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Sony PC shows up at FCC, hints at 13-inch VAIO Duo
When a “personal computer” from Sony lands at the FCC, with very little else to identify it, we have to put the pieces together ourselves. With the model number SVD132A14L, we can divine that it’s very likely a Sony VAIO Duo and a 13-incher at that. Radio-wise, it shows dual-band WiFi in a/b/g/n flavors, Bluetooth (regular and low energy) and NFC. Then there’s the label image you see above. It doesn’t give away a lot, but it does seem to match that mysterious 13-inch slider we saw, as seen from the rear with the screen hinge, and what looks like the angular front section. Is there a larger version of the 11-inch Duo Windows 8 hybrid on the way? Place your bets now.
Source: FCC
Sony Xperia UL Announced
Sony has officially announced a new smartphone, this time aimed at its native Japanese market. Called the Sony Xperia UL, it appears to be a slightly bulkier version of the Xperia Z. Measuring 71 x 135 x 10.5 mm (w x h x d) and weighing 145 grams, it looks on par with the dimensions of Sony’s current releases. Design language is similar to the Xperia A, which makes for an attractive and premium-looking device. [...]
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Sony Xperia UL announced for Japan: 5-inch 1080p display and 15-frame burst photography skills (video)
The FCC might have spoiled the surprise, but Sony’s now gone official with yet another smartphone and this one’s for its native Japan. The Xperia UL appears to be a slightly thicker riff on the Xperia Z, matching the display of the company’s early-2013 flagship, while adding a Snapdragon 600 processor to the 5-inch 1080p screen. It’s worth noting that those are two substantial spec bumps up from the similar-looking NTT DoCoMo Xperia A. That improved processor taps into the built-in Exmor RS 13-megapixel camera sensor, offering up the ability to capture 15 frames in a second. NFC, naturally, is already in attendance as well as the Felica wireless payment system. You’ll also get the benefits of both a physical camera button and water (IPX5/8) and dust resistance (IP5X) — two features in tandem that should help separate it from Sony’s pair of existing 5-inch 1080p smartphones. The Xperia UL will launch on KDDI’s au network in white, black and hot pink colors on May 25th. Check out the obligatory close-up ad after the break.
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Source: Sony (Japanese)
Sony Xperia ZR Announced
Sony has announced a new phone and it brings Sony’s newfound love for water-resistant gadgets a next step forward. Called the Sony Xperia ZR, it won’t just survive drops in the aquarium — you can use it to take pictures while you’re underwater, too. Granted, it won’t replace your favorite diving camera yet with its maximum waterproof depth of 5 feet. Still, that’s pretty awesome, allowing you to take your phone to shoot videos and [...]
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Sony Xperia ZR announced, allows underwater photography up to five feet of depth (video)
Sony’s ratcheted up its water-resistant device tech a notch with the launch of the Xperia ZR, a new 4.6-inch, 720p Android smartphone that’s waterproof to 1.5 meters (5 feet). Sony boasts that its new device will let you film your snorkeling adventures in full HD quality, with HDR in both video or 13-megapixel stills thanks to the Exmor RS image sensor — there’s also a dedicated camera button like the one on the Xperia ZL. The handset packs a Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core 1.5GH CPU, 2GB RAM, LTE, NFC, Sony’s Walkman album and movie apps and a notable OptiContrast OLED screen with Bravia tech to reduce glare “even in bright sunlight.” There’s no word yet on pricing or availability, but as soon as we hear more, we’ll try to prep you ahead of that next beach-bound holiday. Meanwhile, you can check the galleries, PR and video after the break for more.
Update: As Xperia Blog found out, the Xperia ZR is actually the international version of Japan’s upcoming Xperia A SO-04E — the one we saw popping up in the FCC database.
Gallery: Sony Xperia ZR
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Sony Xperia ZL Review
One of the most powerful smartphones in Sony’s current roster, the Sony Xperia ZL is packed with high-end hardware and a whole load of features. Is it worth the price of entry, though? Design Physically, it mirrors Sony’s identifiable design language, making it distinct from many of the current phones [...]
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Sony announces Jak and Daxter Trilogy coming to PS Vita this June
Despite what the sales figures might imply, the general consensus is that, for the most part, the PlayStation Vita’s a neat portable console — although some still argue Sony could do a little more to give its precious handheld a boost when it comes to available content. And just as it did with the PS3, the Japanese electronics maker has now announced that a remastered collection of Jak and Daxter is headed to the PS Vita as well, which includes Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II and Jak 3. The trilogy’s said to be debuting on the PlayStation Vita at some point in June of this year for $ 29.99 in North America, or a corresponding €29.99 for those located across the pond in Europe. Not too bad a price to pay for some nostalgia-filled gaming sessions, eh?
Via: Joystiq
Source: Sony
