Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact - Specifications & Features

Aside from the Xperia Z3 and the Xperia Z3 Compact smartphones that Sony unveiled at IFA 2014, the Japan-based smartphone maker also outed the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and with what the name of the device implies, it is a smaller tablet with a display of 8". This tablet comes with PlayStation 4 Remote Play and is also water proof and dust proof just like the other Xperia Zs.

Sony Smartwatch 3 and Smartband Talk

Sony have unveiled an update to their Smartwatch offering with the announcement of the Sony Smartwatch 3 as seen in the photo above. Announced at IFA 2014, the Smartwatch 3 features a 1.6" TFT LCD display with a resolution of 320x320. It is being powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 512MB of RAM and runs on Android Wear. Like most of Sony's smartphones this smartwatch is also water proof and the has Bluetooth, NFC, 4GB of storage, a microUSB port, accelerometer, vibrator, compass, gyroscope, GPS and a 420 mAh battery.

Sony Xperiz Z3 Compact - Specification & Features

The next smartphone Sony announced is the smaller Xperia Z3 Compact. What do we have here? It's basically just the Z3 but, of course, in a smaller form factor and a lower-end specs. Like the Z3, the Compact is also IP68 certified which means it is also water and dust proof.

Sony Xperia Z3 - Specifications & Features

Sony, at IFA 2014 Berlin, have announced their new 2014 flagship smartphone. This will officially dethrone the Xperia Z2, that was announced back in February 2014. So what are the new things on the Z4? To disappoint you, not much really. It got it's design from the Z2 and with only minor updates from the previous Sony flagship. The screen is exactly the same. The Z3 probably only has an improved CPU and that is it, I think. Well there are minor things that have changed in the body of the device which needs a bit of tinkering. Anyway, the specs.

Sony unveils Project Morpheus virtual reality headgear for the PS4

At the Game Developers Conference, Sony has unveiled Project Morpheus. Morpheus is a headgear that brings virtual reality gaming into reality. The device, which is sold separate, is expected to work with your PlayStation 4. Unfortunately, they actually just unveiled the "Project" much like a "Concept" when car companies unveil what they want to do in the future. But since Sony said that it will work with the PS4 the headgear will definitely be available within this year.

USA: Sony starts accepting pre-orders of the Xperia Tablet Z for $599.99

Sony in the US has started accepting pre-orders of their amazing Android tablet dubbed as the Sony Xperia Tablet Z. The device is being offered at $599.99 and that is the 32GB WiFi-only variant of the tablet. For those who are in the US and wants to pre-order one, then head over at Sony's online store now. Sony estimates that they will be shipping the first stock of the Xperia Z Tablet come May 24th. By the way, Sony is throwing in the device's cradle which, I believe will be included in the $599.99 price. This is a great deal, if you ask me.

Sony announces the Android 4.0 ICS update to 2011 Xperia devices

These 2011 Xperia smartphones are basically those smartphone that was made and launched when the company was still named Sony Ericsson, hence the logo. Anyway, this is good news for those of you who own a 2011 Xperia device because the company that took over the previous mobile phone maker brand, Sony, has announced that they will be pushing the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update to those devices. Some of the 2011 Xperias have already started receiving the said version of Android. Sony probably wanted to just reassure their customers that all of their 2011 Xperias will be getting the update.

Sony started rolling out the Android 4.0 ICS update to the Tablet P and Xperia Active

According to Digit, Sony has started rolling out the Android 4.0 ICS update to the Sony Tablet P and the Xperia Active smartphone. Digit, I believe is talking about the general roll out of the update and is not talking about the specific Indian release of Android 4.0 in India. But, you probably already know that Sony has started the roll out of the Android 4.0 update to the Tablet S in late April and this is pretty much the same update you will be getting to your Tablet P. Not only are Sony's Tablets getting the update, the Xperia Active too is said to be getting it. The update is rolled out to these Xperia Actives (hit the link for more info from Sony)

HTC gets license of Sony's PlayStation Certified Program

I am not sure about what I will be saying here but I believe HTC is the first phone maker to get a license from Sony on their PlayStation Certified program. We all know how licensing works, right? Yup, Sony will let that program be licensed and by licensing it allows companies to actually use the service or technology and incorporate it into their products. So, there is already a lot going on with HTC. First they got Beats now they have a license from Sony.

Sony unveiled the Vaio T13 Ultrabook with Ivy Bridge processors

Last but not the least of the laptops that Sony has unveiled is their Ultrabook with Intel's Ivy Bridge processor. The Sony Vaio T13 is a 13-inch laptop with a screen resolution of 1366x768. The ultrabook packs a USB 3.0 port and also a USB 2.0 port, HDMI, Ethernet, VGA, and an SD card slot. With regards to the pricing, the Sony Vaio T13 will cost starting at $800 and with that it will come with an Intel i5 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB HDD which comes with a 32GB SDD drive.

Sony Vaio Z series gets Intel Ivy Bridge CPU

To continue with what I have left you off, Sony announced the new Vaio Z Series laptops. The line gets a CPU bump with an Intel Ivy Bridge processor and a dedicated GPU in a redesigned and, I should say, a very sexy shell. As for pricing, the Z series will be priced starting at $1,600. Enjoy more of the Vaio Z's photos after the break.

The Sony Vaio S 15

Third is the Sony Vaio S 15. This probably ain't a different kind of laptop from the Vaio S13 and S13p but clearly this variant of the S line sports better specs. The Vaio S 15 sports a 15.5" IPS display, a 2GB nVidia GPU, and choices of an Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge CPU. This laptop is priced starting at $1,000 and is available in either black or silver. Head over the break for more photos.

The Sony Vaio S13 and S13p

Second stop for the "lots of new laptops" from Sony is the Vaio S13 and the S13p. This line of laptops from the Japanese company is packed with an Intel Ivy Bridge processor and is priced starting at $900. The Vaio S13 does not have any GPU in it, I mean no dedicated GPU chip but has integrated graphics thanks to the Intel Core i3 or i5 Ivy Bridge. On the other hand, the S13p will get an nVidia GPU with up to 2GB of VRAM. This line is lightweight, relatively, since it is constructed using magnesium, aluminum, and carbon fibre. Head over the break for more photos of the laptop.

Sony unveils lots of new laptops - first stop the Sony Vaio E Series

Sony has been unveiling and has been updating their Vaio line of laptops to celebrate 15 years of the Vaio brand. This post will first focuson the Vaio E Series wihich comes in 4 different versions. There's the Vaio E 11, Vaio E 14, Vaio E 15, and the Vaio 14P Boomdizzle Edition (photo). The Vaio E 11 is the only laptop in this line that sports an AMD processor and the price starts at $499. 

IND: Sony Xperia Sola available for pre-order at Rs. 19,999

Sony announced this device back in March with a new technology incorporated into the device, Magic Touch. The Sony Xperia Sola, in India, is now available for pre-order, probably the first market to get the device. Flipkart is the store to thank for this pre-order chance and they are pricing it at Rs.19,999. For those who does not know the Xperia Sola yet, click on that link which says "Xperia Sola". And for those who are in India, head over at Flipkart to start the pre-ordering process. The store is expected to ship the device in the 4th week of May.

USA: Sony Tablet P now available over at AT&T for $399.99

The Sony Tablet P is finally available in US shores courtesy of AT&T. The network is offering you this clamshell tablet for $399.99 with a 2-year contract. The tablet will allow you to connect to AT&T's 4G network giving you, theoretically, blazing fast mobile internet speeds. The Sony Tablet P is available over at AT&T's online store and at 1000 AT&T company-owned retail stores. Head over the break to read AT&T's  press release. You can read the full press release by clicking here.

UK: Sony Xperia S already available for pre-order at Clove UK for £467.99

Sony Xperia S is already available for pre-order in the UK thanks to Clove. The popular online retailer is offering the handset that was announced at CES 2012 for only £467.99 unlocked. The first stock of Xperia S-es is due to arrive in the UK on March 5. For a detailed specs of the device head over here. For those who are in the UK and wants to own one of the most beautiful smartphone to ever land on Earth, head over here to pre-order you Xperia S now.

Sony announced their iPod challenger the Sony Walkman Z Android PMP [CES 2012]

Sony at CES 2012, announced their own iPod killer. Called the Walkman Z, the portable music player is powered by Android and boasts that cool curved Xperia Arc S type of design at the rear. The PMP is coming to the US, and should probably be launched globally, hopefully. The device comes in three versions at 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB and are priced at $249.99, $279.99, and at $329.99, respectively. For those who are in the US, expect the device to be launched beginning Spring. Head over the break for the device's specs.

USA: Sony Xperia Ion S to come to AT&T [CES 2012]

Sony, aside from announcing the Xperia S, also announced the Sony Xperia Ion S which is bound to be sold exclusively by AT&T. Basically the phone is almost the same as the Xperia S the difference lies in the screen size and the design of the handset. The Xperia S has that amazing cut at the bottom part of the device while the Xperia Ion S, doesn't. You can check the Xperia S here. Sony did not say anything about when the device will be launched by AT&T but that should happen soon.

Sony unveils the Sony Xperia S - marks end of Sony Ericsson [CES 2012]

You probably already heard that Sony will be or has bought all the shares of Ericsson from the Sony Ericsson venture making the phone maker a Sony brand. At CES 2012, Sony announced the first smartphone to have only Sony as the brand. The Sony Xperia S is the first of the Xperia NXT smartphone line (NXT = next generation Sony smartphones) which is scheduled to be available globally in the first quarter of 2012 with Android 2.3 Gingerbread ported into it. The company also promised that the device will eventually be upgraded to Android 4.0 ICS. Head over the break to check the Sony Xperia S' specs.