The Sony Alpha A9 launches with a RM21,799 price tag

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Think Canon’s EOS 5D Mark IV is fast and light enough already? You should turn your eyes on the Sony Alpha A9, which Sony Malaysia has officially launched this morning and have us try out its beast of performance. The Alpha A9 has got the world’s first full frame stacked CMOS sensor at 24.2-megapixels, it features a 693 point focal plane phase detection AF points with a staggering 60 AF/AE tracking calculations per second, continuous shooting up to 20 fps and a maximum shutter speed of up to 1/32000 second, which in laymen terms, it means this camera can capture focused subjects at blazing fast speeds. Photographers will also be glad to know that the A9 is capable of shooting uncompressed 14-bit RAW, which allows them to get the most out of the wide dynamic range of the sensor.

Performance is merely the tip of the iceberg for the Alpha A9, as the body features a vibration free, fully electronic, completely silent anti-distortion shutter, allowing photographers to capture subjects without being distracted by the noisy mechanical shutter, the 5-axis image stabilization system is also present. The Alpha A9 uses a new Z battery that has approximately 2.2x more capacity than the A7’s W batteries, it has dual SD card slots, an Ethernet port for direct uploads using FTP, making it an extremely robust camera for photography studios.

The Sony Alpha A9’s body feels pretty much like the A7, there’s now an additional dial on the left that lets you change its drive mode and focus type, which actually helps save a lot of effort navigating around the menus, you also get to have four custom buttons for accessing your favorite features, and best of all the video recording button is no longer positioned at the awkward side of the body.

When it comes to video recording capabilities, the Alpha A9 is capable of recording 4K videos, and it uses full pixel readout without pixel binning to collect 6K of information, then oversampling it to produce detailed 4K footage. In addition, the A9 can record Full HD at 120 fps at up to 100 Mbps bit rate, which can be used to be edited into 4x or 5x slow motion video files. ISO range is pretty standard with a range of 100 – 51200 and is expandable up to a range of 50 – 2048000.

The Sony Alpha A9 is now available for purchase in Malaysia, and Sony Malaysia is also introducing new full frame E-mount lenses, prices are listed as below:

Alpha A9 (body only) – RM21,799
 Super-telephoto Zoom Lens (SEL100400) – RM12,699
 Premium Wide Angle Zoom Lens (SEL1635GM) – RM10,899
 Compact Wide Angle Lens (SEL1224GM) – RM7,899

Check out some of the samples down below taken with the Sony Alpha A9, all photos are unedited.

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Sony announces formation of Sony Interactive Entertainment

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Sony has just announced that the company will be spinning off its PlayStation division into a brand new standalone company.

This new company, called Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (SIE), will combine Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) and Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI). The formation of Sony Interactive Entertainment will allow all business units belonging to SCE and SNEI to collaborate on hardware, software, content and network services operations.

For those who do not know, Sony Computer Entertainment is in charge of the PlayStation platform as well as games while Sony Network Entertainment International is in charge of services such as PlayStation Now, PlayStation Network and PlayStation Vue.

“By integrating the strengths of PlayStation hardware, software, content and network operations, SIE will become an even stronger entity, with a clear objective to further accelerate the growth of the PlayStation business. Along with out business partners, SIE will develop pioneering services and products that will continue to inspire consumers’ imaginations and lead the market,” says Andrew House, President and Global CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and Group Executive in charge of Network Entertainment of Sony Corporation.

SIE will be headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company plans to establish key global business operations in Tokyo and London, beginning Friday, April 1st, 2016.

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Sony

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Sony announces the gorgeous Limited Edition Translucent Blue PS4 Pro

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Sony Interactive Entertainment is proud to announce that they have achieved 500 million PlayStation hardware sales and they are celebrating the occasion by releasing a limited edition Bark Blue Translucent PlayStation 4 Pro which looks stunning.

The original PlayStation was launched in Japan on 3rd December 1994 and they moved on with the release of the extremely popular PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and finally the PS4 with the PS4 surpassing 81.2 million units as of 22 July 2018. The 500 Milion Limited Edition PS4 comes with a translucent Blue and the controller has the same theme as the console as well. In addition to that, they are also selling the Limited Edition controller separately in a limited quantity.

The Limited edition console will retail for RM2,149 and will launch on 24th August 2018, it comes with the console itself, one controller, PS Camera, verticle stand,  and a mono headset all with the Limited Edition theme design.

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Sony announces two new game packs that comes with award winning games

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Sony has just announced there will be two PlayStation 4 multiple Blu-Ray Disk packs available on 30 November 2017, containing previously released best selling games for gamers to purchase at a very reasonable price.

The first pack will contain the challenging Bloodbourne The Old Hunters edition which offers the base game and previously released DLC all in one disk. Coming from the developers of The Dark Souls series, players will traverse an old English town where they will encounter mobs of enemies, mini bosses and a stage boss.

The other game in this pack is The Last Of Us Remastered game, where you play as Joel as he travels across wasteland America along side Ellie who might have the cure to the virus that is turning everyone into zombies. Naughty Dog’s masterpiece game that should be played by stealth and action game lovers as the story is gripping and the combat is solid, definitely a game all PS4 owners should have. This pack will retail for RM199.

The next pack comes with Patapon Remastered a charming musical games where all the actions you perform has to be synced to the music that the game is playing. With upgradable unique characters, you will probably be spending more time collecting new characters well after you finish the main story line.

The other game is LocoRoco, yet another charming game where you play as a blob like creatures and have to get your self from one end of the map to the other by rotating the world in order to slide and roll the blob to the other end of the map. But beware of the traps and creatures that are in the way. This pack will come with a really affordable price of RM129.

If you are interested in getting your self any of these packs, you can contact your local video game shops around Malaysia and start purchasing them from 30 November onward.

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Sony brings 4K OLED Bravia TVs to the Malaysian shores

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We have seen the gorgeous Sony
BRAVIA XBR-A1E
 back in CES this year, and if you have been eyeing to buy that for your living room, Sony Malaysia has finally brought it to the Malaysian shore and introduced many other HDR TV offerings today. The BRAVIA A1 Series features the 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme, which delivers stunning HDR picture quality with Sony’s picture processing technology and processes over 8 million self-illuminating pixels. Apart from the emphasis on picture quality, the TV has its speakers built directly into panel itself, one’s eyes can be easily fooled that it doesn’t have a speaker, but in fact this is a new Acoustic Surface Technology that produces sound from the panel, which gives a unification of picture and sound that isn’t found on conventional TVs.

In addition to the A1 series, the BRAVIA X93E series was also introduced and features the Slim Backlight Drive+, an improved LED backlight technology that allows more precise and accurate local dimming control, the TV also deliver 10 times better dynamic range all thanks to its new quad-edge LED structure and X-tended Dynamic Range PRO technology. The X93E also features the 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme and supports Dolby Vision, the HDR format from Dolby Laboratories. Both the BRAVIA A1 Series and X93E series are powered by the Android TV operating system, a TV optimized version of Android that lets you run a variety of apps downloaded from Google Play.

Last but not the least, Sony has also introduced a new range of 4K HDR and Full HD HDR TVs as well, which will all be availble in Sony Stores nationwide starting May 2017 onwards, the new BRAVIA OLED and HDR TVs are priced as below:

Sony BRAVIA A1 Series (OLED 4K HDR)

65-inch – RM29,999.00

55-inch – RM16,999.00

Sony BRAVIA X94E 75-inch (4K HDR) – RM25,999.00
 Sony BRAVIA X93E 55-inch (4K HDR) – RM11,999.00

Sony BRAVIA X85E Series (4K HDR)

55-inch – RM6,999.00

49-inch – RM4,499.00

43-inch – RM3,899.00

Sony BRAVIA X70E Series (4K HDR)

65-inch – RM7,199.00

55-inch – RM4,999.00

49-inch – RM3,699.00

43-inch – RM3,099.00

Sony BRAVIA W75E Series (Full HD HDR)

49-inch – RM3,199.00

43-inch – RM2,499.00

Sony BRAVIA W66E Series (Full HD HDR)

49-inch – RM2,799.00

40-inch – RM2,199.00

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Sony brings Hi-Res Audio to WOW your in-car entertainment experience

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Hi-Res audio has been Sony’s proudest feature on its WALKMAN player line ups and XPERIA flagships, and it is no surprise that the company has decided to expand that high fidelity audio quality to cars this round by announcing a range of in-car products made for car audiophiles, simply imagine it as a modern Walkman in your car.

The RSX-GS9 is the first in-car receiver to support Hi-Res audio playback and was revealed back in IFA 2015, it features a single din form factor and will support DSD files and Sony’s very own DSEE HX sound upscaling technology. Sony officials has emphasized the use of its new Hi-Res audio player to be best experienced in premium and hybrid cars that has great noise isolation cabins, the great sound can also be attributed to the ESS ES9018s D/A converter that delivers 32-bit audio, transcodes analogue audio to an impressive dynamic range of up to 135dB and THD+N (total harmonic distortion and noise) of -120dB, which means you will be able to listen to background music instruments with superb clarity.

With a hairline brushed front panel and a large beautiful volume knob with built-in One Touch NFC pairing, the RSX-GX9 comes with a simplistic OLED display that shows audio modes and track information, it will also support Bluetooth aptX and LDAC wireless audio streaming connections, two USB Type A and a USB Micro-USB Type B port that support smartphones and Walkman devices. Last but not the least, the RSX-GX9 can also be controlled wirelessly with Sony’s SongPal app which can be downloaded for free from Google Play and App Store.

To complement the Hi-Res audio experience, Sony also introduced the XM-GS4 High Resolution Audio Amplifier that delivers a tremendous 700W of audio power and the XS-GS1 tweeter that delivers a superior frequency range of up to 50KHz. Sony has not announced any pricing for its in-car Hi-Res audio devices however it will be availabe for purchase starting December 2015, and you know you will have a hole to burn to be able to afford premium audio.

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Sony confirms closure of Evolution Studios

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Yet another games development studio has closed down as Sony confirmed earlier today that it has shuttered Evolution Studios.

Based in the United Kingdom, Evolution Studios was responsible for both MotorStorm as well as Driveclub. While Sony hasn’t said what caused the closure of Evolution Studios themselves, they statement that they’ve released so far indicated that Sony has “reviewed and assessed all current projects and plans for the short and medium term and have decided to make some changes to the European studios structure.”

Evolution Studios’ Driveclub wasn’t exactly the development studio’s smoothless launch. Initially touted to be as a PS4 launch title, the game was delayed for over a launch. When it was released, the game had a myriad of issues, ranging from boring gameplay to broken online features. While Driveclub has been massively improved upon since release, Evolution Studios’ mishandling of Driveclub during its initial stages could be one of the reasons why Sony has decided to shut down the studio.

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Gameindustry

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Sony confirms PlayStation Showcase 2021 to happen this September 10

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Sony has
confirmed

that the PlayStation Showcase event is set to happen this September 10 at 4am, via a livestream.

Rumours
suggest that bulk of the announcements set to be made will revolve around upcoming exclusive games such as God of War: Ragnarok, Elden Ring, Death Stranding: Director’s Cut, Final Fantasy 16, Grand Turismo 7, and possibly something from Naughty Dog – the people behind The Last of Us, and Uncharted.

Seeing as last year’s PlayStation Showcase event saw the
unveiling

of the PlayStation 5, we can’t rule out the possibility of Sony unveiling new hardware as well. We’re hoping to hear more about a new, and improved version of the console – one that packs a new CPU, and other new internals.

This is a big deal for folks who are still waiting to get their hands on the console – should a new version of it be confirmed, we reckon it would be best for you to hold out for it. This revision is slated to come next year, so it would be perfectly reasonable for us to at least hear about it now during the showcase event.

If you’re interested in watching the livestream, you can visit PlayStation’s
YouTube

or
Twitch

channel here.

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Sony confirms release of Dragon Quest Heroes in English

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When I first played Dragon Quest Heroes, I had to struggle trying to read Japanese since my proficiency in that language is still pretty rudimentary. However, good news from
Sony

Computer Entertainment! They have just announced that the English version for this Action RPG
for the Dragon Quest series Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below, w
ill be released
on PlayStation 4 on 13 October 2015.

Dragon Quest Heroes is the first ARPG of this series developed by ω-Force of Koei Tecmo Games Co Ltd, famous for its popular Dynasty Warriors franchise.

The following contents will be included for free.

Arena Battle + Sub-story: Alena & Kiril

Magical Swordsman Battle + Sub-story: Jessica & Yangus

Battle of God of Destruction and Massacre + Sub-story: Terry

The Biggest Magical Beast Battle + Sub-story: Bianca & Nera

Great Demon King Battle + Sub-story: Maya

As a celebration of its release, there will also be many other goodies to be given away, so mark your calendar and wait for the launch!

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Sony cuts production of PlayStation 5 consoles citing component shortages

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According to
Bloomberg

(via
GSMArena
), Sony is expecting yet another year of PlayStation 5 scarcity as component shortages and logistic issues plague production timelines.

Despite several countries slowly finding their feet again with vaccine rollouts at a high, Sony is still finding it difficult to get their
 fastest-selling

game console through their factory gates; and as a result, they will be forced to cut production until resources replenish.

The company cites the reasons being an unpredictable supply of not just chips for their products, but vaccines for their workers based in developing countries, where many of their production bases are placed.

1 million units less to be sold

Sony had initially forecasted a 16-million-unit production for the PS5 for the year; however, the number is now down to 15 million. Reports suggest that Sony will realistically only be able to sell 14.8 units.

With that said, the brand actually has a sales target of 22.6 million units, and this will now be a big challege, which is bad news for Sony and gamers alike.

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Sony debuts three new cameras at the Digital Imaging Experience event

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Last Sunday, Sony took the opportunity to launch three new cameras at the Digital Imaging Experience event . The camera includes the Alpha a6500, the Alpha a99m2 and the RX100M5.

We start off with the Alpha series of cameras, more specifically, the Alpha a6500. As the model number indicates, the a6500 is the successor to the a6300. The a6500 sports a 24.2MP APS-C sensor and comes with what Sony describe’s as the fastest auto-focusing speed in the world. Those who wish to record videos with the a6500 would be pleased to know that the camera comes with a 5-axis in-body stabilization system, as well as the ability to record 4K videos at 100Mbps. The camera comes with a touchscreen that allows users to pull-focus by tapping on subjects shown on the screen.

Next up, we have the a99m2. Succeeding the original a99, the a99m2 comes with a 42.4MP 35mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor with a Hybrid Phase Detection AF system. Much like the a6500, the a99m2 also comes with 5-axis image stabilisation and the ability to record videos in 4K resolution at 100Mbps.

Rounding up the list, Sony has the RX100M5. Being part of the Cyber-Shot series of cameras, the RX100M5 comess with the new 20.1MP 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor that has a 315 phase-detection autofocus points that gives the camera an auto-focus speed of 0.05 seconds. The RX100M5 utilises full pixel readout without pixel binning when shooting 4K videos, ensuring that the finer details of the video is captured with minimal moire and jagged edges.

All three cameras are now available with the a6500 and a99m2 retailing for RM6,499 and RM12,299 (body only) respectively. Meanwhile, the RX100M5 will retail for RM4,599.

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Sony delays PlayStation 5 event due to protests in the US

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The Sony PlayStation 5 was due to be unveiled this June 5 through an online event – but the company announced that the event will be postponed in light of the riots happening in the US because of the death of George Floyd.

Sony took to Facebook and Twitter to make the announcement saying that they do not feel it is the right time to celebrate and will be showing solidarity for those affected by the issue.

Sony isn’t the only big name to delay an event in support of the movement – Google too had earlier postponed the launch of the Android 11 OS which was due to happen this June 3.

Also
 like Google’s postponement, Sony hasn’t announced a new date for the PS5’s launch yet. It is unfortunate that we won’t get to see Sony’s latest console soon, but more important issues are at the fore, so it’s understandable.

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Sony and its PS5 will be skipping E3 this year

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Every year Sony will make an appearance at E3, but that ended in 2019 when the company decided to take a different path to engage with their community.

Initially, many assumed that the withdrawal from Sony is due to the lack of exciting announcements and preparation for the PlayStation 5, but since Sony isn’t showing up for E3 this year either, it seems like Sony’s decision to withdraw is permanent.

As reported by
GameIndustry.biz
, a Sony spokesperson said, “We have great respect for the ESA as an organization, but we do not feel the vision of E3 2020 is the right venue for what we are focused on this year.”

He also revealed that there will be many more titles coming to PS4, in addition to the launch of PS5 this year. Although Sony will be skipping E3 again, the company mentioned that it will be appearing in many consumer events for its PS4 and PS5 game lineups.

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Sony enters the eSports realm with "PlayStation Tournaments"

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With eSports gaining steam at a rapid pace, it’s no surprise that Sony wants a piece of the pie. As such, the company has teamed up with the ESL gaming network to host the first PlayStation tournament.

The first PlayStation Tournament will be a month-long NBA2K17 tournament that will run from October 27 until November 26th. “Major Cup rounds” will run every Saturday, and the top three players of the entire tournament will receive a prize pack that includes items such as a DualShock 4 and various other PlayStation gear.

If you’re interested in participating in the tournament, you’re going to need a copy of the NBA2K17, a PlayStation Plus subscription, and an ESL account. You’ll also need to register for the tournament at the ESL website, but once that’s done, you will be notified automatically about your upcoming games.

Sony’s NBA2k17 tournament is very much a test run of the system. The company has said that it is looking to expand the scope and playstyle variety of future PlayStation Tournaments, so this is very much a pilot that would allow both Sony and ESL to plan for future tournaments.

Source:
PlayStation Blog

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Sony expected to reveal the PlayStation 4 Neo on the 7th of September

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Mark the 7th of September on your calendar ladies and gentlemenm as Sony has begun sending out invites for a PlayStation Meeting event that will be held at the PlayStation Theater in New York.

While Sony has not explicitly state what exactly the company will be annoucing at the event, everyone is expecting that the event will debut Sony’s upcoming upgrade to the PlayStation 4 console, the PlayStation 4 Neo. Thus far, all we know about the PS4 Neo is that it will come with better hardware. The PS4 Neo is expected to sport an eight-core CPU with a clockspeed of 2.1GHz, 8GB of RAM that will have a bandwidth of 911MHz, and an improved AMD GCN that has 32 compute units clocked at 912 MHz.

Of course, it is entirely possible that the PS4 Neo won’t be making an appearance at the PlayStation Meeting event, seeing as how the Tokyo Games Show is just a week after this event. However, with the console supposedly going on sale by the end of the year, Sony is running out of time to debut the console proper. With that said, here’s to hoping that Sony would do a upgrade/trade-in offer to those who’ve currently own a PS4 of their own.

Source:
Polygon

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Sony expecting smartphones to use dual-lens cameras in 2017

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Sony’s lenses and image sensors have been dominating the smartphone market, being featured in countless smartphones including a few flagship devices. Recently, the Japanese company has confirmed that its own dual-lens camera will be featured in smartphones next year.

Sony did not name any OEM in particular, but there are rumors of the iPhone 7 Plus adopting this dual-lens camera feature. According to Kenichiro Yoshida of Sony, the growth of the smartphone market is slowing down so that may affect the demand or production schedule of dual-camera smartphones by major smartphone manufacturers. This might mean a premature feature of the dual-lens camera. However, Yoshida highlighted further that the real start of smartphones with dual-lens camera will be in 2017.

One of the advantages of dual-lens camera is greater zoom without digital zoom by making use of two lenses of different focal lengths. Another advantage is better low-light capabilites, with two lenses bringing in more light. We do not know whether Sony will be including this feature in their next line of Xperia smartphones, but it will be highly likely, since the company had already wowed the globe with the 4K screen Xperia Z5 Premium last year. What are your thoughts? Comment below!

Source:
Xperia Blog

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Sony gives the h.ear series a new compact profile and more colour options

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Sony has also given a new compact style and colour refresh to the h.ear series of headphones for the style conscious millennial while maintaining a simple design, and an option of colours to fit everyone’s style.

The h.ear on 2 Mini Wireless is an on-ear wireless headphone that is simple and lightweight, making it easy to transport it around while not getting in the way. It achieves a high-quality wireless sound with LDAC or DSEE HX and Hi-Res Audio capability with cables. The battery will give you up to 24 hours of music playback and will offer 90 minutes with just 10 minutes of charge.

If you want to step up your game and get some noise cancellation on your headphones the h.ear on 2 Wireless NC bring just that with touch control in the around-ear style ear cups. You will be able to skip, pause and go back all from the touch control or use the Headphones Connect App to help you control everything from your smartphone. The battery life was worked on well, as it provides you 28 hours of battery life and 65 minutes more in just 10 minutes of charging it.

For those of you that are tight on budget and can live with a wired connection without Bluetooth and Noise Cancellation, the h.ear on 2 will be the perfect alternative to you and offers the same quality as its wireless cousin.

All the mentioned headphones are currently available for purchase at all authorised Sony stores, the h.ear on 2 Mini Wireless will retail for RM959 while the h.ear on 2 Wireless cost RM1159 and the wired h.ear on 2 will retail for RM799. All devices will come in five new colours, Horizon Green, Twilight Red, Grayish Black, Pale Gold and Moonlight Blue.

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Sony halts Nougat rollouts to Xperia Z5 and more

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Most Android users will definitely want their devices to be updated to the latest Android software out there as soon as possible, which in this time is Android Nougat. Smartphone manufacturers have been working really hard behind the scenes to bring Nougat updates to us users in the shortest time frame possible. Just last week, Sony announced Nougat software updates for the Xperia Z5, Xperia Z3+ and the Xperia Z4 Tablet, but the company has put a stop to the roll out for the time being.

Xperia Blog has reported that it is confirmed that Sony has pulled a temporal plug on the Nougat update for the devices mentioned earlier. Sony has in fact issued a statement to the Xperia exclusive news outlet, stating that some users have been experiencing “inconsistencies” related to audio playback via 3rd party apps and SD card encrypted data read performance after upgrading their software to Android 7.0 Nougat.

According to Xperia Blog, some users initially came across the update which disappeared after a while. Seems like Sony was pretty quick to stop further rollouts to the remaining Nougat eligible devices. Sony claims that its folks have found the root of the problem and will make the necessary amendments before re-issuing the update to the mass once again. Are you experiencing any problems on your Nougat Xperia device?

Source:
Xperia Blog

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Sony halts production at factories located in southern Japan over earthquake concerns

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Over the weekend, the Kyushu region of Japan was hit by two serious earthquakes within the span of three days. Concerned over the potential of more earthquakes hitting the region in such a short period of time, Sony has decided to close its factory for an extended period of time.

Sony has said that the image sensor factory that is located at Kumamoto will remain closed while the company assessses the damage caused by the two earthquakes. Furthermore, Sony will also be partially suspending operations at another image sensor plant located at Nagasaki.

No timeline was given as to when both factories would be fully operational again, but Sony has stated that they would provide an update later today. In the meantime, Sony has said that they do not expect any immediate supply disruptions for complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors any would announce otherwise should any supply issues emerge.

Sony isn’t the only one that will be stopping productions at their plants located in Southern Japan as Japanese car manufacturers Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyata have also closed down all their factories in the area until further notice.

Source:
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Sony halts sales of PlayStation TV in Japan

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Remember Sony’s PlayStation TV? The device that was originally meant to allow you to play your Vita games on the TV may have been discontinued as
its Japanese product page
 has indicated that sales of the PlayStation TV has ended.

First spotted by a member of
Neogaf
, Sony’s decision to end shipment of the PlayStation TV may signify that the device is no longer in production. Coupled with the fact that PS Vita games have been few and far between, it is no surprise that the PSTV has been discontinued.

Since the release of the PlayStation TV back in 2013, support for the device has been rather disappointing to say the least. Originally pitched as a media hub that could play (some) Vita games, Sony has never really paid much attention to the device as a whole. The PSTV would receive a huge price cut not long after it was released, due to the fact that the device isn’t selling as well as Sony had hoped. With lackluster support, limited compatibility with PS Vita games and its use of proprietary memory cards, it is no wonder that the PlayStation TV woould be discontinued.

As of the time of writing, Sony has yet to clarify if the company is indeed ending the PlayStation TV.

Source:
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Sony has made a PlayStation Classic, coming this December for RM429

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Surprise, surprise! It seems that Sony has finally joined in the ‘classic’ game, after Nintendo’s efforts with the NES Classic, and you will be able to purchase the original PlayStation in its classic form factor this December.

The PlayStation Classic is obviously smaller than the original console and doesn’t come with a disc drive, instead Sony has already preloaded 20 classic PS1 games into the console, some of which include Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, R4 Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3 and Wild Arms.

Like the NES Classic, the PlayStation Classic will comes with a HDMI connector to play with modern TVs, so that you don’t need to mess with those RCA cables like last time. Resolution is limited to 720p, which is acceptable as PS1 games don’t even have that high resolution at that time.

In terms of power, you also don’t need to use a brick like you do on the original PlayStation, it merely requires 5V of power powered from a Micro USB cable, which means you can even use your powerbank to just power up this device.

Sony is including two controllers out of the box, though they are unfortunately not wireless controllers, you do at least still get the nostalgia of plugging into the console like you once did on the original PlayStation. As for saving games, the PlayStation Classic doesn’t seem to have that feature like you do on the original console, but we believe there should be built-in memory for that.

You can start saving up your cash now, as the PlayStation Classic will be available in limited quantities for RM429 in December 3rd 2018.

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Sony IMX686 sensor shoots up to 64MP images – expected to arrive in 2020

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With the immediate focus on camera quality at the forefront of smartphone innovations this year, we’re likely going to see it continue well into 2020 as well since there are talks of higher resolution cameras and sensors making its way to markets soon.

Image credit: IT Home

One of these products is the Sony IMX 686, the successor to the current IMX 586 – right now, the sensor supports up to 48MP photography. The new sensor, teased by Sony, is said to be able to support up to 64MP.

It’s not the first time we’re seeing 64MP of course – Samsung sits on that throne with their ISOCELL GW1 sensor that we’re seeing in the vivo NEX 3, Redmi Note 8 Pro, r
ealme
 XT and more.

Image credit: IT Home

Although Sony is late to the game, the company’s reputation for quality is still a cause of excitement. Sony launched a teaser
video
 on Weibo, showcasing the camera’s capabilities. When you watch the video however, do keep in mind that the images are not shown in its full resolution what with video
compression
 and all.

The images still look amazing – so it’ll be an exciting year ahead as we leave 48MP in the dust.

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Sony introduces an SD card that is 18x tougher than others

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Sony is one of those companies that tend to produce interesting memory products, and its most recent attempt is a rugged SD card, the SF-G series TOUGH Specification UHS-II SD card is said to be the world’s toughest and 18 times stronger than the rest, it can resist bents up to 180N and drops up to 5 meters, it is also IPX8 waterproof and IPX6 dustproof.

The SF-G series TOUGH specification range of SD cards are created with the world’s first monolithic structure (one-piece molding, no empty space in the card) and high-grade hardness, which is unlike conventional SD cards with a thin, 3-part ensemble. Sony is also promising great read and write speeds of up to 300MB/s and 299MB/s respectively, and it supports the V90 video speed class, so that you can record 4K videos without any issues in the toughest environments.

In addition, Sony is offering two software features with its rugged SD card, which includes an ‘SD Scan Utility’ to check if the card is in good condition and a File Rescue Software to recover accidentally deleted data. The SF-G TOUGH series of memory cards will be available in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB storage capacities, sales will begin from October onwards.

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Sony introduces five new colors to DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controllers

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Buying a new PS4 wireless controller just got more fun, as Sony has introduced five new colors for gamers to choose from, the new DUALSHOCK 4 controller will now have new color options of Crystal, Red Crystal, Blue Crystal, Steel Black and Midnight Blue, as the name of the first three colors suggest, the controller features a partially transparent chassis which you can see the internals.

The new DUALSHOCK 4 controllers will be available from 17th October 2017 onwards at all Sony stores and major gaming stores, pricing remains unchanged at RM209, so if you love all these colors you’ll just have to wait a little longer.

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Sony introduces its flagship Bravia TV for 2016

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Sony’s Bravia line of 4K HDR TVs are getting an update for 2016 as the company has revealed the flagship X93D series at the Sunway Putra Hotel today.

For the X93D series, and indeed the other TV series in the Bravia line, Sony has paid attention to the overall design of the TV itself. Sony believes that a television should be great to look at in any environment. To that end, the company has slimmed down the TVs further. When hung against a wall, the X93D appears to be sitting close to the wall. Another improvement made to the overall design of the X93D is its cable management as the TV is designed in such a way to allow the user to keep the wires out of view.

Available in 55″ and 65″ classes, the X93D series of TVs sports Sony’s new Slim Backlight Drive technology. This tech gives the X93D a new grid-array backlighting structure that is previously only available on full-array backlighting systems. When coupled with Sony’s own X-tended Dynamic Range PRO technology, the X93D is able to boost peak brightness and black levels more precisely and enhance contrast levels, all while maintaining a slim form factor.

4K is another major feature of the series as the X93D comes with the 4K Processor X1, a chip that is able to improve clarity, colour accuracy and contrast of HD, 4K and 4K HDR videos. The Bravia’s TRILUMINOS Display is able to take advantage of the X1’s colour mapping technology to reproduce a wider colour range with accurate colour details at any brightness level. The X93D will be running on Android TV right out of the box with Sony’s own user interface on it. The X93D is expected to be available in Malaysia in June. The pricing for the X93D will be revealed at a later date.

Besides the X93D flagship, Sony has also showcased the X85D Series at the event. Being a step down from the X93D, the X85D has all the features the X93D has barring the Slim Backlight Drive and X-tended Dynamic Range PRO. Much like the X93D, the X85D will come in 55″ and 65″ sizes. The X85D is now available in Malaysia and is priced at RM 7,499 for the 55″ version, and RM 10,999 for the 65″ version.

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Sony introduces the CAS-1 Hi-Res Audio desktop audio system

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Sony is closing up 2015 on a high note as the company has just introduced the CAS-1, a compact audio systems for the desktop.

Inheriting the design from Sony’s line of high-end ES systems, the CAS-1 is focused on creating an ideal acoustic field on your desktop. The system is made up of a main unit and two separate speakers to enhance sound and supports Hi-Res Audio in both DSD1 and PCM formats, including FLAC, WAV or AIFF files of up to 24bit/192kHz quality. Non Hi-Res audio files such as MP3s are upscaled via Sony’s unique DSEE HX technology.

Featuring two independent dedicated amplifiers, the CAS-1 is tailored towards the specific requirements of speakers or headphones. Integration of Sony’s S-Master HX Hi-Res Audio amplifier for the speakers further enhances music by reducing distortion and noise and Pulse Height volume will not sacrifice any data to control volume, resulting in a crystal clear, crisp sound at any volume level. The headphone amplifier, which can be found in Sony’s other Hi-Res Audio models, contributes to the CAS-1’s ability to produce a blanaced, powerful and precise sound.

Connectivity to the CAS-1 can be done wirelessly via Bluetooth or NFC. USB-A and USB-B ports are also available for Hi-Res Audio playback. The CAS-1 is now available and retails for RM4,199.

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Sony introduces the MASTER Series A9F TV which comes with a range of colour enhancement technology

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Sony Malaysia has just announced two new television series that utilized the next generation Picture Processor X1 Ultimate. The TVs in question is the A9F and the Z9F which falls under the MASTER Series which is a name that Sony gives to its highest-end products.

MASTER Series A9F 65- and 55-inch

The A9F TV comes with an OLED panel with Pixel Contrast Booster, 8 million self-illuminating pixels and Sony’s original panel controller for OLED to bring an enriched visual experience alongside unprecedented black with authentic colour and a wide viewing angle. The Picture Processor X1 Ultimate provides the ultimate 4K HDR viewing experience and comes with other technologies like the Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping4K HDR and Dual database processing.

Sony has used a unique way to produce sound from the TV. Because of its extremely thin form factor, they utilized Acoustic Surface Audio+ which emits sound from the display it self-thanks to the actuators and two subwoofers facing sideways.

 Colour has further enhanced thanks to Sony’s TRILUMINOS Display which further enhances colour accuracy. Lastly, it supports Android TV 8.0 which features voice control so you don’t have to lift a finger.

MASTER Series Z9F 75- and 65-inch

The Z9F also comes with the same Picture Processor X1 Ultimate which is in the A9F and comes with the same technologies as well. It comes with an X-Wide Angle which minimizes the colour change when seen from the side and comes with a full-array LED Backlight for ultra-high contrast. Motion blur is also minimized thanks to the X-Motion Clarity which keeps fast images clear and easy to view with no loss of brightness.

There is also the X-tended Dynamic Range PRO to produce better contrast by balancing the light output on different parts of the screen. It has a brightness range three times of a conventional LED-backlight TV and it has a TRILUMINOUS Display. Lastly, it also comes with Android TV 8.0 which can control the TV using only your voice.

The A9F will be available in Malaysia from September 2018 for RM21,999 for the 65-inch variant and RM14,999 for the 55-inch variant.

A special pre-order promotion will go on from 14 August to 14 September 2018 which will get you a Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S1 worth RM3,199 for free. The Z9F will not be coming to Malaysia but keep your fingers crossed.

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Sony introduces the Xperia Ear Duo, gives you relevant information based on your activity

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Sony Malaysia has just announced the Xperia Ear Duo which comes with a Dual Listening technology to allow you to listen to music and receive notifications while being able to hear environmental sounds or conversations.

It comes with a Spatial Acoustic Conductor that allows the sound generated by the unit’s driver to be transmitted directly into the ear. There is also a specially designed ring supporter that surrounds the ear canal, allowing your music to blend with environmental sounds. Thanks to Sony’s Clear Phase audio technology, the volume will be adjusted based on the surrounding and background noise, eliminating sound dispersion. There is the Daily Assist feature which will recognise time, location and activities to offer relative information.
The Xperia Ear Duo supports head geatures thanks to built-in sensors. You can answer or decline a call by simple shaking or nodding your head, music can also be skipped by shaking your head left and right. If gestures are not your thing, you can tap or scroll on the device to control music and volume. There is also voice control so you can access the smart assistant on your phone. The earbuds will last up to four hours on a single charge, but it comes with a case that doubles as a charger. It supports fast charging which will give you an hour of playback with a seven-minute charge.

Xperia Ear Duo will arrive in Malaysia on 4th June 2018 and will retail for RM1,199 at selected Sony outlets. It comes in two colours of Sleek Black and Gold, the companion app can be downloaded on Google Play or the App Store

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Sony introduces their new mid-range smartphone, the Xperia XA3

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When it was the mobile phones’ era, Sony was one of the popular choice among consumers. Now with the emergence of smartphones, Sony started producing mid-range smartphones a few years back. Despite the fact that other brands are making greater leaps, Sony has yet to retreat in the production of smartphones. Now, Sony is back with the Xperia XA3.

Sony Xperia XA3 will come with a 5.9 inch display and is rumored to have Full HD+ resolution. The smartphone will also be equipped with Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor, an upgrade from its predecessor, the Xperia XA2.

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When it comes to storage, the smartphone is said to have 6GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage. The Xperia XA3 have dual camera at its rear, and a front camera on the top right of the phone. Other than that, the fingerprint sensor will be placed at the side of the phone instead of the back. It will possibly run on the latest Android 9.0 Pie.

The launch date however has not been confirmed, and might be launched either at the end of this year or in January 2019.

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Sony introduces three new members to the 1000X line of noise cancelling headphones

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Sony is adding new members to the 1000X series for those of you that want to cut away from the real world and immersive your self in music with Sony’s noise cancellation technology allowing you to hear the music you want without any interruption.

The first new family member is the WF-1000X which is completely free from wires and will fit nicely in your ears and lets you tune out the real world and tune into your music. The 6mm driver will output dynamic sound and immediately connects to the last device you connected the earphones too.

 It also comes with a charging case to that provides you up to 9 hours of usage. Earphones also come with a companion app called Headphones Connect with offers flexibility in customizing the earphones to adjust the sound according to the surrounding. For the first time, it comes with Sony’s Sense Engine which can provide a personalized experience for every single sound including music and ambient sound.

They also released a refreshed version of the MDR-1000X headphone in the form of the WH-1000XM2 which comes with the best noise cancellation technology with is mated with a unique Ambient Sound mode, personal NC Optimiser and Quick Attention Mode, all packed in this around-ear style headphones.

If you fly a lot, it also has the Atmospheric Pressure Optimising feature to detect the atmospheric pressure and improve the performance of the headphones. The battery life is made to last 40 hours when connected to an audio cable and 40 house wirelessly. If you do run out of battery, the quick charge function will give you 70% of battery in just 10 minutes of charging so you will never be away too long from the music you love.

Finally, we have the WI-1000X, a stylish behind the neck wireless noise cancellation headphones that are perfect for those of you that rely on trains and buses to get around. It comes with 10 hours of battery life with the noise cancellation turned on.

It also has the Atmospheric Pressure Optimising feature which is perfect to enjoy in-flight entertainment systems via a wired audio connection to which it will give up to 14 hours of battery life. The hybrid drive unit with BA and 9mm dynamic drivers will offer you multiple features like High-Resolution Audio, LDAC, DSEE HX and S-Master HX.

The WF-1000X will be available on 19 November 2017 with a retail price of RM899, while the WI-1000X and the WH-1000XM2 are already available for purchase at the price of RM1,499 and RM1,599 respectively.

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Sony introduces three new wireless noise cancelling headphones

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Sony has just launched three new wireless noise cancelling sports headphones, perfect for those of you that need some beats while you do your work out and has their famous noise cancelling technology.

Sony WF-SP700N

These headphones give its user the complete wireless freedom so cables will not get in the way of your work out. The headphones are the world’s first that combines digital noise cancellation technology and a splash-proof design. Noise cancellation helps to zone you into your workout and drown out all the noises around you that might distract you, it also comes with Sony’s EXTRA BASS sound that when combined with noise cancellation, give you deeper and punchier bass to get you pumping.

It also has arc supporters that keep the headphones in your ears even with the most vigorous exercises. Finally, it comes with a compact, one-touch-open charging case that gives you two additional chargers, offering a total of nine hours of usage.

Sony WI-SP600N and Sony WI-SP500

Similar to the WF-SP700N, the WI-SP600N comes with noise cancellation technology and the same splash-proof rating.

It will give you about 6 hours of usage and they also come with arc supporters connected to the earpiece which is connected by a band that goes around the back of your neck.

Lastly, the WI-SP500 utilizes an open-type driver unit to recognize ambient sounds and has an IPX4 rating. Connecting it to your phone is as simple as touching the NFC on the headphones and it offers up to eight house of battery life on a full charge.

The ear tips are specially designed to be ergonomic and grippy with rubber dimples so you will not have to worry about them slipping out when you are doing your exercises or work out.

All of Sony’s noise cancelling headphones will be optimised for Google Assistant with a future update, so you can easily talk to Assistant to play your favourite workout music without taking out your phone. The WF-SP700N, WI-SP600N and WI-SP500 are now available in Malaysia and retails for RM709, RM619 and RM329.25 respectively.

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Sony is considering bringing PSVR support to the PC

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The PC will getting two different VR Headsets within the next few weeks or so, starting with the Oculus Rift and soon followed by the HTC Vive. If either options sounds like too much of an investment to make, what other alternatives is there? Well, Sony might answer with the PlayStation VR.

In an interview with Nikkei Japan, Executive Vice President for Sony Computer Entertainment Masayasu Ito said that the company is considering bringing PlayStation VR support to the PC in the future. “The interior components of the PlayStation 4 is very similar to a computer’s, so it is certainly possible that the PSVR could run on the PC,” says Ito.

While Ito believes that the PSVR can be made to run on the PC, he warns that Sony would not be working on that feature anytime soon. “At the moment, we are focused on games and we are not ready to make any announcements at this stage, but I’d say there will be an expansion into various fields,” adds Ito.

So if you don’t have the cash for either the Rift or the Vive, and you are willing to be patient, the PlayStation VR
might
just be the most affordable VR headset you can get on the PC.

Source:
Nikkei

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Sony is enabling Fortnite cross-play for PS4

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Sony has been pretty adamant about rejecting cross-play features on the PS4. Previously they mentioned that they disabled cross-play for “security reasons”. However, Xbox and Switch players have been playing not only Fortnite but Minecraft and Rocket League together as well, but it looks like Sony has finally caved in and is enabling cross-play for Fortnite between different consoles

There will be an open-beta today that will allow PS4 players to play Fortnite with Switch and Xbox One users. Epic Games, the developers of Fortnite, have mentioned that they are working on two features that will help players who created a second account just to play on the PS4. The first, being an account-merging feature that will combine purchases coming in November, the second is to allow players to unlink a console from their Fortnite account and relinking it to another account which should arrive in a few days.

This is a first step in unifying all gaming platforms as Sony has been the only company that is against cross-play, while platforms like Mac, PC, Xbox and Switch have been playing cross-play supported games for a while now. There is hope that Sony will extend cross-play to other games as well, as they have mentioned that they are looking to open up the console in the future.

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Sony is looking to revive robotics division

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Robotics may be on Sony’s plate yet again as CEO Kazuo Hirai has announced that Sony has re-established a corporate arm dedicated to robotics.

While Hirai did not give too much details as to what to expect from Sony’s renewed interest in robots and aritificial intelligence, the man did mention that the latest generation of robots from Sony will be “capable of forming an emotional bond with customers.” Just last month, Sony has invested an undisclosed amount of money in Cogitai, a US-based startup that specializes in artificial intelligence. Furthermore, Sony is also setting up a JPY 10 billion fund to invest in outside researchers and companies working on AI and robotics.

“It’s not about us getting back into the Aibo business. It’s us dipping our feet into a bigger area of new electronics in arficial intelligence and robots,” says Hirai. “We’ve done the real hard restructuring in the first three years. Now it’s time to innovate and really step on the gas.”

Sony’s previous attempt at robots resulted in the creation of the Aibo robot dog as well as the Qrio humanoid robot. However, heavy losses and cost-cutting measures resulted in Sony’s robotic wing being killed off back in 2006. With Sony now having renewed interest in robots and A.I. in general, we can only hope that Sony’s attempt at robotics would go smoothly this time around.

Source:
Engadget
,
Financial Times

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Sony is offering attractive gift packs when purchasing selected Xperia phones

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Sony Mobile is kicking off their Hari Raya Bersama Xperia promotion offering customers free gifts that are worth RM448 and RM199 with a purchase of selected Xperia phones.

The phones listed are the Sony Xperia XZ2, Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XA2 Ultra and Xperia XA1 Plus. With a purchase of any of these phones, customers are entitled to a gift pack which includes a Nano Screen Protector, Sony phone case, 10,000mAH power bank, Xperia selfie stick, Xperia phone ring and an OTG cable. Those that purchase the Xperia XZ2 and XZ Premium could walk away with the Sony CH400 Wireless Headphones which will pair perfectly with your new Xperia phone.

These phones can be purchased from all official Sony stores around Malaysia, the promotion will run from 15 May 2018 until 1st July 2018. For more information on Sony’s Raya promotion, visit their
Official Facebook Page
.

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Sony is showcasing the Xperia 1 at MWC, dropping its XZ branding

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Sony will be joining MWC 2019, and based on its recent post on Twitter, the company appears to be launching a new phone called the Xperia 1.

If the name is confirmed, it will mean that Sony plans on dropping the XZ branding and getting a fresh start. The Xperia 1 is also reported to get an ultra wide display with a 21:9 aspect ratio, no notch and really thin bezels.

Xperia 1's pretty sexy in purple.
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— Evan Blass (@evleaks)
February 21, 2019

According to renders made by Evan Blass, the Xperia 1 will also come with a single front camera on its front and a triple camera on its rear. It’ll also be integrated with an in-display fingerprint scanner, and while the typical physical buttons are still there, you’ll notice that there’s one more button on the bottom half which made me curious, though some suggested that it could be a shutter button.

Other rumours include the phone getting a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage and a hefty 4,400mAh battery. Blass also suggested that the phone might have a 4K HDR OLED screen, which is relevant to its predecessors even though it’s losing the line’s branding.

Embrace a new perspective with
#Xperia
 at
#SonyMWC

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— Sony Xperia (@sonyxperia)
February 18, 2019

Sony’s press conference will land on February 25, so it’s only a few days before we really find out what the Xperia 1 is about and if it’s really going to be called the Xperia 1.

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Sony launches Android powered Xperia projector

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Projectors are often a key component when it comes to conferences and board meetings. They don’t come cheap, but years ago there were a handful of gimmicky hopeful smartphones with projector features which might or might not have came in handy for fans who bought them. Sony has been teasing a prototype of a projector with a projected touch screen at multiple tech trade shows since last year, and it has finally been revealed.

This is the Sony Xperia Touch projector, which looks much less of a gimmick than smartphones with projecting capabilities, as this projector is definitely a full fledged model. Suffice to say, the Sony Xperia Touch projector is more feature filled than gimmicky. The projector is equipped with a camera and an infrared sensor, allowing for interaction with the projected display. By interaction we mean touching the projected display.

Images can be projected from 23 inches to 80 inches at a resolution of 1366 X 768, with a respectable 60 frames per second. The Sony Xperia Touch also comes with a set of stereo speakers plus a microphone to capture voice commands. Best part is the projector is powered by Android.

The Sony Xperia Touch isn’t cheap by any means though, coming at $ 1,700 (RM 7,174.85). The projector is currently available in the US through Amazon and other select stores.

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Sony launches crowdfunding project for the FES Watch U

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Two years ago, Sony crowdfunded the FES Watch, a watch that is built out of e-paper. Today, Sony is looking at creating a sequel to the FES Watch, and it is once again relying on crowdfunding to do so.

Much like the original FES Watch, the FES Watch U is an e-paper watch. While the concept remains the same, the FES Watch U has received some upgrades. The watch now comes with a steel body, as well as a scratch-resistant sapphire glass on the premium version. Apart from that though, the FES Watch U is still the same always-on watch that comes with a customizable face and band thanks to its e-paper body. The use of e-paper also allows the watch to last for up to three weeks on a single charge.

While the watch looks good and all, getting one may prove to be a main challenge. As mentioned earlier, the FES Watch U is a crowdfunding project hosted on Sony’s own First Flight website. From the looks of things, the FES Watch U appears to be a Japan-only crowdfunding project, so if you want to help fund it, you may need to find someone you know who is based in Japan. If you’ve taken care of the geographical issue, you’ll then need to pledge between JPY44,710 (RM1,774) and JPY59,940 (RM2,378) to get a watch of your own. Should everything go right, you can expect your watch to arrive in April 2017.

As the initial FES Watch is a Japan-only product, we don’t really know if the FES Watch U will be available in the international market should Sony successfully crowdfunds the watch. Hopefully, Sony decides to bring the FES Watch U to the international market as well, because the concept is intriguing.

Source:
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Sony launches limited edition Final Fantasy XV Walkman

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Would you still get your hands on music devices such as Apple’s iPods? How about a Walkman from Sony? If you happen to be fan of Final Fantasy? Or better yet, if you are dying for the release of Final Fantasy XV, then this limited edition Walkman might just be what you’re looking for. Sony has launched a limited edition Final Fantasy XV Walkman in conjunction with the release of the famous RPG gaming title on the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4.

The Final Fantasy XV Walkman comes with the “XV” roman numerals engraved on the rear panel of the device, plus four Final Fantasy characters right above the Walkman logo. The Walkman isn’t the only product to be featured by Sony in conjunction with the Final Fantasy XV release. The Japanese company has also introduced a limited edition MDR-100A headphones, plus an SRS-HG1 Bluetooth speaker to complete the whole audiophile and Final Fantasy fanboy package together.

The Walkman carries a price tag of 33,880 yen (RM1,344.49), while the MDR-100A headphones and SRS-HG1 will cost 24,380 yen (RM967.49) and 29,380 yen (RM1,165.91) respectively. Final Fantasy XV, which is reported to have went through a whopping ten years of development in total, will finally see a release tomorrow on November 29th, pushed back from the initial September 30th release date. Are you excited for Final Fantasy XV?

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Sony launches mid range Xperia L1

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Sony’s Xperia lineup has never been undermined by anyone since it started. The company had a successful outing at the recent Mobile World Congress at Barcelona, so it now launches another Xperia device as an added bonus. Introducing the Xperia L1, Sony’s latest mid range smartphone.

The Sony Xperia L1 will certainly be far less popular than its higher end siblings, but like any other device, it is worth knowing about. Sony claims the Xperia L1 as an Xperia smartphone that performs as good as it looks. While the phone sports the look of a typical current generation Xperia device, its specs suggest otherwise. Sony made a not so good decision with the Xperia L1’s display on the front. While it measures at 5.5-inches, resolution is only a sub par 720p instead of Full HD at 1080p.

Sony opted for a MediaTek MT6737T processor underneath the hood of the Xperia L1, alongside 2GB of RAM with 16GB of internal storage, expandable up to an extra 256GB via micro SD. There is no 3GB RAM/32GB storage model available, just in case you’re wondering. The camera package is of a standard affair – a 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP selfie shooter sporting the same aperture. The phone packs a 2,620mAh battery and supports Qnovo adaptive charging via the USB Type-C port.

There isn’t a price tag for the Xperia L1 just yet, but we’re expecting a pretty affordable one considering its specs. The Sony Xperia L1 will be available late April, which is next month.

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Sony Malaysia announced 3 new models – Z4 Tablet, C4 Dual, and M4 Aqua Dual

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Sony

Mobile Communications today released three new
Xperia

devices in the Malaysia market – Z4
Tablet
, C4 Dual, and M4 Aqua Dual. Andrew Cheong said “Sony Mobile is pleased to make available a new range of sleek and stylish devices –
Xperia

Z4
Tablet
,
Xperia

C4 Dual, and
Xperia

M4 Aqua Dual – that bring real value to the user. The simultaneous availability of these devices with their unique features caters to the different lifestyle experiences of our consumer based. Consumers appreciate innovation most when it can bring real value to their lives, so we have carefully crafted and considered every aspect of these
Xperia

devices to fit perfectly into each and every one of your lifestyles.”

As an entertainment perfected, the
Xperia

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Tablet

is the world’s lightest (393g LTE) and slimmest (6.1mm) 10-inch
tablet
s. This
tablet

delivers a quality when comes to the entertainment experience with its beautiful 2K resolution and still receive 17 hours of video playback. The
Xperia

Z4
tablet

powered by the ultra-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core 64-bit processor and have 32GB internal memory. Besides that, it has also come loaded with an 8MP at the rear and 5.1MP at the front with a wide-angle lens to ensure you are able to capture every moment that you desire whether in low-light, portrait or scenery. One of the features that catch my attention is waterproof and dust-tight capabilities of the
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Remembers previously
Sony

have their very first selfie smartphone? Now they have a new model –
Xperia

C4 Dual and it’s equipped with a 5MP front camera with 25mm wide-angle lens with Sony’s Exmor R on the camera sensor, but they also included a 13MP at the rear with autofocus and HDR packed in and it also and it also has SteadyShot technology, it’s able to compensate for any camera shake possible to happen while you are taking a photo. There also a soft LED flash and HDR features that make the pictures be stunning at all moments, even in low light conditions.

Xperia
 M4 Aqua Dual is
Sony
 new mid-range smartphone, which powered by Snapdragon 615 64-bit processor with integrated 4G LTE and the best part is it have the battery that could last for at least two days. Although this is a mid-range smartphone,
Sony
also included a 13MP camera at the rear which have a large F2.0 aperture and ISO 3200 sensitivity. Designed with understated premium looks a tempered glass display, with the slender 136g waterproof and cap-less microUSB charging.

The Xperia Z4 will be available on 22 June 2015 at RM 2,699 for the standard version and RM 3,199 for the bundle with a keyboard, it also comes with two colors – black and white. Xperia M4 Aqual Dual will be available by next week at RM 969 and comes in a choice of three colors – black, white and coral. Then Xperia C4 dual will come with shelves next month, the price will be confirmed and comes with 3 color – black, white and a vibrant mint.

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Sony Malaysia announces the α5100: Super Fast Hybrid AF and quality photography in a small package

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Sony
 has been ramping up a lot of its marketing efforts on its α cameras these days, meet the α5100, the successor to the already capable and portable α5000, except that this time it has a super fast Hybrid AF system and a new chassis design. Not only that, The new α5100 offers crisp, blur-free action shots, pocketful portraits and endless selfies with the latest 24.3 megapixels Exmor™ CMOS sensor and recording capability to capture smooth, cinematic Full HD movies.

Nothing gets past the blazing Fast Hybrid AF system of the α5100, the same that can be found in the α6000, with 179 phase detection points that freeze rapid action, frame after crisply-focused frame. Sony’s latest-generation Exmor™ CMOS sensor with 24.3 effective megapixels guarantees flawless detail and textures. As big as the APS-C sensor in larger DSLR cameras, it’s teamed with the same powerful BIONZ X image processor featured in the acclaimed α7 Series. You’ll see the difference with fabulous refinement and low-light sensitivity, whether you’re shooting stills or movies.

The α5100 is a money for value mirrorless camera that borrows some features from the α6000 while priced affordably at the price of RM2399 with a E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 kit lens and RM3,199 for the additional E55-210mm F4.5-6.3 twin kit lens, it is already available at all
Sony
 Stores and authorized dealers nationwide. On the plus side, we have got a review unit on our side so do stay tuned for the full review and check out some sample shots down below.


Sony Malaysia announces the Cybershot RX100 III

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 Malaysia has just announced the successor to the amazingly compact yet powerful Cybershot RX100 II and the new name is obviously the RX100 III, this new bad boy has an updated 20.1 Megapixel sensor with a 24-70mm f1.8-2.8 lens, supports 50 Mbps high bit rate Full HD video recording and finally, you’re able to flip the LCD for selfies just like theSamsung NX Mini which we’re currently reviewing.

Key Features
•Bright, wide angle ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens
•Clear, retractable OLED Tru-Finder™ with ZEISS® T* coating
•20.1 effective megapixel back-illuminated 1.0-type Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and powerful BIONZ X processor
•50 Mbps high bit-rate Full HD movies with XAVC S support
•LCD flips for easy selfies
•4K still image output
•Evolved manual controls and new custom button
•Support for PlayMemories Camera Apps

Crafted in tough, travel-friendly aluminium for lightness and looks, the Cyber-shot™ RX100 III builds on the acclaimed reputation of its predecessors. An uprated lens and speedy image processor are complemented by a retractable OLED Tru-Finder™ with ZEISS® T* coating, enhanced movie features and a 180-degree tilting LCD – all in a stylish fixed-lens camera that’s truly pocket-sized.

Brighter and wider than before, the ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens captures everything from expansive landscapes to soulful portraits. Thanks to a large F2.8 maximum aperture at its telephoto end, subjects
stand
 out crisply against smooth background bokeh. The lens’s impressive light-gathering power also allows faster shutter speeds to freeze fast-moving subjects. A built-in 3-stop (1/8) Neutral Density filter gives even more creative flexibility with sun-drenched exteriors or intentionally-blurred shots of moving water.

Another eagerly awaited addition to the Cyber-shot™ RX100 III is its high-contrast retractable OLED Tru-Finder™ that offers bright, detailed viewing with the camera held to your eye. The viewfinder’s optical surfaces include a ZEISS® T* coating that dramatically reduces reflections and delivers exceptional corner to corner clarity. There’s also a handy eye sensor that automatically switches between viewfinder and monitor display.

The speedy BIONZ X processor also powers exciting new video features. In a Cyber-shot™ first, the RX100 III now supports the efficient XAVC S format. Based on the professional XAVC standard, it records stunning Full HD video footage at up to 50 Mbps with minimal artefacts and noise – even with busy, movement-packed scenes. Want to capture every nuance of that golf swing, tennis serve or balletic leap? HD footage can be recorded at 100 fps in XAVC S mode for silky smooth slow motion replays via an application like Sony’s PlayMemories Home application.

Pricing has yet to be revealed by
Sony
 Malaysia however it will be available from June onwards. Stay tuned.


Sony Malaysia announces the ILCE-QX1 and DSC-QX30 lens style camera

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Remember the QX-10 and QX-100 by
Sony
 last year, they were one of the best lens style camera that you can use it to replace your smartphone’s small paltry camera sensors. Sony Malaysia today introduced two more line ups to the lens-style camera family, the ILCE-QX1 that boasts an APS-C Sensor and allows you to use any E-mount/A-mount lenses and the
DSC-QX30
 with 30x optical zoom and Optical SteadyShot technology.

The ILCE-QX1 features a 20.1 Megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor and users can now attach any of their well invested lenses into good use, you can finally leave your camera at home and totally use it as your camera by simply attaching it to the back of your smartphone, it also has Sony’s super fast BIONZ X imaging processor with improved area-specific noise reduction, the QX1 can even save RAW images and has a pop-up flash built-in.

On the other hand, the
DSC-QX30
 will let you zoom up close to your subjects with its whooping 30x optical zoom lens, it has a smaller 20.4 Megapixel 1/2.3” Exmor CMOS sensor and O.I.S. The QX30 is also a wide angle 24mm lens and you can zoom in even further with its great 60x Clear Image Zoom, it shoots 1080p60 videos and burst images of up to 10 fps.

The ILCE-QX1 and DSC-QX30 will apparently work with most Android and iOS devices by using the PlayMemories Mobile app,
Sony
 has also introduced version 5.0 of the PlayMemories Mobile app with much easier operational methods, users will be able to use the app one handed and you can simply tap on the screen to activate the camera’s shutter, GPS location tags can also be included into pictures taken.

The QX1 and QX30 retails at RM1,699 and RM1,399 respectively at
Sony
 Store The Curve and KLCC, in our opinion the pricing isn’t really too bad considering this is an accessory that can totally replace your smartphone’s camera.


Sony Malaysia held a God of War Midnight Launch in Sunway Pyramid

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Sony Malaysia hosted a midnight launch event for the release of God of War on the PlayStation 4. Gamers that pre-ordered the game started lining up at 3 PM in order to be the first in line to get the latest and highly anticipated return of the latest instalment in the epic saga.

While waiting for the clock to strike twelve, Sony had set up mini-games to keep gamers and fans occupied with one of them being an archery contest.

Players had to gather the most amount of points by shooting five arrows. This is reminiscent of Kratos’ son, Atreus who uses a bow and arrow as his main weapon in the game. Next was an axe throwing game which uses a motion tracking camera that will detect players and the motion of throwing an axe.

Players had to collect the most amount of points by doing a throwing motion to hit the targets that popped up on the screen. The idea behind this was taken from the Leviathan Axe that Kratos wields and flings at enemies in the game. There was also a face painting booth, where fans and gamers could come and get the warpaint that Kratos has on his left eye, one of the most popular areas of the launch as well.

Overall the launch event was an enjoyable one, as Sony Malaysia’s representatives were very organized in handling the crowd and were helpful in conducting the games. When midnight came around, the Standard and Collector’s Edition of the games were distributed to players that pre-ordered the game, and in just an hour, most of the gamers had already received their copy and were rushing home to play the latest adventure in the God of War series. If you have still not purchased your own copy of the game, you can download the digital copy or contact your local video game shop to get your self a copy. The game retails for RM209 for both the digital and hard copy. Stay tuned as we will release the full review of the game in the coming weeks.

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Sony Malaysia introduces the Extra Bass GTK-XB7 boombox for parties

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Sony’s audio products are all about Hi-Res audio and bass these days, the company has introduced the GTK-XB7, a big boombox speaker that looks badass enough to spice up your party room with two 16cm woofers and 12 ambient lighthing modes that reacts according to the music you are playing, the GTK-XB7 is the latest addition to the company’s EXTRA BASS family and it uses DSP technology that cleverly processes frequencies according to the source while maintaining a decent audio quality, Sony has even gone further to promote the speakers best listened with EDM genres.

The GTK-XB7 comes in three striking colours and great wireless audio streaming capabilities, it features NFC easy pairing and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity that supports A2DP and AVRCP profiles, on top of that it supports the LDAC codec which allows three times more wireless transmission bandwidth to enable a better wireless audio listening experience. If you are thinking to make even louder sound, the GTK-XB7 has a Speaker Add function to easily connect an additional XB7 to party even harder. Furthermore, you can tune the speaker’s sound quality using the Sony Songpal app, which is available as a free download for Android and iOS devices.

On a side note, the GTK-XB7 still supports wired connection as it features RCA inputs, there is also a USB port that also charges your device at a 2.1A output. The GTK-XB7 will be available for purchase and preview at Sony’s roadshow in Mid Valley this week, Sony Malaysia has also priced the speaker at a rather attractive price of RM1,199, so head on there to take a look at this big speaker.

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Sony Malaysia launches new Hi-Res Headphones and Walkman lineups

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ny
 Malaysia has launched a whole range of different series of
Headphones
, Audiophile Quality Headphone Cables including those engineered in collaboration with Kimber Kable, the PHA-3 High-Resolution Audio Headphone Amplifier, as well as the highly anticipated upcoming
Sony
 Walkman NWZ-A15. For many years, the music and sound industry have been striving to achieve audio quality that matches the actual studio recording. With the superior quality of High-Resolution format paired with Sony’s Premium Audio devices, users will be able to listen to recordings as it was meant to be heard, at anytime, anywhere.

“Sony continues its commitment to audio enthusiasts who truly care about music by offering the finest quality products that meet practically every lifestyle need. With the digital music landscape becoming more available and affordable, consumers are able to listen to the true potential of high-resolution audio rather than sacrificing its quality for accessibility and portability” says Mr. Hatano Satoshi, Managing Director of
Sony
 Malaysia.

Official Launch Photo with
Sony
 Premium Audio Devices. Mr. Hatano Satoshi (M.D. Sony Malaysia), Hideyuki Wada (Marketing G.M. Sony Malaysia) and Chiw Yew Meng (Sales G.M. Sony Malaysia) and beautiful models.

Mr. Alex Ong (Product Marketing of Personal Audio Sony Malaysia) shared with us in great details on the new Sony 2014 MDR Headphone and Walkman Series.

The Walkman NWZ-A15 sets an exciting new benchmark in sound and style by bringing true audiophile credentials to portable Hi-Res players with integrated S-Master HX digital amplifier. This advanced technology accurately processes massive amounts of wide-bandwidth audio data while minimizing noise and distortion.

The MDR Series High-Resolution Audio
Headphones
 are premium quality
headphones
 designed to truly match the finest High-Resolution Audio Sources. On the other hand, the XBA Hybrid Headphones are Sony’s Premium closed
in-ear headphones
 that provides a new dimension to music expression and sensation of “Feel the Air” in High-Resolution Audio, similar to that of listening to live music in a theater.

As for amplifiers, the PHA-3 High-Resolution Audio headphone amplifier reveals new levels of detail and transparency if you’re listening to High-Resolution Audio files stored on your PC, Smartphone, tablet or music player.

The MUC headphone cables deliver rich and stable low frequency and High-Resolution mid-high sound, ensuring minimal signal loss for unprecedented High-Resolution Audio playback quality from the connected devices.

With smartphones rapidly becoming the main device for audio listening, Sony brings three new
wireless headphones
 with perfect combination of Active, Bass and Bluetooth listening, The MDR-XB950BT, MDR-ZX550BT and MDR-AS800BT

For those who enjoy music while they work out, the wireless, waterproof Walkman, Sony WS615 with Bluetooth Technology is a perfect choice.

Mr. Spencer Low (Sony SEA Senior Manager of Video and Sound) walked us through the history of Sony’s technology development as well as the Sony High-Resolution Technology Development.

The MDR-1ADAC
headphones
 incorporate an integrated Digital Audio signal convertor that’s capable of accepting Hi-Res signals up to 192kHz / 24 bit or DSD 2.8MHz / 5.6MHz.

The Walkman NWZ-A15 paired with the PHA-3 High Resolution Audio
Headphone Amplifier

The Wireless, Waterproof Walkman WS615 with Bluetooth Technology

Ray Mak from KLGadgetGuy experiencing the new NWZ-A15 with the XBA Hybrid Headphones that provides a new dimension to music expression and a sensation of “Feel the Air” in High-Resolution Audio.


Sony Malaysia launches RX100 Mk III, A77 II and Handycam FDR AX-100E

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 Malaysia today launched three latest innovative imaging products in its Cybershot, Alpha and Handycam family respectively. The new products being announced are the Cybershot RX100 Mk III, a compact camera with a 20.1 megapixel 1.0-type Exmor R CMOS sensor and powerful BIONZ processor that takes images with a 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens; the Alpha A77 II, a 24.3 megapixel DSLT that features the world’s highest phase-detection with 79 points AF with 15 cross points and supports 12 FPS burst shot of up to 60 full resolution frames; the Handycam FDR AX-100, a 4K camcorder in the size of a conventional handy cam which features a 1.0-type Exmor R CMOS sensor with a 29mm wide-angle lens supporting a great 12x optical zoom.

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 Cybershot RX100 Mk III

A succesor to the RX100 Mk II, the RX100 Mk III has improved imaging capabilities with its 1.0-type Exmor R CMOS sensor and powerful BIONZ X processor, the camera supports the latest XAVC S codec which is able to record Full HD videos at a constant 50 Mbps bit rate.

The display is a 3-inch TFT LCD with 1.2 million dots, which is extremely detail and good for customers who would like to look at every inch of detail of the subject on screen. In addition, you’re able to flip the LCD to take selfies.

The RX100 Mk III also features a high-contrast retractable OLED Tru-Finder that offers bright, detailed viewing with the camera held to your eye. The viewfinder’s optical surfaces include a ZEISS T coating that dramatically reduces reflections and delivers exceptional corner to corner clarity. Furthermore, there is a eye sensor that automatically switches between the viewfinder and display.

The RX100 Mk III’s image sensor and F2.8 lens is able to take beautiful pictures with great depth of field. Despite having a 1-inch sensor, the lens’s impressive light-gathering power also allows faster shutter speeds to freeze fast-moving subjects. A built-in 3-stop (1/8) Natural Density filter gives even more creative flexibility with sun drenched exteriors or intentionally-blurred shots of moving water. The RX100 Mk III is now available starting from a SRP of RM2,999.

Alpha A77 II

Building on the heritage of Sony’s much-loved original A77 and A700, the A77 II gives advanced amateurs a string of exciting enhancements in a tough, weather-resistant body that’s up to any challenge. For the first time ever, the A77 II features no less than 79 autofocus detection points, including 15 cross points within most frequently-used central area of the sensor. This aids super-accurate focusing, even with horizontally-striped subjects that confuse many other cameras.

There’s also a dedicated F2.8 AF point placed horizontally in the centre of the sensor. This centrally-mounted sensor supports apertures up to F2.8, ensuring maximum AF precision when using large-aperture lenses. The AF system also performs well in low light, accurately locking onto subjects in scenes with illumination levels as low as EV-2 (ISO100), where even the human eye can struggle to discern fine detail.

Framing and focusing is a pleasure through the clear, bright XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ with 2,356K dot resolution. With three times higher contrast and resolving power, it faithfully displays exactly what’s in the final image, letting you accurately judge the effects of adjusting focus, exposure and other settings before firing the shutter. A wide viewing angle and high eye-point are complemented by a newly-expanded choice of brightness settings, plus colour temperature adjustment for even more comfortable, accurate composition.

As featured on the full-frame 99, the A77 II also features a detail-packed 3.0-type (7.5 cm) Xtra Fine LCD that moves three ways for near-limitless creative flexibility. Easily shoot from high or low angles, in portrait or landscape orientation, handheld or with a tripod. In addition, the A77 II is equipped with WhiteMagic technology which significantly improves screen visibility, even outdoors in direct sunshine.

The 24.3 megapixel Exmor™ CMOS image sensor features the same gapless on-chip lens structure as used in the acclaimed 7R and 6000. Thanks to an array of latest-generation imaging innovations, it now offers 20% greater sensitivity than its predecessor that offers the same pixel count. Together with flawless image detail, low-noise performance is assured across a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 25600. The
Sony
 Alpha A77 II retails from RM3,999 (body only) and RM5,999 (with 16-50mm kit lens) and is available for purchase now at retail stores.

Handycam FDR-AX100E

The Handycam® FDR-AX100E is the first 4K Handycam® that features a large back-illuminated 1.0-type Exmor R™ CMOS sensor. Far larger than the sensor in normal consumer camcorders, this captures flawless 4K Ultra HD images (3840 x 2160 pixels) with four times the detail of Full HD while also allowing beautiful ‘bokeh’ background blur effects.

The Handycam® AX100E uses a newly-developed ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 12x optical zoom that’s been fine-tuned for 4K shooting. Definition is finespun right into the corner of the frame, thanks to the 11 group/17 element lens that incorporates AA (advanced aspherical) and ED lens elements. A choice of selectable Clear, 1/4 filter, 1/16 filter or 1/64 ND (Neutral Density) filters adjusts light levels entering the lens. This gives video-makers the freedom to precisely control shutter speed and aperture for greater creative possibilities. In conjunction with the camcorder’s large image sensor, it allows creation of beautifully smooth ‘bokeh’ background blur effects without increasing shutter speed – even if you’re shooting outdoors in sunny conditions.

The 4K sensor is paired with Sony’s ultra-powerful BIONZ X™ processor that employs area-specific noise reduction and detail reproduction technology for incredibly vivid, lifelike footage that’s closer than ever to reality. Together with the camcorder’s advanced Cinematone Gamma/Colour function, progressive 25p recording gives a sumptuously warm, rich look to your footage.

In another 4K Handycam® first, Dual Video Recording lets you simultaneously record high quality movie clips and ready-to-share MP4 files. Capture movies in XAVC S (at up to 4K/60Mbps or HD/50Mbps) or AVCHD formats to view, edit and enjoy with the highest resolution. At the same time, a more compact lower-resolution copy of your footage is recorded in MP4 format. After shooting, just touch your NFC-enabled smartphone or
tablet
 to wirelessly transfer web-friendly MP4 clips from the AX100E for quick online sharing.

A comfortably-placed lens ring can be allocated to providing fingertip control of focus or zoom and exposure. Video enthusiasts will also appreciate the side-mounted control dial that can be assigned functions like gain or brightness. It’s easy to make fingertip adjustments, even when you’re looking through the electronic viewfinder with the camcorder’s LCD screen closed.

The new FDR-AX100E 4K camcorder is now locally available at
Sony
 Store and Sony Centre outlets from RM6,999.

A Surprise First Look for Medias – the Sony Alpha A7s

The Sony Alpha A7s, which is a full frame camera that is able to shoot 4K videos is also shown to medias today as a surprise, the A7s will be reaching our shores really soon according to Sony and we’ll update you once its available.

For more information on the new imaging products from Sony, head on over to Sony Malaysia’s website or visit your nearest Sony retailer.


Sony Malaysia launches Signature series Hi-Res audio products

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Sony is unmistakably leading the Hi-Res audio experience with its wide range of audio products, today the company celebrated its 70th anniversary year of its prestigious Walkman brand and launched the Signature series audio products, which comprises of the MDR-Z1R headphones, TA-ZH1ES headphone amplifier and NW-WM1 series Walkman player, all of which will take the audio listening experience to greater heights and engineered by experienced Sony sound engineers, all the Signature Series products are based on the newly standardised 4.4mm balanced connection.

MDR-Z1R Hi-Res Audio stereo headphones

This signature series headphones feature a wide frequency range that gives the luxury of a natural and open soundstage with up to 120kHz playback in High Resolution Audio, the huge 70mm HD driver unit increases the sound space to create natural sound with a controlled airflow and flat plane waves, sensitivity is rated at 100dB/mW with an impedance of 64Ω, it has a Resonance-Free Housing for elimination of unnecessary resonance, which delivers real atmosphere and fine detail.

Sony NW-WM1 Series Walkman Hi-Res Audio Player

The NW-WM1 series music players are designed to offer a superb listening experience with the complete support for all music files, including support for DSD Native format (11.2MHz), the WM1Z in particular comes with a gold-plated oxygen-free copper chassis that showcases Sony’s excellence in engineering, when held on hand, it really feels that you are holding a piece of expensive gem rather an electronic product, but if you think that’s too gaudy there’s the WM1A that comes with an aluminium finish.

In terms of its sound tech, the WM1 comes with Sony’s DSEE HX that upscales low bitrate audio to Hi-Res audio and users can choose the type of music being listened: Standard, Female Vocal, Male Vocal, Percussion, or Strings, a newly developed FT CAP built into the power supply of the amp section has four times higher output power than the current NW-ZX2 to drive any headphones. Lastly, the audio player comes with Bluetooth and LDAC should you want to listen music wirelessly.

TA-ZH1ES Hi-Res Audio headphone amplifier

The ZH1ES enables higher sound quality through your headphones by delivering High Resolution Audio (up to DSD 22.4MHz/PCM 768kHz/32bit) for a truly musical home listening experience. The D.A Hybrid Amplifier Circuit gives the combination of Sony’s full digital amplifer S-Master HX together with analog amplifier, and preserves the fine detail sound of S-Master HX and low distortion sound with the support of analog amplifier.

For preserving original sound, the ZH1ES has the new DSEE HX feature that is also on the WM1 series Walkman and DSD Remastering Engine which converts PCM source to DSD 11.2MHz.

The Signature Series audio products will be available in Malaysia from this month onwards, prices are listed as below:

MDR-Z1R Hi-Res Audio Stereo Headphones – RM7,099

NW-WM1Z Walkman (Copper, 256GB) – RM9,999

NW-WM1A Walkman (Aluminum, 128GB) – RM4,999

TA-ZH1ES Amplifier – RM8,999

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Sony Malaysia launches the new ZX Series Bluetooth headphones

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Sony

Malaysia has announced two new flagship ZX series
headphones

in its portfolio, these new
headphones

will feature crystal clear sound quality with rich bass while sporting one touch NFC connectivity and Bluetooth, the MDR-ZX770BN and MDR-ZX330BT will appeal to users who wants to enjoy music on the go without wires.

The MDR-ZX770BN will sport both wired and wireless connectivity, featuring Sony’s very own Digital Noise Cancelling technology, this pair of
headphones

is able to isolate external noise and produces an immersive audio listening experience with a frequency response of 8-22,000Hz (Wired) and a maximum impedance of 50 Ohms (Wired), which also means if you hook this up with an external amplifier, it will sound really sweet. The headphone has dual 40mm neodymium drivers, Beat Response Control and up to 13 hours of wireless streaming battery life with noise cancellation enabled.

On the other hand, the MDR-ZX330BT features a smaller 30mm driver with no wired connection available, users will still be able to enjoy one touch NFC pairing with their smartphones and have a whooping battery life of up to 30 hours, which is one of the longest battery life in
wireless
headphones
.

The new ZX Series
headphones

will be available this month at
Sony

stores, pricing has not been revealed by officials meanwhile.

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Sony Malaysia launches the Xperia XZ Premium and XA1 Ultra

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Its an exciting time for smartphone lovers, as Sony has finally brought in the long anticipated Xperia XZ Premium to the Malaysian shores, making it the first official Snapdragon 835 powered device to be sold right here, the company has also brought in the Xperia XA1 Ultra phablet, which features a 6-inch display and an optical stabilized front 16-megapixel camera. Both smartphones will be available for purchase starting from June 2017 onwards and Sony is giving away some goodies to those who pre-order the phones.

The Xperia XZ Premium is the first ever smartphone to feature a 4K HDR display on a 5.5-inch Gorilla Glass 5 display, the phone uses the company’s BRAVIA TV technology such as TRILUMINOS Display, X-Reality for mobile and Dynamic Contrast Enhancer so that pictures look immersive on the display. Apart from using the fastest Snapdragon processor, the XZ Premium has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, there’s a rather small 3230mAh battery onboard which Sony claims rather efficient with its battery optimization features.

Like the previous Xperia XZs, the XZ Premium’s 19-megapixel motion-eye camera can shoot 960fps slow motion videos, the 1/2.3-inch sensor is also equipped with SteadyShot with Intelligent Active mode and 5-axis optical stabilization, it shoots 4K videos at 30fps. As for the selfie camera, it is a 13-megapixel sensor with a wide 22mm angle and f/2.0 aperture, nothing too shabby for a premium flagship.

Pre-orders of the Xperia XZ Premium and XA1 Ultra will begin from 25 May till 4 June at selected Sony Stores, Sony Mobile Stores, Sony Centres, authorised dealers and 11street. The Xperia XZ Premium will retail at RM3,399, and customers who pre-order the phone will receive a Sony SBH80 Bluetooth headset worth RM399, a limited edition Touch n Go card with RM100 value, Screen Warranty Care+ and a transparent case with tempered glass screen protector, which is of RM728 of value. On the other hand, users who pre-order the Xperia XA1 Ultra will receive a free UCH12W Quick Charger worth RM199 and a transparent case with tempered glass screen protector.

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Sony Malaysia to launch BRAVIA Android TVs next week

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With
Samsung
 and LG using TIZEN and WebOS respectively on their Smart TVs, its time for
Sony
 to make way for its Android powered BRAVIA televisions into Malaysia next week, announced back in CES 2015, the new Sony BRAVIA Android TVs comes with the company’s stunning 4K resolution display panel and available up to 55-inches, Sony is also the first manufacturer to ever feature Google’s native Android TV software in Malaysia, this definitely isn’t some Android 4.4 KitKat interface that you find on some other Smart TVs today.

While Android TV brings many useful features to the table such as being able to control your TV at the comfort of your
Androidsmartphone
 or Android Wear devices, one vital feature would be Google Play Movies and Play Music, which will allow users to be able to rent, purchase and stream content from Mountain View’s content service, while we also expect some apps that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store, Sony’s effort in introducing its new BRAVIA Android TVs could actually mean bringing Google’s complete ecosystem into Malaysia.

Will Sony Malaysia reveal surprises that Google is offering in Malaysia? We shall find out next week when we meet the country’s first Android TVs.


Sony may be working on a "PlayStation 4.5"

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It seems that the Xbox One won’t be the only console that may be undergoing an upgrade as rumours are going around that Sony is currently at work developing the PlayStation 4.5.

According to sources from Kotaku, Sony has briefed some developers about the PS4.5. Thus far, the only known information about the PS4.5 is that it would feature an upgraded GPU to support both high-end 4K resolution for games. The increase in its processing power would also enhance PlayStation VR supported games.

Currently, the PS4 is able to output 4K photos and videos, but cannot support 4K resolutions for games. With this upgrade, the PS4 could theoretically run games at 4K resolution, but whether or not the performance would be up to par is a different story entirely. That said, the upgraded GPU would allow developers to push more effects and other graphical tweaks to make their games look better.

As for pricing and release date, sources are saying that Sony is aiming for a Fall launch with a pricetag of USD 400, which is the initial price of the PS4. Again, these are all rumours, so take it with a pinch of salt.

Source:
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Sony names devices receiving Android Nougat

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Android 7.0 Nougat will most probably be the main talking point among Android fans for the weeks to come as the new Android version has been officially released to the public. Current and previous generation Nexus device users and users of the Pixel C should be expecting OTA updates to rollout right now. While the LG V20 will be the first official handset launched with Android Nougat out of the box, Sony has announced the phones which will be getting Android Nougat.

According to the manufacturer’s Sony Mobile blog, Sony will be making Android 7.0 Nougat available to the Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z4 Tablet, Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact, Xperia Z5 Premium, Xperia X, Xperia XA, Xperia XA Ultra and Xperia X Performance. We’re pretty certain that no other Xperia device outside this circle will be getting their share of the new Android version.

Apart from the added features packed with Android Nougat such as grouped app notifications and running two apps simultaneously side by side, we’ll be expecting a bunch of new features from Sony as well. Having said that, Sony did not mention or specify a particualr date or timeframe in which the Xperia’s will be getting the update so don’t get too excited just yet.

Source:
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Sony is offering a Monster Hunter theme PS4 Pro and Controller bundle

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Sony Malaysia has announced a new special design model called the PlayStation 4 Pro Monster Hunter: World Rathalos Edition for the PS4 Pro. It will come in limited quantities as comes in conjunction with the new Monster Hunter World game.

This PS4 Pro comes with a silhouette of an enraged Rathalos with a red accent of flames coming from its mouth. For those of you that know the game you know who Rathalos is and for those of you that don’t, the battle with it can get pretty tough. The bundled DualShock 4 controller will also be a special edition model with the design of the wyvern’s wings in the colour of the flame. It will also come with the physical copy of the Monster Hunter World which is set to release on 26 January 2018 and a theme for players to enjoy.

For those of you that are interested to get this bundle can talk to your local video game shops that are bringing it in for a pre-order where it will retail for a price of RM2,048.

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Sony is offering a PS4 Slim bundle that will include FIFA 18

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Sony Entertainment has just announced that the PlayStation 4 FIFA 18 Bundle Pack will be launching on the 29 September 2017 at an SRP of RM1,499. The bundle will come with a PS4 500GB console, a copy of FIFA 18 (R3), DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller, a PlayStation 4 One-Year extended warranty service voucher and a 3-month PS Plus subscription. Customers that are interested in diving into the world of PS4 and are looking to play the new instalment in the FIFA series can purchase this bundle at all PlayStation Authorized Dealers.

FIFA 18 will be powered by EA’s Frostbite engine which can offer close to real life graphics to add immersion to your game play. The game will also bring back Alex Hunter, the main character of FIFA 17 as well as a cast of other professional football players like Ronaldo Nazario. In addition to that, the pack will also include a download code for the FIFA Ultimate Team Rare Players Pack and 3 ICON loan players as a special limited edition bonus.

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