on sale originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Although Vista Media Center supports up to four CableCARDs, we haven't actually seen the required ATI TV Wonder breakout box for sale by itself yet -- it usually only comes bundled with a CableLABS-certified Vista Media Center PC. (In fact, from what we hear, OEMs are strictly forbidden from selling them without a PC.) It looks like Sony's ready to bust these things loose, however, because SonyStyle.com is now selling them as the "VAIO Digital TV Tuner" for $299. You'll still need that Vista Media Center PC with the required special firmware to make it work, but those of you itching to add more tuners to your rig -- or just hack away at these things -- might finally be able to make it happen. Just don't blame us of CableLABS's locks prevent you from properly capturing all those delicious high def MPEG-2 streams.

[Thanks, William]

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Sony selling the ATI TV Wonder CableCARD tuner all by its lonesome originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With October 31st barreling down on us, Sony's BDP-S500 hits SonyStyle.com just before the deadline. We have to say we're really confused why Sony -- or anyone really -- would release a higher end Blu-ray player at this point in the game and not be profile 1.1 compliant. While most think Sony should be releasing less expensive players, not more, many videophiles will appreciate the upgrades -- DTS HD, better build quality. Regardless of the feature set, why would anyone pick this up rather than wait a little while longer for a player that isn't already "obsolete".

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Sony sneaks BDP-S500 in before 1.1 goes mandatory originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Joystiq]

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Boston's mayor to bill Sony for mayhem at Copley Plaza originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's Blu-ray player demoed in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prices & Dates:

50" SXRD KDS-50A2000 - $2,799.99 (down from $3500 previously), shipping 8/2

55" SXRD KDS-55A2000 - $3,299.99 (down from $4000 previously), shipping 8/16

60" SXRD KDS-60A2000 - $3,699.99 (previously $4500), shipping 7/17

Maybe Sony can transfer some people form their HDTV department to the Playstation 3 and BDP-S1 Blu-ray player departments, nothing like a price drop and ship dates moving closer instead of further away to make both products easier to love. We'll wait to see if this cost-conscious Sony extends to the XBR version of their SXRD sets before we get too excited. The BRAVIA line of LCDs are still slated for September, no prices or specific dates announced yet.

[Thanks for the tip Carl!]

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Sony's A2000 series 1080p SXRDs dated, prices slashed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jun 2006 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Lee and Leland B]

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Sony Vaio UX180P shipping to US originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As skeptical as we might be about the Playstation 3, Sony has been delivering with their XBRs for a long time and we don't see them stopping now. All that heavyweight CRT 1080i goodness will set you back $1,199 when they start shipping in March.

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Sony CRTs can't stop, won't stop originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Feb 2006 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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