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Processing 3D video? Sony's Cell-based rig can be yours for ¥2.6mill!
The MPE-200 multimedia processor goes on sale next week for an actually quite reasonable ¥2,625,000 ($30,000), considering what it offers. Bet James Cameron paid a bit more than that for his.
That linked press release below is in Japanese, but click here for a rough and ready MT if you're feeling lazy - it covers the basics at least.
And if I was still a 'proper' journalist working for The Man, I'd be required to mention here that the MPE-200 uses the same Cell Broadband Engine processor as found in the PlayStation 3, possibly putting (PS3) in brackets too just to clarify for the hard of thinking, but I've packed that in for the PR life of Riley, so I won't bother. You can work it out for yourselves, right? :-)
via sony.jp
New Sony Cybershot is world's smallest waterproof digital camera
The DSC-TX5, due out in Japan in March for ¥40,000 ($400-ish), is just 17.7mm thick and waterproof to 3m.
Surely positioned for the summer holiday market.
via sony.jp [Japanese]
Sony confirms end of line for XEL-1 OLED TV
After press reports suggesting sales in Japan would be ending, Sony today confirmed it won't be carrying on with the groundbreaking XEL-1 OLED TV set.
Via CNet Japan
New Sony Vaio laptops come in all the colors of the rainbow
Sony's live music 3D extravaganza: enough J-Pop to make your eyes bleed...
It happened yesterday, apparently, and featured acts like Azu, Scandal and One Draft. I bet they looked marvelous in 3D...
Sony 11Gbps millimeter-wave wireless link removes wires and circuitry inside gadgets
It's like Wi-Fi for the interior of an electronic product, allowing makers to simplify circuit design and rely instead on wireless links between components. Each component's antenna is just 1mm long.
via sony.net
Sony CycleEnergy rechargeable batteries joined by USB gadget juicer
Sony certainly knows how to grab attention, often by announcing a dozen products at once, and that's the case today.
The new CycleEnergy lineup is most notable for the 'CP-AL' USB-output charger, which loads up on variable voltages (worldwide release, hello?) and offers appropriate gadgets an hour of juice at 5V/500mA output.
Various combinations of the new products are available in set form, but the basic USB charger will set you back ¥4,000 when it goes on sale in April in Japan.
via sony.jp [Japanese]
Sony spits out a whopping 14 new Vaio laptops and desktops
It's hard to pay much attention to standard PCs these days, but at least Sony has provided something for everyone here. Blu-ray, TransferJet, HD and lots more, starting at ¥70,000.
Sony to screen Hawaii Open golf, Tiger Woods et al in 3D starting 2011
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Sony Corporation and the PGA TOUR announced Thursday a partnership to explore new entertainment experiences for golf in 3D. Together, Sony and the TOUR will work to develop a plan to make the 2011 Sony Open in Hawaii the first TOUR event shot in 3D and available for distribution in 3D to select audiences, in addition to its regular 2D presentation.
Development work will begin at the 2010 Sony Open, at which Sony will shoot portions of the event in 3D as a first step in the joint study, and continue through the 2010 season. The organizations will also explore development of 3D golf for other potential applications.
"From the lens to the living room, Sony is driving the transition to 3D," said Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President of Sony Corporation. "Just as video of sports and nature were key to the adoption of high definition television, we expect the same to be true for 3D. The sport of golf and the natural beauty of Hawaii are an ideal combination to showcase the distinct advantages of 3D and bring the full, 3D experience to life for consumers."
First it was the soccer, now it's that nice walk ruined by hitting a little ball getting the 3D treatment.
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