Gadget News and Reviews

Sony upgrades Vaio S Series with Ivy Bridge and expands Vaio E Series

Sony upgrades Vaio S Series with Ivy Bridge and expands Vaio E Series

May 17, 2012

The Sony Vaio S series was designed for extreme portability without compromising power. Made of either magnesium or aluminium and carbon fibre, they are guaranteed to be robust, sleek, stylish, and lightweight with the 15-inch model weighing less than 2kg. In addition the 15-inch models, the series consist of 13-inchers as well. Both feature slot-in optical...

Sony Google TV set top box – Preview

Sony Google TV set top box – Preview

May 11, 2012

Sony flaunted a prototype of an Android-powered internet box two months ago at a Bravia TV Event in Singapore. The unnamed device was touted to turn “dumb” TVs to smart ones by equipping them with Smart TV features including access to the internet. Fast forward to today, Sony and Google together make it official as a Google TV set top box that comes with a...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS – a duel of rugged compact cameras

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS – a duel of rugged compact cameras

May 9, 2012

Looking for a rugged compact camera? Two of our best bets are Olympus TG-1 iHS Tough Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. Of the two, Cyber-shot TX20. Olympus Tough Camera just gives off a rugged feel right away. In this duel, we’ll help you walk away with a choice you won’t regret. Design With a keen eye for beauty and style, I’d say DSC-TX20 looks...

Sony set to launch Xperia phones this July: entry-level ST21i Tapioca and high-end Hayabusa

Sony set to launch Xperia phones this July: entry-level ST21i Tapioca and high-end Hayabusa

Apr 28, 2012

Sony gets its slice of rumors today. Photos of budget phone ST21i – also known as Tapioca – were leaked online by Greek website Techblog. Some of its specs were also outlined. More rumors about the oddly-named Sony Hayabusa also came up today. The high-end model first smartphone first appeared in Sony’s release list and is slated for a July release. We...

Sony’s new NEX-FS700 and HXR-NX30 professional camcorders look very impressive

Sony’s new NEX-FS700 and HXR-NX30 professional camcorders look very impressive

Apr 5, 2012

Sony’s consumer level digital cameras and camcorders may not be that popular, but the same cannot be said about their professional lines – videographers love their cameras. The company has been active in the market for quite some time, and last year, they managed to impress everyone and get all the independent film makers on their side with the NEX-FS100...