For the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2007. Sony has announced 5 new Bluetooth accessories for audio devices, 2 of which are designed to pair with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phones so users can listen to music and answer calls all in one device.

The DR-BT21G is a behind-the-neck headset. A series of buttons on one side of the headset allow wireless access to controls including play, stop/pause, fast forward and rewind. Another button allows easy answering of phone calls.

Estimated Battery life is 11 hours of talk time and music and up to 100 hours of standby time. It will be available sometime in April of this year and will cost about $100.

The higher end DR-BT50 provides similar functionality but is worn around the ears. On a full charge it lasts a bit longer up to 17 hours for music and talk and 200 hours of standby. It will retail for $230 and will also be available in April.

Well, whaddaya know? The almighty FCC seems mighty pleased with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650 and DSC-S700 digital cameras. The DSC-S700 comes with a pleasing 2.4" 480x240 pixels display while the lesser version has to be content with a 2.0" one.

Apparently both cameras deliver 7-megapixel resolution images. As with any FCC approved device, we get only the blurry images and no info on pricing or when it'll hit the streets.

The Sony Cyber-shot(R) DSC-T50 whose details were “accidentally” leaked on the World Wide Web has now been officially released by the company. This new digital camera carries on the Sony tradition of sleek ergonomics and nifty features.

The new Sony DSC-T50 is available in colors like Red, Silver and Black and is equipped with a seven mega pixels image sensor. Offering utmost functionality, this one will also appeal to all the fashionistas and the trend setters. However it’s just not a pretty package and apart from a 7 MP resolution, is also outfitted with a bright 3 inch touch-screen display with Sony's Clear Photo Plus LCD technology for higher resolution (230K).Its good to know that Sony is taking care when it comes to the LCD which many companies tend to ignore!

The DSC-T50 features a Carl Zeiss(R) Vario Tessar(R) 3x optical zoom lens; however it is the almost negligible shutter lag which is seen as a highlight. The Sony Cyber-shot(R) DSC-T50 has a shutter lag of just few milliseconds and the onboard Real Imaging Processor(R) circuitry further ensures extra quick performance and prolongs the battery life.

Who doesn’t like a Touch Screen Interface and the fact that its present on the digicam will surely attract a number of buyers. This one promises to be as intuitive as ever and one can also opt for the optional “the paint pen” which lets you write or illustrate on the image itself. With sensitivity mode of up to ISO 1000 one can take fast paced images and even click without worries in low light. It has an internal memory of 56MB and one can also view slideshows with music on the LCD and capture movies with ease. The new Sony DSC-T50 will be available from October and would retail for $500. For more info head over to Sony

Looks like us gals are now a force to reckon when it comes to the tech world as companies are finally wakening up and adding a dash of fashion to the otherwise run of the mill gadgets. Now the folks at Sony and TRAY 6 have collaborated to make the Cybershot(R) DSC-T30 or DSC-T9 digital camera prettier!

Sony for a limited time is giving away the free TRAY 6(TM) CameraCatch with the above mentioned models. Don’t know what a Camera Catch is? Well that’s what we are here for! Basically it’s a fancy word for a very fancy camera strap which is made of semi-precious stones, sterling silver, and steel wire. One can opt for Heart-Shaped Marble CameraCatch or either Clear Crystal CameraCatch. These must have accessories are available for 40$ and you can check them out here

Some details and images of the upcoming Sony Cyber-shot N2 have been leaked and here’s all the lowdown. The N2 is a successor to the popular Sony Cyber-shot N1 and will sport a 10 Megapixel image sensor and as expected a 3x Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens. It’s interesting to know that the digicam would sport a 3 inch touch screen and would have a maximum ISO range of 1000. It should be available in a metallic pinkish/purplish color and experts feel that it should be officially launched at the annual Photokina event in September.

Via I4U

The Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-T10 digital still camera is not only making its American debut but will now be available in vibrant colors like pink, white, black and silver. So Sony doesn’t want us to be bogged down by our daily mundane existence and has hopes to add some color and zing in our lives! The DSC-T10 is a blend of style and functionality and sports double anti-blur protection for sharp and striking images.

The Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-T10 is a 7 megapixel camera which includes the now mandatory image stabilization which in Sony land is known as Super Steady Shot® optical image stabilization. This feature as you must know by now compensates for camera shakes and low light conditions for ultra sharp images. Since the camera has settings till up to ISO 1000, one can take high action shots or shots with faster shutter speeds. Via the onboard Sensitivity Mode, one can shoot in natural light when the use of flash is impossible or not desired.

The latest offering from Sony includes a 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar® optical zoom lens, a large, 2.5-inch Clear Photo Plus LCD screen and a slide show feature with four selectable modes. This model also features the Sony Real Imaging Processor® circuit which is responsible for fast start-up and shot-to-shot times. The circuit is also responsible for extending the battery life of the digicam which is able to take up to 250 shots per charge using rechargeable NiMH batteries. The DSC-T10 has an internal memory of 56MB and also supports Memory Stick Duo™ media card or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ card. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T10 will be available in August for about $400. For more info visit the SonyStyle website.

It was a matter of time before Sony jumped in to the DSLR bandwagon, though why it took so much of time is beyond me. The company finally came clean with its DSLR which has been in the pipeline for quite some time and from the looks of it is a potential . The Alpha DSLR camera looks at the Konica Minolta for inspiration when it comes to design and Sony has confirmed that it will support all the lenses which were compatible with Minolta DSLR. The Sony Konica collaboration will be welcomed by many as both companies shares a common vision when it comes to the DSLR world. The name alpha was picked up by Sony because of what it implies. As many of you may be familiar alpha in Greek means new beginning or top quality and Sony promises that the DSLR will live up to its name. We for once can hardly wait and will keep you updated on this exciting development!

Via Engadget

Some might say it's about time, while others would say why now? But that doesn't mean Sony is going nowhere in its ambitions to build a digital single lens reflex (D-SLR) camera. The sub-brand has been given a name: α - that's right, alpha. Marking Sony's entry into the hugely competitive D-SLR market, Sony will be launching a complete camera system of accessories and lenses this summer.

Employing the Maxxum lens mount system, you can expect the same level of quality that you take for granted in Sony's other imaging devices and technologies, including the CyberShot and Handycam series. Fully compatible with lenses from Konica-Minolta and other manufacturers, Sony will be looking forward to welcome Konica-Minolta owners with Maxxum interchangeable lenses.

Further details are available from Sony's website.

It's got a sweet 3.0" preview LCD, so Sony assures you constant joy whether you are taking pictures or showing them off. The lens offers a 12x optical zoom (equivalent of 36-432mm for a 35mm film camera). Hand-movement and subject-movement corrections are integrated too, so you can say goodbye to blurred photos.

High sensitivity, up to ISO1000 is supported by the DSC-H5, so even when shooting in dim light without a flash you get better quality images. With Sony's Clear RAW Noise Reduction technology, noise is reduced on the RAW data before compressing.

Out of all the features, I loved the 3.0" - heck, you can get a complete picture as well as verify composition accurately. Featuring a bright outer multilayer membrane, the LCD reduces reflection of light. Add to it a high-speed USB 2.0 interface and you know you will want to upgrade to the DSC-H5 when it hits the streets in May.

Pricing has not been announced, but details are available from Sony's website.

The 7.2-megapixel Sony DSC-T30 will feature the renowned Carl Zeiss(R) Vario-Tessar(R) 3x optical zoom lens and a three-inch, Clear Photo LCD Plus screen for vivid and vibrant imagery. This model will also feature the exclusive patented Super Steady Shot(R) optical image stabilization technology and is equipped with double anti-blur protection. This in a nutshell means that the DSC-T30 is designed to produce clear and sharp images, no matter what the shooting and lightening conditions are. To further enhance this feature Sony ahs also thrown in a high-sensitivity mode menu which reducers blurriness.

The Sony DSC-T30 also has a high light sensitivity (ISO 1000) mode which ensures vibrant and detailed images even in low light conditions. For further ammunition Sony has incorporated the exclusive Sony Clear RAW noise reduction system which eliminates any possibility of image noise which is usually associated during high-sensitivity shooting. It also features selectable color modes which can be set according to the photographer’s mood like natural mode and vivid mode. The Real Imaging Processor(TM) circuitry results in speedier and more efficient performance, faster shot-to-shot times and higher-quality movie capture. The InfoLithium(R) battery provides 420 shots per full charge and the camera has 58MB of internal memory which can be extended to two gigabytes via an optional Memory Stick Duo(TM) media card. The camera is fully compatible with the Sony DPP-FP50 digital photo printer and would be available by next month for $500.

The Sony DSC-T30 camera is supplied with an Info Lithium battery, battery charger, multi-connector cable, wrist strap and software CD-ROM. Optional accessories include a travel charger (BC-TR1, about $60), Cyber-shot Station (CSS-TNA, about $80), a marine pack (MPK-THC, about $200), and a genuine leather cover (LCJ-THA, about $40).

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The 8GB Vault drive is powered by transfer speeds of up to 12MB/sec and more to it is the capacity as it can hold up to 2,560 JPEG images (at 3MB each) or 320 minutes of MPEG4 video. Well, with all these it measures just around one and a half inches wide. The Drive is basically targetted at the photo enthusiasts and pro-consumers. I for the one feel that this is a must own model.

The 8GB Compact Vault will be available in June with a suggested retail price of $259.99.

Let's tackle the W100 first. The CyberShot W100 is a 8.1 megapixel camera featuring a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x Optical Zoom lens, a 1/1.8-inch Sony Super HAD CCD, 6x Precision Digital Zoom, and 15x VGA Smart Zoom. The ISO range extends up to ISO1250 for very high sensitivity. There's also 64B onboard for quick storage.

The Sony CyberShot W70 is a 7.2 megapixel camera that is also equipped with the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x Optical Zoom lens. It is powered by a 1/2.5-inch Sony Super HAD CCD and is capable of 6x Precision Digital Zoom and 14x VGA Smart Zoom. ISO range drops to a maximum of ISO1000. Onboard memory drops to 58MB.

Both the cameras come with a 2.5-inch LCD with 100% LCD screen field of view. The new direct display brightness adjustment option prevents the need to access the menu to make adjustments to the screen’s brightness. A 16:9 shooting mode means you can shoot wide-screen images for playback on a wide-screen TV. Connectivity options include high speed USB 2.0 and PictBridge. You can hook up a Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo for external storage.

The Sony CyberShot W100 will be available throughout Europe from the middle of April, and CyberShot W70 from the beginning of May 2006.

Manufacturer's website: Sony Europe

The Sony CyberShot H5 is a 7.2 megapixel camera. The Carl-Zeiss lens offers a focal length of 36-432mm (35mm conversion) at F2.8-3.7. Apart from the 12x optical zoom, you also get a 24x Precision Digital Zoom and a 57x VGA Smart Zoom. This high zoom range is available even while shooting movies. For greater rigidity the camera features an aluminium lens ring. The LCD is a 3-inch one and incorporates an anti-reflection layer for better viewing in all conditions. Set the camera to the 16:9 shooting mode and you can shoot wide-screen images for playback on a wide-screen TV.

The Sony CyberShot H2, on the other hand, is a 6.0 megapixel camera. The only other differences are that the H2 offers 52x VGA Smart Zoom and a 2-inch LCD screen.

Both the cameras come equipped with Sony's double anti-blur technology. You can shoot pictures without worrying about jittery hands, moving subjects, etc. The mechanism works even when shooting at high levels of zoom. Internal memory provided is 30MB. You can opt to store your images on a Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo. Connectivity options include high speed USB 2.0 and PictBridge.

Pricing and availability of the H2 and H5 have not yet been announced in America. It will be available throughout Europe from the beginning of
April, and CyberShot H5 from the end of May 2006.

Manufacturer's website: Sony Europe

Sony, today unveiled it's new dashing 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media card. With a whoopping 4GB capacity, it has the largest storage capacity of any Memory Stick flash media card on the market. Really! one can be easily fooled by its postage stamp-sized looks, but you can store all of their vacation photos and wedding videos, along with their favorite movies, music and even game-scores from a PlayStation Portable device.

The most striking thing about the new Memory Stick PRO Duo is that, it is half the weight of the conventional memory stick card and also one-third the size of the same. Talk of compatibility, this new media card goes with wide selection of currently available devices, including the PSP system, Sony's Cyber-Shot T Series and W Series cameras and Handycam camcorders. In addition Sony will be offering it's customers the luxury of an adapter with Memory Stick PRO Duo media cards, for devices with a standard-size Memory Stick media slot. It also offers the industry's highest durability with a standard operating temperature range of -13 F to +185 F. On the security side, it incorporates Sony's own MagicGate technology, a copyright protection, which allows for secure distribution of commercial content such as digital music and downloaded movies.

Apart from that, Sony also announced the Memory Stick file rescue service which helps recover certain files lost through accidental deletions or data loss. Customers now can access the free rescue service on the Sony customer support web site, esupport.sony.com and also can download recovery software.

The 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media card will be available in July for about $250 nationwide in Sony retail stores. Also it is available direct at www.sonystyle.com

Sony's new digital camera, the Sony Cybershot DSC-W30, is a compact 6-megapixel camera supporting 3x optical zoom and an eye-level viewfinder. This model is significantly more compact than previous avataars of the W-series models.

Consumers can start taking pictures from the Sony Cybershot SC-W30 out of the box thanks to the included 32MB of memory. The camera features a 2.0" LCD for previewing your images. It presents a unique help system that is especially helpful to amateurs, where it gives a text explanation of each mode being used to take pictures (of course, this feature can be turned off as it can be quite irritating to pros).

Fitted with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar you get 3x optical zoom. Apart from this, the camera features a Smart Zoom function, where you can achieve up to 13x optical zoom for VGA resolution images. The Sony Cybershot DSC-W30 takes in Memory Stick Duo cards.

The camera is available in a silver finish that looks - well, to say the least - boring. What we really need is more colors in the world of digital cameras.

The Sony Cybershot DSC-W30 is now available for US $230 at SonyStyle. Details are available at the DSC-W30 product page.

The Sony DSC-W50 offers 6-megipixel resolution, which is great for high-quality prints. It also comes with a now-standard 2.5" preview LCD. Images in low-light conditions are also improved now. The lens system is a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar type with 3x optical zoom.

With the Sony DSC-W50 you can also record MPEG1 videos. Available in a silver packaging and metal-alloy body. One of the better features of the camera is that whenever you select a particular shooting mode on the camera, it displays a text explanation of the mode on the LCD display - helping you get the best shot.

You get high light-sensitivity settings up to ISO 1000 - making it possible to shoot at higher shutter speeds to capture fast-moving objects. The battery life is above average, with Sony claiming 400 shots per single full charge. 32MB of memory is built-in to the cam.

Available early March, the Sony DSC-W50 carries a price tag of US $250. It can be purchased online at SonyStyle. Pre-order yours at http://www.sony.com/w50.

If you thought 2GB was a lot of space on your Memory Stick Pro DUO card, wait till you find out that Sony plans on releasing 4GB and 8GB Memory Stick Pro DUO cards later this year - at least according to information compiled by Let's Go Digital here.

As more and more portable devices demand higher drive capacities, it's not surprising to see manufacturers come out with ever high capacity drives. Having an 8GB Memory Stick Pro DUO card will surely make owners of high digital cameras and the Sony PSP devices happy. PSP users will especially appreciate the ability to store multiple movies onto one card now.

Featuring a 6.0 megapixel (effective) Sony Super HAD CCD, the Sony S600 comes with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom. While the preview LCD is just 2.0", this was possibly intentional - to save on battery life.

For low-light conditions, the camera has a high sensivity anti-blur technology. If you have shaky hands, no more worries. You can also capture images when you are on the move, for example sitting in the backseat of a car.

Thanks to improved Clear RAW NR algorithm ensures that images shot without a flash in low light improves the signal to noise ratio. With two 2500mAh Ni-MH batteries, you can get as many as 460 shots. The camera also sports seven pre-set Scene Selection Modes, as well as manual mode for better control.

The Sony Cybershot S600 digital camera will be available mid-January 2006 for around $200.00. Pre-orders begin today at www.sony.com/S600

The Sony DSC-T9 is now capable of taking 6 megapixel resolution digital stills with less blur and graininess than in other point and shoot cameras. The optical image stabilization reduces image blue from hand movements while the high light sensitivity helps to reduce blurriness from low light conditions.

The body is less than one inch wide with a 2.5 inch color LCD in the rear. Similar to previous DSC models, the T9 can also be used to show slides shows via the large LCD screen. You can select up to four themes to play back your images accompanied by your choice of music clips.

Other features include a 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom lens, MPEG movie recording, and 58MB of internal memory. The camera supports the Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO DUO Card.

The Sony DSC-T9 will be available in the US starting in January for $450 online. Pre-orders begin today. Check out the Press Release for additional information.

The original DSC-M2 was introduced a few weeks back and is the followup to the current DSC-M1 available here in the United States. The DSC-M2 features a 5.1 megapixel resolution and the ability to record high quality video in MPEG4 format.

For digital stills, the M2 uses a 5.1 super HAD CCD in combination with a super large 2.5 inch LCD screen. Other picture taking features include a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tesser 3x optical zoom lens. With the press of a button, you can instantly switch to movie mode and take up to 50 minutes of video on a Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo card.

The camera uses a stylish one hand grip which sits in the palm of your hand for ease of use and comfort. Once you flip up the LCD screen, the M2 switches into photo mode. The M2 also features a slide show functionality which allows you to show your pictures with a preselected musical background to your friends and family.

The Lazy Susan Edition appears to just be a color variation to the original DSC-M2. It now sports a pink colored chassis as opposed to the metallic silver look found in the original design. You can go to Sony's European website for additional information.

The DSC-N1 isn't all about high quality picture taking of course. The new camera allows you to carry up to 500 of your favorite images in VGA resolution and use them to create vivid slide shows with music and transition effects. The N1 automatically creates a VGA copy of every image you take and then you have the option to save the image to your photo album. Thus with the DSC-N1, you can take pictures and share them easily with your friends and family.

Sharing images is even easier with the bright and super large 3 inch color screen. You can finally see menu options easily with a screen this large. But wait - there's more! The color LCD display is also a touch screen allowing users to draw symbols or words onto pictures to be stored within the photo album.

Today Sony introduced a classy high-end digital camera called the Sony CyberShot DSC-R1, it represents a breakthrough in digital camera technology and construction. It is the world's first integrated lens digital still camera to combine a professional-grade, 10.3-megapixel image sensor and the flexibility of live preview while shooting.

Today Sony announced the new Sony DSC-T5 Digital Camera, capture the action and color in style with sonys new Cyber-Shot DSC-T5

Why not spice up the color and activity of fall with Sony's latest "always with you, always ready" compact camera that easily slips in your pocket or smallest bag. The new Sony DSC-T5 digital camera is ultra slim, yet delivers great pictures.